mikedatyger
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Orlandeaux, FL |
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| Interests: | LSU sports, golf |
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| Number of Posts: | 4382 |
| Registered on: | 6/19/2005 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Time for the 2026 Ball Testing and Reviews
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/12/26 at 9:34 am to RawDog7984
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To think the ball you use doesn’t matter is silly
So how many strokes are you gaining playing a ProV1 over a Pinnacle?
I would argue that not just a serious golfer, but a low handicap golfer is the only one that really benefits. The ball doesn’t matter to a 25 hdcp player.
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re: Time for the 2026 Ball Testing and Reviews
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/11/26 at 3:35 pm to bopper50
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the ball you play?
I am getting more and more skeptical. I truly believe it only benefits the golfer at the higher level … Spin.
Is it the ball? the club? the player? Could a low single digit hdcp player go low with a TopFlite?
It’s a fun exercise, and I love the reviews in GOLF Magazine and MyGolfSpy.
I’m a data junkie and I love golf reviews. It’s fun and that’s it.
I have shot in the upper 70’s with TopFlite, TaylorMade, Maxfli, Titleist, Bridgestone and Vice. I’m only a 9-10 hdcp with a scoring average of 81.3 and I do not have the swing that creates consistent ball spin. I am playing the Maxfli Tour X and I love them.
Best balance of performance and value on the market.
I am getting more and more skeptical. I truly believe it only benefits the golfer at the higher level … Spin.
Is it the ball? the club? the player? Could a low single digit hdcp player go low with a TopFlite?
It’s a fun exercise, and I love the reviews in GOLF Magazine and MyGolfSpy.
I’m a data junkie and I love golf reviews. It’s fun and that’s it.
I have shot in the upper 70’s with TopFlite, TaylorMade, Maxfli, Titleist, Bridgestone and Vice. I’m only a 9-10 hdcp with a scoring average of 81.3 and I do not have the swing that creates consistent ball spin. I am playing the Maxfli Tour X and I love them.
Best balance of performance and value on the market.
re: Mobile launch monitor
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/11/26 at 9:57 am to MudIslandTiger
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There is a brand new one from Shot Scope called the LM1. It's $199. Has a fairly bright screen (like 3.5" display).
THIS ONE!!!!
re: 2026 WITB, is your bag set or a work in progress ?
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/3/26 at 9:56 am to MizunoDude
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Ping Blueprint
What is your opinion of these?
The Blueprint driving iron is supposed to be special.
Considering it at the top of my bag.
re: 2026 WITB, is your bag set or a work in progress ?
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/2/26 at 7:11 pm to MizunoDude
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All 4 of my bags are set
All Mizuno? Which ones? JPX? Pro? MP?
re: Cold Weather Golf Tips
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/2/26 at 1:43 pm to generalgator87
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the wind really picked up on the back 9
That was the craziest non-hurricane wind I can remember in Central Florida.
The morning was not bad, and I wish I would have gone out. Saturday afternoon and Sunday were cold.
Great tournament for you!
re: 2026 WITB, is your bag set or a work in progress ?
Posted by mikedatyger on 2/2/26 at 11:26 am to bopper50
Not much changing for me
Mizuno ST190 Driver - Graphite Design DI6 SR
Titleist TS2 5-wood - a white one :)
Mizuno MP 60 FliHi 3 iron - TrueTemper Dynamic Gold shaft S
Mizino MMC 4 & 5 - Nippon Modus Tour 120 shaft S
Mizuno MP20 6-P - Nippon Modus Tour 120 shaft S
Edison 51, 55, 59 wedges - KBS PGI S
Bettinardi Inovai 3.0 Putter
Maxfli Tour X Ball
Looking to upgrade my Utility iron this year. Would love to bring in a 2-iron to replace my 3 (more yardage?), but so far, I hit the 3 just as well.
Mizuno ST190 Driver - Graphite Design DI6 SR
Titleist TS2 5-wood - a white one :)
Mizuno MP 60 FliHi 3 iron - TrueTemper Dynamic Gold shaft S
Mizino MMC 4 & 5 - Nippon Modus Tour 120 shaft S
Mizuno MP20 6-P - Nippon Modus Tour 120 shaft S
Edison 51, 55, 59 wedges - KBS PGI S
Bettinardi Inovai 3.0 Putter
Maxfli Tour X Ball
Looking to upgrade my Utility iron this year. Would love to bring in a 2-iron to replace my 3 (more yardage?), but so far, I hit the 3 just as well.
re: College Sports Commission investigating LSU for NIL violations
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/30/26 at 5:23 pm to red sox fan 13
Dabo doin' some work! :lol:
re: Has anyone joined a indoor simulator golf club?
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/30/26 at 3:21 pm to tigerbait17
They have a few in Orlando area.
The one closest to me, Athletic Motion Golf, seems more like a social club, full bar and social events. 4 hours a month for $79, 12 hours/mo for $167, Unlimited for $299/mo.
Another one, Swing Envy, is more training/lessons and practice. The Putt-View putting green is really cool. A Mizuno-Titleist fitter/rep is onsite. They are going to expand, so demand must be decent. 4 hours/mo $79, 8 hrs/mo $129, Unlimited $239/mo (3 hrs max per day)
The one closest to me, Athletic Motion Golf, seems more like a social club, full bar and social events. 4 hours a month for $79, 12 hours/mo for $167, Unlimited for $299/mo.
Another one, Swing Envy, is more training/lessons and practice. The Putt-View putting green is really cool. A Mizuno-Titleist fitter/rep is onsite. They are going to expand, so demand must be decent. 4 hours/mo $79, 8 hrs/mo $129, Unlimited $239/mo (3 hrs max per day)
re: LSU basketball bus crash - Only Driver on Bus; No Injuries
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/27/26 at 8:59 am to TexasTiger33
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opposing SEC fans will make that picture into a meme at some point
My Arkansas buddy already has! :lol:
re: Don’t see many basketball haters on now
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/24/26 at 5:17 pm to harry coleman beast
I tolerate basketball. Couldn’t pay me to go. College is a little better than pro. At least there is some semblance of offense and defense. It has become a horrible game to watch, except for March Madness. I’ll watch a few of those games. Would rather do laundry.
re: LSU golf hats
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/20/26 at 3:12 pm to Rendevoustavern
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Can confirm, they are sweet.
Jealous BIG TIME! That’s awesome.
re: LSU golf hats
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/20/26 at 8:16 am to BRsundog
The hat and the head covers. Really cool. $250 minimum.
LINK
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re: How do you deal with rando's that don't track their score accurately?
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/19/26 at 9:45 am to AlxTgr
All depends on your goal for your golf game. If you just want to get out and knock it around, who cares about a score?
I have a friend that is pretty good, probably 8-12 hdcp, and he NEVER keeps score. Just has a carry bag with 5-7 clubs and he usually walks. He just enjoys the game. He’s never competitive, never too serious. To him, it’s just a number. I’m kind of jealous of that.
I’m VERY competitive, probably to a fault. I need to just enjoy the moment … GOLF. Have played some great courses. Wish I would have just stopped more often and soaked it in.
I have a friend that is pretty good, probably 8-12 hdcp, and he NEVER keeps score. Just has a carry bag with 5-7 clubs and he usually walks. He just enjoys the game. He’s never competitive, never too serious. To him, it’s just a number. I’m kind of jealous of that.
I’m VERY competitive, probably to a fault. I need to just enjoy the moment … GOLF. Have played some great courses. Wish I would have just stopped more often and soaked it in.
re: How does one play 3 or 4 times a month for over a year and a half and get worse
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/18/26 at 4:58 pm to Jiggy Moondust
Maybe it’s a physical issue. Tight hips. Decreased flexibility. These are just a few things it could be. Decreased flexibility and weak core are my biggest challenges.
re: Rory is playing cavity back irons now which begs the question. Why use blades?
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/17/26 at 1:20 pm to DarkDrifter
M13s are a great example of a blended set. The weighting, composition, and look are so clean. Not even going to try hitting them. Can’t afford them, so no reason to get all worked up. ??
re: Rory is playing cavity back irons now which begs the question. Why use blades?
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/16/26 at 2:58 pm to MizunoDude
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I play blades
Me too. Nothing feels like a Mizuno.
I played MP60s (forged) and went for an upgrade fully expecting to get fit for JPXs (cavity back). Ended up with blended set of MP20s (6-P) and MMCs (4-5). Had too much “turf interaction” with the wider sole of the cavity back clubs. The thinner sole of the forged works for my swing. 9 hdcp.
re: SIAP … Looking for insights to Stableford League Scoring
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/8/26 at 7:29 pm to DestrehanTiger
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I feel like removing that rule would remove the incentive to sandbag since all the rounds used for handicapping are in the league.
That’s why I’m looking for some sort of excessive point rule. I feel you should score within a range. Maybe +/- 3 or 4.
+13 is obscene.
re: SIAP … Looking for insights to Stableford League Scoring
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/8/26 at 7:20 pm to DestrehanTiger
I get what you’re saying, but not sure our guys are aware of how many times they have won in a year.
I guess we will just deal with it.
Thanks for the input
I guess we will just deal with it.
Thanks for the input
re: TGL is DOA, huge viewership drops between last season and this season and week to week
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/7/26 at 7:59 pm to The Pirate King
I watched the first one and that's it.
I'd rather watch more YouTube Invitationals.
More intriguing. Maybe add and equal amount of female golfers?
I'd rather watch more YouTube Invitationals.
More intriguing. Maybe add and equal amount of female golfers?
re: SIAP … Looking for insights to Stableford League Scoring
Posted by mikedatyger on 1/7/26 at 7:57 pm to DestrehanTiger
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The more I think about it, the more I think you'll have a tough time with this.
This looks like a great app for leagues with hdcp's. I'm sure you can't substitute points for GHIN numbers. Hmmmm.
If the sandbagger wasn't such a big MOFO, we just beat him. He's former OPD SWAT. :lol:
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