Mostly something I can aim well....I need lines preferably more than one, Beyond that, it just need to feel good, the weight, the swing, and how the ball feels coming off of it. Nothing scientific, lol! For me I need a mallet style head, I've never putted well with the ping anser style putter....but that's just a personal think.
Hey Tony, it's great to see what you are using to make all of those good shots. I use a PXG 4 wood & 7 wood for my fairway clubs. I really like the 7 because it is so much easier to hit than a 4 iron and it flies about 190 for me. Also have the Jumbo Max grips on all of my clubs. It takes a little while to get used to them, but when you do you won't go back to a thin shaft.
Hi Rick...I believe it does based on questions I've heard clients ask Kirk when we do schools together. I do not know other swings and what they are about, I know the Setup 4 Impact swing thoroughly and that's all I need/want to know. So I can't speak with any knowledge about any other swing methods. Thanks for watching and commenting!
He's right about the Kirkland Costco balls being a little shorter. Good ball though, I played them many times this year. They have them in store now at $19.97 for 2 dozen so I bought 20 dozen, can't beat that price. Going to use them in my shag bags. Might as well hit good balls when I practice as opposed to garbage.
Tony have you ever tried the arm lock putter ? I know that Bryson uses one and it seems to be a natural for the setup4impact swing since it locks with the lead arm and uses the pivot of the right arm ?
Hi Jack...I have been armlocking for 4-5 years now. Have you watched any of my playing videos?......you'll see it there. It only uses the turning of the body (chest) to swing the putter.
You said 1 inch over, but are the lie angles upright and with the graphite shafts, I’m curious about swing weight. I’m also 6’3” but only 1/4 inch over. With this set up for impact all the heels of club are off the ground and tend to catch toe with shorter irons. Would like to go a little longer, but would have to switch to graphite shafts due to swing weight
Extending 1 inch makes the lie angle 2 degrees upright. If your lie angle was correct before, it still is with S4I. Lie angles should be set for impact. We are having you set up on the already correct impact plane. As for swingweight, I have no idea what mine are, I've never checked them. the 1 inch ovelength is just what I need, has nothing to do with S4I
I have read that for a mid handicap player using cavity back irons or game improvement irons, they should consider using cavity back wedges instead of a forged wedge. Do you have any comments or suggestions. Great review!
I just think you should use whatever you hit well and like. I have forged wedges and game improvement irons...If I found a cavity back wedge I hit better then I would use that! I think it doesn't matter.
Thanks Tony. Good video on what’s in your bag. My irons are pretty old (Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metal). Thinking about replacing them with either the JPX 923 Hot Metal HL or 925 Hot Metal HL. Got any advice?🤔
Yes, get something that looks good to you, that is easy to hit well, and don't buy anything without trying it first! I'm not brand loyal, they are all good
Hi, Tony. An interesting no pretensions video, I really enjoyed it. Can you tell me the brand of shaft in your irons? I'm thinking Fujikura? Also, I'm interested in your username. "Geezer" is a cockney slang word for guy or bloke over here in England - any connection?
Geezer here just means basically...an old man. As for the iron shafts, they are Hzrdus silver regular flex 65 grams. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Hi Donald...I don't bend them myself...I have things bent only if a gap is too big or too small. The 2 gap wedges were going about the same distances, so I had the A wedge strengthened to split the difference between my 52 and my PW.
I use a cheap version of the Golfpride MCC half cord, midsize. I just recommend what feels right to each person....since I don't wear a glove the cord on the top half and rubber on the bottom half of the grip feels great to me. The cheap imitations are 1/3 the price and after 8 months are still fine (and I play a LOT of golf),,,,,so even if I needed to replace them every year I'm ahead.
I agree with your thinking. Some grips are more than $16/grip. A little excessive I would say when like you said you can still get a good grip at a decent price. Thank you
Hey Geezer, interesting video… So what is your feeling about a less experienced golfer going for a fitting to get a set of clubs given so few of the clubs you are playing were purchased as a result of a fitting and it sounds like you have made adjustments to them all?
Only adjustments are adding length ( I do that myself) and 2 loft adjustments (5i and AW). I think a fitting can certainly help AFTER one has developed some semblance of a repeating swing...but don't expect it to be a miracle to your score! Fitting should help you get the most from what you have, but most of all make it easier to hit a better shot.
Hi Tim, everything I have is at the "standard" lie. I have not had any clubs adjusted for the lie. I have had a couple adjusted for the loft so that they would go the distance I needed them to in order to fill a yardage gap.
Howdy Tony!
I’ve just started playing( about 8 months) thanks for the great videos. It inspires me to keep playing .
Thanks, I'm glad you appreciate them!
Hi Tony
I really enjoy your channel-its so refreshing from the other golf channels
Thanks Jack, I just try to do it "my way" and talk like you're standing right there next to me!
What do you look for in a putter? There are all kinds of contraptions out there, so I wouldn't even know what to look for!
Mostly something I can aim well....I need lines preferably more than one, Beyond that, it just need to feel good, the weight, the swing, and how the ball feels coming off of it. Nothing scientific, lol! For me I need a mallet style head, I've never putted well with the ping anser style putter....but that's just a personal think.
Cast irons will typically return to their original loft and lie, especially if they are bent more than 1 degree. I enjoy your videos. Thanks
Yes I think that's what happened with the 5 iron...thanks for the comment!
Hey Tony, it's great to see what you are using to make all of those good shots.
I use a PXG 4 wood & 7 wood for my fairway clubs.
I really like the 7 because it is so much easier to hit than a 4 iron and it flies about 190 for me. Also have the Jumbo Max grips on all of my clubs.
It takes a little while to get used to them, but when you do you won't go back to a thin shaft.
I'm wanting to try a 7 wood, I'll have to hit other peoples' because I won't buy one without trying it first!
@@GeezerTony let us see you on the course testing a 7 wood against a 4 or 5 iron.
@@stevecampbell5928 I'd love to, but I don't have a 7 wood or a 4 iron and I don't like my 5 iron, lol.
I agree on bigger grips. I use oversize due to diabetic pain.
Now that I've gotten used to the feel I like them better!
Hi Tony. Love your videos. Quick question: does the set up for impact swing have similar principles to the stack n tilt swing?
Hi Rick...I believe it does based on questions I've heard clients ask Kirk when we do schools together. I do not know other swings and what they are about, I know the Setup 4 Impact swing thoroughly and that's all I need/want to know. So I can't speak with any knowledge about any other swing methods.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
He's right about the Kirkland Costco balls being a little shorter. Good ball though, I played them many times this year. They have them in store now at $19.97 for 2 dozen so I bought 20 dozen, can't beat that price. Going to use them in my shag bags. Might as well hit good balls when I practice as opposed to garbage.
Yes, they're ok especially for the price. It's almost not noticeable really...Thanks for the comment!
Tony have you ever tried the arm lock putter ? I know that Bryson uses one and it seems to be a natural for the setup4impact swing since it locks with the lead arm and uses the pivot of the right arm ?
Hi Jack...I have been armlocking for 4-5 years now. Have you watched any of my playing videos?......you'll see it there. It only uses the turning of the body (chest) to swing the putter.
@@GeezerTony Thanks Tony-I guess I haven’t been paying attention. I’ll go back and look at your putting (sorry -just another older geezer !)
@@jackbowman4788 No problem Jack...I definitely don't look like Bryson when armlocking...his is very obvious!
You said 1 inch over, but are the lie angles upright and with the graphite shafts, I’m curious about swing weight. I’m also 6’3” but only 1/4 inch over. With this set up for impact all the heels of club are off the ground and tend to catch toe with shorter irons. Would like to go a little longer, but would have to switch to graphite shafts due to swing weight
Extending 1 inch makes the lie angle 2 degrees upright. If your lie angle was correct before, it still is with S4I. Lie angles should be set for impact. We are having you set up on the already correct impact plane. As for swingweight, I have no idea what mine are, I've never checked them. the 1 inch ovelength is just what I need, has nothing to do with S4I
I have read that for a mid handicap player using cavity back irons or game improvement irons, they should consider using cavity back wedges instead of a forged wedge. Do you have any comments or suggestions. Great review!
I just think you should use whatever you hit well and like. I have forged wedges and game improvement irons...If I found a cavity back wedge I hit better then I would use that! I think it doesn't matter.
Thanks Tony. Good video on what’s in your bag. My irons are pretty old (Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metal). Thinking about replacing them with either the JPX 923 Hot Metal HL or 925 Hot Metal HL. Got any advice?🤔
Yes, get something that looks good to you, that is easy to hit well, and don't buy anything without trying it first! I'm not brand loyal, they are all good
Hi, Tony. An interesting no pretensions video, I really enjoyed it. Can you tell me the brand of shaft in your irons? I'm thinking Fujikura?
Also, I'm interested in your username. "Geezer" is a cockney slang word for guy or bloke over here in England - any connection?
Geezer here just means basically...an old man.
As for the iron shafts, they are Hzrdus silver regular flex 65 grams.
Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Great video Tony 👍 good information do you bend All your irons to Gap them?
Hi Donald...I don't bend them myself...I have things bent only if a gap is too big or too small. The 2 gap wedges were going about the same distances, so I had the A wedge strengthened to split the difference between my 52 and my PW.
Appreciate your insights on the game. Why do you extend the length of each club 1 inch
It fits me because I'm 6'2" with shorter than normal arms for that height. It just feels better and I hit better shots more easily.
Are you ok, after hurricane?
Yes, thanks for asking....I an about 3-4 hours east of the mountains where all the horrific flooding you see on the news happened.
Tony, what kind and size grip do you use. Do you recommend the over size grip?
I use a cheap version of the Golfpride MCC half cord, midsize. I just recommend what feels right to each person....since I don't wear a glove the cord on the top half and rubber on the bottom half of the grip feels great to me. The cheap imitations are 1/3 the price and after 8 months are still fine (and I play a LOT of golf),,,,,so even if I needed to replace them every year I'm ahead.
I agree with your thinking. Some grips are more than $16/grip. A little excessive I would say when like you said you can still get a good grip at a decent price. Thank you
Hey Geezer, interesting video… So what is your feeling about a less experienced golfer going for a fitting to get a set of clubs given so few of the clubs you are playing were purchased as a result of a fitting and it sounds like you have made adjustments to them all?
Only adjustments are adding length ( I do that myself) and 2 loft adjustments (5i and AW). I think a fitting can certainly help AFTER one has developed some semblance of a repeating swing...but don't expect it to be a miracle to your score! Fitting should help you get the most from what you have, but most of all make it easier to hit a better shot.
Tony, have you changed the lie of any of your clubs?
Hi Tim, everything I have is at the "standard" lie. I have not had any clubs adjusted for the lie. I have had a couple adjusted for the loft so that they would go the distance I needed them to in order to fill a yardage gap.