Conference 7.286::golf

    I bought one the same week Ray Floyd used it on the nationally
    televised tournament. Cost me $40 then (I guess about 10+ years ago).
    Used it 2 rounds, been sitting in my closet since (I went back to my
    trusty 8802, not reproduction or copy). The only noticeable change I
    see is the availability in different colors.  If you like mallet type
    putters, you might like'em. 
    
    If you're in a market for putters, try TA Zebra. I've been using it for
    about a year and a half and I like them. (but still looking for THE
    putter. so far my 8802 and Zebra come closest out of 30+ putters I own)
                                                                           
    Regards

    30+ putters in the closet ? I thought I had it bad with the 6 that
    I switch around with !!!
    Ok, who has the most putters in their closet ? How about drivers ?
    I only have 3 of those because I sold 2.
    
    Mad Hacker

    
       Putter blades and putters are overrated...
       Like the golf swing, it's the grip and stroke that count..
       And I'm starting to believe "fat grips" on the putter feel
       better.. had 4 birds yesterday using my kid's "fat " grip..
       Tiger shark super fat grips. He got it from the pro where
       he works.(Belmont Country Club).
                think fat..it really "relaxes" the hands and takes out
           that "wristy" feeling..
      now I'll three putt 4 in a a row !!
                                              Ang
    
                        

    To NOTER .2---------------------
    
    The Lord of Latrobe has over 4,000 putters in his basement!
    Many of them are the valued Ping ANSER ones.

    re: .3
    
    I thought this grip was illegal???
    

    Re: .2
    
    I have following drivers in my closet:
    
    1 Persimmon Lynx driver
    6 custom taylored (modified) Powerbuilt persimmon drivers circa 1970's
    1 Royal laminated head with graphite shaft driver 
    1 Mizuno black turbo II driver
    1 custom made Ryobi-Toski 8.5 deg. metal head with NOVUS II
      boron-graphite shaft
    
    for a total of 10. And I'm currently using Daiwa Exceller wide-body
    composite head/shaft driver to make 11 in my posession.
    
    Regards
    

    I have the old "illegal" p-squared Tiger Shark grip on one of
    my "closet" putters. Tiger Shark changed the the profile a 
    little bit and the new P-squared is legal. The front is flatter
    and the top of the grip is the same width as the middle so there
    is no "waist" now.
    
    Mad Hacker 

    Hackman,
    
    Just found a new outsource for the putter glut.  Tratded a brother
    -in-law a Bullseye that he took a fancy to for his Apple II, color
    monitor and 8 boxes of software.  My kids get much more use out of the
    Apple than I did out of the putter.  He of course was getting a new PC
    for work.  Win/win and I have room for another putter....maybe a
    Zebra.?
    
    SCD

    RE:ONAKA
    
    Sounds like a person after my own heart.  I have two drivers in my bag
    at all times.  Use one like a two wood. Have several others of vintage
    variety Rob't Trent Jones autograph persimmons that I don't use.  Just
    gave another away and still have a graphite/graphite I can call on when
    I am not hitting the ball crooked enough.
    
    SCD

    RE: SCD
    
    Sounds like we could have fun on the course based on your entries in
    this notesfile. We seem to share same views on many things. INCLUDING
    slow play. I used to be able to figure out what time I'll be home based
    on my tee times (tee times + 4 hours + driving time) LONG time ago, but
    now it's a all-day event.
    
    Southern Calif. used to be my backyard when I was living in Las Vegas.
    I'm currently in Dallas and I MISS WEST!  Next time I have a chance to
    be in CA, I'll let you know...may be we could sneak in a round.
    
    Regards
    

    I just switched back to my Zebra after years of putting with an Arnold
    Palmer AP14. I have had some success and have eliminated the three
    putts completely. The Zebra I own is the more upright version and it
    has me centered over the ball, very square to the target. 
    
    It's probably the alignment more than it is the putter, but it's
    working and it will stay in my bag. I play a course that has very fast
    greens. Similar I bet to the speed played on tour. That was the reason
    for taking my Zebra out of retirement.
    
    I believe it's healthy to switch once a year, just for a new feel. Of
    course you would only switch when things turn bad. For some of us
    that's more than once a year!!!!
    
    I bet I own a dozen putters, a dozen drivers and three sets of irons.
    Two sets of the irons are on the collectors list. (Hogan Producers, and
    Tommy Armour Silver Scots) They NEVER leave the closet.
    
    Hideshi, have you considered placing a neon Nevada Bob's sign on your
    roof? You have a better collection than my pro shop.
    
    Ken

    RE: .11
    
    Hi Ken. As a matter of fact I once had a small Nevada Bob sign. I met
    Bob, his wife and his brother John when they opened their first shop. 
    It was about big as their indoor practice net (may be little bigger). I
    bought several sets from them and after awhile they started to give me
    great deals. Like When Mizuno Black turbo II came out it was about $190
    - $200 they sold both driver & 3 wood for $120. And when they first
    started to make Prima clubs, one of the store manager had me try a set 
    for few rounds, when I asked how much he said "Well, it's used
    now...I'll sell them for $90".  Can't beat that.
    
    Now that I live in Dallas I can't get anymore deals like these.
    
    
    P.S. BTW when are you going to invite me to your C.C.?

    do all the extra putters/drivers/irons help make one a better golfer?
    
    maybe an investment in lessons would pay off more....{;^)...

    Lessons
    
    You may be right, but the one thing about lessons that I found
    disheartening.  They teach a specific method, whetther it fits your
    body type, skill, practice time etc.  They also do nothing to help you
    understand which clubs, shafts, lie, are best for you.  They try to
    turn everyone into "Iron Byron" whe most of us just want to know why
    the ball went dead right or never got higher that 4 inches off the
    ground.  I found that the best lessons I ever took started with a
    description of the different swing paths, grips and why you would use
    them.  This along with some practice helped more than the lessons I
    have taken from other sources.  
    
    SoCalDandy

    re: .-1
    
    I think it was Nicklaus who put it best in an article years ago:
    
    
    	"The only SECRET is SOUND FUNDAMENTALS"

    I buy a lot of different clubs ( driver, putter, wedge) because I like
    the way they look or feel. I haven't found a pro whose looks I like so I
    haven't taken any lessons yet. I also like to buy chrome dip-stick
    handles for my car so it goes faster.  Fuzzy dice are credited with
    a 10% horsepower boost also. But the 12 pound ball is my total key to
    success.
    
    Mad Hacker
    
    (Hey SCD, I don't clean my own clubs so why someoneelse's)

    Re:
    
    Mad Hacker,  you would be surprised at the performance improvement when
    you get the clumps of mud off of your clubs...at least off the face of
    the club...if you leave it on the backs it helps with the perimeter
    weighting.  If you add a little doggie with the head that bobs and
    you will get better sound from your stereo.  I use golf hats on the
    rear deck to improve fuel efficiency myself.
    
    SCD

    
      yes, Tiger Sharks are now stamped "USGA approved" at the butt end.
    
      I cut my 22 year old Wilson Pro Line by an inch , since the
    "Tiger Shark" grip  made it feel "distant" from the putter head..
     
       ..now I have a better "putter head -to-hands-" feeling.
    Which is the exact opposite theory of the extra long"seniors" putters !
    
                               Ang                             
    

    
    Back to the Origional note. (Not before time)
    
    RE.Zebra Putters
    
    I have changed putters on many occassions, and have once traded in 12
    old putters for 1 new one and a Pro Bag.
    
    Since investing in a Zebra over 15 months ago, I have not thought about
    changing it. The wide base makes me "Stroke" the ball, keeping it low
    to the ground on the backswing and imparting Topspin on the follow
    through.
    
    If you don't like the look of it, at least have a go on the practice
    green, to get yourself a smooth stroke going for your old faithfull.
    
    
    AMBASSADOR

    Just got a promotion in the mail from Cadillac which says if I test
    drive a new Caddy, they'll give me a new Zebra putter.  Anyone else
    gotten this?  Anyone tried it?  Is it a real Zebra?
    
    Dan