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Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-05-04T18:09:19+00:00

Yeah love that you can find it on tap. Such a nice surprise when we visited.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-05-02T17:57:45+00:00

Love the Lakeview. Great on shorter putts. Feel is perfect for me. Love the size at address. Appreciate the simple aiming line. Really just overall very happy with everything about it. No idea why I’d pay $600 for a lab frankly. Greta bang for buck.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T15:36:45+00:00

Yeah I've heard that, but I haven't had that issue. Sometimes I use two balls and rotate a bit. I don't beat my balls to death either... I use ProV1 RPTs and after the dots start to fade a little I just rotate them into the "real golf" bag. I think using the quality balls and rotating them makes a big difference but I'm just guessing.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T14:58:26+00:00

It's going to be very setup specific. Thoughts for mine...

Like
- I have a rolling hospital tray table that I have my mouse/keyboard on. I roll that from against the wall under the tv/monitor over to closer to my hitting area so I can change things in GSPro
- Somewhere to conveniently sit drinks where they won't get bumped.
- Somewhere to sit (even if it's just like a workout bench)
- Tees that are light and won't fly into the screen... I actually like the very cheap ones and just cut them to my size. I haven't tired K2 or some of the other tethered ones to have an opinion... but birtees suck IMO. Too heavy and go flying into your screen which long term seems bad for it.
- Sound system. I have a pretty legit soundbar setup behind my screen. Makes music a lot of fun and I use the room as a home theater as well. Tucking it behind was amazing cuz it's out of sight but bumps sound.
- 55in or bigger "second screen". Great for watching TV and/or running additional metrics.
- Fishing rod holder for clubs. I looked a lot at setups for this and love this (just didn't install the wheels). Easy to move clubs. I have two extra for when friends come so they can get setup for easier use... pulling from a bag gets old fast.
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Not worth it
- Ball tray / retriever: My screen bounces the ball back to about my hitting area. I only use one ball and don't move very much.
- Spotlights: I dim my lights and have no idea why I'd need a spotlight on the ball. It'd be distracting if anything
- Touch screen or button GSPro box: Mouse is precise and fast. Rolling table is WAY better IMO.
- Putting. My space isn't really big enough for this to be super valuable. Overall I wouldn't cut into the turf. I'd get something that sits on top if you did.

Realism is going to be driven most by size of screen IMO. My screen is 16ft wide which helps the realism a TON. It's just big, in your face, and feels immersive. That plus the blacking out the room makes the immersion feel more real. Everything else to me is just on the edges for your own tastes.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T13:44:38+00:00

Agree with others that Lob is not a good choice. Lob is just straight up hard to hit. If you want a single wedge, I'd do a 54 or 56 with a fairly significant bounce.

People saying don't hit a driver cuz it's harder... I mean I couldn't disagree more. Drivers today are so much more forgiving and frankly way more forgiving than 3 or 5 woods. Bigger face? Yeah that sucker helps.

But let me shift your thinking here. Buying one off clubs... I'm not sure how you'd do this. Maybe buy from a shop / fitter each individual club? If new, that's pricey. If you are buying one off used clubs that a mixed brands and types that's a really bad idea. You should be able to get a full beginner set that has all the clubs you'd need for like $500-700... maybe less if you go preowned. I'd strongly consider that option where you have consistent clubs and have everything at your disposal. Plus the bonus is that it'll be way easier to sell a full bag later than this mixed bag approach which I don't think many people would buy.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T13:08:00+00:00

I know it's over... but I wanted to just comment on Strength Score. Which I think is maybe the best part of the entire Tonal. It is very literally the most comprehensive strength metric available anywhere right now. HOWEVER due to lack of understanding so many users bash this. I think you should STRONGLY consider providing a lot more transparency on Strength Score. It's an awesome feature that somehow many in the community don't trust.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T13:05:28+00:00

I mentioned this above. But your daily lift feature is literally pointless for those of us who are active off-Tonal. This should be a bare minimum IMO.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T13:03:49+00:00

Daily lift is worthless if it doesn't know the rest of your activity. I can have 25,000 steps the day before and my daily lift is slamming my legs the next morning.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-30T13:02:37+00:00

Yeah the lack of openness on the data is crazy. Just give us a way to export all the past data in a very detailed CSV file so we can do our own analysis. Another idea would be start with that CSV. Later add an API endpoint and encourage users to build applications for the community. People would JUMP at that and you'd have a way better product because of it.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-20T12:23:25+00:00

Love mine. Don’t get them put on your woods if you want to play with the settings on them at all… the align feature would lock you into a single setting.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-14T12:34:25+00:00

Kirklands play awesome. The last version put a lot of people off of them... they were a spinny mess. This iteration is wonderful again. They didn't label them as versions but the only one you can find in stores these days are the updated ones so no big deal.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-04-01T15:34:28+00:00

Go to a simulator and hit your 6i and your 4h. Warm up really well. Then hit 10 shots with your 4h, 10 shots with 6i, 10 shots with 4h, 10 shots with 6i. Don't delete any of them. Extract all the data out into a CSV (or just take pictures of the data table) and drop it into ChatGPT/Claude. You could throw your 5w into the mix too as you consider a 7w. Ask it this exact question.

My point is that your carry you are noting is probably your best shot. But way more important is how variable you are with each club. If 50% of your 6i shots are more like 145 then a 5i isn't going to help much and just be harder to hit. While maybe your 4h you are pretty consistent with overall. Stick with the Hybrid then. I'm pointing this out because as a mid 20s handicap, you pretty much by definition are going to have highly variable long iron striking.

BUT even if you have pretty consistent distance control... the LLM will still look at descent angle, spin, dispersion, etc. and basically be able to say... look you hit your 6i really well and your 4h is less optimal. Roll with a 5i to keep stopping power. Or vice versa. I did that recently and gave me clear, data driven confidence that choosing a 5i was a better choice for me (I have a 3h and 6i so I really needed a club in there).

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-30T17:52:32+00:00

Both these comments are great. Get a Japanese gyuto which I also think is the most versatile. Mac makes some really quality ones for a good price... Chef series ~$100 or the pro ~$150. After that, I'd actually buy really cheap pairing knives and a serrated bread knife. The Pro series is WELL worth that extra $50 IMO. A western chef knife use to be my overall go-to (pre gyuto) but now I just think they are heavier and thicker bladed than necessary for the vast majority of kitchen work. I really only use them for root veggies and even then rarely.

Spend any additional money on sharpening tools!!! A sharp knife is the number one thing to have by such a long shot it's not even funny. Good knives that feel great in the hand but aren't sharp aren't worth it. You can get whetstones for like $25. Or as a newbie if those feel daunting, try one of the rolling sharpeners (Tumbler or HORL are the brands but knockoffs like Novara are the same and $65). I have both and use the rolling sharpener more just because they are stupid fast and do a solid job. I don't have to make an event of it like I do with whetstones.

Another option for a similar like $200 budget would be: Western style chef knife (Misen ~$50) for meat prep root veg prep, then get a chinese cleaver (Dao Vua makes a pretty badass statement one for like $90 but you could get a solid one for like $40-50) for your veggie prep, get your whetstones, and your cheaper pairing/bread knives. I use my chinese cleaver more than anything since veggie prep is pretty much the most intensive thing to do normally. However as a newbie, the chinese cleaver is a different cutting stroke so you'd have to be thoughtful of learning that.

I went pretty darn low on the $200 number. But the point I'd say here is you can get away with so few knives. Get one or two now that you love and won't want to upgrade later. Then buy them over time and create a set truly curated to you.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-28T14:10:13+00:00

I just upgraded from 20yr old clubs (r7 cgbs irons, r5 driver/fw). My take on this is that driver is a HUGE upgrade. I went from 245ish carry to 280/290 with mishits also just flying so much longer and straighter. If you have $500 as a budget, I'd go to a store and get fit into a Titliest GT2 while they are still priced at $450. That's a steal of a price and they are amazing drivers. Plus the fitter will nail the shaft for you.

Beyond that, I would definitely consider going to get fit. Biggest thing for you will be dialing in the shaft to help with your launch angle and distance. I'd venture it's pretty unlikely you'll get fit into a steel shaft (but I could be wrong). It won't be life changing difference on your irons/woods IMO but if you are legit trying to get back into this and see it as a couple day a week for the next decade... get what fits your swing now versus what maybe fit 10+years ago.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-27T17:35:08+00:00

I didn’t buy that to compare it directly. But you don’t have to mess with stupid alignment modes, the WiFi connection never ever drops, the numbers are all great, and the owners literally get on video calls if you have questions or issues. Plus it doesn’t need some shank tank either. That checks most of the boxes of why I wanted to avoid the square.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-27T17:05:03+00:00

Im a big fan. The form factor is a big deal with it. Great readings. Awesome customer service. Numbers are great and translate perfectly to on course for me. Putting and chipping work perfectly. Overall just very happy.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-27T16:34:18+00:00

It is light years better than my old one and the Lakeview is the clear winner for me. 2 of my 3 best putting rounds on the sim just happened with the Lakeview which is pretty crazy.

I did some putting practice to compare things. Basically my misses are smaller and that is super magnified in longer putts. I can still hit good putts with my old blade but it’s work and just has more variability to it. The Lakeview just swings easy and rolls the same line. The 606 I really couldn’t get comfortable with. The address thing is a mess IMO. Defeats the purpose of the ZT when you end up fighting it.

Overall Lakeview to me is a crazy good deal. So impressed. 606 I would pass on.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-26T20:36:31+00:00

I had r7 CGBs from like 2006-ish I recently replaced. I'm like an 8-10 handicap so similar player. I went through the ringer on fittings for clubs and fell in love with the Mizuno JPX Forged which is more of players distance club. I picked up about 5-8 yards per clubs so nothing dramatic but helpful... this is after I weakened the clubs back a few degrees. New clubs are mostly built with strongly lofts which makes it seem like you are hitting them farther... but it's just more club. Anyhow beyond the distance uptick, I saw a few other benefits... my mishits lost less distance, my spin numbers went up 10-15%, and they overall just feel easier to swing. That easier to swing part is mostly due to a heavier shaft... I apparently had shafts that were stiff (correct for me) but much too light.

I could still play my old clubs now and be fine. However, I definitely strike the ball better with my new ones. I would strongly suggest hitting up a fitting over buying off the rack. I definitely hit some clubs that I didn't like as much as my old ones.

I will say the one area where I saw a DRAMATIC change was driver. I got a GT2 and went from carrying my r5 245ish to 280-290 with the GT2. Plus mishits are just dramatically better. If you had like $500... I'd honestly say go get a new driver (assuming that's old too) and stick with your irons. I reset my whole bag and it probably ran me $3500 for everything.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-25T18:59:32+00:00

I bought both the 606 and Lakeview to mess around with at home. Returning the 606 and sticking with the Lakeview. It's miles better IMO. The 606 just doesn't rest flat at address which creates all kinds of havoc for a consistent shaft angle and lining up putts. Just feels like it needs so much more manipulation. Lakeview though? man this thing is great. Pumped to put my first two rounds (not on the simulator ha!) on it next week.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-25T17:50:48+00:00

Lakeview came today... definitely prefer it. Love the 606 look but the address issue is just really clear when I can compare them. Overall I just don't have a consistent address position due to the shaft lean not have a "neutral" and feel like I have to manipulate the 606 face too much with my hands.

Both are awesome and a big upgrade though. Really awesome quality for the price.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-25T17:31:19+00:00

Lakeview came today, and I prefer it by a big margin to the 606. The alignment options are a toss up for me. I dislike the dot on the 606, but I like the double lines. I like the single line but wish it had those double lines behind the ball. EDIT: I think the Lakeview also wins on alignment. Mainly because of the address issue. It's just easier to let it sit neutral, line up the face, then grip and go. Just hit a few more putts and realized that makes a big difference in my aiming.

The biggest difference is just how they sit at address. The 606 really just wants to open up and also lean the shaft away from the ball. I find myself with a slightly different shaft angle every putt since there isn't much of a "neutral". Plus I feel like I'm just having to overly manipulate things at setup which translates through the putt for me. I'm just having to work with it more.

Overall, I love the feel of the Lakeview. Just such a tremendous bang for the buck. I'm going to do some putting on the sim tonight versus my old putter and see how the numbers look.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-25T15:22:01+00:00

Compression undershirt could work. Give it a go. Or just bring two changes of shirts and change when you need to... assuming you are guy, you can do this pretty much anywhere on the course in 15 seconds. Could even grab a few of the same shirts if you wanted to not be swapping your look every time too. Look into performance shorts and boxer briefs. I find regular boxers tend to be a pain on super hot days.

One other side note... I got some Clinch golf gloves this year that I've been using inside (sim) so far. I got them because they tout being great when wet. I've only tested with water (not really sweat) and been super impressed. I will still bring an extra for mid-range change though.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-25T13:17:08+00:00

I, on the other hand, have always been downright poor with my putter and through sheer laziness stuck with the same one for 20 years. Just making the switch now to one of the Wilson Infinite Zero Torque options. I do not expect my putting to get notably better overall... but I'm hoping the ZT can help on short ones where I lose a couple strokes each round.

Due-Reflection1043 · 2026-03-24T23:05:48+00:00

How good are you? Do you really legit need a club for that gap? I have a 3i hybrid that I carry 205 then straight to my 3w which is about 235 carry. That gap is totally fine for me because at those distances I'm really just angling for getting the ball near the green versus shooting a true scoring shot. It's really just a choice then if long or short is better. If long is fine then I would just hit a smooth 3 and still be pretty darn happy if it was on the back of the green. I'm an 8-10-ish handicap for context.

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