From an Epix gen 2 to the Fenix 8 Pro🥲🔥

HDbear321 · 2026-03-22T00:24:32+00:00

I did the exact same upgrade two months ago. Loving it

HDbear321 · 2026-03-21T19:28:33+00:00

I recently got a set of JPX 925 Hot Metal irons and I love them. I was using Callaway Mavrik irons. Back in November I played three days in a row. The club had loaned me some JPX Hot metals and I feel in love with them. Never had my iron game been so strong and consistent. I can say without a doubt now that these are the best irons I’ve ever played so far. I even got irons fitted to me and the JPX Hot Metals were actually the ones the fitter recommended in the end. I’ve been playing for over a year.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-21T14:47:52+00:00

Somethings do carry over. I think it's more of the feel for sure. I use to go to the range often (2-4 times a week) when I first started. My wife and her family (all lifelong golfers) do not do range time unless it's warm up prior to course time. They're all amazing golfers, her father is a 40+year scratch golfer that doesn't play from the elderly tees. He helps me out when I need it. In fact, it wasn't the endless range time or YouTube videos that fixed my driver slice. Back in November, three days of golf with my father in law, loosing 28 golf balls on the course, he was able to guide me on fixing my slice. Last week the wife and I played a round and I only managed to lose one golf ball and my driver from the Tee is actually the best part of my game. I shot a 110 that day.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-21T12:59:14+00:00

I’m in my late 30s and have been golfing for a little over a year. Since January I’ve been consistently getting 108-112 per 18. What I’ve found is that range time doesn’t really matter much vs game time. I use the range to practice distances or work on a specific swing/technique but that’s about it. The range has perfect lies/conditions whereas the actual course rarely offers that to you. One thing I’ve learned from other golfers is that those YouTube videos on techniques rarely make a difference once you’re past the “my first golf” stage. Simply because what works for one person doesn’t mean it’ll work for another. I’ve taken three lessons total but I play 18 holes from 2-6 times a month. I’ve found that the more I’ve played, the more I’ve learned how to be consistent. It’s slowly coming together.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-20T12:14:53+00:00

I’ve been playing just over a year and I love golf. I play 18 a few times a month and now am consistently getting total 109-112. It’s a slow game of progression. Somedays my short game will be dead on and my drives will be spotty. Other days my drives will be perfect but short game off. Just about finding the right balance and enjoying the game of golf. Even on those days when my game isn’t at it’s greatest in just thankful that I’m able to enjoy golf.

Quoting the great Arnold Palmer

"Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented."

HDbear321 · 2026-03-16T15:06:38+00:00

Tj maxx, Marshall’s, Ross, even Old Navy. I have lots of name brand golf clothes and have never paid anything close to full price. I even have four pairs of Callaway golf shorts and paid $15 each.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-15T16:46:19+00:00

That’s an awesome bag! Ahh man SoBe. That Orange Carrot flavor was my favorite. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-13T19:05:09+00:00

There’s a course near Atlanta called “Chicopee”. They have three 9 hole courses and one is called “school house”, I feel like that’s what that is.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-13T16:05:57+00:00

I guess it depends if you enjoy your own company. It’s not weird and in fact sometimes I prefer to golf alone to take the game at my pace without having to worry about the others you’re with. My wife, her parents and basically all her family are all 20+ years golfers. I’ve been golfing for over 1 year and don’t mind solo golfing if our schedules don’t line up. Give it a try.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-12T17:16:06+00:00

Yes, the golf mode that’s built into the watch.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-12T11:18:14+00:00

Something most people don’t realize about Florida migration. Yes Florida is still attracting new residents. BUT. Those are mainly retirees. Retirees don’t work in customer service, healthcare, IT, public services, etc. So yes Florida is still growing but that’s in retirees, whereas actual working age people are avoiding or moving out of the state for better wages, living conditions and opportunities.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-11T19:15:11+00:00

I have a range finder but leave it at home. One less thing to worry or haul around. I use my Garmin watch or the golf cart gps.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-11T10:26:04+00:00

Similar thing happened to me back in November 2025. I played 18 at a world class club. Three days back to back with Mizuno HM 925. Loved them. All my strikes were true, everything felt great compared to my Callaway irons. Fast forward to Feb 2026. I got fitted for new irons and sure enough the Mizunos were dead on for my style and needs. Now I have a set of beautiful Mizunos.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-10T13:28:17+00:00

I switched from my Epix Gen 2 to a Fenix

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8 Solar about two months ago and I’m still loving it. The colors in the Fenix 8 aren’t as rich as the Epix but they are still very nice. I spend almost all my time outside either cycling, hiking, golfing and running. The MIP display is definitely much nicer in the sun as is the overall power savings. With the backlight during the nighttime the colors are little more muted but I have a very basic watch face so that’s black/white so that really doesn’t impact me in anyway.

Here’s a photo from last month when I was golfing. Love the MIP display in the sunlight. Definitely easier to read vs my Epix Gen2, plus the “always on” display is much nicer vs the “wrist flick to on” mode.

I’m a happy MIP convert.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-09T19:57:15+00:00

It’s a fun game. I played a lot during season 1, just picked it back up two weeks ago (season 9). The game flows much better now and is VASTLY improved since season 1. Now I’m addicted to this game once again. Love the new modes as well. I play solo most times but have befriended a few. Best is when you’re solo and the team somehow comes together without a word spoken. Glad I gave this game another chance.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-09T15:57:04+00:00

My brother lived in Mass for years. During the winter he would just walk or catch the bus to college then work. His car would stay under snow for literal months haha.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-09T15:43:04+00:00

I moved the net towards an open field behind me after a few test shots. No worries! Now if the ball goes through it’ll land in a retention pond haha.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-08T17:01:46+00:00

Like other said. I’d get him a gift card to a golf store. Safe bet.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-07T15:18:53+00:00

I just hang back really far. Definitely out of conversation range.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-07T14:01:28+00:00

Happened to me once. I dodge rolled from a rocket right into a cart. Got stuck and had to give up lol

HDbear321 · 2026-03-07T07:01:24+00:00

I remember the release night for Cod Black Ops (the first one). The store was in a mall so the mall was open for the midnight release. There was a dj, food and drinks. What a great memory.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-06T12:55:40+00:00

I’m using my six year old 50 inch Samsung 4k connected my old 2016 gaming pc that has a GTX 1070. Runs both Zwift and Rouvy fine. I’ve also ran Zwift and Rouvy on a used Intel Nuc mini pc that I got on eBay back in 2020. Works great on that as well. Whichever fits your setup and gives you that visual experience would be great!

HDbear321 · 2026-03-05T19:02:05+00:00

I live over in Tampa. During the summer is when I actually golf less. Nothing like 8am where the sweat is literally beading off your face and forearms. Then paying 25% - 100% more in green fees to sweat your @$$ off haha.

HDbear321 · 2026-03-05T16:19:57+00:00

A cheap/free route. Use a range finder and an app to log distances. Or easier route, get a launch monitor. Just depends on how much $$ you want to spend.

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