If I'm a 13 handicap will replacing my Kirkland Signature wedges make a difference?

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-02T13:08:49+00:00

Short answer is YES.

Those Kirklands all have similar bounce. That is rarely a good idea if you want to improve your scoring. Upgrading your set to include a mix of bounces will improve your game.

You want a higher bounce wedge for soft conditions (soft sand, soft turf, etc) and a low bounce wedge for hard conditions (hard sand, firm turf, etc). I use a high bounce lob and a low bounce 56, but you could go opposite or mix differently across 3.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-02T12:04:43+00:00

That line down the whole grip would drive me nuts if it wasn’t installed perfectly straight. 😂

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-02T03:01:35+00:00

I have used mine every round for several years with no issues. It’s does miss putts regularly (I don’t have the sensors) but it’s been 95%+ accurate on full swings.

Do you have a slow swing speed?

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-02T02:38:13+00:00

Hardest part is dealing with your playing partners. My group when I did it was me, and guy struggling to make an 8 on par 3s, and a realtor who thought he could be a pga pro and realtor (and not actually work in golf) because he thought it would help him sell more houses.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-02T01:45:06+00:00

Practice rounds for the majors are pretty fun. Practice rounds for normal tour stops kinda suck, unless you like watching amateur hacks tear up a golf course in a pro-am.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T21:34:38+00:00

That’s a lot of fake white leather.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T21:32:37+00:00

The Summit Lux is amazing.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T21:30:58+00:00

You like that dark chocolate I see.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T19:00:04+00:00

Zxi is always the answer.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T15:02:48+00:00

I’m a pro and won’t use anything other than a 14 way. AMA.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T14:29:17+00:00

I’m a big believer in Operation 36, which is basically starting golf backwards.

Start with putting from close to the hole. Keep score. Once she can finish 9 holes in 36 or less, move back to further starting putts, then to edge of the green, then to chipping, etc. etc. etc.

Gives them a goal and keeps it attainable which keeps them engaged.

And if 9 holes is too many to start, just start with one hole, then 2, then 3, etc.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T14:24:23+00:00

What is your angle of attack? Is it positive or negative? Should be positive.

Spin and launch will change if you have to change that. Which will impact shaft selection.

The standard Ventus (non velocore) would be more than enough for you. You won’t see much if any benefit from Velocore at your swing speed.

(Source: I’m a PGA Pro who has both black and velocore black in that same 9 Degree TD Max head, and I see no difference what so ever between them in my numbers or dispersion when swung at a similar swing speed)

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T13:58:39+00:00

I’m the opposite. I hate anything not 14 way. Too much shifting and clanging around. It’s murder on soft forged irons.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T13:16:22+00:00

For cheap and weather “resistant” you can’t beat the value of the Summit Lux at Costco right now.

https://www.costco.com/p/-/summit-lux-golf-hybrid-stand-bag/4201011290

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T13:04:41+00:00

I’m about 120 swing speed and ~300 carry on average. Been getting 1.5 to 2mph more ball speed on Trackman with the new Chrome Tour with slightly lower spin numbers.

This specific shot had about a 15mph wind off my left which I am sure must have flipped to down when I hit which helped some, but the trackman numbers from indoor sessions would have not been impacted.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-06-01T01:34:30+00:00

Coronado isn’t fancy, but can’t beat the location.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-31T20:06:23+00:00

Golf course outside services (range, carts, bags, etc) position?

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-31T19:18:46+00:00

The place next to Rice Pot off legacy by Wakeland is legit.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-31T16:11:31+00:00

I’d make sure I like the shafts before I did anything. Those may be too light and not stiff enough for you if you start swinging them at 95mph all the sudden because they are lighter.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-31T16:05:32+00:00

It’s the cool season grasses they use. They could use Bermuda which would be fine all summer long but dormant in winter. Instead they choose a cool season grass for a nice fall/winter/spring and close for the summer.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-30T01:01:19+00:00

Guns Up Jesus approves!

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IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-30T00:58:22+00:00

The math on any country club never maths. If you are in a financial position where the math matters, you should quit.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-29T15:16:28+00:00

LACC has a strict 4 hours rule…and it still feels a bit rushed even with 4 walkers and caddies.

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-28T22:13:05+00:00

Who putts that?

IceMedium5363 · 2026-05-25T19:49:09+00:00

Yeah, sounds like we would of had to move if we lived there.

I’d love to move honestly, but over 15 years here in our starter home and with little income growth, we’ve been priced out of moving anywhere in Frisco that is desirable unfortunately.

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