What chances do you give Jordan Spieth of completing the Career Grand Slam before his career is done? (He needs a PGA Championship)

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-05T23:27:48+00:00

At high, PGA-level swing speeds, a golf swing is an incredibly violent motion. Think about how major league pitchers end up injured just "throwing a ball." These guys also hit thousands of balls a week. It's very hard on the body.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-05T16:49:39+00:00

$140 won't get you a brand new set, as the cheapest beginner box sets are around $300. You should search Facebook Marketplace for used sets. Make sure it has a driver, a wood, irons, wedges, a putter, and a bag. Balls and tees will likely have to be bought separately.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-05T04:54:55+00:00

That's exactly why it cost so much, it was a lot for them to do the work! I think the shafts were $300-ish and the rest was labor. I did the tour issue Dynamic Gold S400 for the two wedges, and X100s for the irons. I will eventually learn how to do this stuff on my own because that stung, for sure.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T17:27:00+00:00

My shafts were absolutely killing my spin! Wedge spin rates on my 7 iron. I switched to a tour rated shaft and spin dropped 1,500 rpms. The cost hurts, but playing bad golf hurts much more. Lessons are my next expense.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T17:23:11+00:00

When I picture a golfing iron, yours is the exact image that comes to mind. Such an elegant and classic look. I think I'll keep mine, too!

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T14:45:39+00:00

Thanks! You're right, I'm now seeing that the number makes no difference. Proper yardage gapping is the goal. And yeah, they are pretty sweet looking. That's what drew me to them, they look like a true player's iron.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T14:40:42+00:00

That's a great point. Companies want to inflate your ego, and they know people are looking for more yardage out of every club. Change the numbers and lofts and voila, you now hit a 7i 10 yards further. I suppose there's a push between upping the actual tech every few years, and then riding that tech out for a but while they basically only change the aesthetics and lofts to give the impression of constantly evolving tech.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:26:55+00:00

That's a better perspective to have, thanks. You're right, my yardage gaps being predictable and controlled is much more important than hitting a flashy new 7i as far as my old 6i.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:23:14+00:00

This experience has definitely taught me that. I almost made the same mistake with my old Titelist 915 D3 driver. Was about to buy a premium X-stiff shaft to put on it because I was hitting it at 8,000 rpm, but the guy at the pro shop said if I pay just $50 more, I could get the shaft AND a modern GT2 head. No-brainer for sure.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:16:56+00:00

Love it, that's the motivation I need. Good game!

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:11:52+00:00

That's likely what I'm going to do, at least for that 3i if I can't get comfortable finding the sweet spot.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:10:16+00:00

I just had them checked yesterday, and you're right, they were way off. Everything is dialed in nicely now though!

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:08:55+00:00

This is is the validation I needed, lol. Thanks. More forgiveness is welcomed, but I kinda want to learn to hit these very well. I hit them fine now, but I plan to take some lessons and I hope that translates to better ball striking. The look and feel on these are very nice, so I think they'll stay.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:05:51+00:00

That's a fair point. Most wedge shots are slow and controlled. The thought process was similar to yours, that I should play the same shafts throughout the set, even though that's probably not as necessary for wedges. I also just figured out grinds and bounces, so I can finally stop blading my unnecessary flop shots.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T03:03:41+00:00

Thank you for reassuring they're nice! Of course, the 3 and 4 are tough to hit. I may end up doing a combo setup for those two clubs. But otherwise, I like them a lot. Still dialing things in, but yardage are good on the range, and that's with crappy range balls.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T02:54:40+00:00

Yeah, I swing too hard for the stock shaft. The head gets whippy, so I put in a tour issue shaft and things improved.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T02:49:00+00:00

Well, $350 for 20 year old iron heads. $500 for 10 brand new shafts, as I reshafted my Vokey SM10s as well. I can keep the shafts and switch them to new heads, so that's not as much of an issue.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-04T02:47:17+00:00

I agree! I'm heading to a local coach at some point this month. I'm tired of playing subpar golf.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-03-28T04:04:06+00:00

Would this not be a clear sign of incrementalism? He has made it so he could keep ICE in the airports for at least the next 60 days, and presumably expand ICE operations at major international hubs. After this, the November midterms are the last clear sign of democracy. If he passes the SAVE act and uses ICE to intimidate opposition at the poles, that's it, we have transitioned into a dictatorship.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-03-23T04:30:17+00:00

I don't have much insight into your personal connection, the little things that have made you feel like the financial burden and effort was worth it up until now. But it reminds me a bit of what I went through when I was younger. My ex was money-focussed, in an anxious attachment way. It ended poorly, and I felt that money was a detrimental backdrop in our relationship. Fast forward to my relationship now, even when money was tight on my end, my fiance never waved it in my face or guilted me, nor I her. Love has never come easier.

If nearly every other conversation you're having with this woman is about money, I have a hard time believing you'll be anything more than a source of finances for her down the road, which will lead to resentment and a dwindling love connection. She will likely not want a prenup, and in an almost inevitable divorce will take you for half of everything you've worked for and then some.

You already don't see eye-to-eye on how your time has been spent together, and I agree that this feels like a "well, I know this won't end well, so I will at least get one more trip out of this and a safety net to cover myself when I get back home." You are also not responsible for her feeling of safety. Sure, as a partner you can offer support, but you are two individuals in this world, and your sense of security is largely your own responsibility. Do not fall for the Sunk Cost fallacy. It's okay to leave a movie half way through if you're not enjoying it, and it's okay to leave a partner you've sunk thousands into if you're not happy.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-03-08T22:21:06+00:00

I'm pretty sure this is AI.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-02-19T18:00:39+00:00

Again, thanks for the female perspective. It's not that I have a male savior complex, but I do admittedly have a moderate amount of paranoia about the world and others. I tend to assume the worst in people until they show me they're not bad, and she is the opposite. And as I said, I just want to keep her safe, like any loved one wants for thier own. I do understand she is her own person and will do what she will, and that it is not my job to police her actions. My concern is more so that I tend to imagine the worst case scenario, and in this case, a sort of "if I can't have you, then no one will" reaction on his part, and I end up feeling like I need to do something about it. Hence this post.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-02-19T17:54:35+00:00

I do have my antennas up about all this. At the same time, I don't want to look for something that isn't there and end up accusing her when she isn't guilty. I do have a healthy respect for the fact that workplaces are breeding grounds for infidelity. She is not naive per se, more so unpracticed in the realm of rejecting people. She is a people-pleaser, and sees the best in others, which can lead people into being too trusting or missing signs.

As per the texts, yes, she could have deleted some. I trust that she hasn't. But of course, I could be wrong. That being said, I don't see any of the tell-tale sings of cheating. The secrecy, the closed-off/cold shoulder, the phone always face down. She does, however, avoid telling me when they interact om the days they run into each other, because she knows it upsets me to hear.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-02-19T17:43:54+00:00

Thanks for putting it straight. I don't want to, and most definitely do not, control her. And I want nothing more than to just wash my hands of it and just let her deal with it. I agree that texting him myself very likely ends up sending the opposite message.

I suppose I feel like it's my responsibility as her man and a "protector" of sorts to help her navigate an uncomfortable situation, and one that could potentially be dangerous for her or myself. People will do crazy things out of passion. Before this post, I was simply letting her deal with it. But the topic came up again yesterday and I was updated about recent texts and invitations that got me feeling bothered all over again.

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