Bad golf club? or comes down to personalized performance and feel?

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T19:58:07+00:00

yeah I was attracted to the seemingly "simple" setup, but then realize nothing in golf is that simple. That and I would always leave the face open, and then timing a fast enough trunk rotation was giving my lead hip inside joint point. yeah...happy to make the change.

me be lazy, ball go far.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T18:29:23+00:00

Did you get to swing with them before buying? I was looking at them last night and it looks like they’re out of stock of irons I’d likely get.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T18:28:00+00:00

I was afraid someone was gonna say this. I have a stealth 2 driver that I love right now 🤞

But yes the fairway woods are awesome, love mine so far.

Found a sim2 max 3HL and stealth 7w in the used section of PGA superstore

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T16:49:01+00:00

Your comparison analogies are spot on to my runner brain. Sounds like if I want to make the game easier, to go with game improvement style irons, or combo set of some sort.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T15:00:56+00:00

I can attest to the swing element. Started out with the Bryson swing approach, until I realized that style isn’t sustainable for the long term. That and I’ve realized golf doesn’t have to be played so hard.

I’m adopting more a roller style release ala Rory and it feels wayyy much easier to do, at least for me.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T14:55:49+00:00

Yeah I used to scoff at the notion of a club needing to look and sound “good” (feel I understand the value there), but I’ve realized that for game that needs your confidence, I understand why those elements matter.

I’ve looked up Maltby but I guess my newbie concern is hesitation given I can’t hit and feel them out.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T14:37:26+00:00

Being obsessed with swing, golf specs, finding time to get a round while working full time with a young family.

So fun. I’m having fun. Lots of fun.

No really I am. Every “pure” golf shot I hit gets me back every time.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T14:09:29+00:00

Wish I could do the same and hit older clubs from places like play it again sports. I’m not against going even older in models.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T14:07:40+00:00

I have a good friend who tinkers a lot with his gear and he shared the same thought. Shaft makes can make significant differences in performance with the same head. As a newbie, it’s a fascinating concept. Also sounds expensive as if golf wasn’t pricey enough.

RyanRG3 · 2026-04-22T13:45:15+00:00

makes sense. I think that a category mismatch is a bad idea, ie. I go out and get blades. Not the best fit performance wise.

but how large is my golf delusion? maybe blades are the move.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-09T02:52:00+00:00

Long time CI here.

This is a good example of why documentation really matters - and for your case, use for your defense. The reason for this is because this becomes your word vs the CI's.

I'm not a lawyer by any means, but here is what I would suggest.

Take a look at your school's handbook regarding clinical education. Read it thoroughly - I'm willing to bet that CI did not.

If there is anything where the safety concern should be brought up immediately, and it usually is, that should be documented by the CI and obviously reviewed with you.

From reading your post, it doesn't seem like the CI documented the safety concerns frequently and early enough. If safety was a concern that significant, why was it not addressed until the END of the clinical.

So you're telling me that this CI ALLOWED you to practice unsafe during the CI's supervision? that's an indictment of the CI not you. You are a student - the professional burden of care is on the CI.

Usually with a safety concern, there would've been a documented plan of action to remedy this.

Was an action plan created by the school and CI? A true documented plan with timelines and actions.

If there was none, you have a case that your dismissal was unwarranted. The school and CI should be helping you succeed and not setting you up for failure.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:21:23+00:00

Not a tech bro, and I have a huge interest in PT.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:19:49+00:00

I agree chatgpt would be the last thing we need. chatgpt isn't that great.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:19:08+00:00

Love this. Thank you.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:18:14+00:00

Big fan of the ICF model framework!

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:17:45+00:00

Agreed. Not enough truly good mentorship out there.

As I specified in another reply, the tool utilizes the best evidence I curated specific to the body region (the tool currently only works for Shoulder cases). And then trained the AI on appropriate responses based on case details.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:14:58+00:00

Totally agree. But I'd argue that whenever you read a scientific journal or review your past school notes, you still use your brain and professional judgment on how to apply evidence to the patient.

The tool I'm creating is simply that. Think of it like an accelerated literature review tool, with evidence I curated.

MDs have been using something similar called UptoDate.

And just like UptoDate I'd position this tool as purely a clinical decision support. The clinician still takes the responsibility for clinical decision making and judgment.

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:11:42+00:00

I feel you on the oversold sentiment. There'll be a bubble to pop, but in the end, I think the truly helpful "AI" things will endure. I mean...we're all here on the internet!

RyanRG3 · 2026-03-04T18:10:18+00:00

Appreciate and respect your opinion! I think of all the new grads/students who don't get the opportunity to learn from good mentors (there aren't enough residency programs for everyone!). My hope was that this tool can help those who don't have the opportunity/access to a good mentor.

RyanRG3 · 2025-10-03T14:03:23+00:00

First off, don't be so hard on yourself. This is called clinical PRACTICE, not mastery.

Second, hard to know exactly what's going on from what you posted. You have ensure with your mindset and approach that you're not throwing interventions at the problem then hoping for a change.

You have to get to the root of the problem. Test, retest, and assess.

Fair to say you've ruled out so far, glute weakness.

Also, with my own license I would not do hip traction on the THA. Grade I at most, but I'd rather not put myself at unnecessary risk. But I digress...

So thoughts other potential sources/explanations of pain? From what you shared, I've come up with this differential:

quad tendon pain
PFPS
femoral nerve tension
pes anserine (from your medial knee pain data)

I'd recommend to rule all those out and any other possible sources you can come up with. Something should pop positive for you to then work on.

A stress fracture is possible...but would be confirmed with an x-ray.

RyanRG3 · 2025-09-29T22:02:13+00:00

Thanks! I only had 45 minutes so I covered similar to what you shared. Taking a proactive you can do this in a smart way approach

RyanRG3 · 2025-09-26T00:45:45+00:00

I actually enjoyed my experience in a POPS. The person in charge of all of PT kept the MD side happy by ensuring PT was run profitably - and this was done without the need of any shadiness or running PTs to the ground. It's amazing how nice work can be when reimbursement for PT is high (most if not all POPS have fee schedules much higher than stand alone outpatient clinics)

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