$700 kit vs $20 kit

[Ferrins]

36 hole matchplay of my current kit against a $20 kit I bought yesterday from Lifeline. Will contest this over the next 4 days.

Titleist cart bag
Mizuno MP 630 Fujikura Rombax 6x07 reg
Bridgestone J38 15*
Adams Super S hybrid 17* stock reg
Mizuno MP 53 3-pw | Nippon 950GH
Mizuno MPT4 54*
Titleist Vokey 56:14
Mizuno MP A301 putter
$700 all up

vs

Ram stand bag
Adams GT Titanium 363 driver and A3 hybrid as new
Ram 5 wood and rescue
Ram Accubar Gold 3-p reg Apollo Gold
Adams Tom Watson 56|10 as new
Greg Norman putter
$20 all up
I have sold the Adams A3 hybrid for $30 so have substitued a TM putter that I bought for $30 as the Greg Norman putter is play about 28 inches.

[mike]

... so have substitued a TM putter that I bought for $30 as the Greg Norman putter is play about 28 inches.And what's wrong with that?

[3oneday]

The $20 kit was worth $700 once too.

[mrbluu]

And what's wrong with that?

Cos they are banning broomstick putters soon !!!

[Ferrins]

The $20 kit was worth $700 once too.

True. So my brother got a bargain on the Adams A3 hybrid:)

[Captain Nemo]

Nice to have so much free time
I'm rooting for the $700 kit

[Johnny Canuck]

Is this an extension of Pat Malone?

[AndyP]

Go the $20 kit. You can do it!

[Ferrins]

No this is to see if all the fancy gear can beat a cheap arse set.

[Ferrins]

Pissing down rain here atm

[Daves]

So you are in Tenterfield then?

[Marto65]

So you are in Tenterfield then?

Probably just in the shower ..

[Daves]

Probably just in the shower ..

True dat, getting a feel for the Janet Leigh scene?

[sms316]

So you are in Tenterfield then? That's in Qld!

[Ferrins]

So you are in Tenterfield then?

If I wasn't then I would be playing with you right now.:)

[Ferrins]

Just bought Arnie's book on golf rules so might put the feet up and have a read. Or I could get a hot meal and then play in the rain. Paula Creamer said she likes something warm in the belly prior to playing in cold wet conditions.

[hippo10]

Go the old kit!

[Hatchman]

How's this match play going to work? Two balls and both sets of sticks head to head?

[Sydney Hacker]

I will give you $20 for the $700 kit after the underdog gets up for the win.

[Ferrins]

How's this match play going to work? Two balls and both sets of sticks head to head?

Got the big wheel buggy fully loaded with both sets. 1st hole 20 had 4 foot birdie putt and squared for pars. 2nd OB for missy 1 up 20. 3rd lost first drive with 20 and solid par for missy all square. 4th long par 4. Missy drive hits trees and solid drive for 20. Both in fairway 186 and 143 out. Solid 3 iron straight and 20 feet short of flag. 20 not happy and hooks 7 iron pin high left. Par for missy one up.

[ZENNON]

Lifeline you say...

[Ferrins]

5th hole both drive right hand edge of fairway. 20 has 173 up hill and low 4 iron through back. Missy 7 iron bail out left short. Balls are next to each other for left to rigjt downhill par putt. Mizzy up first from 7 feet miss right and gives 20 the line all square.

[Ferrins]

Lifeline you say...

Yes

[Ferrins]

6th par 3 down hill 183m wind from rigjt,

[Ferrins]

20 5 iron got hard bounce and got unlucky and just rolled over the steep back. Missy short left. Both got up and down for par all square.

[Ferrins]

7th par 5 489m up hill into the wind. Both drive and 3 iron. 20 156 out missed pin high right. Stiffed pitch for par. Missy 76m for third got cute and knifed it through green. 20 1 up.

[Ferrins]

8th Par 5 Missy lost drive left and struggled for a bogie.
Drive while shorter for 20 is down the middle and same for 5 wood. PW into green par and 20 is 2 up.

[Wenz]

My moneys on $700 kit, but you'll probably be suprised how close the end result will be

[Ferrins]

9th up hill par 3 153 into wind. Both six irons easy chip for par for missy and tough pitch for 20. Win for missy and at the end of first nine and the conclusion of todays play. 20 is one up.

[aussieashley]

Got the big wheel buggy fully loaded with both sets.

How does the big wheel buggy go? Do you like it?

[Ferrins]

I bought the big wheel for Tenterfield GC because I play pretty fast and if I do over 150 holes in a week then I can get shin splints from my calves getting fatigued. So far I find it easier to push than the clic.

[jimandr]

F,

You forgot some details that are absolutely vital for readers of the equipment threads.

What is the shaft of the driver?

I did note that the irons have reg shafts. Any noticeable difference in ball flight and distance?

I use Adams A3 hybrids. If you need to replace the one you sold, get it from someone else. You can't have mine.

A final prediction. It will probably come down to chipping and putting, but the 700 will win one up.

[Ferrins]

Driver shaft is a stock GT tight lies ultralite supershaft.
The irons seem to be be pretty similar but the Mizuno's feel heaps better.

[Ferrins]

Hands down victory to $20 kit
Driver was more accurate
Irons were similar but found it much easier to chip with.

[ZENNON]

Well there ya go - $20 kit FTW

Ps. Give you $100 for the unwanted $700 kit? (means you're $80 infront)

[Ferrins]

Ha!

[ZENNON]

Can't blame a bloke for trying ;)

[Feelzy]

What I have taken from this is that I am the problem, not my very old clubs :(

[Gw 86]

Would be good to see blades etc vs super game improvement and a long putter

[Ferrins]

I have used 50 different sets of irons and they all feel the same to me.

[Hatchman]

I have used 50 different sets of irons and they all feel the same to me.

So racist.

[Ferrins]

Didn't say that they all looked the same.