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The Kid GT - 3 years ago

Enjoyable to watch

SPUDS CARY - 3 years ago

Used 1976 Wilson Staff blades when I played college golf back in the mid 1980’s, they might have had some of the thinnest top lines of any irons I have seen. I thought they were easy to hit in College but when I tried them 20 years later I couldn’t believe how unforgiving they were. The new balls are just not made for the wooden clubs, I believe it was with a wooden driver though, so one did a test and found that the old balls actually went farther with the old balls, I think because the new balls didn’t spin enough and the balls just fell out of the air.

Hugh-John Fleming - 3 years ago

At a thrift store I found a 2 iron, MacGregor, same as the first set I had as a teen in the early 70s. It was in good form so I had a new grip put on it and popped it in the bag.

"Its not the arrows man, it's the Indian." Works so good off the tee when I don't want driver.

Matt Aamold - 3 years ago

Don't sell, keep them. It's interesting how well the old clubs play, forgiveness is over-rated on the new equipment. The feel is Solid, not springy like a metal wood. Forged Irons are the best a have sets of Hogan's going back to the original '72 Apex's. Once you adjust from the jacked up lofts of modern irons they are great. The leather probably needs a refresh of a tacky substance such as protack.

e james - 3 years ago

the current trend is combo sets. Mb W-9-8-7 GI-6-5-4-3
mizuno employs grain flow forging technique's.

Jean Ferret - 3 years ago

My late father used the same heads but with aluminium shafts. I still have them. They haven't rusted and still feel gorgeous.

SILENT DISCOSOUND, LONDON, BEST DISCO AVAILABLE - 3 years ago

Interesting to see the old clubs perform. Back in the days the better player who was able to secure the sweet spot more consistently was able to hold his own against the higher handicap player whilst giving away so many shots. Shame you didn't use a two piece ball from the same era, maybe better results. I used the real Balata balls and the control from 100 yds out was memorable, as too was the soft feel of the putting action. I'm 70 years old and still play off Plus 2, hard work, however, the modern equipment does help as the length off the Tee is maintained. The rest of the game they say is for the money.

Flashy Paws - 3 years ago

you are the worst golfer i've ever seen. this is the stupidest video on youtube.
the end.

Reggie's Homework - 3 years ago

I used to have the 1974-5 version of the Wilson X31 That is until it disappeared.

Reggie's Homework - 3 years ago

I found it

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Fred C - 3 years ago

good video.. I played X31s one season around 1983 a newer version of those... Wilson's and Hogans were the best back then..

Ted Waga - 3 years ago

Those irons look sweet!

steve perry - 3 years ago

brendon, i have several sets of nice old clubs, they are good looking but suck to play with. i've been playing a long time and don't how we did it. the newer clubs are so much better. no wonder we struggled.

Robbie White - 3 years ago

"There's nobody out here which is surprising." Lol hell the sun just came up

Rob W - 3 years ago

your 3 wood reminds me of of set of 1984 ping eye2s gave my 2 grand kids, they like to hit rocks and balls with them out in the field next to our house when they come visit, heads on the woods are pretty chewed up from rocks

Matthew Brooks - 3 years ago

Tom Watson used to warm up for rounds by hitting his 2 iron first on the range. It was a mental approach for him. If he was hitting the ball well with the 2 he knew it would be a good day, and if he wasn't hitting it well he didn't sweat it too much because it was a 2 iron. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to get yourself an old 2 iron(I'm sure you've sold this one) and beat balls with it. It'll teach you a lot about your swing by feel, and you're less likely to get frustrated during the process. You're not far off in terms of having a truly repeatable swing that will give you good tournament success.

HALF CALKT - 3 years ago

Played with a lot of older equipment over the years... my hickory shafts taught me the real jump in yardage is the new technology in the golf ball.

Played a set of hogan irons from the 70's until about three years ago. The only reason I switched was having to readjust lie angle 4 times a year. I was afraid I would break them bending much more.

I now play titleist mb's. The mb is a great club, but my hogans were more buttery smooth.

Blades WILL make a more consistent ball striker if you do your part!

Robert Franks - 4 years ago

Why did you go away from the Evnroll ER1 that you were originally fit for?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

I originally got fit for an ER2, I never got used to it, Now I roll an ER1 and I am digging it.

camillako - 4 years ago

how do you track your shots? what tracker is that?

camillako - 4 years ago

2:05 2 iron from the rough. you got balls mate

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Þorsteinn 'Olafsson - 4 years ago

Those are old clubs. Are the lie angles flatter? Makes everything go right.

Emir Yonas - 4 years ago

I still use the powerbilt thoroughbred irons my grandpa gave me. They're indestructible

Robbie White - 4 years ago

The course is usually packed at 6am?

Yicheng Sun - 4 years ago

What course was this?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Recreation Park in Long Beach, CA

Stuart Pitcher - 4 years ago

You will be welcome at my golf club ..... if you promise to replace your divots. :)

Mashie niblick - 4 years ago

I remember the Wilson X31 irons, my pal had a set, I loved them but I never managed to buy them. These clubs were state of the art back in the day. I always felt that Wilson made great irons.

Bill Nolan - 4 years ago

Great video, please make more like this!

Cj Banes - 4 years ago

Where is he based out of?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Cj Banes thanks! Long Beach, ca

Cj Banes - 4 years ago

Stumbled upon this video and immediately subscribed, great vid

Stephane Gauthier - 4 years ago

before changing putter again, maybe have a SAM putt lab test to learn more about your stroke tendencies and wether the putter weight distribution might be the culprit... As much as I would blame myself before the equipment I firmly believe putters are a different beast altogether because of the feel and feedback nature of it.

Cheers,

nathan jordan - 4 years ago

Love those irons

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hektaah - 4 years ago

What golf course is this

hektaah - 4 years ago

BE BETTER GOLF knew the area looked familiar

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

hektaah recreation park Long Beach, ca

Juan Reyes - 4 years ago

hit two balls at the same time and see if its the club.

Mac McCall - 4 years ago

I used to have the same problem with short putts, what I do now is line my clubface up with where I'm aiming so therefore that if you roll the putter correctly the ball will always go in the direction you've set up for. But it could be something to do with your takeaway etc.

Irvin Lee - 4 years ago

Did you use a wide angle lens to vlog for this one? Btw come visit Beaumont and vlog at tukwet canyon! they have a fun, challenging course!

Kevin Haigh - 4 years ago

Love my hogan apex II white chameo's, but I leave them for the shorter courses. Heaven out of the sweet spot. Great vlog!

Kevin Sheriff - 4 years ago

Awesome video! Loving these empty golf courses lately...

Have you tried playing with your pressure over the balls of your feet instead of sitting back towards your arches? A thin grip promotes weight towards the toes and I think that could help your stability and strike

Harvey and Miles Golf - 4 years ago

If be better golf replies I will quit smoking

Harvey and Miles Golf - 4 years ago

BE BETTER GOLF

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Please quit :)

sypen1 - 4 years ago

When they say a club is forgiving it means your distance drops on off center hits are reduced compared to no forgiving clubs, it does not mean it reduces your slice or hooks.

joe fimp - 4 years ago

Stop blaming the clubs.The clubs are in good shape. Your swing is the problem.

You keep coming over the top with your swing. Shocking steep divots!

No way you are a low handicap. Casual golfer giving himself putts in other video.

Why not start changing your swing and show us your progress over a year?

Ryan Belka - 4 years ago

Make sure you have both shoes on when your putting. Helped me

Triis31113 - 4 years ago

Chipping looks good lately

Chas Wilson - 4 years ago

hi Brandon
Don't get rid of those club's. Use them to practice with. It will teach you more about strike than anything else

Mediocre Golfer - 4 years ago

That sand wedge looked great, so forgiving with the wide sole

Jake Carlisle - 4 years ago

Is ur hat from Golden Horseshoe in Williamsburg va

Jake Carlisle - 4 years ago

Awesome back nine! Lots of good golf around there. Stonehouse is very strong

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Jake Carlisle I love royal new Kent. One of my favorite courses. I played a great round there shot 1 under on the back. My brother couldn't believe it.

Jake Carlisle - 4 years ago

BE BETTER GOLF there is one long tough course. Have you played Royal New Kent in that area?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Jake Carlisle yes

David McBride The Golfing Gamer - 4 years ago

So I shouldn't worry too much about changing my 20 year old Wilson irons and instead invest my money in lessons and a good golf ball?

Normanours Beer - 4 years ago

Hi Brendon
From what I see on the video you got the same problem as me, your tendency is to put the ball just a little bit to much back (1/4 to 1/2 inchs) the toe of the putters is open at impact, if you think that I am wrong look if your head is not to much back that can be the problem for your open face. have a nice day.

Manic Moose - 4 years ago

I said it before and im saying it again.. you need to be a little open on your stance while putting.

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

+Manic Moose gotcha

Nicholas Dolley - 4 years ago

That last putt you were aimed well outside the hole and hit a really good putt. Work on developing a more balanced stroke by using a putting sword or an eyeline tool

a2fitness - 4 years ago

by the way you are living every golf club hoes dream, you were given a free set of srixon irons, then on top of that you were given a set of old irons that you turn around and sell for $500!!! not bad :)

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

That sounds about right.

a2fitness - 4 years ago

fun video! as far as your putts going to the right, this might be a reach but do you think the black tape on the shaft has somehow affected the weight/feel? lol maybe.

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Not possible IMO. TBH of all the block putts theories. I think Malaska's lesson about standing inside the ball until the line looks straight has messed me up a bit. that and the heavier weight of the new putter. and I have to watch that forward head movement a bit.

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Seamus Griffin - 4 years ago

I really enjoyed this vlog, thanks for posting. A wet golf course in winter? Welcome to my world ..... (UK)!

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

And it's raining all day today and tomorrow!

Perry Mattingly - 4 years ago

Putter. Lay putter on flat surface standing on heel. Toe straight up in the air. get framing square and check if it is square. Now check grip to be sure it is 90 degrees square with face. My Scotty wasn't and I missed em left. Once I replaced the grip all the misses were my fault.

Bob Josefson - 4 years ago

looks like your aim is off just a little with the putting, could be camera angles

fergytheprop - 4 years ago

Hi great vlog, I do love the old clubs you really can dial in your ball strking with the feedback from the older club. Just looking at your last putt, not sure of your normal set up but your eyes look a little inside the ball which can cause a pushed putt. Keep up the good work.

Addison Coker - 4 years ago

for your putting it looks to me like you are just a little late on the release causing it to just be a touch right. it is magnified on shorter putts because less time to correct itself.

hell of a par on 10

ReelBassinTV - 4 years ago

those older clubs launch lower because the center of gravity is higher up the club face, versus down towards the sole

Brandon Keaton - 4 years ago

Try to be cautious of your eyeline when you're putting it looks like the ball is getting well outside your eyeline which could lead to pushes. It could have something to do with your putting posture you talked about in another video.

Ian Jones - 4 years ago

This was a great vlog....love the clubs. Wait til you see mine at school.

invisaman75 - 4 years ago

21:00 Bingo! I have set of Wilson Dynapower (the early 60's) irons love to play. They play at least a club shorter than a modern blade but if you make a pendulum-like swing they feel great and are very accurate. Most players have problems with older blades because they want to pound them.

Tony Brandt - 4 years ago

apply some lead tape to the heel of the putter

Brian Debert Golf - AUSTRALIA - 4 years ago

What's the temp like in the am over there mate! Looks chilli

isthatabear - 4 years ago

I have a set of similar Honma blades given to me by my dad (he definitely overestimated my ballstriking ability) as a first set of clubs. I love how the topline is so thin. When I finally started using modern clubs, it took some time to get used to the size.

hitmhigh - 4 years ago

Those are not the 67s.

Michael Lim - 4 years ago

You might also be missing it to the right because you have less offset on this putter than your previous one

Jonathan Smith - 4 years ago

Yes, offset plus angle of shaft at address

guitarMonke - 4 years ago

For some reason I feel you should have chosen the ER1 putter....just my instincts telling me this.See if he will let you trade the ER2 for a ER1.

kristian kerr - 4 years ago

just missing the metal spikes!..I like to practice with Hogan bounce soles...makes you better I think

LWS - 4 years ago

Hey Brendon, Great video! I don't have a handicap but to guess I'd say mid handicapper (18 ish) We've had a lot of hard rain here in Scotland and I decided for a laugh to take out a complete set of 1970's blades last week & persimmon 1 wood. Played 7 holes and found that I hit them straighter than my cavity backs! If I miss hit them I lose lots of distance if It's a topped strike but wasn't finding any pulls or major slices with them. Very interesting. also hit the persimmon wood straighter but not very far as my modern driver. Just a bit of fun. All the best, Kris

23pbkallday - 4 years ago

try fixing your fairway divots next time ..respect the course dude

Alex Zinser - 4 years ago

I was watching your practice strokes on that last put, and it looks to me that you open the toe, but it never gets back to square.

Matt Davis - 4 years ago

Good round. Put the Ping putter back in the bag. Don't tinker with the strongest part of your game.

Dan Sapp - 4 years ago

i see when putting, during your practice strokes your eyes are over the club head but when you put your eyes are way inside the ball. this will make your miss predominantly right. buy a putting mirror and you will see how far off you are with this

Matt Aamold - 4 years ago

A couple of years ago I hit one of those Ping 3woods off the tee (borrowed from other guys bag) I put it out their just even or past their modern drivers - Great club. Send me your EVNROLL I'll test its right bias for your.

Michael Fischer Golf - 4 years ago

If any of you are interest I'm an upcoming golf YouTube channel and I just uploaded my first course Vlog! If any of you are interested go check it out on my channel and leave me feedback. Thanks!

drhopkinspath - 4 years ago

What grip did u use to regrip the evnroll?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

drhopkinspath it's a new grip Evnroll is offering

Tom Blake - 4 years ago

I remember those Ping woods from my caddying days in high school,
a beautifully designed clubhead.
True about Wilson's market profile, past and present; the Wilson ProStaff blades were the players irons, I picked up a set of their Ci-9's a couple of years ago, I like them.

voyager8195 - 4 years ago

Hi Brendon if you remember your putter fitting because you were right eye dominant when you putted with your eyes closed the putt always went to the right? If i remember rightly? Maybe it needs to be fractionally forward in your stance? Practice with a 4 foot steel ruler the ball sits in the hole and try to putt it and stay on the ruler its a good exercise for straight putts? All the best Bob

Robbie White - 4 years ago

If I could chip for you, you'd be 6 shots better. Your chipping / pitching is by far the weakest part of your game. Almost like chipping yips

Scott Alexander - 4 years ago

That is the greenest I have ever seen Big Rec!

morten lothe - 4 years ago

maybe this will help your putting. im no way as good a professional as your "buddys" but im a junior golf trainer and i live golf;) your arms are perfekt in line with the putter shaft. you are adressing the putter a little bit on the heel. but you are very quick to lift the putter head after you hit the ball. this motion combined with a heel adress is maybe the reason the ball pushes or goes a little right. my tip would be to try and let the putter follow the ground(stay conected to the green surface) a little longer after you hit the ball before you lift up the head. for me it looks like your stroke looks a little to much like a chipping motion after you hit the ball (if that makes sense) you have been giving your muscle memory a lot of chipping input lately;). ps one thing i have learned and learn my juniors is that there is never just one correct answer in golf. Golf is the enigma we all try to break;) greets from Norway.(sorry for the long answer)

Michael Dominguez - 4 years ago

morten lothe ni

Chris Baker - 4 years ago

BE BETTER GOLF I think it's your putter. I happen to know a guy that will trade you for his Scotty

MrKlondikeGuy - 4 years ago

BE BETTER GOLF Honestly your stroke and feel looked great. The only mechanical issue I can see is your shoulders and head move forward after impact, causing a block when that move comes any earlier. It also explains why it's infrequent. Since you're using a slightly toe-balanced putter, I'd search for Tiger's putting routine on YouTube; it's a simple and quick warmup, it covers path and stability, and of course he's always good to copy.

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Thanks

BF golf - 4 years ago

if you believe everything all the marketing from modern club manufacturers you would think older clubs were so bad nobody could break 90 before the year 2000 haha

Woden of the Angles - 4 years ago

Cool. I have an additional set - of Macgregor MT blades. I believe it helps with my ballstriking.

As for your putting, try moving the ball 1/2 inch toward the hole in your stance. Make sure you adjust for the (new) low point though!

J@D W - 4 years ago

Putting may be off because of a little upper body movement toward hole when you're focused on line.

Cornwall1888 - 4 years ago

Do you still work full time or is YouTube part of your job now, you seem to spend a lot of time on your channel?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Cornwall1888 still work fulltime

Max Avery - 4 years ago

How much do you think these were holding you back or did you just have an off day today?

Max Avery - 4 years ago

Ah okay I see so technology has come a long way in the forgiveness area then

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Not at all in the short irons, anything more than 6 or 7 gets very hard to hit. Not having driver or 60 degree wedge hurt my score probably 3 strokes Id say

Kyle Smith - 4 years ago

That was pretty good BD. 40 with no driver and all new irons. No warmup. Don't be so hard on yourself.

Stephen O'Sullivan - 4 years ago

The hickory world championships are at my track every year, or have been for the last several years. Don't know if it'll stick around. (See what I did there?) The course is set up exactly like it was back in 1908 and 1910 when they had the US Open here.

Stephen O'Sullivan - 4 years ago

Small world. If you're in the area, I'll take you to the Wissahickon. Tillinghast design -- PCC was his home course. Excellent track. We'll have a good match ;)

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Ok cool, I know the place, I gee up in Springfield, just next to Chestnut Hill, my 2 brothers went to CHA.

Stephen O'Sullivan - 4 years ago

Philadelphia Cricket Club. The St. Martin's course is now 9 holes only, unfortunately. But we have 36 more holes!

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

What course?

Kevin Bostwick - 4 years ago

This was great. I took one of my dads old wooden drivers out and it was a cut/slice monster for me. I think I hit one good drive, 260+ but most of the time I couldnt control it. Was fun though. I see you guys have those stubborn parakeets that fly around (11th hole).

Regarding your misses right when putting, have you gone back to speak with guerin after getting your putter?

Also, I saw the post on instagram with those sweet ball mark repair tools, something about the next vlog (should be this one?) and how to enter to win. Did I miss it?

Kevin Bostwick - 4 years ago

awesome.

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

I am going back down to EVNROLL after the PGA show.

No, I'll give the tools away sometime in the next week. I just hate mailing stuff but I'll do it.

SmoothSwingTV - 4 years ago

Huge fan really fun watching the channel grow

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

2 PGA tour players just contacted me and say they watch all the time. Big things coming.

slappy0077 - 4 years ago

WOW just watched my childhood flash in front of my eyes...remember when that PING was new!

Tanner Matier - 4 years ago

great vid

Fernando Trovarelli Biagi - 4 years ago

Good video!
When I see those tee boxes and fairways I am glad I left California.
If you don't wanna pay $70 plus, golf in Socal are pretty bad compared to the rest of the country.
In KC I pay $15 to walk in a public course that is as good as any semi private/resort course in LA. It's a shame.

Fernando Trovarelli Biagi - 4 years ago

Yeah, I remember I could find some good deals on golfnow. Played there many times.
It is just the conditions are much better everywhere else. It is almost another game.
And I played in Cali even before the drought. so that is not even an excuse.
I used to live there, moved out a year ago.
Here is not busy at all. 3 hours playing 18 taking my time. One thing tho, it is really hard to find young people to play here. Lots of old/retired people playing here in Kansas/Missouri. The good thing, no '' ''Koreans with umbrellas'' fivesomes lol.

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Fernando Trovarelli Biagi this cost me $20. Are the courses crowded there?

awesaaam - 4 years ago

How are you liking your Srixons?

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

I like them a lot. Playing a big match on Saturday, hopefully they shine.

Arthur Arguijo - 4 years ago

I have those exact same irons. Bought them for fun. Best feeling irons I ever hit.

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Kinda sad I let them go.

bob j - 4 years ago

real golf

BE BETTER GOLF - 4 years ago

Yeah, you better bring your thinking cap with the older equipment.

Gs Fishing - 4 years ago

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