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Date Posted: 18:43:32 06/02/08 Mon
Author: Jeff
Subject: Success stories from high handicappers?

It's always good hear about peoples experiences and positive feedback on the 1 irons. But it seems that a lot of you are already good players.
Honestly, knowing that the clubs work will in the hands of a single digit handicapper doesn't help me much.
I'd like to hear from some people on the opposite end of the spectrum. Are there any 30 handicappers out there that have purchased the 1-irons? (or at least 30 before you got the 1-irons)
Any stories of 1-irons turning your less-than-average +30 hacker into a mid-capper?

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[> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- Daryl, 20:33:37 06/02/08 Mon

I'm a life-long hacker (I play to about a 21 handicap), and probably always will be. A good day for me is breaking 90. I bought my 1 Iron Golf clubs several years ago, and have never been displeased with them (not for long, anyway). I knew after reading about the company that David Lake was on to something good, and buying his clubs would be a smart move for me. They are by far the best clubs I’ve ever owned and I would be reluctant to play any others. And they have improved my game - but only so much. Equipment is only part of the equation.

I wish they were magic clubs, and I that could say that these clubs allow me to hit every fairway and shoot at every pin. I too am envious (if not a little skeptical) of those who say they’ve experienced such dramatic improvement only shortly after playing 1 Iron Golf clubs. I’m not among them But golf is such a hard game! When it “clicks” I’ll leave the range or finish a round and sometimes think, “Ah, now I’ve got it. If I can just keep doing this…” Then the next time that feeling is no where to be found, and I‘ll shoot 102 or hit every thing off the toe. Thinking too much.

I’ve never lost confidence in the equipment, just in myself. So after a cooling off period I go back to the range and try to “dig it out of the dirt” as Hogan says. I can look forward to the next time, and maybe I’ll shoot 82. When that happens life is good again, and what a wonderful game golf is! Who knows, maybe someday things will click, and stay that way. I’ll keep trying. I’m convinced that this equipment can only help, for all the reasons David Lake writes in his book and on the web sight. The rest is up to me.


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[> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- Rolly, 08:46:55 06/04/08 Wed

I've played only occasionally for over 20 years, and have always been essentially a double-bogey golfer, shooting between 105-110. I bought the 1Iron clubs a month ago, and have noticed great improvement in a couple of areas. I've played four times with the new clubs, and broken 100 twice, which is about as many times as I've done that in the previous 5 years. I still push way too many shots to the right, but I believe that's a swing or set-up flaw that a lesson or two can fix. I definitely make more consistent contact with the new clubs. The most dramatic improvement is in the fairway woods - I've had tremendous success and consistency with the 3- and 5-wood off the fairway (or rough), so much so that I often tee off with the 3-wood, since I still haven't cured my driver slice.


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[> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- Jeff, 09:36:05 06/04/08 Wed

It's good to hear some success stories from some fellow hackers. :)
I'm still on the fence though.
I'm currently reading Tom Wishon's book "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club". I just can't decide whether to go with the 1-irons or get a set of custom fit clubs.
But right now I don't have the money for either, so for now it's still reading and researching...


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[> [> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- matt french, 03:21:20 06/05/08 Thu

go with the 1 iron clubs, you will be much happier down the road...m


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[> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- Trey, 08:57:57 07/21/08 Mon

I'm a high-handicap golfer as well (20 hdcp) and was wondering about my fellow hackers as well, so thanks for asking.

As far as my experience goes, I've been playing for a couple years (long enough to develop and reinforce many bad habits) and finally got lessons this February and March. I've played 1Irons for almost two months now and have been more than well-pleased.

My scores have improved dramatically, partly because of the single-swing concept of the 1Irons, and partly because I've learned swing fundamentals that I can execute fairly well. Before March, I couldn't hit a ball off of the ground (worm-burners galore). By early June (before I started playing the 1Irons, I hadn't broken 100. I've played about six rounds since then with the 1irons with continually falling scores, and my last two rounds have been consecutive rounds of 89 (and my short game stinks - 39 putts one day, 38 the next). So as I begin to solidify my game from inside 50 yards, I'll be looking forward to shooting rounds in the low 80s (I just ordered the rest of the wedges to help with that).

I attribute my rapid improvement to beginning to grove the single swing, and to the fact that the clubs are so accurate and forgiving.

So, keep swinging and stay encouraged. Sooner or later things will click for you, and we'll give all these better golfers a run for their money.

Thanks to you David Lake for bringing fun into golf!


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[> [> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- Trey, 09:03:35 07/21/08 Mon

P.S. Just to be clear...the 89s I scored were on a fairly short par 66 course.


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[> Re: Success stories from high handicappers? -- John, 20:04:03 07/21/08 Mon

I usually play 9 holes, once or twice a week. Last year I was glad when I broke 60. This year I'm breaking 50 regularly...and no 60s! Great clubs! I bought the basic set of Irons...I'm hoping Santa will bring me some more 1-Irons this year.


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