tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895147021396916151.post3552179403811304090..comments2024-03-22T14:40:23.496-04:00Comments on Me and Old Man Par: Could The New USGA "V-Groove" Rules Be Much Dumber? Why Yes, They Can!Charles Boyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672533578474522766noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895147021396916151.post-82945389136918786272009-10-16T14:30:38.488-04:002009-10-16T14:30:38.488-04:00I just think it's funny. Here's the USGA, ...I just think it's funny. Here's the USGA, arguing that the technology is getting out of hand... and then they create "guidelines" that require a degree in physics just to understand, let alone compare the differences. If the <i>real</i> concern is the integrity of the game, why not just go back to V-grooves, give a range of measurements for depth and separation, and let it go?<br /><br />This is all about trying to have it all. Let's create a set of guidelines that allows every company to patent its own way of doing things, with the resultant ability to claim their clubs are the best; while we insure that NONE of these "best" ways can actually make any difference in how the clubs perform. After all, the goal of these new guidelines is to eliminate "spin-ability," correct? What are the companies going to use as a selling point, that their clubs spin <i>less</i> than anybody else's?<br /><br />Laughable. Totally laughable. But as you pointed out in another post, Charles, there's a sucker born every minute.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11719298227225074496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1895147021396916151.post-9323696504280345772009-10-15T08:25:28.788-04:002009-10-15T08:25:28.788-04:00Probably like you, CB, I am a little bit of a puri...Probably like you, CB, I am a little bit of a purist when it comes to most things golf. And, I agree with the position the U.S.G.A and the tour has adapted on this issue. But...,<br /><br />I ain't buyin' nuttin' yet. Having years of golf store retail experience, I know everything NEW arrives at full retail. When phase II from the same manufacturer (Cleveland, Vokey, Ping) comes out, the prices, selection and availability are much better.<br /><br />I'll show you my putter and wedge collection to prove I am not cheap, but there is no real reason for me to jump on this yet...Vince Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761454912786879102noreply@blogger.com