Epinions Recent Reviews for garbedian

2005 Cobra Baffler Utility Metals

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 18:04:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - A funny thing happened on the way to improving the golf game, the Hybrid arrived on the scene. Ironically it was Cobra golf more than 30 years ago that coined the phrase "Baffler" as it produced a "utility wood" (that actually was made of wood, remember...

2004 PowerBilt Citation Forged Hybrid Irons

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 11:05:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - PowerBilt has been making golf clubs since 1916 and in their latest creation, the Citation Forged Hybrid irons, the quality and craftsmanship of all that experience come shining through. Although not necessarily a big time name in the golf business...

The Bull at Pinehurst Farms

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:04:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The Bull at Pinehurst Farms is the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in the state of Wisconsin and it is easily one of Nicklaus's best overall efforts. Of course, it helps to have a great piece of property to work with. The The Bull golf course...

2004 Callaway HX Tour

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:00:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - Callaway's new HX Tour is going to be the most talked about premium ball this coming season. It is the culmination of years of research and development that has a proven tournament track history. Starting from the outside (cover) and working our way...

2003 Cobra 350 driver

Sun, 22 Jun 2003 15:33:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - One of the neat things about the new Cobra line of Drivers is that all of the pertinent information (head size, coefficient of restitution, square centimeters of the face size) is right there on the sole of the club for all to see. There is nothing...

2003 Ben Hogan Apex Golf Ball

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:45:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - At one time on the PGA Tour as recently as the 1980's, the Ben Hogan golf ball led the money list.

Now with everything Pro V-this and Pro V-that, it's time once again for the all-time Pro to step up to the tee box and swat one long down the...

2003 PING Specify Putters

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 16:22:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - In 2003 PING has added a new chapter to its historical book on putters and putter design with the Specify line.

The Specify allows an individual to select the head style, hosel style, shaft length and head weight of the PING putter of their...

2003 TP Mills Workshop series

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 16:01:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - In 2003 Mizuno adds four new TP Mills Workshop series putters to its already impressive line-up of flat sticks. The four, TPMWS 1, TPMWS 2, TPMWS 3 and TPMWS 4 are each carved from a single block of 1025 mild carbon steel, ensuring a sweet feeling roll...

New Precept Laddie

Fri, 1 Mar 2002 12:39:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The new Precept Laddie golf ball is being billed as "the soft-core golf ball for hard-core golfers."

The Laddie is designed to compliment last year's off the chart, grass roots wonder ball, the Precept Lady.

Featuring a "soft as...

New Callaway HX Blue

Fri, 2 Nov 2001 12:15:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - Having played the Callaway Rule 35 Red and Blue and having not been significantly impressed by either, I wasn't sure what to expect with Callaway's new HX Blue golf ball.

The HX name comes from the Tubular Lattice Network and the design it...

New 2002 PING Ti Tec Driver

Fri, 2 Nov 2001 11:58:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - First things first, what the world probably doesn't need right now is another 45-inch, titanium headed driver with a suggested retail price over $500.

With that said however, the new PING Ti Tec driver is an incredible piece of equipment that...

Better than average Johnson

Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:22:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The Johnson Park golf course is one that will bring you back for more. Owned by Racine County and managed locally by a group, it is a better than average course that has attracted better than average players for decades.

While with most...

Shout it out loud! Whispering Spring is Great!

Sun, 16 Sep 2001 21:24:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - When you first arrive at Whispering Springs in Fond du Lac you notice the range to your left as you come up the drive and then you notice that there is no club house, but instead connected trailers.

Now, in my experience, there are two ways to...

Solid

Fri, 8 Jun 2001 11:56:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - First off, let me say that in my golfing past I have never been a huge fan of Maxfli products. Sure, they've had some small successes that have intrigued me in both the ball and club market, but there has never been anything there that has held my...

Private Perks, Public Golf

Fri, 29 Dec 2000 00:28:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - If you are to bring one thing from the range on to the course when playing the Country Club of Wisconsin (2241 Hwy W, Grafton, WI 262 375-2444), bring your "A" game. For CCW will challenge you from the first tee to the 18th green, and that's a...

You're in Mayville Now

Mon, 25 Dec 2000 11:48:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The difference between the front nine and the back nine at the Mayville Golf Club (Mayville, WI 920 387-2999) can be described as night and day.

The front nine has been redone and would be considered more of a modern layout, while the back is...

Be Prepared

Sun, 17 Dec 2000 23:10:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - Bristlecone Pines Golf Club was created in August of 1996 in Hartland, Wisconsin. It is a Scott Miller design that features Bent Grass on the tees, greens and fairways, Blue Grass in the short rough, and Native Fescue in the long rough. What that tells...

A Great Track by a Great Lake

Sun, 17 Dec 2000 22:33:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The Racine Country Club was established in 1909 in the Belle City of Racine, Wisconsin.

Today, as it did in 1909, the Racine Country Club sits on a wonderful piece of land and features a very intriguing track of 18 holes that winds its way...

Hitch 'em Up

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 16:19:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - At the Geneva National Golf Club they have something very special going on. They have a world class operation that features a great practice facility, wonderful amenities and three great golf courses, designed by three distinctly different...

Take It Easy

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 15:45:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - At the Alpine Golf Course, the white-nine is the longest of the three nines available for play.

For the record, the red-nine plays to 2,849 yards from the back tees to a par of 35. The blue-nine plays to 3,009 yards from the back tees to a...

Vacation

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 15:29:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The entire Alpine resort, built in 1921, has three nine-hole golf courses that are simple, playable entities. The courses are not difficult, they are not long, they are not devilish in their design.

Having said that, I will say that they are...

Hold Your Horses

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 14:59:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - The new Callaway Big Bertha ERC II Forged Ti Driver is not for everyone. As a matter of fact, it may be for virtually no one.

As it stands right now, the Callaway Big Bertha ERC II Forged Ti Driver is not deemed "legal" by the...

Vacation Destination

Sat, 9 Dec 2000 21:22:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - Alpine Golf Course (Hwy G, PO Box 200, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 920-868-3232)is an oldie but a goodie. You just have to be prepared for what you are about to experience.

The Alpine Resort Inn & Cottages has been in existence since 1921 and...

Legendary

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 23:59:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - When you are setting up your 2001 playing schedule, it would be wise to include the Gary Player Signature Course at Geneva National (1221 Geneva National Avenue South Lake Geneva, WI 53147 262-245-7000) as one of stops on the tour.

Opened...

A Masterpiece

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 23:33:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garbedian - On the scorecard at the Oconomowoc Golf Club, it is written that from the back tees, the course plays to 6,501 yards. Unfortunately, what is written and what is played are two entirely different entities. Not only does the Oconomowoc Golf Club play to...