Hi, I am new to ABS and looking forward improved ball striking. I am a 9 handicap and the biggest thing holding me back from improving is inconsistent contact and low point. I have played golf on and off for 40+ years. The first clubs I played were persimmon woods and blade irons.
I wanted to ask about the reasons to purchase a persimmon driver today. I assume that since they are sold here there are some benefits. (Or is it just nostalgia?). And then how should I incorporate a persimmon driver into my practice and maybe play?
Lag’s channel is good place for starting your personal decision journey- here’s a good video with the added attraction of being backdropped by either an ancient Mayan ruin or 2 missile silos. Buying a persimmon wood from a thrift store first before committing would be another option.
I hit the bag with a 14.9 ounce persimmon. I added weight to it and probably can do heavier. I used to hit alot of balls with persimmon but messed up my toaster driver as would hit wood better. I will now play 6500 or less courses with persimmons and 1950 dynapowers or other sets i have.
I used to just pipe 3 drives with persimmons before a round then struggle with my driver early. Now i use it mostly for drills but i do occasionally practice with it just not before playing like i used to.
I mostly play-practice with persimmon during winter and when playing short courses like bethpage yellow or blue or muni 9 rounds. I hit the persimmon in my net at home – it’s quieter and less jarring on the hands and ears.
Come tournaments or when I play the Black or other super long track I’ll switch to a 400cc model as a compromise.
After a few months I can’t wait to use the lumber again. The feel of the persimmon connects on a visceral level and the reward for the strike is so much better. Tempo and balance has to also improve because of the Precision required. It’s really a totally different game. Golf 1.0 was hickory, 2.0 persimmon, 3.0 is the current state.
The older blades feel a bit better but the difference is minimal compared to the super drivers and fairways vs persimmon.
Getting the old stuff dialed in is a heck of a lot of fun.
Reconnect with the game you fell in love with back when you were a kid.
Enjoy the feel and the sound of striking the ball. Way better experience IMHO. Who wants to hear that stupid high pitched tink of a frying pan when you can smack the hell out of it and hear that -CRACK- of the persimmon. Can’t beat it.
Know that you’re holding yourself to a higher standard of technique, and it’s not unattainable. Hone your swing. We all have it in us to strike it pure without “game improvement” bs gear. You got this.
