Death of the grip tee....

[CRaley9]

Just noticed this on the LDA site. Apparently it's been out a while. I'm a little slow sorry.

3.        TEES -- Tees used in LDA-sanctioned competition must conform to USGA specifications/definitions of a tee.  A tee is a device designed to raise the ball off the ground, and must fit the description of a golf peg and cannot be made of tubing, piping, grips, or any similar composition.  It must not be longer than 4" in total length, and must not be designed or manufactured in such a way that it could indicate line of play or influence the movement of the ball.  Sole purpose of a tee is to raise the ball off the ground.  No part of the tee may interfere with the clubface or assist the player in making a stroke.  The tee must also be of one piece, no anchoring, or tethering will be permitted.   Driving range tees with a circular base will be permitted.  

 Comments?  
Mike it's probably time to take down my grip tee tutorial.
 

I also wonder if that affects the Perfect Tee. It's not a single peice. It has several "O" rings around the top.

[salty]

It's still cool to have one tee at the range a not a hole bag of tee's. As far as the perfect tee goes, isn't that endorsed by  Art Sellinger himself? Salty

[NoWay]

I just sent an email to the LDA asking about the Perfect Tee and suggesting they put something about it on thie new web site.

Bob

[BernieD]

I was just on the www.longdrivers and it has been posted that the Perfect Tee is conforming.

" Other tees such as Perfect Tees, Velocitee and Brush Tees, all specifically designed and approved for golf are legal. "

[CRaley9]

Boy talk about a quick response. That wasnt there 6 hours ago.  My grip tee was designed specifically for golf too but it's been banned.

Like you said though, Im still gonna use it on the range. Just have to cut it down a little to match the wooden tee height.

Chris

I'm a lil lost about all this.  :?

*~kat~*

[Casey]

i have to agree with you chris, the perfect tee is two pieces.  Also I dont see a whole lot of difference between a grip tee and one of those brush tees that are legal.  Also if someone wanted to get picky and be an ass you could argue that a normal wooden tee isnt legal, it says," No part of the tee may interfere with the clubface..."  If you argue that everytime you break a tee you hit it with the clubface its obviously interfering with the club right.  Also why do you think so many guys tilt the tee toward the grid, so it doesnt interfere with the flight of the ball.  I think a tee should be the last thing to worry about for the usga.

I think that they are trying to make things harder, but I don't think that making restrictions on tee's can really make that much of a difference.

*~kat~*

[TimS]

I think that they're making this tule as a preventive action rather thn a reactive one.  I've seen anti slice tees where the club never touches the ball to reduce spin.  As for wood tees interfering, your club doesn't touch the tee until the ball is gone so it never interferes with the ball flight, which I think is the intent of this rule.

I think the grip tees are illegal because of the anchoring clause, which I don't understand one bit.  I understand the height restriction because the USGA doesn't want a tee shot to turn into baseball, and I understand the line of play and movement of the ball clause.  It looks to me like they wanted to make some sort of ruling on a tee and then got carried away.

[salty]

I bought some of those perfect tee's last year. They are ok but for the money you pay for them I think there alittle over rated. I'm going to make one of those grip tee's for practicing anyway. Salty

[TimS]

"As far as the perfect tee goes, isn't that endorsed by Art Sellinger himself?"
Yes salty, it's the offical tee of the LDA.

[Jkelly-NF]

I find the perfect tees break quite easily. anyone ever try the stinger tees

http://www.stingertees.com/

I agree I used them all the time and I broke them all just hitting it a few times...most of all the string brakes off so I end up lose the tee if i haven't broken it already.

*~Kat~*

[MyAgent]

So much for the PERFECT TEE also , as it clearly has  directional position characteristics that could be used as an aid in allignment. The Perfect TEE's  I was fortunate enough to receive at the Worlds have legs and I would bet there is " an allignment issue" unless you insert the TEE to the 3/4" line and then it becomes round. Then it is also 3/4" of an inch in length above the ground.
Both products are GREAT and I have used both. I really don't see the need for this rule , except for maybe the USGA guys may not be able to hit a ball off a longer tee and must be jealous of those that can. :lol:
 I can hit either way ,short tee or long tee, but I believe a longer tee is easier on your body
The rules MUST be consistent ! The PERFECT ,the BRUSH ...come on . Make it wood and 4" or do away with the rule.
 :?:

[Casey]

wouldnt a tether be considered an anchor?  Perfect specifacally markets the tethered 3 1/4 tee to longdrivers.

[CRaley9]

So does anyone know where I can buy long wood tees in bulk? Like 1000 at a time?

[tjgeorge1]

Chris,
I know someone that buys 1000 at a time. What length are u lookin' for?
Let me know to see if I can help.
Terry
Perkasie, PA

[CRaley9]

3 1/4" works for me. Hit with actual tees today for the 1st time in a year and I actually did well. Was surprised.

That would be great if you could let me know.

[tjgeorge1]

Chris,
I'll let u know real soon, buddy! Definitely by the end of the week!
Take care (and don't work so !@#$%^& hard).
Terry

[tjgeorge1]

Chris (and all),
Dynamic Golf has 3-1/4 inch tees in lots of 60 & 1000.
http://www.dynamicgolf.com/store1.cfm?categoryid=teesall&categoryname=RIPSTIXX%20GOLF%20TEES