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    TheTurn tee

    Wondering if anyone has tried the new tee that Brad Fritsch is now endorsing? I gave one a try today and I have mixed reviews. I like that you can set the tee for the exact height that works best. I found that if the ground is hard it is difficult to put in the ground like many other plastic tees. The first one I used broke after the 5th time using it so could become expensive compared to the old wooden tees. One of the other guys I was playing with used done for most of his round with no problem other than the trouble getting it in the ground a couple of times. I'd be interested in hearing what others have to say about it. I'll give one another go tomorrow. The other thing is I usually keep my tees tucked under my hat and I can't do it with these ones

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    Put it this way Gerry, I have broken a wedge tee. I have NOT broken a turn tee. I have been using them all year. Im actually suprised you broke one. I think they have good value to them and yes they can be hard to get into the ground.

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    my theory is that its a tee. It really doesn't need any improvements. I scratch my head at all the companies trying to fix something that isn't broken. The old wooden ones work just fine, I find them on the tee boxes and I haven't bought a tee in 20 years.
    I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.

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    I'm with you jeffc but I was given these so thought I would give them a try. Just like the Brush tee that I tried and they broke for me and when I emailed the company about them they said I was using them wrong. How the hell do you use a tee wrong, put it in the ground and put a ball on it. DUH!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbower View Post
    I'm with you jeffc but I was given these so thought I would give them a try. Just like the Brush tee that I tried and they broke for me and when I emailed the company about them they said I was using them wrong. How the hell do you use a tee wrong, put it in the ground and put a ball on it. DUH!!!!
    that's funny Gerry. I did get a turn tee at the golf show and its in my bag so I should try it but really I don't see the point? It's not that hard to put it in the ground and get it at the height you want. Or maybe it is for some people.
    I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.

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    I got them for christmas but they have lasted forever!

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    When the ground is hard on the tee box they bend a lot trying to push it in where the good old wooden ones don't. Bouche you'd never use a regular tee as you just leave the driver in the bag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbower View Post
    When the ground is hard on the tee box they bend a lot trying to push it in where the good old wooden ones don't. Bouche you'd never use a regular tee as you just leave the driver in the bag.

    Shots fired! I hit driver all the time I just chose not to use it at Greensmere I have used that tee for atleast 50 swings and its still standing strong. I also find when the tee does get pulled from the ground on a swing its always directly behind you.

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    I had one , it lasted about 4 holes before it snapped in half.
    I can't see me buying them anytime soon
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    The guy that invented this tee is from Montreal and I believe he has moved to Ottawa recently. His brother lives across the street from me. I bought these tees a few years ago when they were first called the Adjustable Tee and I quite like them, they do bend sometimes but they last a long time. I just heard from the guys at Golfworks that the company is going through the whole approval thing again with the USGA, all because of the name change. I broke one once but it was a monster driver swing from hell when I tried to really get it long. Buy some they work well and are a Canadian company with a Canadian design, proudly made in Canada.
    Obviously you're not a golfer.

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    I actually got through a whole round today without breaking one. WooHoo!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bouche View Post
    I have used that tee for atleast 50 swings and its still standing strong. .
    How many of those swings actually hit something?

    Just jealous because I haven't made even one swing yet this year.

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    I like the adjustability and the colours make it easier to find .I don't mind the dollar a t if they lasted longer.Were mine are breaking is the piece that stops the t from pushing in the ground futher.It always cracks there and half falls off. Should of made that section out of softer plastic or rubber instead of hard plastic.

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    My freebie from the golf show broke there as well but not until into my 5th round with it. Went and bought an 8 pack at Golfworks that I'm expecting to last me the season.
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    I have broken three in five rounds. I'll see how long the last two go then that's it for me. I sure won't spend any money for them.

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    I e mailed the owner and he has sent me some replacement tees in the mail which I thought was nice.He will also look into the plastic nut that keeps breaking with his manufacturer.Some people really like the tees but would not buy more if they keep braking,so I hope he can fix the problem.I get frustrated enough when they go flying and I can't find it.Almost like loosing a good ball.

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    The owner was also at Pineview the other day with a great display of every colour. Everyone that went to the 1st tee got one!

    I feel like they are doing a really good job!

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    I got one from the golf show and have been using the same one for 18 rounds now. Love the fact that I can keep a consistent height easily. Have used a wedge tee in the past but like this better as it looks just like a traditional tee and only have one tee in my pocket (I use broken tees for my irons and 3 wood).

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    With the new tees the owner sent me I am still on my fist one,3 rounds so far and not broken.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffc View Post
    that's funny Gerry. I did get a turn tee at the golf show and its in my bag so I should try it but really I don't see the point? It's not that hard to put it in the ground and get it at the height you want. Or maybe it is for some people.
    ok, so i finally pulled out the turn tee I got at the golf show last week. For the record, it was about 22C when i tried it. One swing with the driver at Stonebridge and it snapped. I guess I was using it wrong as well.
    I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.

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    Clublink tees are my favorites
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