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ANNOUNCEMENT -  MyGolfSpy's New Forum Directors 

 

I wanted to quickly say thank you to all of those that applied for the Forum Director position.  

 

We have completed our search for the MGS Forum Director and we wanted to thank you for taking the time to apply.  After all the applications it became apparent that this was going to be more than a 1 man job if we wanted to do this right.

 

We had an incredibly unique application that came in that we knew early on would be a great fit.  It was a group application, made up of 4 long standing MGS forum members.  

 

We have already started to put a plan in place to give you guys the type of experience you deserve.  Over the next 12 months we are going to make every effort possible to make the forum the most influential in golf.  And a place for real golfers to visit and have open discussions about the game they love.  And a place you can learn more about the game and make some lasting friendships.

 

This is going to be a true community of golfers that share a similar vision.  

 

With that being said I want to introduce the (4) New MGS Forum Directors to you all.  From this point forward these will be your point of contacts for any and everything related to the forum.  

 

In the coming days and weeks you will be a part of this change and growth.  You will also begin to see some early plans for what we have in store.  

 

I hope you guys enjoy the things we have planned.

 

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John Barba aka “Barbajo”

 

Prior Lake, MN

Age 54

 

Why are you an MGS member? – I made MGS my online “home” because it reminds me of Cheers, where everyone knows your name!  Seriously – it was the one forum where, as a newcomer, I felt welcome and encouraged to participate. Not every Golf Forum is like that – especially if you don't claim to be a low single-digit ‘capper who averages 307 off the tee and can feather-fade a 6-iron to a back-right pin placement on command.  It's a real home for real golfers.

 

What brought you to MGS? – I was looking for irons and was looking for reviews online, and virtually every search brought me to MGS. The reviews were honest, frank and extremely informative, and helped point me in the right direction.  They were written with the “real” golfer in mind – not the “internet sensation.”  

 

Why do you stay? – So many friends!  Like I said, it's like Cheers – the theme song is bouncing through my head as I write this.  My 18 year-old likes to say “Dad's hangin' with his goffin' peeps again.”  I've been able to meet and play with several Forum members, and hope to do more of it in the future!  

 

What do the forums mean to you? – Simple – it's where my goffin' peeps hang!  It's where I come to share experiences, to learn about equipment and to learn better ways to play this crazy game.  Couple of years ago I tried my hand at clubmaking and was amazed how many strangers became friends because they wanted to help. It's a generous, knowledgeable and friendly community.  You don't find that just anywhere.

 

Reviews & Other Highlights: I reviewed the Cobra Amp Cell irons in the summer of 2013, and just recently was fortunate enough to visit Nike's “The Oven” and write a review.  

 

 

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Jason Bonesteel aka “JBones”

 

Newburgh, IN

Age 34

 

Why are you an MGS member? – I like the wide range of members, personality wise and skill wise.  There's not a bunch of 300 yard driving phenoms, so it allows me to be that guy….HA.  I also love the mission of MGS……keeping it real for real golfers (my words).

 

What brought you to MGS? – I had been a lurker for a while, but I officially came for a review/thoughts on cheaper “Tour” quality golf balls.  

 

Why do you stay? – I have made a lot of friends on MGS and I'm not talking internet friends, I'm talking about people that I have drove hours in pouring rain to hang out with.  I also think that MGS is at the top of their game with the current staff that is in place and the way they go about their business.

 

What do the forums mean to you? – It's a place where I can go to talk…..about golf, life, beer, cigars, etc.  I have also learned a lot about the game and equipment from people in all walks of life.  I love all the different view points.

 

Reviews & Other Highlights: I reviewed the TaylorMade Rocketbladez and a few other of my experiences with equipment fittings and such.  I was also one of the 8 MGS'ers sent to Carlsbad for the Taylormade SLDR Loft Up event.

 

 

 

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Sean Frazier aka “Mr_Theoo”

 

Columbus, Ohio

Age 27

 

Why are you an MGS member? - Because I'm not judged on what's in my bag or how long I hit the ball. At MGS my opinion is valued as much as the next person and any question I can think of is met with real answer and not ridicule. 

 

What brought you to MGS? - The reviews on the blog brought me and the family-like environment on the Forums keeps me coming back. I only started golfing 3 years ago with very little knowledge, and I've learned so much at MGS in such a short amount of time. 

 

Why do you stay? – Simple – it's the friendships! My “real world” friends aren't into golf, so it's nice to have others to talk to who are as obsessed as I am.

 

What do the forums mean to you? - The forums are a place to unwind, learn and talk golf and life. It's my hangout where I come to enjoy golf even when I'm not playing it.

 

Reviews & Other Highlights: I've reviewed the RBZ stage 2 hybrid and fairway woods. I was also one of the 8 MGS'ers sent to Carlsbad for the Taylormade SLDR Loft Up event.

 

 

 

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Brad Clarke aka “Aotearoabrad”

 

Mililani, HI

Age 34

 

Why are you an MGS member? – I'm a member because of the independence of the information that MGS provides. I feel I can trust the reviews on MGS – and that's unique!

 

What brought you to MGS? – I initially found out about MGS while looking for reviews for irons I was looking at purchasing. I was lured in by a contest but loved the fact that the reviews were independent of OEMs, and I have stayed because of the community within MGS.

 

Why do you stay? – haha – I've met some cool peeps. I guess I figured I'd take the info I needed and that'd be it, but some of the conversations I've had on the forums have led to real friendships and I now have a bunch of guys all across the US (and abroad) that I'm really looking forward to teeing it up with!

 

What do the forums mean to you? – It's a place where I can get unbiased information and exposure to a bunch of new equipment/news that I wouldn't otherwise be exposed to. It's also a place that I feel comfortable talking honestly about my game (the good, the bad, and the very ugly) and can ask for advice. The reason that I can do that is because my experience has been the members are very sincere in providing constructive feedback – whether that's through advice… or a gentle suggestion to get fitted!

 

Reviews & Other Highlights: 2014 Cobra Bio-CELL Irons Member-reviews, Course Reviews, and some small goods reviews along the way

 

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Interesting approach.  I like it!

In the year since I joined MGS, I have enjoyed posts by each Director.  Very good choices.

 

Congratulations John, Jason, Sean and Brad!  Well deserved!

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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Interesting approach.  I like it!

In the year since I joined MGS, I have enjoyed posts by each Director.  Very good choices.

 

Congratulations John, Jason, Sean and Brad!  Well deserved!

 

Thanks Kenny!  Very much appreciated -- and we're all looking forward to having some serious fun with this forum and make it the very best in the business.  And thanks to MGS for giving us this awesome opportunity - we won't let you down!!!

 

We do plan to hit the ground running - so keep your eyes and ears open.  We're going to need everyones help and input to make your forum just like Cheers, where everybody knows your name!

 

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

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Congrats to all four Directors!  John, Jason, Sean and Brad, ya'll will have to step it up in the next few months.  As Directors you will be expected to excel, even when your game is in the toilet......LOL

Driver: image.png.6ba1c8a254ad57aa05e527b74c2e04ba.png0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft

Fairways:  image.png.80321f01fc46450b6f428c7daf7b3471.png0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB  regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft

Hybrid: None in bag at the moment

IronsTitleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour

Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm).

Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or  ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707,   or Nike Method Core Drone  w/Evnroll Gravity Grip

Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). 

Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel

Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder

 

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Congrats gentleman. I'm sure you will do MGS well.

Driver: Titleist TSi3 9.0*/Accra Tour Zx475 75 x stiff
Fairway: Titleist TSi2 13.5*/Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 85 x stiff
Hybrid/ Driving Iron: Titleist U505 3 iron 20*/ Project X Hzrdus RDX Smoke 90 x stiff
Irons: Cobra Forged Tec 4-PW/ KBS C Taper stiff hard stepped once
Wedges: Vokey SM9 50*F/ KBS C Taper x stiff
Wedges: Vokey SM8 54*D/ TT DG s200
Wedges: Vokey Hand Ground 58*T/ TT DG Tour s400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Monterey 35"
Ball: Titleist Pro Pro V1

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I think this is a brilliant move by MGS.  It's a big job and these are the right guys to tackle it. 

 

Let us know how we can help make that job easier and best wishes!

Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60  Aldila  R flex   - 42.25 inches 

SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft

Ping G410 7, 9 wood  Alta 65 R flex

Srixon ZX5 MK II  5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex

India 52,56 (60 pending)  UST recoil 75's R flex  

Evon roll ER 5 32 inches

It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD   

 

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Welcome one and all! 

 

Let me know how I can help ya' :)

 

Thank Dave - look forward to working with you!  And careful what you offer -- you may wind up blocking us!!!!   :lol:

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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I think this is a brilliant move by MGS.  It's a big job and these are the right guys to tackle it. 

 

Let us know how we can help make that job easier and best wishes!

 

Thank you Rev -- we'll be relying on vets such as yourself for a lot of guidance -- both forum and spiritual!

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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WOW !  congrats guys....  Directors sounds too formal.  Have to come up with something different.....  HMMMMMMMM.

Driver:   :taylormade-small: M3 Tensei CK Pro Blue
3-Metal:: :callaway-small: GBB EPIC, FujiKura Pro Green

5-Metal:  :cobra-small: F-7, FujiKura Pro

Irons:   :mizuno-small: MP-18 SC, KBS Tour 120

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:   RTX-3  52 - 56 - 60
Putter:  EVN-Roll ER-5

Ball :  :bridgestone-small: Tour B XS

Range Finder:  Busnnell Tour-X,  Garmin S20 

 

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Congrats gentlemen!! :)

DRIVER:   :taylormade-small: Stealth 2, 9* Upright setting, Mitsubishi Kai' Li red, 60g Stiff flex, New grip coming

Woods:   image.png.b032bfa6bceb3d86677e537bac666ed6.png Sim Max 3 Wood, 15*, Fujikura Ventus 6 Blue 65g, Stiff flex, New grip coming

HYBRIDS:   :mizuno-small:    JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, New grip coming                                  

IRONS:      image.png.e097bd129e11b5c3535389554504a9e8.png    MP-20 HMB 4 iron, Project X LZ 6.5 shaft, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grip

                              JPX 919 Tour 5i-pw, Project X LZ 6.5 shafts, Stiff+,  Ping Midsize grips

WEDGES:    New Level Golf   50*, 55*, 60* M-Type Wedges with True Temper Elevate Tour X-Stiff flex,                                               New Level Midsize grips

PUTTER:    :ping-small:   Heppler Ketsch 35", Ping PP62 Pistol Grip

BALL:           :titleist-small:     Pro V1 (2021 + 2023 Versions)                                                                              
                  
BAG:       image.png.21a67eec796936e08fafc83a822b0d7f.png  TM19 Select Plus Cart Bag 
 
Shoes:  Under Armour     HOVR Fade 2 SL Spikeless  Shoes

Tech: :918457628_PrecisionPro: NX7 Pro Slope golf laser Rangefinder

          Frogger Golf Towels, 4 more Yard blue/ yellow golf tees

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I think this is a brilliant move by MGS.  It's a big job and these are the right guys to tackle it. 

 

Let us know how we can help make that job easier and best wishes!

Had to do the quote thing The computer will not let me click on and do a reply on my own. So Rev forgive me for piggybacking on your post

Any how congrats on the positions and I am glad to see faces with names of the folks I have been conversing with on here.

Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha  Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56*  Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick 

 

 

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WOW !  congrats guys....  Directors sounds too formal.  Have to come up with something different.....  HMMMMMMMM.

 

Open to suggestions Hula -- how about "Forum Rangers?"

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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How about:

 

Global systems of interconnected computer networks using the standard Internet protocol suite message boards chief administrative operations organizers supervisors and coordinators?

 

I like how it rolls off the tongue.

 

Oh it rolls alright...  

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and support! And big thank you to mgs for giving us thus opportunity to make our second home even better than it already is!

Driver:   :callaway-small: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5

FW:   :cobra-small: F6 baffler set at 16º

Hybrid:  NONE
Irons:   :taylormade-small:  3i 2014 TP CB  4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400

Wedges:   :nike-small: 52º :nike-small: 56º  :edel-golf-1: 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped

Putter:   :ping-small: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot

 

 

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I can say "I knew them when"....

 

Congrats to you all. Couldn't have picked a better group.

 

And I'm still waiting to kick your ass, Bones. Again. ;-)

There is no spoon.

WITB
TaylorMade M3
Callaway Diablo 15°
Callaway Diablo 18°
Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W
Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder

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Hey guys, congrats! Welcome!

 

Thanks Zinger -- really looking forward to working with you!  BTW - I still have your 6-iron.  I think it likes me!

 

What's in the bag:
 
Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: :ShotScope:


 
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How about:

 

Global systems of interconnected computer networks using the standard Internet protocol suite message boards chief administrative operations organizers supervisors and coordinators?

 

I like how it rolls off the tongue.

How about "They that remove cat pictures from the forums"?

 

In all seriousness that's a great group of guys and I'm excited to stick around and see what happens.  This place keeps getting better and better!

 

Brad, at some point in our lives we need to play a round just so I can say I've played with all the cat wranglers :)

Driver: :taylormade-small: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black

3w: :taylormade-small:'16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82

5w: :cleveland-small: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow

Hybrid: :cleveland-small: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black

Irons: :cleveland-small: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125

Wedges: :cleveland-small: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125

Putter: :odyssey-small: Red 7s

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Congrats fella's!!

Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard S flex

3 wood: Titleist 915F 15*, Whiteboard S Flex

Titleist 915H 18* and 24* with Whiteboard SFlex

Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged 4-PW with S300's

Wedges: Mizuno MP T4 50*, 56* with DG Spinner

Putter:MannKrafted Long Slope or Odyssey #7 Versa Metal milled or Betti Tour Stock;

Ball: Bridgestone B330 or Titleist NXT

Bag: Titleist 'Murica colored carry bag or

MyGolfSpy Tour Bag

 

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Congratulations gentlemen!

In the bag:
Driver: :titelist-small: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5
Fairway: :callaway-small: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5

Irons: :mizuno-small: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Wedges: :mizuno-small: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Putter :Sub70: Sycamore 005 Wide Blade
Bag: 
:Ogio: Alpha Convoy 514
Balls: :callaway-small: Chrome Soft X

Cart: :CaddyTek: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8


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