SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 5, 2015 SPY VIP Share Posted May 5, 2015 Greetings I see a lot of products over the year, much of it gets covered in reviews such as the Holiday Buyers Guides, Ball Guides or Speed Reviews, but I think it's important to let you guys know what stays in the bag or hasn't survived the test of time. This is the 2015 MBP Gear in Play thread. Featured are 22 products that are bag fixtures, I continue to scrutinize or just new pending some sort of review. I've listed a brief overview of each with general comments, but I'm starting this thread to open up each one for questions and discussion. So ask away, or maybe even leave your own impressions of a product listed here. Look forward to hearing from you guys. ACCESSORIES Best Grips Drivershoes and Puttershoes I'm constantly asked at the range; course etc where I got the driver cover. It's a serious head turner. Feels and smells like genuine leather Takes a beating an holds up well after over a year's use Soft internal lining Stitch Golf Covers The leather is good; although not quite as plush as I've seen Looks are really nice in person with nice detail and great color selection Internal lining is very thin and doesn't imply luxury Tight fit on large driver heads Garmin Approach S6 Mrs. MBP swears by the easy to read plethora of data Comfortable on wrist Data is quite accurate when verified against my laser GRIPS Best Grips Microperf I love grabbing the water bottle, soaking the grip and handing them to someone to see their “Holy crap it's even tackier!†reaction. Super tacky Love the feel of leather The stitching down the back isn't for everyone 2015 Pure Grips DTX and P2 Wraps I wasn't a fan of previous generation pure grips. They always felt as if they were dusty and instilled not confidence of not flying out the hands. Much tackier than before Comfortable with good feedback DTX tend to twist in the textured areas a little SHOES Biion I reviewed these last year and immediately fell in love. Yes, I've suffered through my detractors who I still call friend with comments like “Take off those Rubbermaid shoesâ€, but I continue to wear them. Super comfortable No smell after (serious I stuck my nose in) Quick and convenient to throw on and go (driving is fine) Great traction ECCO Biom Very sturdy, stable feeling Wide fit whether that's a good or bad thing – good for me Awesome toe protection – can wear on range mats without wearing out Footjoy DNA They hug and mold to your feet with their cool fitfoam system. I wasn't expecting this kind of support and will admit my feet ached for the first hour I wore them. By the end of that days round I was sold on their comfort. Fit to size Super comfy Really good traction Nike Lunar Control 3 Just took them out of the box, more to come Wide toe box Went a half size up for best fit True Linkswear Gent Wingtips Well don't I look all fancy! Fit wide Scuff easily Sole peeled back on first pair in 8 rounds BALLS From the Direct to Consumer Ball Guide 3UP, Lightning, Monsta, Nicklaus and Snell These balls all compete on a tour level but there are a few shining stars. Snell Very controlled spin Bombs off driver Feels great Nicklaus Crazy low bombing driver spin Solid feel Really good wedge touch/Spin TaylorMade Project A They claim it's like a Pro V 1 and they're pretty close. Sweet soft feel Mid-flight trajectory Surprising spin CLUBS Ping G30 Driver This club is all shaft dependent for me to ensure I keep the spin down. I've gone with a 73g Paderson and so far so good. Accurate Predictable ball flight Freakin loud Nike Vapor Pro For those who like to hit non-ballooning, line-drive bullets. I've had this driver one weekend and I look for every excuse to hit it. Talk about a perfect fit for me stock with the Diamana S+ shaft. Mishits carry much further than what I'm used to Really accurate Great soft feel face Flat trajectory TaylorMade Rsi2 Irons Love these Straight Mishits carry better Feel is really nice for a GI with forge faces Titleist 915 HD Hybrids Yes it's dirty, but you needed to see how often I use it. I look for a reason to hit hybrid because of this club. I will mention I'm test driving a Paderson Hybrid shaft in this one and the combination is great. Accurate Workable Feels good Ping Ketsch 352% more accurate from 5 feet? Yup 8 feet and in seems automatic I find it tough to adjust to for lag putting SHAFTS Paderson Irons I've got a thread already that I need to update with a mini review, but I will say these are the straightest damn iron shafts I've ever played. Distance is good, not phenomenal Good feedback Strong but smooth Great flat trajectory So there you they are, a bevy of goodies for us to discuss. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 My Gear in Play for 2015 is: Powerbilt AFO DFX/Cobra Bio Cell Driver.....I keep adjusting from one to the other. Hopefully, I'll settle down soon. Mizuno JPX800 Pro irons with PX 5.0 graphite shafts....working on changing shafts in my Cobra Bio Cell irons from dynalite 85s to PX 5.0 graphite shafts,,,will let you know how it works. SCOR Wedges, 50, 54 & 57.....working like a charm....there will be no changes here. Cobra Bio Cell Fairways, currently at 14.5* & 17*....seems to fit my bag pretty good right now Cobra Bio Cell 2-3 Hybrid at 19*....working just fine. Mizuno 25* FliHi Hybrid...If I can adjust to the offset, this will work fine in the 155-165 range Nike Method Drone 33" putter with 365 grm head.....It's ugly, but makes the putts. The irons are pretty much covered with P2 Wraps by Pure.......as the others wear, they will get Pures as well. My bag is a Univ. of Kentucky Wildcat bag that is now 4 years old....still going strong. Headcovers rotate between various UK headcovers to club brand to Blue/White knit. GPS is a Garmin G6 Balls are Maxfli Softfli(35 Compression), Hogan Legend, Srixon Z Star & MG 380i(similar to NXT Tour).... With the way the SCOR wedges are working, the only thing to add would be the Hogan irons......they look sweet. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 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 Irons: Titleist 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 MBP What are your thoughts on the pure DTX vs GP NDMC? I have yet to see the DTX in person yet? It has a tacky look to it though. Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 5, 2015 Author SPY VIP Share Posted May 5, 2015 MBP What are your thoughts on the pure DTX vs GP NDMC? I have yet to see the DTX in person yet? It has a tacky look to it though. Got the NCMC on my Scor wedges The NDMC have what I consider a firm and more abrasive feel, but really good feedback. The DTX are about as firm without the abrasiveness and more natural tack compared to the cord of the NDMC. Because of the raised areas in the DTX it's a grip that just needs to be held to get the feel. I do not feel the need to wear a glove with either and haven't this season even in rain. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Lots of nice stuff! I switched from the NDMC grips to the Pure Pro, but liked the NDMC feel better. However, Pure had just come out with the DTX so I ordered a set. They are much better than the Pure Pro IMO. I liked the NDMC but they wore out quickly for me, and the DTX seems like they will last forever. They feel a little rough at first but I quickly got used to them. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 5, 2015 Author SPY VIP Share Posted May 5, 2015 Lots of nice stuff! I switched from the NDMC grips to the Pure Pro, but liked the NDMC feel better. However, Pure had just come out with the DTX so I ordered a set. They are much better than the Pure Pro IMO. I liked the NDMC but they wore out quickly for me, and the DTX seems like they will last forever. They feel a little rough at first but I quickly got used to them. Have you noticed any twisting/shifting between the raised areas? Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Have you noticed any twisting/shifting between the raised areas? No, not that I can feel. I don't use a glove either unless I am playing in really humid conditions. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys. This may be my next grip to try out Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseballfrk8998 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Beautiful pics! Well done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Beautiful pics! Well done.. I don't know if MBP can do anything else at all but he sure as hell takes some great pictures every time he needs to post some! lol Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Also did either Kenny or MBP try the white pure DTX? And if so did it stay white or start to look dirty after a while? Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Also did either Kenny or MBP try the white pure DTX? And if so did it stay white or start to look dirty after a while? Nope. I like that Pure has a lot of colors, but being old (school), grips have to be either black or brown. Mine are black. I did go with black w green trim and lettering for my wife's Christmas present. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 5, 2015 Author SPY VIP Share Posted May 5, 2015 Also did either Kenny or MBP try the white pure DTX? And if so did it stay white or start to look dirty after a while? I have every color installed atm (white pictured above ) it's still quite clean after couple months Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Quick tip from my fitter on white grips. Spray on some WD40 and scrub a little. Then rinse with soap and water. The tack will come back and it will be bright white. Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Quick tip from my fitter on white grips. Spray on some WD40 and scrub a little. Then rinse with soap and water. The tack will come back and it will be bright white. I've done this with lighter fluid for a while now. I'm guessing it does the same thing? Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 My Gear in Play for 2015 is: Powerbilt AFO DFX/Cobra Bio Cell Driver.....I keep adjusting from one to the other. Hopefully, I'll settle down soon. Mizuno JPX800 Pro irons with PX 5.0 graphite shafts....working on changing shafts in my Cobra Bio Cell irons from dynalite 85s to PX 5.0 graphite shafts,,,will let you know how it works. SCOR Wedges, 50, 54 & 57.....working like a charm....there will be no changes here. Cobra Bio Cell Fairways, currently at 14.5* & 17*....seems to fit my bag pretty good right now Cobra Bio Cell 2-3 Hybrid at 19*....working just fine. Mizuno 25* FliHi Hybrid...If I can adjust to the offset, this will work fine in the 155-165 range Nike Method Drone 33" putter with 365 grm head.....It's ugly, but makes the putts. The irons are pretty much covered with P2 Wraps by Pure.......as the others wear, they will get Pures as well. My bag is a Univ. of Kentucky Wildcat bag that is now 4 years old....still going strong. Headcovers rotate between various UK headcovers to club brand to Blue/White knit. GPS is a Garmin G6 Balls are Maxfli Softfli(35 Compression), Hogan Legend, Srixon Z Star & MG 380i(similar to NXT Tour).... With the way the SCOR wedges are working, the only thing to add would be the Hogan irons......they look sweet. Umm... it's the 2015 MBP Gear thread here, not a witb for everyone else. Just sayin.... But nice setup anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Hockey Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Got fitted this year for the new Mizuno MP15 irons with KBS shafts. I have played True Temper S300 shafts for a long time and I must say the KBS shaft in my opinion are superior in feel and playability. The Mizuno MP15 iron heads have a fantastic feel ! I have also picked up 3-5 yards on these new irons and the flight pattern is tighter . Give them a try ! Handicap is 5.9 Srixon Irons Cobra Driver Volkey Wedges Evenroll putter 3 hole in ones so far ( Ohio, Hawaii, Australia ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbluhm Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks for the feedback guys. This may be my next grip to try out Used to use a glove until I put the Golf Pride CP2s on my Hogans. Best feel I've ever had in a grip, and very easy on my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Used to use a glove until I put the Golf Pride CP2s on my Hogans. Best feel I've ever had in a grip, and very easy on my hands. Never held one but they look kind of slippery when wet. Not good for my sweaty hands haha Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Never held one but they look kind of slippery when wet. Not good for my sweaty hands haha A guy in my group at the tournament had them and he had a hard time holding on to the club by the time we got to the turn. Kept asking for my towel on the tee lol Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 thanks theo, thats what i figured. Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The Paderson iron shafts are AMAZING. Quite frankly, I was scared to go to graphite with my swing speed and aggression, but they can take all I can give them. And the hybrid shaft? I've hit it 23 times off the tee and have hit 23 fairways....enough said. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The Paderson iron shafts are AMAZING. Quite frankly, I was scared to go to graphite with my swing speed and aggression, but they can take all I can give them. And the hybrid shaft? I've hit it 23 times off the tee and have hit 23 fairways....enough said. Damn man that's nice! I may have to start saving my pennies and think about graphite to replace my X7s. Never thought I would say that lol Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX" Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X" Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions) Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5 Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5 Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set. 50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60* Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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