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  1. Had to post it, my putter shoe from Best Grips finally came in.
    7 points
  2. I plan to offer a review of the heads as well as the Modus 120 and Calibrate grips. There are already some Maltby fans here. I’d love to share this for someone who may be on the fence themselves.
    5 points
  3. On my way upstate last night to clean out my condo before we dump it is stopped at PGATSS for a walk around and found a unicorn. They had a Toulon Madison with a plumbers neck and a stroke lab shaft. These were not part of the stroke lab line but from the looks of it this was an order from Odyssey but not Toulon Garage. Sole plate is the 20g steel plate and has a SS Flatso 2.0 installed flat side forward. For $135 I just couldn’t leave it there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    5 points
  4. ... Exactly Big'un. Us old timers that have been around the game a long time also know this game is 75% mental and the other 50% is mental. Obviously if you have an open mind, you will find which clubs work best for your swing and your ability. Of course if you are already predisposed to love MB's because you think they will make you a better ball striker, there is a very good chance they will. And if you think GI's will improve your mishits allowing you to swing freer and hit the center more often, there is a very good chance they will. ... We grew up either learning to work the ball or attempting to minimize the balls movement. Meaning we either purposefully played a draw or a fade or we tried to minimize our hook or slice. Balata balls, thin soled MB's and persimmon woods were gonna move and it was just about impossible to hit a straight shot. Todays equipment almost all just want to go high and straight, so the younger generation grew up playing a different game. We learned accuracy and then added distance. They grew up learning distance and then added accuracy. The 3 sets that I play cover the entire spectrum. Long and straight low spin P790's, mid length and workable mid spin P760's, high spin and shorter but ultimately workable and accurate Z Forged. You can find anything you want with todays equipment and clearly there is no one size fits all.
    4 points
  5. That is what makes golf such a funny game---- I have had days when I hit the ball great and could not make a putt--- Then I have had days where I could not hit a green or fairway and the wedges and putter bailed me out. And a whole lot of the equipment thing is how one utilizes the high launch shafts etc. The old timers call it knowing how to golf your ball.
    4 points
  6. I knew that I couldn't be at the draft so I preset - I must say it nailed my team for me - exactly the type of players I was looking for - guys that make cuts and play in a lot of tournaments - from there I know it's try to figure out how to reshape and morph into a group that will continue deep into the PGA playoffs - I'm feeling really good about Matsuyama and Reed as my 1,2.
    4 points
  7. I thik it'll depend on what one thinks makes them a "better" golfer. For me, it's the objective score. As subjective as everything is with feel, sound and looks, it all comes down to your true final score, no mulligans, no gimmes, counting penalties true: how many actual strokes it took for you to get the ball from the tee-box into the cup each hole. If I'm playing a match against someone with my GI irons adn higher launching shafts and more forgiving wedges and they have blades and I beat them, then that day, to me, I am the better golfer. You can work the ball this way and that all you want, but if you can't put it all together for an entire round from tee-box to green, then it doesn't really matter.
    4 points
  8. 4 points
  9. Well my physical therapist today was a golfer and he was very confident with my shoulder healing and cleared me to go ahead and hit up to 3/4 shots with short irons. So I ventured to my club right next door and pulled out everything but 8, 9, putter, and my wedges. Walked 9 and dropped balls from 135 in but really keying on shots with a 60 Im playing around with. Felt good and pain free so it went well minus my swing plane a bit off. He did say he looks for me to be swinging freely in a week to 10 days. It sure felt good being back on the course.
    4 points
  10. null

    Mavrik Drivers

    I think it's just semantics here. Yes, any reputable fitter will find a decent shaft to use to compare in multiple heads. A player won't swing comfortably if they have a poor shaft fit. So yes, technically the fitter will find a shaft that the golfer is comfortable with first before truly beginning the fitting. Once a comfortable shaft is found, then the fitter will cycle through heads to find a good fit. Once the heads have been narrowed down, then the true shaft fitting happens. This is what happened with me a True Spec. My fitter asked if I liked my current iron shaft and he saw my baseline numbers with it. He was happy with those baseline numbers so he then used that shaft (Modus 120x) as the shaft to start testing heads with. Once we narrowed the heads down to two choices, he started giving me different shafts so we could fine tune.. So no, the shaft isn't fit first, but a good fitter will find a good baseline shaft for the golfer to test with multiple heads to decide on the optimal head before finishing things up with the true shaft fitting
    4 points
  11. Commando surely puts you in an 80TX F1 [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    4 points
  12. Wow - that's cool I sure hope they don't try to reach me today - sort of a busy day today. Think no different from Christmas.
    4 points
  13. Santa stopped by today and dropped off a care package. The TS1 is beautiful. Far better than any image I could find online. This is going to be fun. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    4 points
  14. So I just got off the phone with someone... folks have your stats handy! the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get..
    4 points
  15. cksurfdude

    How'd you play?

    WOW!! Nice! ..can we now say that Foz has a .. "distance problem"...
    4 points
  16. my hdcp dropped quite a bit when i moved out of the SGI category to the CB 712 club......also the fat soled approach wedges are horrible and i saved a ton of strokes on the course with my vokeys.... play what works, not what marketing tells you to play.....test em all and buy what works for you regardless of hdcp.
    4 points
  17. I have always been a proponent of play what you like and what works best for you and your game. Even though I am a lifetime blade user I flat refuse to tell anyone that blades will make them a better ball striker etc. I always say different strokes for different folks that's what makes the world go round and round. I am as brand agnostic as one can get
    3 points
  18. Technically yes. You request demo clubs with different configurations and go hit them on a launch monitor or on the course to see what works. The OEMs also can ask questions to help guide the player into clubs that may work best. This is probably a better fitting than most players receive prior to buying clubs. If the consumer is educated a self performed personal fitting is possible. And for those that complain about CC and true spec being done indoors, this is a good option[emoji3]
    3 points
  19. Needed a quick distance reference so the Bushnell Phantom should do the trick!
    3 points
  20. palvord

    Lefty Thread

    I don't have any personal experience with the Ping Glides. If you don't get any info from us folks on the right side of the ball, perhaps check with those lunatics on the other side of the ball in the Shiny Metal section of the forum.
    3 points
  21. 3 points
  22. Just so everyone knows, the club techs are all at an event this week at Myrtle Beach and won't be able to start putting things together until next week. Probably looking mid to end of next week before they're sent out. the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get..
    3 points
  23. Hahaha, I decided enough was enough and I had to pull the trigger! A side note...I was genuinely surprised at the head shape and size. Golfworks does itself no favors with the stock photos they offer for their clubs. I was not expecting this and I couldn’t be happier. From one Maltby fan to another, thank you [emoji4]
    3 points
  24. In all honesty, It kind of started out with "what shaft would you like to play" so I think he really just wanted to get a feel for my level of knowledge about what I play and what I'm looking for. I told him that I didn't form any pre-conceived ideas because I wanted to be guided by the professional rather than convince myself that a certain shaft would be better. I ended up giving him my swing speed, ball speed, back spin, launch angle, and dispersion variance from center. I also explained my swing characteristics. We discussed the specs of my current shaft and what works for me and how the Motore X might improve certain numbers. He also was good about taking time to answer my questions.. and I had a few. I will say that if I were to have pre-conceived what shaft would suit me better, I would have been spot on.
    3 points
  25. It was weird.. he asked what my favorite cereal is, boxers/briefs/or commando, and what super power I wish I had.. and then hung up the phone.
    3 points
  26. fozcycle

    How'd you play?

    We did have some wind but not always favorable. Using Wilson Staff Driver: Triton, Powerbilt 3W/5W, Tour Edge CVX129 4Hybrid, Irons 5-PW Wilson Staff D-7,Hogan wedges 49/53/57 & Tommy Armour Impact putter. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    3 points
  27. In my time at MyGolfSpy (both as a member and a moderator), I think the request I've seen most often is to compare this year's Most Wanted Driver against previous year's winners. Until now, this wasn't something a reader could do by comparing the results pages, because differing years' tests were compiled with different testers and sometimes with tweaks in methodologies. Thus, as strokes gained number from 2019 couldn't be compared straight up to the same number from 2018. UNTIL THIS YEAR! That's a big announcement and it's going to be very interesting to see the outcome.
    2 points
  28. I spoke with Austin from Fujikura, and had my over the phone fitting. We discussed details about my current driver and shaft setup and a bit about my current game (swingspeed, typically misses, etc.). Based on the discussion, I was fit into the F3 5S. The one thing I had pondered was 5S or 6S, but we decided to go 5S since my current shaft is in the 50 gram class and working pretty well for me. You can see in the attached picture a chart of the specs of all of the Motore X F3 shafts. Also below is a chart showing the Motore X bend profiles. I don't know the detailed bend profile for my TM made for Ventus shaft because its different than the Ventus Velocore shaft and the TM site doesn't have the full specs of the shaft, but it does feel soft (I know "feel" is not a good measurement).
    2 points
  29. Flat Cat “Fat” grip for my putter. I liked the way it felt in the store, so giving it a go. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
    2 points
  30. null

    Bombtech

    I didnt want to post links to GolfWRX, but there are a bunch of threads over there explaining what happened. Heck, the owner used to post over there until he was exposed as a fraud and then he disappeared.
    2 points
  31. null

    Accra

    No idea how you swing the club so the answer is definitely fitting. Accra shafts aren't cheap so it would be foolish to buy blind
    2 points
  32. I use the prior version and love it. Gives me the info I want, front back, and middle and some hazards; enough to choose my club And target the correct places on The green
    2 points
  33. Just FWIW - some of these DTC companies offer demo clubs so you don't have to fully commit if you're not sure... https://www.golfsub70.com/sub-70-golf-demo-clubs.html https://benhogangolf.com/pages/ben-hogan-demo-program They also truly understand the benefits of getting fit; some have an online process and this one also provides direct contact information to the CEO for any questions... any. Our online fitting tool is a great resource for fitting information. However, if you need additional information or have questions please feel free to contact us directly. Every Sub 70 club is custom built when ordered and we truly want each golfer to get the best clubs possible. If you have additional fitting or equipment questions please contact our CEO, Jason Hiland, using the information below. Thank you! Jason Hiland Jason@GolfSub70.com 815-621-3556 @golfsub70
    2 points
  34. wow.... those heads are so nice. (poster logs off MGS and goes over to Golf Works, LOL)
    2 points
  35. revkev

    Maxfli Tour

    I don't miss this - having to play a different ball from October (leaves) to April (plugging). The Tour is a very good ball - It did well in the MGS robot testing and as a human tester I will say that I could certainly game it. Stay away from the Tour x unless you have a very high swing speed - it was the case in our test group and also as I tested it - sometimes close to 20 yards shorter than the Tour or my gamer - Pro V1x. When I've let one of the high SS guys that I've been playing with hit it they do fine - its a flop for everyone else that I know.
    2 points
  36. null

    Accra

    They are absolutely fantastic shafts - key is finding one that fits you. They have quite the comprehensive portfolio so they generally have something for everyone. Fitting is key
    2 points
  37. What does her playing career have to do with her ability to be a commentator...she does have a major. Charlie Rymer, Paige McKenzie and Robert Damron are/were some of the best Morning Drive personalities and do a good job working events as well and they have less wins than Wie combined.
    2 points
  38. 100% correct!! Will they listen... no
    2 points
  39. All time: tiger Current: Kuch, Bubba and Rickie Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy
    2 points
  40. null

    The Honda Classic 2020

    Ian from TXG did the exact same thing in Matt's live iron fitting. Had him try the T100S that he bent 3 degrees weak to remove all of the offset.
    2 points
  41. Was your fitting prior to weight loss, fitness improvements and Superspeed? If so, no wonder the shaft isn't working for you. Your swing is probably 10 years younger than it was a couple of years ago.
    2 points
  42. Sunny and 62º. Absolutely beautiful!! Spent 2 hours in the practice area working on my swing, pitching, chipping and putting........ wearing a short sleeve golf shirt!!!!!
    2 points
  43. Been golfing since I was roughly 12. Helped found my high school golf team and played as our number 2 (though I would have been an alternate on any good golf team). Just got a handicap last year and realized that I had more of a "glamour" cap so second half of the year into this year I've been more diligent in keeping score, playing by the rules, and entering into VSGA. Being outdoors and being able to compete well into middle age. Been following on instagram for a while and loved the content. Want to be part of the discussion. I'm in northern Virginia and play at South Riding Golf Club. Best is how much you appreciate the warm weather and there is actually an off season. Worst is that there is an off season and that all courses are PACKED on the weekends and over priced based on the demand. I'm a meteorologist/ Product manager for IBM Same name I've had since I was like 16 on AIM.
    2 points
  44. wwaldo

    Maxfli Tour

    Today (02/26) Golf Galaxy has the same sale I posted above from Dicks. The Maxfli Tour Matte Greens are $17.98 a dozen until 10pm EST tonight. Also, my favorite mud plug balls, the Maxfli StraightFli Matte Whites are $6.98 a dozen. Are they tour caliber...NO...do they hurt less when they plug in the mud and you can't find them compared to a Pro V1...YES! And they actually play fairly well. JMHO....
    2 points
  45. The survey should have another option for each question (none of the above). The only question that the options fit for me to answer was number 4. The other questions options did not apply. The survey does not seem to accept being submitted without all questions being answered. This will either force people to pick an option even if it does not apply or limit the people who can submit it to those who have purchased DTC in the past due to question 1.
    2 points
  46. Well, I just ordered it, so if I can remember I will let you know if mine is boring as well. Here's hoping anyway.
    2 points
  47. Are they ignoring lefties or realizing that the lefty population is a very small piece of the golf pie and the cost of offering lh versions doesn’t have the necessary roi?
    2 points
  48. Added the last few pieces to my vintage bag. I don’t know how in the world you guys learned how to play golf with these tiny things!
    2 points
  49. Finally got out again this weekend. As some of the others have said, it is very easy to use. I played a course I play alot that has multiple blind shots. My friends who have lasers have a tough time on this course because of the limited line of sight. My buddy used his laser and I used the Sky Caddie. Fun comparisons. Obviously, from the middle of the fairway with a clear view of the flag, both had similar readings. Where it got fun was from the rough (or trees) behind mounds/hills. The Sky Caddie showed good line and target while my buddy had to walk to the top of the hill to get clear line of sight. Hopefully the pics I'm attaching show this. I will try to pair up the SkyCaddie screen with the actual look The stats and scorecard are very easy to use. Very easy to input
    2 points
  50. Mr. 82

    Phil Mickelson

    After watching Phil's presser from yesterday, I get the sense that he still feels like he can not only win on the PGA Tour, but have a really good season. I get that sense from the fact that he keeps mentioned the speed of his drives, being 182. I think in Phil's mind, that as long as he can maintain those numbers, then he knows he can compete on a level playing field with the best in the world. So from that perspective I believe Phil will be able to compete on the PGA Tour for as long as he continues to hit it 315 when he wants to. No one can ever question his short game, which has always separated him from everyone else, and is the reason why he's the 2nd best player of this generation. I really never did address Phil's outspokenness about the USGA and a potential US Open special exemption, but I actually love his comments on both. Him saying that he doesn't understand why golf is the only professional sport that is governed by "amateurs" is a direct shot at the USGA and I actually agree with him there. The USGA is the biggest point of contention every year in the way that they run their biggest tournament. The PGA Tour pros have been at odds with the USGA for quite some time, and the rift has only gotten worse in the last few years. I am actually surprised that more PGA Tour pros haven't opted to just pass on playing in the US Open honestly, as most of them just seem to air their frustration with the USGA and how they set up a championship golf course. Phil's comments about how he wouldn't take a special exemption even if it was offered could also be construed as another way of saying that Phil really doesn't see the US Open as a high priority, and based on his antics at Shinnecock with hitting a moving ball, perhaps he is saying that he'll play in it if he qualifies, but it doesn't appear to be something he will go out of his way to make an effort to get into if he isn't already exempt. Phil skipped the 2017 US Open due to a conflict with one his kid's high school graduation, so I think he's trying to be a diplomatic as possible about his apparent frustration with the USGA by using any and every excuse to avoid playing in the US Open. Honestly, I appreciate his comments, and his honesty with regards to actually answering the questions asked as best he can, without trying to come across as a total tard. The USGA certainly has issues with regards to the US Open. I mean, Phil could come right out and say something like, "I honestly have no desire whatsoever to participate in another USGA event, ever." but he's trying to take the high road on what could otherwise be a pretty hot topic that no one will want to touch.
    2 points
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