[2023 Titleist White Box Testing Thread]

I haven't gotten the notification like others have, but look forward to testing these. 

[Garmin S70 Golf GPS Watch - 2023 Forum Review]

On 11/2/2023 at 10:08 AM, Pitasully said:

What are the advantages (other than to get putts and chips) of having sensors on all clubs? I can use rewards from Best Buy to get the sensors and watch for less than the price of the watch. Wondering if that is overkill. Sorry if I’m being a pain in the ___.  But it is in my Spy name…

 

3 hours ago, Josh Ross said:

One advantage would be that you don't have to select which club you've hit after each shot and it should improve accuracy as well. 

I would say Josh is right about not selecting the clubs after each shot being one of the main differences.  I have not used the Garmin tags, so I am not sure how reliable they are. I've read some reviews and they seem to miss shots from time to time like most of theses sensors do.  For me, selecting the club after each shot is not a problem at all. In fact, I actually prefer it because it has basically eliminated the post round editing I use to do with my ShotScope.

I think the biggest advantage of the sensors is having access to the putting and chipping data that they would provide.  

That being said, if you do go with the sensors, please let us know what you think. I may pick up a set myself if you have a good experience with them.

[What putters does everyone use?]

I've been gaming the Bloodline Vale since July.  Something about this putter really suits my eye.  It sits really square behind the ball and the 3 line alignment aid really seems to help me line the putter up with the line I'm trying to hit.  I know they promote this as a stand-up putter, but I was not a huge fan of the wrap grip that it came with so I swapped it out for a mid-size pistol grip.  The putter no longer stands up on its own,  but is still very head heavy which I also like.   It's also 1 of the most solid feeling putters I've ever rolled.

 

[Garmin S70 Golf GPS Watch - 2023 Forum Review]

51 minutes ago, Emag315 said:

After testing the Garmin….would you buy it?

I am currently using the z82 range finder and I love it. Not sure if I need data overload since I shot 85-92 no matter what I use

I use a Bushnell V5 along with the Garmin S70.  There are advantages to both technologies and I like having all of the numbers available to me.  

For me personally, I would not buy it at $700.  $500 would probably be the price point that I would be all in.  Like I said in my review, to make it worth $700 I feel like you need to take full advantage of the smart watch features of the S70.  While I do still where the watch as my everyday watch, I pretty much just use the notifications function of the smart watch.  There are a lot more sensors and features available that I do not use on a regular basis.  This watch for me is 1st and foremost a golf watch.  A golf watch that I have no problem using as my everyday watch.  My old V3 I only wore while I was golfing, so I had 2 watches that I would switch out when I played golf. The convenience of having 1 watch and not having to remember to bring my golf watch to the course is a huge plus for me, which was 1 of the main reasons I decided to stick with the Garmin and traded in my ShotScope watch.

[Garmin S70 Golf GPS Watch - 2023 Forum Review]

12 hours ago, Pitasully said:

Can anyone speak to how the data collected by Garmin compares to Shot Scope? Especially putts. I’m confused if you can enter putts manually on Garmin or does it not track those stats at all? 

There is no manual putt option for the S70.  I mentioned this in my review as I came from ShotScope and was use to having the putting data. 

 

As far as I know, the only way to get putting and chipping stats is to add the CT10 sensors to your clubs.

[What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)]

I just ordered a Hackmotion core unit. 

[HackMotion Training System - 2023 Forum Review]

I saw on the Hackmotion website that they started their Black Friday sale today. I pulled the trigger on a core unit for $245.  I'm really looking forward to working on my swing this off season with the Hackmotion unit.

[Rangefinder or GPS]

I use both. There are certain things I like about both technologies.  But if I had to only pick 1 it would be a rangefinder no doubt.  

[2024 What is safe in your bag? What's on the chopping block?]

I have no plans to change anything for next season.  Plans change though, we'll see if anybody comes out with a must have club next year.

[What are your Offseason Plans for 2024?]

I plan to buy the Hackmotion system to work on my game this offseason.  I'm dealing with a medical issue at the moment, but once I see how that's going to play out I will pull the trigger.

[Sacks Parente Putters - 2023 Forum Review]

Congrats to the testers. I hope someone is going with the Series 39.

[I won my club championship!]

We finally had our members day yesterday where they recognize the different categories for club champion.  I can't wait to try and defend next year.

 

[What equipment are you thinking about?]

On 10/12/2023 at 9:29 PM, Ben Joest said:

A new rangefinder to replace the one that was left magnetized to the cart a few weeks back. I checked with the course, but it was not turned in. So to the lucky soul who found it, enjoy it and use it well.

I did the same thing the 1st time I used my new V5.  Since then I started putting my keys in the pouch where my rangefinder goes so I cannot leave the course until check that pouch.  It has saved me several times!

[Lexi Thompson to Play In Shriner Children Open Tour Stop]

I'm still at work so I haven't seen any of it, but one of the 2nd shift guys just came in and said she was 3 or 4 under with the cut being -1.  

[DYI Home Golf Simulator]

Here is my setup.  I started out with just a Skytrak, hitting mat and a net but it has morphed into this.  I have a Uneekor QED launch monitor and use TGC 2019 for my simulator software.  My projector is a BenQ MP780ST I bought used to save money on the total build, but it serves my needs so I have not looke into upgrading it yet.

 

[I won my club championship!]

5 minutes ago, Golf2Much said:

Congratulations on two fronts.  First on winning your club championship.  Second, I think you got a keeper in that wife of yours!  It was very thoughtful!

Thanks, and I think you're right.  I was not expecting that at all.  After 25 years it's not often that she can surprise me like that.

[I won my club championship!]

Thanks everybody, I'm still in a bit of disbelief over the whole thing. 

When I got home from work last night my wife had a surprise waiting for me in the garage.

[Keto Diet Results & Recipes]

Well, I had my annual checkup yesterday and my A1C level jumped from 6.2 to 9.6 even though my weight was the same.  Looks like I really need to stick with keto for good this time.  

[How'd you play?]

I shot an 8 over 78 at my dad's course yesterday.  I'll take it considering I only hit 3 out of 14 fairways.

[Review your season]

I didn't have any goals set for the year, but what a year it was!  I was having a fairly typical year scoring wise, then right around the 4th of July something clicked.  Over the past 3 months, I have played the most consistant golf of my life. I didn't beat my personal best, but I seemed to be within 5 or 6 shots of my PB nearly every round.  I don't have an official handicap, but according to The Grint my handicap has dropped from 11.5 at the end of last season to 6.8 today.  And to top it off I won my club championship match play event beating all 3 guys that have combined to win the last 10 years worth of championships.  

[Lexi Thompson to Play In Shriner Children Open Tour Stop]

According to the LPGA site has her missing 8 out of 12 cuts this season.  She is a great player when she is on, but this seems to be an off year for her.  I can't imagine she would make the cut in a mens event when she is struggling in the womens events, but who knows?  She definitley has the skill set and length to compete when her game is on. 

[Ryder Cup vs. The Masters - Which one is the "bigger deal"?]

Definitely Masters for me. I have never been a huge Ryder Cup fan.

[Out with Garmin, in with [blank]]

On 9/3/2023 at 5:48 AM, Shlax said:

So far, the H4 is the option that caught my attention. Price is also very interesting.

I used the V3 for 3 seasons, which I believe is the same thing has the H4 just in watch form.  Shotscope does everything you are asking except for slope adjustment.  For the money, Shotscope is hard to beat IMO.

[The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges]

Congrats to the testers.

[I won my club championship!]

I mentioned this in the how did you play thread, but I'm just so pumped I had to say it again. 

I ended up beating the 3 guys that have combined to win every championship since 2013.  All of which are 20-30 yards longer than me off the tee.   Before this year, I never even considered winning this as a possibility.  Somewhere aroung the 4th of July something clicked and I have played the most consistant golf of my life for the past 3 months.  I've had good rounds, even good weeks here or there but never a stretch that has lasted this long.  So I went into this years tournament with a different mindset with a confidence I have never had before.