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Haven’t yet received the golf balls for testing. Anyone else chosen to test these that haven’t gotten them yet?

Got fitted for my Miura CB57 irons in 2016. Having elbow issues I wanted graphite shafts. Ended up with Accra iSeries 70i shafts. Very smooth. Load smoothly and dispersion is quite good. After 8 years I still have no desire to change these irons/shafts for something newer. A well struck ball is still a thing of beauty. My Edison 2.0 have KBS PGI 70 g graphite shafts. Seem to be on par with the Accra.

Good morning all, I am excited to have been chosen to test the new Bridgestone Mindset golf ball. I wanted to introduce myself and give everyone a bit of information about me and my game. I am 71 years old and a semi-retired dentist. I still enjoy going into the office and treatment planning complex cases with my younger partners. For hobbies I golf (duh), ski and distance bike. I have been playing golf since I was 9 or 10 but never took lessons until I was an adult. I am still trying to break well ingrained bad habits LOL. My handicap index is currently 12.9. I walk 18 holes twice a week using my MGI Zip x5 caddy. I started using Shot Scope last year for the ease of distance measurements and the analytics. I used to use Arccos sensors, but prefer no annual fee. My clubs are Callaway Paradym X Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and 4 hybrid. Irons are Miura CB 57 5-PW. Wedges are Edison version 2 51, 55, 59. Putter L.A.B. Mezz 1. I just finished 18 holes at my course, Simsbury Farms. A brisk New England day... 45*, overcast with gusting winds. Was nice to get inside!

Callaway Paradym X 10.5* with my old Accra FX 2.0 370 M4 shaft. Set at N, +2*, 44 1/4 Consistently 10 yards longer than my first generation Rogue with less dispersion.

I started playing golf with inexpensive Macgregor Mike Souchac forged blade irons and laminated woods. Who knew what shafts were in them. And cheap golf balls. Could never afford Titleist. Loved the game! As I got older and could afford better clubs. Had Ping Eye2 with the soon to be illegal grooves and Toney Penna Persimmon woods. Even was able to afford Titleist golf balls. Loved the game! Now I have the modern Callaway “woods” and Miura irons and Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. I still love the game but no more than before. The equipment did not create my love for the game but it made it a bit easier. if the ball rolls back I really don’t care. My course will likely adjust all the tee boxes a bit so our games won’t suffer. Might even make the course more desirable for the longer hitters who have left because it is too short for them. My love for the game has never been dictated by the equipment or my driving distance.

Sometimes I can’t leave well enough alone. I was fitted for the original Rogue in 2018. FX 370 Accra shaft stiff flex at 44.25”. This thing has been a fairway finder and I have been totally happy. For some reason, I got the bug to see if 4 years of technology has made any meaningful improvements. I was on the Callaway Pre-Owned website and found a Rogue ST Max, 10.5* Tensei blue 65 gm stiff flex in like new condition for $305. Couldn’t resist. I am hoping for a bit more distance while maintaining accuracy. Plan to first try this with my Accra shaft then give the Tensei a whirl. Anyone who made the same switch I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Just a brief update. I continue to be amazed at the forgiveness of these Edison wedges. As I have said before, well struck shots feel pure just like my previous Miura forged wedges. It the not so great hits where these shine. There is great feedback on less than stellar swings but the results are close to perfect.

Good morning, I thought I would share my preliminary impressions of Edison 2.0 wedges. Just a bit of background, I am a mid cap (14.0) whose major issue is putting. I currently have Miura CB57 irons 3-PW and no desire for anything other that a forged club. My previous wedges were Miura 1957 c grind 51, 55 and 59. I never thought I had a wedge "problem". I hit them well and was happy with the turf interaction. I did find distance and accuracy a bit inconsistent, Upon reading Terry Kohler's articles it became clear that perhaps these Miuras weren't the best choice for me. By the way, I was custom fitted for the irons and wedges. My irons and wedges are fitted with Accra iSeries i70 regular flex shafts. After speaking with Bill Totten, I purchased the 51, 55 and 59 with the KBS PGI 70 gm shaft. These are listed as A flex on the Edison website but R flex on the KBS website. My first round out with them was an eye opener although I realized this may be the honeymoon phase. First, I did not notice any change in well struck shots for distance. Everything I had worked out a la Dave Pelz did not change with the Edisons. This makes sense as one 59* club is subject to the laws of physics as any other. The KBS shafts feel very similar to the Accra shaft and were a good choice. They are playing to the flex I am accustomed to. What I did notice was an amazing improvement in accuracy and distance control! Shots were closer to the pin left and right and front to back. Evidently, even with slight mis hits, the ball was staying on a more accurate line and distance did not vary as much. The feel was very similar to the Miuras with a nice solid thunk I expect from a forged iron. I can't comment on the V sole, but I was able to make all the shots like I do with the Miura. If Miura made a game improvement wedge similar to the CB 57 cavity backs, this would be it!

I play Miura CB 57 irons. I don’t mind normal wear/nicks from striking the ball or the inevitable stone. I hate the clatter. From clubs clanging against each other. I use a Khama golf bag. Club heads rest in rubber holders and can’t bang against each other. Also organizes my bad so I can never leave a wedge behind on the edge of the green. LOL

My foursome went to Ireland for a golf week. Played some memorable courses including Tralee, Ballybunion, Waterville and Old Head. Our itinerary did not allow for rescheduling. We arrived at Old Head on a cloudy, rainy day. This beautiful course sits on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic ocean with 300 ft cliffs surrounding the border. As we started the round the rain and wind picked up. 30-40mph winds with sideways rain. Full head to toe rain gear did nothing to keep us from getting soaked. The wind was so fierce that I could not get a stable stance over the ball and my glasses, aside from being pelted with rain, were being blown off my face. Some of the tee boxes were closed due to fear we would be swept off the cliffs. We went back into the clubhouse after the front nine to warm up and get a coffee. No worries about losing our place on the back. The bartender could not believe we were out playing in this weather. She decided I needed a bit of Jamisons in my coffee. Worst, most fun, best stories round of golf I have ever played. Wouldn't do it again!

51, 55, 59 Edison 2.0 wedges. KBS PGI 70gm shafts

Please forgive me if much of this has been covered. I. Did not read through all of this thread. I know this is not a popular position, but I think the anguish over the current roll back of the golf ball distance for the professional golfer is, at the very least, overblown. The argument starts with the basic premise that now, we amateurs, can play the “same” game on the “same” courses using the “same” equipment as the pros. Any change to the ball would result in “bifurcation” of the golf game. I think this basic premise is inherently false. First, we do NOT play on the same courses as the pros. We do not play from the pro tees which are likely not even available for amateurs to use. Every player uses the tees that play to their ability (as it should be). So that 7800 yard pro course might be 6200 yards for me. There are no worries that my long game might overpower a traditional course. The rough is not grown to the same height, the fairways are not rolled and narrowed to make it harder for us mortals to keep it in the short grass, and the greens are not set to a speed which would be difficult for most of us to manage or enjoy. Second, most of us do not use the same equipment as the pros. We have the ability to use game improvement irons, super game improvement irons, hybrid clubs that replace all of our irons, super tricky sand wedges that we see advertised on Golf Channel and putters that stand up on their own. Should we all be using muscle back or cavity back forged players clubs with little or no offset? Third, we play with handicaps. This is important and perfectly acceptable to allow amateurs of all levels to compete. But if we want to “play like the pros” we should all play straight up. Even the pros have different abilities. We see this every week where ½ the field do not make the cut and the likely winners are the ones with the highest (+) handicap. No one thinks the pros should be allowed to use their handicap to “even up” the field. Why do amateurs who are playing the “same” game think it is appropriate. Face it, amateur golf is not the same as pro golf. We are not likely to overpower any course using the equipment we have available and the current conforming golf balls. If I should ever get stronger and longer, I can always move to a more challenging tee box. Pros are already beyond the tips and in need of more real estate. For these situations, a reduced distance ball makes perfect sense. Being it would be USGA and RA approved, there is no reason an accomplished amateur cannot use this ball just as they can use any approved irons/woods etc. Thanks for reading my rant (if you actually got this far) and I would love to hear counter arguments. Steve

In 2018 I was fitted for a driver by a local fitter, Prove it Golf, in CT. After an hour on the Trackman I ended up with a first generation Callaway Rogue and Accra FX 2.0 370 shaft M4 at 44.25. Total cost at that time was $600 and change. I considered this an astronomical sum but was determined to find a driver that worked well for me. It did, and still continues to work well. I hit the fairways consistently with usual distance of 230-250 yards. I’m 70 so not unhappy with that distance. Fast forward to late 2022. Got the itch to see if newer technology could make a difference. During one of their many sales, I purchased a PXG Gen 5 0311 for $269 including shipping. Did some eBay hunting and found a demo Accra FX 2.0 which matched my original for $45 including the PXG adapter. It actually came from a local golf shop so no fear of counterfeit. Had the length adjusted and a new grip placed. Coincidentally, the Rogue and PXG heads weigh exactly the same. $326 all in! Went to a local range which has a trackman to compare the two. Of course this was with range balls but that variable was consistent for both clubs. The results were interesting. Both clubs were comparable. Distance and dispersion were so similar that I could not tell the difference. My conclusions: 1. Getting fit was the best decision I could have made. Despite the initial high cost, I had a driver I could count on. All poor drives were on me. One less excuse LOL. Still my “go to” after 5 years. 2. Five year newer technology, for me, did not make any difference in distance, or dispersion. Both drivers are equal in forgiveness. I do enjoy hitting and looking at the PXG, but I don’t think it will make any difference in my game. 3. By getting fit initially, I am now able to build a driver to my specifications for about 1/2 the price with careful shopping.

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score? 12.1 index What do you love about golf? Being with friends, hitting the occasional "pro level" shot. Improving What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies? Great equipment reviews even though I am quite happy with my set up Where are you from? What is your home course? Connecticut. Farmington Woods CC What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best is wonderful New England weather. Worst can't play in winter (except this one) What do you do for a living? Periodontist/Dentist How’d you pick your user name? Retired member of a ceremonial military horse unit.

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