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jimbobilbo reacted to TomW in Bridgestone MindSet Golf Ball Testing - (Sampling and Shot Scope Ops) April 15

I did my own ball test at the course yesterday using the GCQuad by Foresight Launch monitor. I should preface this by saying I am 65 years old, 6 ft 4in., and still fairly athletic. My typical driver distance is about 240yds, unless I get a hold of it and can still put it out there around 280. As the great Toby Keith (God rest his soul) would say, "I ain't as good as I once was". 😉
I hit shots with my Callaway Apex DCB 7 iron (UST Mamiya Recoil DART Graphite shaft), and my Mizuno STx driver (MFusion D39R shaft).
I hit shots testing the following balls: Bridgestone Tour BRx Mindset; Titleist Pro V1; Taylormade TP5 (New); Vice Pro Plus; Snell MTB Prime X
When comparing Ball Speed, Spin, Launch Angle, and distance, I found the Bridgestone Mindset almost identically with the Vice Pro Plus. Both the Mindset and Vice fell short of the Titleist Pro V1 and Taylormade TP5 in all categories. This being said, all balls tested were close in the Ball Speed and Distance categories. The biggest differences I saw were with respect to Spin (Back Spin and Sidespin). For example, the mindset showed about 17% less spin with the 7-iron and 23% less spin with the driver when compared to the TP5. In general, I thought the Mindset had nice feel and would definitely play with it, but let's talk about the "Mindset" marking.
I took the Mindset out on the course, along with the TP5, and played 18. Identify, Visualize, and Focus they say. I personally find the look of the Mindset marking appealing, but I felt like it could have been a company or college logo and I'd get the same effect. Off the tee, I always focus on the back of the ball (Nicklaus?), so teeing up with the Mindset mark on top was frankly distracting for me. For the 7-iron, the only time the mark would come into play would be on par 3's when you can set the ball on the tee oriented the way you want. (I play it as it lies.) So with an iron off the tee, I felt the same thing. For putting, my experience with the Mindset was less than expected. I know it's me and my putting style and process, but when I stood over the ball to putt, I found the Mindset mark to be a bit hypnotic. Now I suppose that's what Bridgestone wants you to feel, since they say "Focus on the dot" and putt. HOWEVER, for me, I swear it made my brain almost forget the info I stored into it prior to the putt. My putts were fairly consistently the wrong speed. I did not experience this with the TP5, which has the typical direction line. (I don't really consider myself the type of putter who is dependent on direction markings when I putt, sorry. My pre-shot routine is pretty quick and I tend to read it, visualize, set up, take a final look and putt.) I believe, mostly from my younger years, you need to avoid taking too much time over all your shots, because that allows that evil thing between your ears to get too engaged
Hopefully this isn't too long-winded, and some of you can relate. I'm looking forward to everyone else's reviews. - TomW, Boston

jimbobilbo reacted to BreakfastBall15 in What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous) March 15

Just picked up some Shot Scope Connex. I've never tracked my numbers and have kinda guessed my yardages. Hoping that this gives me some consistency or at least true knowledge of my distances for some better course management. Biggest selling point was no subscription fees and found it on expert voice for 40% off.

jimbobilbo reacted to GolfSpy_APH in MyGolfSpy X Bridgestone Mindset Sampling Opportunity - Closed March 15

Okay we have a pretty unique opportunity open to all members in the US regardless of whether they are testing something currently or not.
The process is simple, but you need to read and follow instructions in order to take part.
What is it? Bridgestone is looking for up to Forum members to get a free dozen Bridgestone Mindset golf balls for sampling. Yes, you read that right up to 125 members. That's not all though, if you are in a part of the country that isn't able to golf right now, don't worry! Next month we will run this back for another week and another 125 members. Then again the next month and the month after that for a total of up to 500 members!
Note: Each member is only eligible to participate once! Pick your month for when you can golf the most and get the most out of this opportunity!
A huge thank you and shout out to Bridgestone for this.
So how do you apply and what do you have to do?
Step 1: Watch this YouTube video
Then watch it again. Seriously, a second time would be beneficial and it is only 2 minutes long.
Step 2: Go over to Bridgestones website and go through their Ball Selection Guide.
https://www.bridgestonegolf.com/en-us/find-my-ball/ball-selector-tool#/
Once you have done that you will know which ball is best for you! Easy.
Post a screenshot or photo of your results.
Step 3: Fill out this form and answer all the questions correctly!
Questions need to be correct in order to be eligible for the free dozen golf balls.
Link below for those that are not able to fill out as is in the forum above. There are two sections - one for the questionnaire and second for shipping information to be sent to Bridgestone.
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1xWU_2ZHalyaHbKJGBO-KP5nCs5iYtTa6W9XMUvM96IUUrQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Step 4: Wait for your golf balls and get ready to start posting!

We will leave this open for 1 week and then send all the correct responses to Bridgestone for them to ship out the golf balls.
Few final notes for this opportunity - There will be no PM or other message confirming your participation. When the golf balls show up we will ask that you post and share your experience with them.
We will create that thread after the opportunity has closed.
Last - take an extra minute and read all of this again! In this case it really pays to read and follow instructions!
Thanks all!

jimbobilbo got a reaction from cksurfdude in What/How Did You Practice Today? March 6

Hit about 30 balls practicing my short game from 30 yards in. It went well the 60* and 56* are coming along nicely.
Does anyone have recommendations on what kind of ball to use when your irons create a lot of spin?