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My DF3 is currently in production! I'm so excited to get it and try it out! I'll definitely help add comments to the actual review
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Considering I just got snow last night, it looks like I'm just going to be closely following this one!
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6 hours ago, vandyland said:
For anyone that is still on the board these days, how are these holding up? I have a net that has last for YEARS but it is short (like only about 5 feet high) so I can really only hit mid irons into it. Curious because if I got a radar based launch monitor I would need a taller net.
Mine is holding up great! I used it throughout the summer and I still haven't had any issues at all
I hit lob wedges into mine without any issues. Granted I try to limit it to a flighted shot and I definitely don't hit flop shots with it
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This is going to be an amazing review!!!
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Whomever is chosen try not to S.Y Noh their driver mid round
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Let's see those drives get over 310 and dead down the middle!!
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This was so amazing to watch last year!!
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Just wanted to give a quick follow-up! I'm still loving my SPG8 net! There haven't been any new issues that have come up with it. I believe I mentioned in my final review that I was using stakes from another net for the string tie downs on the side. I did go ahead and just replace all of the stakes with ones from Amazon as I sold my old net to a buddy.
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16 hours ago, revkev said:
I do the same thing. It sits by my utility shed. I set it up yesterday and used it. It’s still in great shape after a year but fading a bit from the sun. I don’t see that the fading has impacted its functionality.
I am really wondering about the weight of the larger size though. I was surprised at the weight of mine when packed away.
The weight of the XL was a big shock for me when I went to go grab the box off the the porch for the first time. Looking at the website, it has the stated weight of the XL at 30 lbs and the 7 at 23 lbs. I definitely wouldn't want to be carrying it very far, but I do feel that the weight adds to the overall stability of it.
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Congrats testers!!! Can't wait to see what you think!
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Final review is posted!!!
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On 7/3/2022 at 11:27 AM, SteveD said:
Hi, I just got the XL, and am considering the R10 and using both outside. I take it you don’t use a projector either?
Hope you enjoy the SPG-8 XL!! I can't speak to @cciciora13's setup, but if you are wanting to use a project with it, you can get the project target accessory from Spornia! Keep us posted with your thoughts and if you have any questions as you're using it for the first time!
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Hey everyone!!
Today I put the SPG8 XL through the top and bottom end of my bag. That's right, full wedges and full send drivers! Up until this point, I've only hit irons into just to make sure it would hold up before I subject the neighbors to broken window chances.
My biggest question about this net, was can it handle wedge shots. With the height that you get on full wedge shots, I've never felt comfortable hitting them into a net unless it was more like a cage. After a few test shots, I went full send with my 58 and the net was able to catch it! You can see below it was very close to the top, and did leave a slight mark that I wasn't able to capture on camera.
Once I got the wedges out of the way, it was time to let the big dog eat! I have a ball speed around 165 MPH. I expected the net to hold up pretty well as I'm not Kyle Berkshire. I know wedges are what typically tear up nets from the spin generated on those shots. To my surprise, I mishit a driver low and it felt a really good "dent" in the net that never came out throughout the rest of the hitting session. Not sure if anyone else is seeing that as well.
- Golfspy_CG2, sirchunksalot, MattF and 2 others
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On 6/17/2022 at 6:01 PM, GolfSpy_CS said:
I don’t think anything can really prepare you for how massive the Directed Force 2.1 head truly is. I mean there’s mallet putters and then there’s this thing. I saw a Mezz.1 in person last week and it was a fine sized putter. Very traditional fang-style size. This thing is a jumbo jet!
Do you think the extreme size of this putter head doesn't make you lock in as much on putts? When I was trying it at the local store, I noticed a few times I didn't focus as much because I knew the head was so big. Just curious if everyone is seeing the same thing.
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On 6/15/2022 at 4:48 PM, Golfspy_CG2 said:
Also two things we ntoiced with the chipping net and I don't know if anyone else has experienced this:
- If it is attached where we have it about as low as you can, about half the time it keeps the ball from returning to you automatically.
- It coudl be the way we have it attached, but it pulls the side netting in a bit taking away maybe a foot or so of protection on either side
Today I focused specifically at the chipping net, and I actually put my chipping net in line with the target on the backdrop. I have a normal folding one and with those, you are looking a foot or two off the ground. With there being nothing in the instructions of where it should actually go, I think it's up to the consumer, but definitely think that's a weakness to not have a designated spot for it to strap into the net. I did, however, notice what you're talking about with the decreasing in width. I'm not hugely concerned with that as I'm assuming most of the people using the chipping net feature wouldn't be more than 10-20 yards (max) away from the net.
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Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know what's in the works. I'm currently trying to work with some local golf courses to allow me to setup the net on their driving range. Why you ask? I want to test if you truly hit a BAD shot, how well will the SPG8 XL handle it. Try to push the limits of how bad does it have to be before the net doesn't catch it. I want to do this in a safe location so when I hit one where the net doesn't catch, I'm not at risk at paying for damages.
If this plan fails, I do have a back-up option.
In the meantime, is there anything specific that you guys want us to try, test, show that we haven't already?
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You've heard about the takedown process and what better way than to show you! I would HIGHLY recommend watching the YouTube video first before doing this, otherwise I feel like it won't make as much sense. Once you have it down, it's very quick. My only negative comments would be when you're putting the net back into the bag, the net can catch onto the velcro straps that help close the bag. I feel like this could lead to some fraying of the net. If it had a drawstring, I feel like it would be much easier. It actually may not even need anything given the weight of the net. The SPG8 continues to impress me though!!
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Hey everyone! Wanted to give some comments on my first hits into the SPG8 XL. The thing I'm really impressed with is the height of this net! In the pictures below I'm hitting a 3/4 9i and you'll notice that with the SPG8 the shot hits right on the bottom of the target. With my old net, it hits almost at the top of the net. The biggest issue with some of the nets I've seen in the past is you can't hit any wedges at all, including PW. I'm only using P760s, so it's nothing the launches super high or anything. The other thing that I love is that if you were to accidentally get too close to the net, you won't structurally damage the net with a normal swing. With the dome style, there's a very good chance you'll hit a support pole and break the whole thing. Here, you'll just hit netting.
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Hey everyone! For the "unboxing/setup" of the SPG8 net, I thought it would be fun to do a side-by-side video with commentary to break everything down.
Here's the spark notes version of the video in case you just want a quick overview:
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Total Setup Time
- My net ~ 8 mins
- SPG8 ~ 13 mins (~10 mins w/out chipping net)
- Super easy to setup!
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Instructions need to be updated to include chipping net and "support strings on the side"
- Felt like it's missing 2 stakes for the support strings
- Overall great product so far and look forward to continue the test!!
- ejgaudette, cciciora13, russtopherb and 2 others
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Total Setup Time
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Here's a little teaser of what I've been working on today!
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FedEx left a present!! I'm currently in the middle of month end close (accountant), but wanted to give a quick update. I didn't want to open it just yet, as I wanted to do a time lapse video of how long this takes to set up straight out of the box with no prior knowledge of how this goes together. I should be able to get that video completed, along with the first hits into it, this weekend! More to come!!
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Introduction
Hello fellow spies! Before I get into this introduction, I want to thank MGS and Spornia for this amazing testing opportunity! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Mike, or Goalie.
I’ve been playing golf for about 8 years now, and have had the amazing privilege of being involved in testing since 2017 when I did my first review of Martin Chuck’s Tour Striker Academy. During that time, I have continued to focus on improving my game as much as possible. Last year, I ended the season playing as an 8 handicap at a course I regularly participate in outings. Being in Indiana, it has taken a bit to get that swing back after this offseason. This review will be amazing for that!
Testing
Now to what you guys actually want to see! I do currently have a hitting net that I got as a gift a few years back so I will be doing a compare and contrast throughout this review while just focusing specifically on reviewing the SPG8. Some of the main areas I want to focus on during my testing are:
- Speed of setup
- Portability
- Durability (Driver ball speeds around 165 mph)
- Ability to handle “bad shots”
- Ability to handle wedge shots (height)
- Weather testing (wind, rain, etc.)
Of course, I’ll always take suggestions/questions as we go along if any of you want to see a certain test! Can’t wait to get this started!
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L.A.B. DF3 Putter
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I did their online fitting and they recommended going with 34" and 67 degrees lie angle. I did upgrade to the Accra black shaft with the blue head with the T alignment aid.