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    2024 Masters Pool Sponsored by Titleist and Vokey Wedges

    in Deals & Contests

    Posted

    As last year winner, I wanted to say thanks for MGS and especially @Golfspy_CG2 for helping with adding custom stamping on one of the wedges from :titleist-small:. 

    One of my brothers was retiring from the Navy and I wanted to see if I could have one of the three wedges custom stamped, as a gift for him. Boom. @Golfspy_CG2 made it happen. Thank you! My brother was thrilled with the wedge. 

    Moving to this year. I can definitely state that I am not winning, so early congrats to the soon to be (3!!) winners. What a fantastic contest for the MGS community! 

    Good luck to the contest leaders!

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    What Golf Ball Are You Playing In 2024?

    in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

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    3 hours ago, G-Ram said:

    I grabbed a couple boxes of the '24 chrome tour as well. Like the ball well enough, but they sure seem to scuff up quite easily...

    Great, and valid, point. I did have one scuff, but it was well deserved scuff (hooked shot onto a cart path). Im not sure any ball would have survived that 🤣. Other than that, I haven’t noticed any unusual scuffing, but great observation. 

    What Golf Ball Are You Playing In 2024?

    in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

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    I’ve just finished hitting both the Chrome Tour and Tour X. Overall, I liked both. To me the differences were subtle, but noticeable. The Tour X does spin more, on all shots, but didn’t seem to over spin like a Srixon XV. It was more similar to a ProV1X. 
    The Chrome Tour was my favorite of the two. To me, it was longer off the tee, and spun well enough on iron shots, pitches, and chipping variations. Similar to the new ProV1. 
    I went back to the Left Dash this past round (my regular ball), and by far, it was longer than both. However, it spun less than both the Chrome Tour and Tour X. Obviously. 
    Outside of the numerous variables, I’d say I was really pleased with the new Callaway balls. Not sure I’d switch from the Left Dash, but I’m considering the Chrome Tour for a season. 

    Edel SMS and SMS Pro Irons - 2023 Forum Review

    in Forum Testing Reviews

    Posted

    Congratulations to our 4 Edel SMS and SMS Pro Irons Testers!!!

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    Testing a Combo Set of the SMS and SMS Pro Irons:

    [mention=70663]Getoffmylawn[/mention] & [mention=84221]ejgaudette[/mention]

    Testing the SMS Irons:

    [mention=93407]ChitownM2[/mention] & first time tester [mention=120080]Triple_Putt[/mention]

    Also joining in the fun and testing out the SMS Pro irons:

    [mention=85402]GolfSpy_BOS[/mention]

    We are very excited to get this test underway and know we have an excellent well represented group here if you're interested to see how the SMS or SMS Pro irons might work for you!  Click that follow button to make sure you don't miss out on any of the great content this group will produce!

    Happy Testing!

     

     

     

     


    Congrats testers! Looking forward to the reviews.



    Miz JPX 921 HMP, 4-gap; Titleist SM7 - 54, 58, Wilson PMP 62.
    Srixon ZX-5 Driver; Miz ST190 3wd; Ping 2H

    2023 Masters Pool Sponsored by Vokey Wedges

    in Deals & Contests

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

    Congratulations  @tribota 1st Place and @Robi  2nd Place 

    Great selections by tribota who led pretty much the entire week and prevailed.

    Robi was the next in line that followed all the rules and posted in the thread, a few others finished ahead of him but it pays to read the rules.

    Tribota will select his 3 SM9 wedges and Robi will get 2. 
     

    Thanks to all who participated and we already have something big lined up for the PGA next month with Titleist. 
    Thanks to Titleist for its continued support of these fun contests!! 
     

     

     

     

    Thanks everyone, for the congrats. Thank you MGS for putting together a terrific prize package. Still can’t believe I won. I’m typically the guy near the bottom of the pack for pools and fantasy leagues. 
     

    (very) Happy Monday,

    Tim

    What golf balls are players using

    in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

    Posted

    Last 1.5 years, Srixon Z-Star XV. However, I’m finding that theses balls spin to much for me on short irons; especially wedges. I’m currently playing Pro Vs, and will be loading up on Snell MTB Black. I like the Pro Vs, but 1) I’ve hit the Snell so well, 2) they feel really good at impact, 3) they performed as well ad the Z-Star & Pro V, and 4) the value is crazy good. Honestly, if the Pro V was $35/dz I would still be debating which to buy: Pro V or Snell MTB Black. I don’t have any allegiance to a particular ball.

     I think we’ll all have are own nuances and preferences, as far as ball choice goes, so go with what you think, and feel (sensory wise), fits you best. 

    Does this make sense?

    in General Equipment Talk

    Posted

    Definitely worth it, regardless of your ability. Even a beginner can be set up correctly. 
     

    As a “player” needs to be fitted to have accurate yardages, etc. we often forget that beginners through 10 handicaps can develop poor swing habits from ill-fitted clubs. The body appropriately reacts to these maladjustments in clubs. Too upright? Pulls, shut-face hits, heel digs. Too flat? Unprovoked fades, pushes, toe hits in the turf, etc. 

    I’ve personally had forged clubs bend over time: bent with incorrect lofts, lies…. No one likes hitting a 7 and 8 iron with an eight yard spread!

    Over time, it’s worth the effort and money to have your clubs spec’d when fitted.

    My two cents

    Favorite Golf Hole Ever Played, and One You Want to Play Badly

    in Golf Courses & Travel

    Posted

    YES on Pebble #8. No other better test of golf when its breezy or windy. #14 at Spanish Bay, for me, is one that puts a smile on my face. 

    #8 is a test off the tee, and to the green when there's wind in play. The 1st shot seems benign from the tee box, until you get to your ball and then the "cheek squeezing" begins. 🙂 Club selection and being able to flight the ball are critical. 

    I'd love to play any hole at Pine Valley. However, having played all the Pebble Beach courses, aside from Cypress, I feel fairly content. 

    JPX 921's

    in General Equipment Talk

    Posted

    Okay, I feel compelled to update, as my giddiness from the 921 HMPs is ridiculous (cue inner child giggles).

    As stated earlier, I’ve played “players” clubs for years and wanted/needed to get some distance back. Well, distance is not a worry any longer. These are hot. Yet, I don’t feel like anything is extraordinarily extreme in feel, sound, or ball flight.

    I do feel a slight “trampoline” effect, but it’s negligible and was easy to get used to. Look, center hits on most clubs feel sweet anyhow, so that’s not something I feel is a major issue.

    As said before, I wasn’t looking for forgiveness, but adding some distance and having some decent distance dispersion was important. As said, distance and distance control are a non-issue. Long and I hit my distances.

    What’s been the most impactful effect is the left-right dispersion. These are straight. Really straight. I feel like, somehow, I’m cheating because they are so straight. I’ve routinely laced 4 & 5 irons, straight as anything I’ve ever hit. Dead straight. My rounds, since 9/22 have been the best all year. I credit that to the “yuge” benefits from these sticks.

    As I’m getting older I really don’t care (any longer) what the club category they fall into, as long as I get what I need.

    However, these are so fun to hit and I swear it feels like I’m getting away with a crime bc they are so easy to hit. :) They are a very pretty club.

    Side note, I went to adjust the lies and found out that they were 1deg upright out of the box. Bad form Mizuno. They are easy to bend for fitting, so that was good to hear. FYI- the gap wedge is made of different metal than the Chromoloy. Miz website says X30 steel.

    Also, I do like the looks of the HMP. If all Mizuno had were the HMs I probably wouldn’t have bought them. I like the lack of offset, and smallish head (comparatively). The thicker topline was a turn off, but didn’t sway my decision.

    Overall, I could’ve gone with a combo set (esp for the short irons), but I’m happy with the set as is.

    I look forward to when a thorough review and opinions from MGS comes out.


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