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Think it my be the one I am leats excited about? I dunno.

I don't feel this is the case anymore. They are on the same release cycle as Callaway and Cobra. Even their iron series are every two years now. While this point was true in the SLDR and Jet Speed era, it has long past and we don't see that happen anymore. Yet the perception still exists. Yeah it is just a bad take. Good on them for offering it and being able to provide a benefit for many. I am not in US based and feel it is a great thing of them to do.

I tried to have Chat GPT create one, but it fails miserably even after specific instructions. it will not move the shaft to the center of the clubhead.

Forget where I read this, but I'm sure designers have made or created some unique designs that follow that line of thinking, but golfers are stuck in certain looks or shapes that appeal to them. This limits what they can do, they have said as much. So yeah they could make something, but would it actually sell? The looks of the most recent Cleveland hibore threw enough ppl for a loop. I couldnt imagine a driver with a center shaft and massive onset going over well regardless of how beneficial it could be.

I mean there is a reason why both the TPT (or other upgraded putter shafts for that matter... Accra, BGT, StrokeLab and more) are being praised across the forums. Of course L.A.B. has a large following here as they have produced putters that a lot of players like, enjoy and work well with their strokes. They have also been pretty generous with member testing which helps (no surprise there). Same goes with Sub70 and many others who partake on the Forum. It grows a connection and loyalty to those brands. I wasn't a fan of L.A.B. till I tried the MEZZ and even that putter I don't love anymore. Much prefer the LINK and never owned a DF2.1 or DF3. You will of course see brands that trend on the forum and resonate with members as they get awareness and credibility for performing. Same with the flip side of those that don't perform. Maxfli golf balls Vice golf balls Titleist clubs TPT (mentioned) LAB (mentioned) Sub 70 (mentioned) PING clubs Star Grips Ghost golf bags Red Rooster gloves Rapsodo Vokey wedges The list goes on and on. You see trends and products that get reviewed well and are promoted whether through the main site or different forum members who use them and they trend upwards. There is no surprise here and it is to be expected as we share are experiences both positive and negative with the community.

Kinda looks like a chipper.

I am going back to reiterate this. The S23 wedges from Mizuno. I had high hopes for them and while the performance was passable (barely) I am truly disappointed in the finish and quality of the product itself. Mizuno I thought had been known for their overall quality and durability within it being a forged club, but my goodness this was a letdown. I take good care of my clubs and gear. They are cleaned frequently, stored properly and not beat around, but these look like they have been through the ringer. Paint and finish chips and erodes away with them looking like some careless teen has been using them for years. The face marked up remarkably quickly and the performance drop off was with haste. While Mizuno may be known for their quality of feel I can say without question I won't be going back to any Mizuno club anytime soon after this experience. Wow.

Nike putters and some of their irons were highly underrated in my opinion. The woods while fun to use were never forgiving enough.

The Agency has been a solid start.

Wait... Just reading this a realized. Is double space after a period still a thing?

I always get a kick out of posts that place Tiger or Scottie or any pro (Nelly or Rory) against us amateurs. Of course they are going to be better. They are professionals... guess what they also have equipment that is fitted to the enth degree and customized and tailored to them. Why? To boost their performance and get every inch of performance out of their swing and ability. Equipment is not a fix (nor did I say it was a fix), but a huge boost and enhancement to a players game. If that wasn't the case then we might as well just play all the gear from 30 years ago. Would be the same, or to take it a little further nobody should care about the roll back because hey it doesn't make a difference anyway.

We are definitely not going to see eye to eye on this. If you don't think the torque matters fair enough. I have used enough putters and tried my fair share to recognize there is a big difference. No ZT isn't going to be for everyone, but there is little question that it can help a good portion of golfers and they will see putting improvements. Whether it is because it is helping them better their stroke, or providing them confidence and allowing them to make a more assertive putt there is a clear benefit for many. The technology matters, just like the putter shaft and having the proper putter shaft matters and can make a difference. Period.

Or it can matter and does matter. You know because it is clear nearly every brand is working to capitalize on this shift.

I've actually never swung that one. But @GolfSpy_BOS and @TJ Hall will know from experience I do use all of the face.

I've actually never swung that one. But @GolfSpy_BOS and @TJ Hall will know from experience I do use all of the face.