[What Is Your Next Planned Golf Equipment Purchase?]

3 minutes ago, brogies said:

I played at PGA Frisco in Texas this week for a client's charity golf outing and I putted so bad with my Ping Anser that I decided it had to go. Played really well outside of the putting and I was messing around one night on the practice greens and they had some Odyssey mallets out you could try and my speed, direction, and distance control were much, much better. So I went and tested out some Odyssey and TaylorMade mallets when I got back yesterday and after about 45 min of comparing, I went with the TaylorMade Spider Tour. I love it so far. First round with it tomorrow morning.

pretty!

[Tell Us Why You Should Be A Tester!]

For all those commenting here, what makes you different? What would separate you from the rest? 

More importantly to the community, how would you test several of these items and what/how often would you report back to the community on your findings?

[1st time installing new shafts]

5 minutes ago, Rickshaw said:

Great advice, thank you. 

 

Great shaft btw - it's easily been one of my favorites.

[Maxfli TOUR X Golf Balls with Max Align Technology - 2024 Forum Review]

On 2/27/2024 at 8:54 AM, scotter032 said:

Gooooood mooooooorning Golf Spies! (In my best Robin Williams radio voice of course) Scott Reinholt here checking in to drop a little education for the nation.

Standing 5'7", weighing in at a robust 200lbs, hailing from Fort Wayne, IN, now residing in St Augustine, FL- FIGHTING to provide you the best in reviews on the MAXFLI X with the new Alignment Arrows... See what I did there?!? A little Michael Buffer to enjoy with your coffee as well. 

In all seriousness, thanks to the MyGolfSpy team for providing the opportunity to review this for everyone. I'm excited to do this and hopefully you'll find it educational and potentially answer all this questions as to whether this is a fit for your games or not. Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the delay in my "who is this guy?" intro. 

I've been playing golf since 12, so 30 years now. I took lessons at that point in my youth and spent most of my summers walking the course in trying to perfect my game. By 18 I had a very respectable game but never took it any farther due to my involvement and commitment in baseball. I played this through college, and along with some back issues I had to put my golf game to rest until about 2 years ago. I found some resolution to my hereditary issues with my back, and (as John Wick would say) oh yeah I'd say I'm back! At this point I'm trying to get my swing back and control a 20 handicap. My friends never believe I'm an 18 because I do strike the ball well overall, but in the end the score tells all...

This test is an interesting one for me as I currently game the MAXFLI Tour with the standard alignment aid, so if this X Tour with the new arrows can help with aligning my putting and driving it would be glorious. I'm certainly a weekend warrior, a Sunday hacker, a Saturday slapper.... I'm have an obsession with this game and am constantly tinkering around. My wife is either very patient and loves me or is saving up her card for something huge she is looking to get.... I'm getting anxious either way...

So that's a little about me. You'll get to know me much better as we put this club to the test. I hope you all have a fantastic Players week and don't hesitate to drop me a comment! 

So? What are your final results?

[Vice Pro Air]

On 4/16/2024 at 10:10 PM, tony@CIC said:

Has anyone tried these new Vice balls? I was tempted to try a doz with my recent Vice Pro order. 

They just came out a few days ago so doubtful anyone has them yet.

They are meant to give a bit higher launch and spin and not be a direct replacement for the zero which is no more, but a new line that covers different needs.

[The Good Morning Thread]

1 minute ago, berkeleybob said:

Morning all. 

I’ll be honest, I’m a tad frustrated with the weather. It’s dipped into colder temps, and sunny/cloudy days have given way to rain. I hate cold rain. I might have to recalibrate my dream of playing a beautiful course in Scotland someday.

All this to say that I might be back at the indoor range next week. There’s a lyric from Queen’s song that runs through my mind about the sim range:

I want to break free from your lies
You're so self satisfied, I don't need you
I've got to break free

That’s a bit dramatic, but I can’t help but think I’m pretending golf when I’m playing around in there. Still, it’s a workout of sort, and I’m paid through the month. 

Have a good one all. 

100% with you there. It was feeling a lot like summer and the last week has been ... not fun. 

Hoping for a little turn in the weather and back to what I would consider more normal temps. 

[1st time installing new shafts]

Probably only 1/3 of a flex different so maybe play more like a 5.7 (if they actually made one) The weight is the bigger difference. The IO 5.5 is some 5 or 6 grams lighter I recall than the 6.0. 

When buying used or online double and triple check the lengths as I have found this to be some of the trickiest parts of buying shafts used. 

[What Shot Tracking System Do You Use?]

Are you a Shot Scope, Arccos, Garmin or another user? Or do you go by hand or do you just not use any of that?

Let us know!

[What Have You Bought Lately? (CHA - Club Ho's Anonymous)]

New toy to try to take some better videos and stuff with. Should be fun!

[Cost of golf clubs.]

Maybe the OP is meaning that's what someone at a shop said? 

Just trying to give the benefit of a doubt.

I think the most I have seen a company claim is 5 or so yards longer. Even that is a bit of a stretch and usually data that is cherry picked from a certain spot or certain specific situation.

[TayloreMade Vintage Copper Collection]

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/first-look/taylormade-vintage-copper-collection/

Need to block these from my mind else my wallet is about to get a lot lighter ... Just imagine this with the mini driver.... No don't. Bad Jamie. Stop!

[Dynamic Gold S300 Differences]

They are all a little different. 

Any chance you can get into a shop and try the Mizuno Swing Optimizer?  It will help narrow your most likely best fit shafts in 3 swings. Plus it is really cool. 

Basic differences is the 105 S300 is a lighter than the standard S300 (pretty sure it is in the 110 or so gram category, but would have to check again). 

The 120 R300 is a regular flex which may be okay, but may have too much kick for you. The 120 S300 is 120 grams. It is basically all about weight between those. Even if they have slightly different profiles. 

Best bet is to try a few at a shop, demo day or something like that and see what you seem to like or get along best with. 

[Cost of golf clubs.]

16 minutes ago, JEFF1 said:

I buy a new driver, next year a new driver comes out and states it is 30 yards longer than the one you just bought. I buy that club, next year another driver comes out again  30 yards longer than the last club purchased. Now I should be hitting 280 yards  but guess what  I am still hitting 220 yards. Same BS with irons, that is why people keep supporting the business.

Sorry but gotta push back here. When was the last time a club claimed to be 30 yards longer as for a driver? That just isn't true. 

[RUNNER Golf Putters! 2024 Forum Review]

I do wonder why this seems to be a winning formula. 

The shaping is nice and the feel is good. Is it their customization options? Does it have to do with the coloring and helping with alignment? The face is also interesting and wondering what sort of effect that has. 

Overall really impressed and keen to get on a LM to see some more of the data- 

[Twilight Rounds]

Chasing the light, trying to fit in as many hole as you can or enjoying the nice sunset as you play. Do you often play them or do you avoid them? The rates can be cheaper, but the course has been often well used for the day and there are some drawbacks, but at the same time they can be some of the most peaceful rounds out there!

[Cost of golf clubs.]

7 minutes ago, JEFF1 said:

I agree, so you cut the cost by50-60% you are still paying over$1000.00 for used equipment. Probably have to replace grips,$70.00+, graphite scuffs from golf bag, etc.

I bought a set of irons on line used,once. I took the grips off to find that the shafts were cut down to equal lengths then extentions were put into shafts to bring them back to factory specs.

So ??

 

I would guess that is a rarity.

I've bought my fair share and never had any of those issues. Even found good sets with like new grips.

Proper places will have better quality and there are other used places that carry higher risks.

[Cost of golf clubs.]

36 minutes ago, JEFF1 said:

Pricing of golf clubs has gone over the top.

I just purchased a Ping 430 driver with a custom shaft, $900.00 with tax. That is ridiculous ( I am lucky i can throw money away). I must admit it is the best club I have hit in years. With ping 425 graphite irons and ping woods, my bag cost cost close to $3000.00 . That is just not right.

How can the average golfer even think about that kind of purchase?

That is two mortgage  payments.

I think this is where we have seen companies like Robin Golf, Stix, BGD and all the other main DTC brands come into play. Solid if not great products at lower prices. 

For you those clubs work great for you and as you basically say you can afford it, but that's the top top tier. 

Like buying cars you can go premium and pay that or go look at more basic affordable options that will still get you from A to B.

Also the prices are that high because many such as yourself are willing to pay that price. If ppl will pay it why wouldn't they have them at that price?

[What Brands/Products Do You Want To See for Member Testing 2024?]

1 hour ago, stevegp67 said:

I would like to see occasional articles and equipment reviews for specifically for slow swing speed golfers... this includes, among others, seniors, those who may have injuries or health challenges, and those who have lost significant swing speed. I'm not talking about those still swinging at 90 miles per hour with a driver, but those who now only swing 70-85 miles per hour. I realize that there are many/mostly golfers on these forums who swing at average and high swing speeds, but there are a lot of golfers who absolutely love (are addicted to) the game but for a variety of reasons have lost a lot of swing speed.

There are a wide range of golfers in the forum and we do our best to get golfers of all skills and swing speeds for all products.

Especially when it comes to speed training as those are the golfers that can often benefit the most.

[RUNNER Golf Putters! 2024 Forum Review]

How have you found the lag putting to be so far for you testers?

[Grips to reduce shock]

That and midsize options if you hands are big enough. Hard to go wrong with the SuperStroke grips though. 

[LAB Putters? Yea or Nay]

1 minute ago, musicalmedicine said:

???

Too much suspense?

I have been really impressed with the Runner putter. There is a forum member review on them going on right now, but without question worth a look. Similar feel, just a different balance and something that through 3 full rounds has been really impressive. 

[What Have You Built Recently?]

The 659 TC are getting new shafts and a new look! Just pulled all the heads yesterday. Going to do some sort of clean up and then give into it!

Should be fun and have been meaning to do this project for weeks and weeks!

[What/How Did You Practice Today?]

Didn't practice much outside of speed training. Was a slightly slower session than my previous but still solid and then I ended up taking apart some golf clubs as I have some work to do to rebuilt a few sets. 

[Who's YouTube Channel Would You Want To Be A Guest On?]

I saw Taco Golf and thought this was a smart one. Altho I prefer Tombs as a golfer and personailty, any of the NZ crew would be high on my list just given the courses and places they go and play. Man I miss it down there. 

[Star Grips - 2024 Forum Review]

Just waiting for my set of Lamkin grips to fade even the slightest bit and have a full new set of green grips to put on. I thought at first the texture wouldn't quite be to my liking, but my goodness I have come to like these grips.