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14 hours ago, TJ Hall said:
I am really curious to see if the testers see consistent distance and/or accuracy across the entire face. My consistency with the driver is being all over the face!
I can tell you from my personal experience with both the AiSmoke Max D and the Ai Smoke TD, the forgiveness across the face is real. My miss tends to be higher toe, and the amount I lose on it with either of these drivers is very minimal.l
12 hours ago, Kenny B said:Congratulations testers! Looking for some good reviews on this to see if I need to upgrade my Callaway Epic Max.
@EasyPutter Bring it to Kingsmill and let me try it out; I think our swing speeds are similar… I’ll let you try the Autoflex Dream 7 shaft in it!!!!
I will have some Callaway goodness and AF Goodness there to share with any fellow "moderate" swingers
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3 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:
If it doesn't work out for you, I'm just down the road in DC and it'll fit perfectly into my G430 10K
(although not sure our swing speeds would be compatible...)
If for whatever reason one of the testers doesn't end up working out with theirs, I would love a shot at testing the 405X or 505.
Mine is coming with the PING tip as well and will be tested in the 430 10K Max.
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9 hours ago, Parshooter36 said:
Congrats to the testers. I hope there are some 90 mph guys in this group.
I'm just sub 90 mostly 83 to 85 but occasionally sneak above that, maybe the AF will get me to 90!
8 hours ago, cnosil said:Congrats, Kingsmill should be fun with all the testing stuff that will be in peoples bags.
No doubt, what is the count at least 3 Ai Smoke Drivers and 2 Autoflex
3 hours ago, Harry Pearson said:Congrats, all. I just researched these shafts after having read an article on Adam Scott. He went to these last year and said everyone was amazed at the added distance he'd gained. He subsequently went to a different shaft which gave him more accuracy. I hope one of the testers is in the 405 category.
I am getting the 405 as I'm right in the sweet spot of it's range.
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On 4/15/2024 at 7:00 AM, Samuel09152 said:
First, I would like to thank the MyGolfSpy Forum and Ghost Golf for this amazing opportunity to be a part of this test/review. This is a job I do not take likely, and look forward to helping everyone, including myself, see just how premium Ghost Golf is.
Introduction:
So many of you know me already, some may not. You can usually find me in the Good Morning Thread or in the thread “perfect UNPERFECT: Grinding for (NON)Perfection” as the guy always saying, “BE THE BLESSING” on the forum. I have been a regular on MGS since Sep 2023, and was lucky enough to be to choose to do a re-test for the Paradym driver. This forum and everyone in it have simply been amazing and has done nothing but make me fall in love with the game that we all play even more. Golf is what brings us here, and that bug has bit me again.
Who am I, you may be asking yourself? Well, I am Sam, a.k.a. Samuel09152, I am a 33-year-old IT manager that works on gov’t contracts. I am married to a beautiful woman, who is my all, and we have a wonder 16-month-old daughter. I am hoping she becomes a golfer! These two women are the reason for me getting up every day.
My golf game is getting better, as I continue to grind. I only wish I would have picked up golf at a lot younger age. I currently have an 18 handicap. I try to play at least 3x a month and practice 4x a week. All my golf has been played down in the south, and every time I travel, I try to get a round in. My home is in N. Alabama, playing year around is usually not a big deal. I have also been focusing on my mental game a lot lately. So, this golf bag will be coming in handy, you know what they say, “Look good, feel good, play good.” I think this is true and the bag may make me have to elevate my game because of how it makes me feel. We are currently grinding to become the best we can on and off the course. So 15 better be scared, I'll see you soon!
Ghost Anyday Bag:
My expectations are that this bag is exactly as advertised, premium. As I am in the market for a new bag, this couldn’t have come at a better time. I chose the Anyday Maverick Black-ops Bag with 14-way dividers (see the picture Below). I plan on testing this bag against my current Taylormade Bag.
The features I plan testing:
is its weight for carrying/walking (I try to walk most of the time)?
the comfort and quality of the straps?
How well the full-length dividers work and if they are durable?
Is the stand very sturdy, that will go with the base as well?
Is the glove keeper able to keep the gloves clean and dry?
How well do the water bottle sleeves work?
Finally, as most people when spending this kind of money, we would like to know that our investment will last, I hope to test the durability by playing a lot and using it a ton!
First Impressions: (18 out 20)
Long travels turn into an exciting night. After what felt like forever in a car coming home from the land that Bobby Jones helped build, The Highlands, NC, I was elated to see my Ghost Golf Bag in the office. Shoutout to my parents for staying at my house and making sure nothing was stolen. The First thing that caught my eye, was the themed box. “Talk to me Goose”- Maverick, that is right, the box is “Top Gun” themed. The grey box with the Ghost logo looks great but was even happier with how they packed everything. This could be common (I don’t order a lot of things), well cutting the box open, the extra piece of cardboard to make sure I didn’t cut the velvet was a very nice touch. I am the guy that cuts to deep on tape and would have destroyed the box.
Where to start, is it how awesome this synthetic leather feels and looks or what I wish this bag had. I say let’s start with the negative (if you can even call it that). As much as my initial thoughts are this bag is fantastic, I keyed in right away that I think I would have done different, or possibly add. The lack of places to hang anything is hard for me. I sweat a lot and usually hang 2 to 3 towels from my bag for wiping off grips, face, and arms but with only the one towel hook that is going to make it hard. I also typically hang my Gramin R10, a Dart 2.0 speaker, and a bag badge/tag, but I don’t think I will be able to. Right above the one clip is a patch of Velcro for the glove, I feel as if this needs to be bigger. I love the fact there is insulated pockets but worry because they close by one small magnet. Love the ease of access, but in my experience in N. Alabama, you got to trap the cold in the summer no vents allowed. While I love the saddle pocket (more to come), I fear I will miss the big side pocket. I know the ball pocket is made to be interchangeable, but I do wish I could hide the Velcro on the bottom just a little better (just nit picking, but also, I do). For these reasons, I give it a minus 2. (Pictures for this coming soon)
Let make you forget that stuff and get to the good stuff, right? This bag seems to be made from a quality synthetic leather. It should be easy to clean and tidy up when it gets dirty. The legs and base seem to be very sturdy, the legs being made of carbon fiber, and the base out of a very tough plastic. The bag is lightweight, which I was worried about, and the straps are like pillows on my shoulders. The saddle bags seem to have enough room for all that I usually carry and love the personal pockets on the top. The magnet pocket on the front is awesome and is strong. The ball pocket is big and holds the balls I use plus some. On the outside of the ball pocket is two water bottle pockets, this is something I missed in looking at it, but I love it. The strap system is easy to use and seems durable, this system will also make going from on strap to two with ease. I have never had a 14-way divider, but I have already fallen in love with it. From the velvet top to the full-length divider, this club handling system is legit.
Great intro video Sam...great job on the bag pics, but love the family pics!
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10 hours ago, EasyPutter said:
Dreams do come true and thankful for the opportunity
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8 hours ago, Berg Ryman said:Hi... it's me. Ready to have some fun
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7 hours ago, StrokerAce said:congrats gentlemen! looking forward to some smokin' drives out of you all.
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7 hours ago, cnosil said:Can’t wait for Kingsmill to see the new drivers!
congrats testers
No doubt there will be lots of Ai Smoke coming off that range in Kingsmill! That's at least 3 of us that I know that will be gaming them, I may have a very special back up there as well. Stay tuned for more
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3 hours ago, mr.hicksta said:I'm back in the game, y'all! I picked up a Ping G430 Max 9* driver and Mizuno Pro 243 4-PW. Just a minor bag refresh so I can get back to playing regularly again!
While I love the bag update, I love seeing the name back posting again. I know it's been a crazy couple years leading up to your retirement. Congrats and Thanks For Your Service!
Now you got a lot of ground to make up on me in the ho'ing department
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47 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said:
For course vlog content, the Bryan Bros are my guys. But here's the problem: if I'm in a course vlog video, that seems to entail that I'm playing golf while people are filming it for public consumption. And that doesn't seem like a good idea for me or for the viewing public.
So I'm going for a video lesson with Mark Crossfield. I'll learn something, he'll edit it so that his audience learns things, and that's going to be a bigger win.
Yeah, Matt (TXG) did some great editing of my fitting with Ian. The part where Ian stopped the fitting and made a few adjustments to my grip, took in real time about 15 or 20 minutes to work with, but on film Matt made it into about 30 seconds...ha
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14 hours ago, CFreddie said:
I ran into Randy at the ATL airport once - great guy!
KVV clubs that he belongs to is about 8 miles from where I live, and he lives about 20 minutes from my course. I have invited him out to play at any time, but hasn't been able to yet.
Other than that, I'd love to join Solly when he does these challenges with Jordan and JT or Scottie, they are well done and would be a blast.
Also anything POD or Velcren event related with Mike and Eli from Chasing Scratch would be a blast.
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Well Scottie Scheffler didn't leave much doubt as to who was going to win the Masters after the 9th hole on Sunday. But the three winners of this pool were very much in doubt and took a lot of tie breaking methods and digging to see who read and followed the rules.
Unfortunately as happens every time in these contests, there several entries that tied for the best scores, but did not follow the rules by making a post in the contest thread.
But to those who did, congrats on your outstanding picks and thanks for reading and following the rules. Since Titleist/Vokey was generous enough to give all three winners 3 wedges each, there technically wasn't a need for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. But to give proper credit.
Congrats to the following:
@kstroupe and @BigJohnB78 both finishing -15
@Speck was the only one finishing -14 who followed the rules!
You all will receive a PM from me shortly on what to do next.
Thanks again to everyone for a great turnout and we hope to do it again in May for the PGA Championship!
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5 hours ago, Shapotomous said:
I predict you finish stronger than JT did yesterday!!!
Woof!! I saw be was either -1 or even around hole 12. When i looked at the missed cut list and saw his name and thought it must be last yesrs.
Then i went and checked oit his scorecard. Oh man that was frightening. Glad i ddint have to watch it.
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Important Reminder:
The winner of the pool is not official until I verify the following:
1) That the entry is in fact a registered member of the forum BEFORE the entry deadline.
2) That the entry made the qualifying post in this thread, as a note there were over 1100 entries and less than 600 posts here, so simple math will tell you half the entries are already invalid.
Some complain about those rules, but they are there to "protect the field" or in other words, do our very best to make sure the prize goes to a contributing member of the forum.
So hold off on any victory dances until I post the winner sometime Monday!
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Cut Line +3
Low Am Stewart Hagbestad
Good Luck Everyone
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3 hours ago, golfinnut said:
So what's the word peeps?? This thing still on, even for the guys just playing on Saturday? cough, cough ... like me?
Yes of course it's still on. And everyone who has signed up for the stay and play is well informed of everything, a nearly 20 page PM with all the details has taken care of that.
As has said many times, the golf only info if even available, won't come until much closer to the date.
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Chiming in here regarding the left miss on @bens197 wedges. and the upright lie.
I'm a 2 upright and 1/2" over guy as well, except for wedges. At my TPI fitting a few years ago, he said I should paly them standard lie, as the added length is going to make them a bit more upright to begin with, and players tend to turn their wedges over more than they do the longer clubs.
It has seemed to help reduce my left miss with wedges, not eliminate, but greatly reduced.
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1 minute ago, sirchunksalot said:Cut +2
Amateur Lamprecht
Oh man ...Look at this two perfect entries in a row...you guys are setting the bar high!
Ok, I'll stop with that now, I think everyone has a good example. Yet sadly there will be plenty who miss out!
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6 minutes ago, Northern Monkey said:
Cut -3
Low amateur - Hagestad
Everyone This is how it's done! Perfect Entry! All 3 rules followed. It's not that difficult!
Thanks NM!
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NOT ONE, NOT TWO, But THREE winners of VOKEY SM10 Wedges Courtesy of Titleist and Vokey Wedges
A big thank you to the entire Vokey Team for their awesome support of the Forum and this contest!
Read THE Entire post or you may be in danger of missing out on a crucial Step. We don't want any DQ's here!
Wedge play at Augusta National can be the difference between winning and losing...just ask Larry Mize 1987, Tiger Woods 2005--remember that one---or even Zach Johnson 2007-laying up to a wedge on all 4 par 4's all four days.
So with that we are happy to announce that Titleist Vokey Wedges is sponsoring our 2023 Masters Pool. Read below for the details....
2024 MASTERS POOL SPONSORED BY VOKEY WEDGES--Everyone picks a team of 6 golfers. Add your best 4 of 6 golfers scores to form your team score. The best team score wins the pool. Cut golfers (and anyone who doesn’t finish 4 rounds) get 80 for any rounds not completed. Playoff holes do not count.
HOW TO JOIN THE POOL
Pick your team of golfers here:
Join the MGS Vokey Masters Pool Here
Follow the action live
MY Golf Spy Rules for This Contest
Please read the 3 Rules Below, there are only two, but if they are not followed completely, your entry will be disqualified.
1) You MUST be a registered member of the Forum to win
2) Your entry MUST be your FORUM USER NAME! as the Team Name when you register!! (NOTE-If the contest will not aacept your exact user name due to punctuation-send me a DM for instructions on how to proceed) Any names that don't match and do not contact me will be DQ'd.
3): please make a post in this thread before the event begins with the following two answers-Note these tie breakers come into play after the Tie Breaker inside the actual contest.
If any of those rules are not followed your entry will be disqualified!
Also Multiple entries not allowed. Any duplicate entries will be deleted1st Tie Breaker What is the Cut Number. Such as -4 and better makes the cut
2nd Tie Breaker -Who will be the low amateur
If a tie still exists, the winner will be selected at random by the moderation team
PRIZES!!!
1st Place: The first Place winner will receive a set of 3 Vokey SM10 Wedges-Your choice of loft, grind and finish.
2nd Place-Three Vokey SM10 wedges of your choice, loft and grind and finish
3rd Place Three Vokey SM10 wedges of your choice of Loft and Grind
Entries will close at 11:59 EST Wednesday April 10, 11:59 EST Entries will automatically lock then.
NOTE:
Not required, but feel free to go to the Vokey Wedge Selector Tool and find out which wedge would best fit you, and feel free to share your selections here. If you win, you will still have time to submit your final specs and choices to us. This is purely for fun, and perhaps to get you ahead of the game if you win!
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21 hours ago, Mike Cochran said:
Yes, I am currently the GM/Superintendent at Cedars Country Club. I've been a superintendent since 1999. Also Club professional at one time. Fell in love with the game at 14.
If you're ever up in the Baltimore/Annapolis area, PM me, I'm sure our Super who has been in the business about that length of time as well, would love to have you out for a round. We're a 36 hole municipal course, he keeps it in phenomenal shape given the challenges.
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On 3/28/2024 at 10:24 PM, Luisddavila said:
Im starting to regret not going
There is still room, and actually kind of really need at least two more to sign up.
Have you read all the details on the link to the registration signup link that was in the first post? Feel free to PM me or any of the MODS with questions you might have.
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Yep, I work for Troon Golf as Tournament Director.
Basically I sell and run over 150 golf outings a year at our 36 hole golf course. Ranging in size from 20 players to 280 players. It's a year round job, with the winter spent booking all the tournaments for the following year, and the spring, summer nd fall spent executing them. Then rinse and repeat.
Also a certified fitter for PING and Titleist and assist in over 20 fitting days a year at our course.
Then there are my MGS Duties which due to the above, I've taken on a lesser role the last two years and let @GolfSpy_APH and the others have most of the fun!
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Evnroll V-Series Putters - 2023 Forum Review
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My long Term Review of the 11 is up. Here's the link.