Rtracymog
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Test Comments posted by Rtracymog
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I'm curious to see the results of the LS version. I was watching the TXG guys and Ian couldn't get it to spin enough in the lower lofted head. Might be like the SLDR where you need to loft up!
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19 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 still in good shape. It's not set up all the time, but we do some indoor and outdoor stuff with it. I need to upgrade the turf and launch monitor and get back to using it inside.
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Really excited for this one! MLM 2 only allows one player to SIM on it, so this would be great! Lots of swings made by lots of kids and myself over the winter! I would get feedback from many levels of players too!
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They seemed to have toned down the V sole over the years. I had a mid grind V sole in my RTX4 56 degree and I hated that thing in the bunkers. It would just skim and I couldn't get it to dig at all. I've tried the SCOR wedges from TK in the past and I've liked the feel, but the versatility wasn't there in the 60. Would love to give these a go!
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Did superspeed a couple of years ago and were impressed with the results. Would love to put the two programs head to head!
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On 8/12/2023 at 11:53 AM, Sluggo42 said:
Well dang, I just bought one haha…
this unit is a game changer… and with the e6 or awesome golf 3rd party sims, it’s off the hook…
it just continues to impress, and it is accurate as the big boys
good luck applicants!
How have you been liking it so far?
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I’ve got a new stability shaft going into my ER7 but if that doesn’t work, Edel and LAB are on the list for the future! I feel like if I could putt, the handicap could get near scratch. Too many rounds of 38 with 20 putts
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I remember signing up to get in on the ground floor with Red Rooster and I never followed through. With all the good press, I'd love to get another shot at them!
- TylorJudd and EasyPutter
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Very excited for this test! I know a guy who just got the pros and did them in a Master's style theme and they look amazing! He told me that he has no business playing a 3 iron, but stripes his SMS pro! Would love to be a part of this one!
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It's a long winter in the midwest! Would love a chance to put these through the paces on the mat!
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Bought a dozen of both the X and the Tour for my dad. He had always liked the Costco Callaway double dozens (Hex Soft?) and I had him try the Kirkland ball and he immediately noticed a loss in distance. When I bought the Maxflis (I think he prefers the Tours), he went out and shot his lowest round in years (43). He's a big believer in the ball and like @ChitownM2mentioned above, if you buy 4 packs, $25 a dozen is a great deal for these balls!
- Joel C and GregGarner
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Congrats guys! I'm curious to know if you will be paying for a continued subscription at the end of the test!
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13 hours ago, kjano said:
I've always been interested in the Arccos equipment but the monthly fee has always been difficult to stomach. If you play extremely often then I guess the monthly fee is relatively cheap, but if you play twice a month then its not worth it. Any one have thoughts on the value?
I said the same thing! I'm not in a place where I can use it year round, so I'm paying monthly fees when I'm not using it. I would love for Arccos to be able to track shots on a range!
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It's an awesome opportunity, as usual, for MGS members! Our season in Michigan is winding down, so I don't know if I would be the best candidate for it, but would love the opportunity heading into 2023! For those of you that have it, does the yearly fee become bothersome? I never looked at Skycaddie GPS units because I couldn't stomach the thought of having a yearly fee attached to my golf GPS. Thanks and good luck to all the entries!
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On 6/20/2022 at 5:50 PM, GrumpyGolf said:
I was able to get out to TimberStone on Friday but was unable to post any information about my round until today due to other commitments but I am going to make up for it now. The round itself, was nothing to write home about. Lots of missed opportunities, a couple of lost balls, and a couple of three putts that never should have happened. However the course was in great condition and I enjoyed my time out with my playing partners.
Now on to the wedges and how they performed for me. I can say without a doubt they were the best part of my game for the day. I was able to use them on every hole in a variety of situations that I had gotten myself into, both good and bad. I had three bunker shots that were good or better than what I had with my previous sand wedge (admittedly one was from a fairway bunker that I should have used a 6 iron to reach the green, but I had a new toy so I used it). I was able to knock a couple of shots with my 50 degree stiff, I mean they literally fell from the sky and stopped within 3 feet of where they hit, two of them were within 3 feet of the pin (once I get this dialed in better, I have no doubt that this club will be my go to club from anywhere within 100yds). The 58 degree club was a bit more problematic for me, I was never able to get comfortable with it as far as how it was going to come off the clubhead. I hit one shot that I thought was flush and that I needed to travel about 60 yds to the green that came up 10 yds short. Then I hit another one that flew the pin by about 15 yds, again it felt flush.
I hit off the practice tees before the round (grassy area) and I had hit the range last Thursday night, where I hit off a mat. I noticed a difference in two areas mat vs grass and range ball vs BS Tour BX. These clubs excel in the grass. Hitting off the mat, which in this case is like hitting off a artificial putting green with cement under it, is not conducive to getting the proper response from the clubs, I won't do that anymore. These clubs seem to want to be hit in anything that has give or that they can cut their way through. When I hit the range balls, I noticed that the balls seemed to want to jump off the club without providing much feedback at all. Couldn't feel the difference between a good shot or a thin shot or a toe hit. It was just a pop and then look at the club face to see what part of the club hit the ball. However, when I was on the course with my game ball, I could definitely tell when I hit a good shot vs when I caught it thin or on the toe.
As for the wedges in general, one thing I noticed on both the driving range and the course, they are heavy. The club itself is heavy being the Stiff KBS 120s with the added weight of the 8 and 10 gram weights, makes it noticeably heavier that my Cobras with the Kuro Kage shafts. While I actually do not mind the weight with regards to it only being in the wedges (it helps with wedges move through the sand and through some thick rough), it does make me have to stop and think before I use them. Having them on a lighter shaft, even an extra stiff one, to me might make it really heavy on the head and take even more getting used to. I could be wrong on this. Overall, I think the weight of the shaft and the heft of the head balance out with this combination for my game.
Today, I had my first follow-up with Bill at Golf365. Today was more of quality control on the set and what I actually received form Edel in relation to what was ordered. Here is what we found out from a quality stand point.
Gap wedge: loft 50, lie 64.5 swing weight E4, wedge static weight 471 gr, and CPM frequency 320 (stiff)
Sand wedge: loft 54, lie 65, swing weight E4, wedge static weight 475 gr, and 2CPM frequency 320 (stiff)
Lob wedge: loft 57, lie 65.25, swing weight E6, wedge static weight 477 gr, and CPM frequency 310 (less stiff)With the findings today, it helps back up that I could not dial in the lob wedge as well as I could the other two clubs. The loft was a degree strong, the swing weight was higher, and the shaft itself is not as stiff as the other two. This may be by design on the part of Edel, I don't personally know. I would be interested to hearing from the rest of the testers if they have checked their wedges to see it it really matches what they ordered.
Lastly today I wanted to talk about how the clubs looked after three range sessions, 1 practice green session, and one complete round. Now admittedly, I am a bit OCD when it comes to cleaning my clubs after usage, either practice or playing. So I clean them to the point of wearing out paint of given the chance. However, I also know that usage during practice or a round causes blemishes on the face, on the bottom, and sometimes if you are really unlucky even the hosel (been there, done that). These bad boys are still glistening after usage and I cannot find a mark on them. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure.
Bonus pic - I undressed the club to show the inside of the weights and the cavities that they belong in.
More to come as I get out to the course more in the coming days. Also, more to come as I get back to Golf365 for follow-up sessions and simulator shots.
I know that guys like Vokey recommend multiple grinds at different lofts for versatility. Are you worried about having all of the wedges be the same grind and not being able to hit certain shots?
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On 5/29/2022 at 9:20 PM, mynerds said:
As we await arrival of the SPG-8 this week, I have a favor to ask anyone with the SPG-7 / previous testers (@sirchunksalot @Rtracymog @Micah T @revkev @RichL85 @Ben_Howell34 @TR1PTIK)
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The product page for the SPG-8 reads "SPG-8 XL Edition features a new, larger upgraded design specially built to withstand years of practice. By paying extra-close attention to detail, we’ve created a practice net that will help you realize the full potential of your new set up!" I've read the previous reviews and noted a few common areas of concern for the SPG-7. More than a few folks mentioned the sleeve for the roof pole being a potential weak point, and there were a few other comments related to quality of stitching and long term durability of other areas of the product. If you've held on to the product since your test, is there anything specifically about the SPG-8 you'd hope Sporina addressed?
- I'm curious if there is a change in product materials or if any "upgrades" are strictly design related. If anyone has a set of calipers, I'd love to get outer diameter measurements of both the SPG-7's support poles and netting material itself. Alternatively, if you could take a photo of the support poles and netting against a measuring stick/tape measure/ruler, that would be greatly appreciated!
Next round is on me for anyone who responds and finds themself in the Chicago burbs!
I've never really had any issues with mine. Taking down the roof hasn't been an issue. I have noticed that the ball catching netting at the bottom has gotten a little loose. Instead of it trapping balls, they tend to run back to my feet. I think that I've tried to stretch mine a bit with some success.
- mynerds and sirchunksalot
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The product page for the SPG-8 reads "SPG-8 XL Edition features a new, larger upgraded design specially built to withstand years of practice. By paying extra-close attention to detail, we’ve created a practice net that will help you realize the full potential of your new set up!" I've read the previous reviews and noted a few common areas of concern for the SPG-7. More than a few folks mentioned the sleeve for the roof pole being a potential weak point, and there were a few other comments related to quality of stitching and long term durability of other areas of the product. If you've held on to the product since your test, is there anything specifically about the SPG-8 you'd hope Sporina addressed?
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Congrats to the testers! I'm very curious to see how the virtual fitting goes, what grip you end up with and what your results are! I know there's a site where you can get some used/demo/blemish ones at a good price.
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When I talk to a scratch player who is on staff with another company that makes good wedges and he’s got these in the bag, I took serious notice. I did a very hasty demo one day and didn’t notice a massive difference in 2 of the 3 weight ports, but the one slot felt awful. I’d love to put these through the paces!
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I’ve got the original and did the testing for it and it’s awesome! If anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out. Good luck to all the testers!
Toura Golf Irons Build Test
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I’m definitely a hobbyist club maker, but I would love to throw some Peening Blue X-Stiffs in some of these!