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    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    Just now, Sluggo42 said:

    😂 Now that’s what they call ”holding a grudge” to the extreme. So then the Rogue will really have to stand out for a true consideration…

    I have tried Callaway clubs a few times.  They make a great product.  We’ll see, it is unlikely, but anything is possible I suppose. I mean if the Rogue is going 10-15 yards longer and straighter… I might let the grudge go just this once.  But I’m getting rid of the head cover immediately.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    1 minute ago, Sluggo42 said:

    I guess I missed it, but why not Callaway ?

    I would expect the Rogue to be in the top 3. My Mavrik is the bees knees

    looking forward to seeing what all works best for you, have fun!

    Haha.  You asked… you’ll get my honest answer.

    When I worked at the golf course as a kid, all of the giant A-Holes had Callaway clubs. Put a bad taste in my mouth back then, and I’ve carried that sentiment with me ever since.

    What is the difference betweeen "Players" and "Players Distance" irons?

    in Member Reviews

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    7 minutes ago, jlukes said:

    I doubt there’ll be much change. I have the 919s and never even think about looking at another iron. The only iron that intrigues me a little bit is the Ping i59

    srixon has new stuff coming out this fall too

    Yeah, I hear you.  The only one that catches my eye is the JPX.  I’m actually pretty content with how my iron play is.  If they can’t be beat, they’ll stick around.  
     

    I was interested in the i59 myself, but from experience with the i200’s and the Blueprints, they’ll have way too much bounce for my liking.  Or maybe they won’t, I am at least going to give them a rip on Wednesday.  
     

    I am most excited for the driving iron.  I don’t expect them to have a fitting cart for them, but hopefully they have the udi, and the T200 DI spec.  Not interested in the others.  Way too big of a sole, and way too much offset.

    What is the difference betweeen "Players" and "Players Distance" irons?

    in Member Reviews

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    3 minutes ago, jlukes said:

    Well at least there’s a tech difference this cycle. They didn’t have one the first time. 
     

    but I actually get it. I add loft, don’t lead the shaft so I hit the ball high and I have high ball speed. I need slightly stronger lofts but don’t want less bounce and more offset that comes from bending. I think there are a lot of golfers in that situation 

    I believe I am right there with you. Everything goes high.  Probably why I am enjoying them so much (T100s first gen).  If the new T100s are any better… we might have a serious contender on Wednesday.

    What is the difference betweeen "Players" and "Players Distance" irons?

    in Member Reviews

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    7 minutes ago, jlukes said:

    Good call. I guess I missed than change to the 2nd generation. Original generation was merely a loft difference (to allow for stronger lofts without adding offset or reducing bounce

    Yup. I was wrong. They added additional tech into the S model this year. Thanks

    Wasn’t trying to prove you wrong.  It is strange that they have these two irons.  They aren’t that much different (first gen), and to have them look exactly the same with a little tech… seems kinda redundant as Rob said in the TSR thread.  Why not split the difference?

    What is the difference betweeen "Players" and "Players Distance" irons?

    in Member Reviews

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    2 minutes ago, jlukes said:

    Aren’t the t100 and t100s irons identical except for lofts? 
     

    I believe the pay they are in the same category of iron. The strong lofts is merely a fitting tool.

    I guess that is true.  I would put the T100s in the distance category, but you are right they don’t.  With the added tech and stronger lofts… the Shankster categories would split the 2.

    What is the difference betweeen "Players" and "Players Distance" irons?

    in Member Reviews

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    2 minutes ago, Ryan M said:

    Ok, this was helpful.

    Are these general guidelines? Or does it mean that a Players iron will always have traditional lofts and never be hollow?

    Categorically that is correct.

     

    another example:

     

    Titleist T100 (players)

    Titleist T100s (players distance) they have inserts, but look nearly identical. And have stronger lofts.  Not necessarily “hollow” but use technology.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    3 hours ago, mynerds said:

    Good luck, and looking forward to the review! Where are you getting fitted? Any preview based on the back and forth in the build a bag thread on what you're hoping to end up being fit to? I saw you mention both the one-length forged tech and the JPX Tours. I feel really silly for not having looked into Cobra more seriously before my fitting. I'm not to the point where I can handle the Forged Tech but I did end up fitting into the LTDx irons. I fully expected to end up with Taylormade, Callaway or JPX and the Cobra's were far and away my favorite.

    If I can be so bold, make sure you check out the Cobra LTDx and LTDx LS since you seem to be most open on the driver. I spent the weekend in a YouTube hole watching reviews of the LTDx line (as I await the arrival of my LTDx MAX) and the reviews of those with swing speeds in your neighborhood was overwhelmingly positive. Plus, as a righty you'd be able to pick from their limited edition alternate paint jobs if specific aesthetics are your thing. @chisag picked up the black edition over in the CHA thread and it looks clean.

    Also, I have always liked Cobra’s drivers.  So they will be on the list for sure.  I am fairly open on all of the clubs, but I can’t do GI irons.  So irons wise I’m looking at:

    Titleist: T100, T100s, CB, MB

    Taylormade: CB, MB, and maybe the 770…

    PING: i59

    Cobra: CB, Tour, MB, maybe 1 length but they might be too chunky…

    Mizuno: JPX Tour, 221, and maybe 223

    Callaway: IF they have the TCB I will try them, but I don’t know… something about this brand is a major turn off for me.

    1 minute ago, cnosil said:

    No putter upgrade?????   That’s disappointing and I’m out with no putter change 😂.   Actually can’t wait to hear about you experience; always educational reading about everyone’s fittings as it help you better understand the process and increase the odds that you get a good fit.  

    The Anser and the B.2 are in a heated battle at the moment.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    3 hours ago, mynerds said:

    Good luck, and looking forward to the review! Where are you getting fitted? Any preview based on the back and forth in the build a bag thread on what you're hoping to end up being fit to? I saw you mention both the one-length forged tech and the JPX Tours. I feel really silly for not having looked into Cobra more seriously before my fitting. I'm not to the point where I can handle the Forged Tech but I did end up fitting into the LTDx irons. I fully expected to end up with Taylormade, Callaway or JPX and the Cobra's were far and away my favorite.

    If I can be so bold, make sure you check out the Cobra LTDx and LTDx LS since you seem to be most open on the driver. I spent the weekend in a YouTube hole watching reviews of the LTDx line (as I await the arrival of my LTDx MAX) and the reviews of those with swing speeds in your neighborhood was overwhelmingly positive. Plus, as a righty you'd be able to pick from their limited edition alternate paint jobs if specific aesthetics are your thing. @chisag picked up the black edition over in the CHA thread and it looks clean.

    I am going to Knighthawk golf center, they have all of the brands except Wilson I believe.

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    MGS Forum Now and Moving Forward

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    29 minutes ago, tommc23 said:

    This I believe is 1000% true. Unfortunately I feel like the new testing section makes it a pain to search for reviews and as others have said I don’t check the reviews often because it feels too out of place and having to change sections can be a pain as much as it is nice. I understand progress but something’s just don’t work and we went from people going to reviews and talking all the time but now not many go to these anymore

    I honestly couldn’t find a review right now if they weren’t commented on and show up in the feed… it’s a bit cumbersome to navigate for sure.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    Wedges:

     

    A part of my game that I used to rely heavily on, in fact I used to miss greens on purpose so I could pull off a Seve-Esq shot.  Today, I am much smarter than that, and a really good putter, so the wedges have the mop up duty when I hit a poor iron shot, or one of those elusive lay ups.

     

    I don’t find my way to the bunker very often, again this part of my game is fading because of lack of practice at it.  The new course I’ll be playing is riddled with bunkers, so I imagine this part of my game will be relied on again.

     

    Wedges I have had in play.

     

    Taylormade Tour Preferred,  Cobra KING, Bridgestone Tour B’s (thanks MGS), PING Glides, Vokey Sm6 54° & 58°, Vokey SM8 48°, a Cleveland Zip Core 48° (Thanks MGS). Oh and a Hi-Toe 56° TM wedge.  Maybe a few others

     

    Out of all of these wedges, I probably liked the BStones the best.  They were so buttery, and really opened up my creative side for wedges.  I did like the shape of the TM TP’s the best though, with the Cobra’s in a close 2nd.  I must be an outlier, but I find Vokey’s to be oddly shaped, so while not out of the running for a spot in the bag, they will be down the list.

     

    Really hoping the Mizuno T22 wins this spot, but I’m open to all brands except Callaway, Cleveland, and PXG here.  Cleveland because the are just too bulky for my taste.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    Irons:

     

    My bread and butter… I love hitting irons, always have.  There is nothing better than a flushed 3 iron. I’ve been through a few sets.  Had some old Wilson blades as a kid, some old PING’s, Pal Joey’s, Titleist DCI OS, Titleist 990, Taylormade RBZ Tours, PING i200 (thanks MGS), PING Blueprints (Huge thanks MGS), and currently gaming the T100s (traded the blueprints for them to another MGS member).

     

    I have been “fitted” for these but it wasn’t the best. My game was not good either time. So I am curious to see if the T100s can be bettered.  They are some of the best irons I’ve ever used, and they look great.  Tall task ahead for whichever brand.

     

    I refuse to hit anything other than a players type iron.  Huge bulky clubs scare the crap out of me.  

     

    This section also includes the driving iron.  Can’t wait.

     

    Again, no Callaway or PXG.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    Woods/Hybrids:

     

    Another underused slot in my bag.  I use my 3 wood maybe once a round, and it usually is a mistake when I do.  The 2 hybrid has been my go to fairway finding and distance wise it’s 240+, so having the 3 wood which can be great but more than likely punishing in the bag doesn’t seem logical.

     

    My pre fitting thoughts for this is possibly a 2 and 3 Mizuno CLK, at 14° and 18°, but we shall see what Mr. Fitter dude has to say.

     

    Not trying to brag or anything but I’ve not run across a time when I needed to hit 3 wood into a green.  If I did have that shot I would probably lay up anyways to save a huge number.


    Currently have a TM SLDR 3 wood, and TM Jetspeed 2 hybrid in play.  Stock shafts.

     

    Never fitted for these either.

    Shankster Gets Fitted: A Story

    in Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag)

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    Driver:

     

    The driver Has always been my love/hate club.  As a kid the Great Big Bertha was brand new, and half the size of our current selection.  I made the golf team in high school without having any woods in the bag, I used a PING Zing 1 iron… only to be cut 2 weeks later.

     

    When I made my comeback to golf in 2013/14 Jason Day was on top of the world, so doing what a lot of consumers do, I went full Taylormade from top to bottom.  That driver was the R1, and I absolutely loved it. A few years into its tenure in my bag, the strap on the cart came loose while I was going up a hill and my bag fell off, which of course broke the shaft and severely dented the R1.

     

    I believe right after that I was picked up for the i200 test. So me being a everything must match guy, I bought a PING G driver.  I absolutely smoked this thing.  I have no idea why I ever got rid of it. I didn’t replace it with anything for quite some time, I went 2/3’s of a season with just a 3 wood.  Then tried the Mini Bertha 1.5 before purchasing my PXG 0811.

     

    The PXG has been an “ok” driver.  I’ve finally gotten used to it and can hit some bombs with it but the miss is huge, and punishing.  That’s all me. But I’m blaming it on Bob.

     

    I have not been fitted for a driver ever, so hopefully I can see some gains in both the distance and dispersion departments.

     

    As I mentioned, I am open to all brands except Callaway and PXG… unless of course I go Rogue…. But that is doubtful.

     

    Right now I am averaging around 270-280 with some real bombs occasionally.


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