GolfJunkie302

What's even worse is missing the eagle putt AND the birdie putt 😉 
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I'm into Fried Eggs Golf and Skratch TV. Those are pretty good. Oh, and Bryan Bros. Golf, but they haven't released any new content recently. Mostly these channels just for the humor. Bryan Bros., have some good trick shots. Skratch just has some really quality golf vids.
 
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What's even worse is missing the eagle putt AND the birdie putt 😉 
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Never used a hybrid until last summer. Honestly, if I took it out right now, it probably would not affect my score. I don't see what all the hype is about, with all the companies promoting them as "easy to hit" and "forgiving." I do just fine with my 4i.
 
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Definitely hit Wolf Creek. Supposed to be a crazy fun course.
 
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One of my buddies was telling me about this guy in our area who's wife made him give up golf. Super good player. Anyway, he snuck out about once a year. So he's playing with a friend this one year and shoots something in the 60's or low 70's. His friend told him he needs to start playing again. So that's what he did. He ended up getting a divorce but he played on the Web.com tour, I believe.
 
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One of my buddies was telling me about this guy in our area who's wife made him give up golf. Super good player. Anyway, he snuck out about once a year. So he's playing with a friend this one year and shoots something in the 60's or low 70's. His friend told him he needs to start playing again. So that's what he did. He ended up getting a divorce but he played on the Web.com tour, I believe.
 
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Wolf is my favorite. There is also Bingo Bango Bongo, best-ball match play, Nassau, Skins, etc. There is another fun one I have played, but I can't remember what it's called.
 
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Too late to join in? If not, I’m down! You should have my email address already, but lmk if you need it again.

I don't think new putters make a big difference. You have Jordan using an old SC. Then you have guys who swear by the original PING Anser. When you find the right putter, you keep it.
 
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Just said good bye to my Subie, I didn’t put them all on it, but 45,000 of the 225,000 on it came from me. Heck of a car. ☹️

Ditched the wife’s Sequoia for another Sequoia... just 5 years newer and a different color. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Now I’m on the hunt for a VW Golf TDI. One of them that pissed off the E P A.

#29 for me everyday! 
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It will save you cash and penalty strokes if you only get fourteen.  
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Continuing the great fun from last year's contest, Wilson Staff is back with MyGolfSpy for the 2019 edition of #SpyStaffSlam.  Be sure to watch each Major this year with MyGolfSpy and Wilson Staff for an opportunity to win prizes. First up, The Masters. 
Just like last year, some BIG prizes are on the line:
 
1st Prize: CUSTOM SET OF ANY WILSON STAFF IRONS (FG Tour V6, C300, C300 Forged, D7)

 
2nd Prize: WILSON D7 DRIVER

 
3rd Prize: DOZEN OF ANY WILSON BALL (Duo Pro/Soft/Soft Spin/Optix, 50 Elite or Zip)

 
 
 
How to Enter:
The players participating in The Masters have been broken out into 5 Tiers Log in via desktop or mobile to select your players in Tiers 1-4 using the poll provided (won't work in-app) Reply to this thread with your selection for Tier 5 (anyone not in Tiers 1-4) AND your prediction for the winning score (tiebreaker). Watch and comment along with the rest of MGS in THE OFFICIAL MASTERS THREAD Winning entry will be whomever that has the most total prize money won amongst the 5 players Deadline to enter is 5:00am EST on Thursday, April 11, 2019  
Use that hashtag!  The winners will be announced during the week following The Masters.

Hey all, I know I haven't been super active on MGS as of lately due to school, work, etc., and the fact that I haven't been playing much anyway because of the snow. But the golf season is right around the corner and I am definitely experiencing golf withdrawals! I just got on Instagram a few days ago. I am hoping to focus on golf course photography, as well as other content (such as trick shots). Would love for you guys and gals to check it out (@jackmillergolf). If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them!
 
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Week 6 is in the books and what a fine roller coaster it was. I had a fun time talking smack to @GolfSpy MPR throughout our back and forth battle but it was Lahiri's 54-hole MDF that did him in. Here's the weekly summary:

The disadvantaged 16th place team took the top spot as @Shankster dropped 221 on all of us vaulting him up 5 spots and 1 game out of the playoffs. 
In the true spirit of being the consummate beta testers, our 64 total matchups overloaded the software so I can't see which finish was the closest. Sound off if you won or lost by less than 10pts. 
@Berg Ryman lucked his way into a victory and yours truly took the bad beat of the week. 
Digest continued to assert dominance beating up on the cupcake of a conference Truth. At least it was close this time. 
Congrats to @Shankster @Alanpe @GolfJunkie302 @GB13 @Undershooter @00sportsman and @GolfSpy Stroker for going 4-0 this week to make moves in the standings. 
 
Onward to Week 7 and the Valspar!

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Okay, this is a really intriguing concept. It would be ideal for a backyard practice facility, say a 125 yd shot, where you really can't lose it. Maybe the company could add a "range" setting where it only tracks carry dist., spin, etc. It also seems practicle to add a live tracking feature. Anyone who's been to TopGolf knows what I'm talking about. That would be awesome.
 
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It's funny 'cause it's true!

And we have reached the point at which fantasy golf reminds us of real golf! :-)

Why's it uncomfortable?  It's all about the match-ups, baby!  Just keep winning.

Good luck this week gentlemen... except GB13 and GolfJunkie... I’m kidding good luck fellas.

Hopefully Rory takes it easy on me.

PGA was going to update their list before the tournament started, but in honor of Kevin Na they slow played it.


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Stage Two — The Review
PING G700 Irons — Official MGS Forum Review by Jack Miller

Welcome, spies, to my stage two review, where you are going to find all the information you wanted to know, and even some you didn't. Over the course of the last couple of months, I have put these irons through rigorous testing, both on the range and the golf course. I completed various tests, including a workability test and an overall performance test. So without further ado, the review!

Looks: 6/10 Points
 
Aside from the size, the G700s look very nice. They don't have much of a cavity, which certainly enhances the look. But the size is really where these clubs lose points. They are enormous. Comparing them to my other set of irons, my Mizuno MP-60s, is like comparing a semi-truck to a coupe.

 
I know that it's supposed to inspire confidence, but it makes me feel rather uncomfortable at address. They also have a super thick topline, which I definitely don't care for.

The graphics, or lack thereof, are very appealing. Simply a strip of chrome finish with the word “PING.” There are no brash colors on the G700s, which (for me at least) degrades the look of a golf club. Compared to other GI irons, the style of the PINGs is pretty awesome. They almost look like a players type club with the lack of color and the small cavity. They would be perfect if the sole was just a little narrower. The G700s aren't very flashy. In my opinion, this is a good thing. They have the look of a better players iron with the performance of a game improvement iron. Overall, size aside, these irons come together nicely.


Let's talk about the Hydro Pearl finish. It certainly is lovely to look at, but possibly the worst finish for a golf club. It scratches extremely easily. This is a problem, because everyone likes their clubs to look nice. Here are a couple of photos after one round. They look like they have been played with for a year. For me, that definitely detracts from the G700s. 



Sound & Feel: 6/10 Points
 
The G700s sounds… interesting. Very loud and metallic, the sound is very much like that of a hybrid. They feel very clicky — or clinky — off the face. Mis-hits are noticeable. It always feels like a thin shot, even though sometimes it isn't. But they do feel fairly explosive on good shots! I hate to say it, but these PINGs sound and feel pretty bad. You can really hear that hollow core at work. It's just not the same as the buttery feel I get from my Mizunos. I do think those aspects impact my performance, simply because a good shot with these sounds like a thin shot with my other irons.

Range Performance: 13/20 Points
 
Accuracy with the PING G700 irons is very good. They have a predictable shot shape: very straight with little curve. During my time on the range, I completed a drill to see the accuracy as compared to my other iron sets. I hit three shots at each of three targets with clubs from each set. Here are the results:


These clubs go a long ways. They are 8-10 yards longer than the TaylorMades, and 15 yards longer than the Mizunos. That is a huge difference — almost two clubs farther. Distance is the one category where the PINGs really excelled in. The trajectory is also nice. Quite high and straight… very “bullet-esque,” if you will. But I think the forgiveness is lacking. Mis-hits are more pronounced than with my other iron sets, so I am slightly disappointed with that particular factor. The G700s are fairly easy to control; about as easy as my SLDRs. The MP-60s are easier to control than either of the other irons. Workability is not good. Not good at all. I can't shape a shot to save my life. The only time they curve is when I hit it on the toe, then they really hook hard right. I did a workability test, again comparing all three sets. I hit nine shots with each 7i: low fade, low straight, low draw, medium fade, medium straight, etc. This is how it all went down (as you can see, the G700s didn't perform that well):


The PING G700 irons just aren't up to par (no pun intended) with the other iron sets, as far as range performance is concerned. They are accurate and go pretty dang far, but there are still problems that need to be ironed out. But let's move on and talk about the performance where it really counts: on the golf course.


On-Course Performance: 22/40 Points
 
I find the PING G700 irons to be quite accurate. They are easy to align, and well struck shots are very predictable. Shots follow a relatively high, piercing trajectory. I was surprised by this because the lofts are pretty strong compared to most other irons on the market today. Forgiveness was comparable to the forgiveness on the range. Workability is not a word these irons are familiar with. I find it difficult to curve the ball either way. It doesn't matter whether I'm on the range or the course, I can't seem to be able to consistently play the nice draw that I'm used to.
 
Compared to my SLDRs, these clubs are long. About 10 yards farther, which is huge. They are even longer than the Mizzys. I have less control, though. Still good, but not quite as good as my current gamers. They do perform well under pressure. For instance, my buddies and I were playing a team best ball match. We were four down after nine. By 15, we were only two down. On 16, I smoothed a PW from 148 to about a foot to win the hole. But, I am not sure how much of that is the club and how much of that is mental. 
I am highly impressed with the performance out of fairway traps — great forgiveness and distance. The trajectory of shots is also lovely — much higher than I expected. The G700s perform amazing in the wind. Shots hold their line really well. In one round I played, the wind was blowing about 20 MPH. On a particular hole, I aimed just left of the green, expecting my shot to get pushed back to the right. I hit my line, but I missed the green left. I saw very little curve from the wind throughout the round, which was a pleasant surprise. 
 
Although there are some aspects I am very pleased with, there are also a couple of things I have a problem with. I find these irons to be quite difficult to hit out of the rough. Unlike my Mizunos, the clubhead is far to large to cleanly cut through the turf. The G700s require a very shallow swing (almost like a 3-wood swing), which doesn't help someone like myself, who is more of a digger. Punch shots are nearly impossible with these clubs. I can never seem to make good contact. Normally punch shots are a strength of mine (and I need to hit them often), so that creates kind of a problem. Additionally, I can't hit the G700s from downhill lies. I just had too many struggles with simple tasks to feel comfortable with the PINGS. 
 
Overall, the on-course performance did not meet my expectations. I have several issues that I can't seem to figure out. They didn't help my game at all. To be completely honest, my handicap went up nearly two strokes during the time I played the PINGs. I am a little disappointed because I expected more from PING. I would really like to see the size decrease dramatically. I would also like to see less offset. I realize the G700 is a GI iron, so maybe I need to change equipment instead of PING changing the design. One feature I am intrigued by is the hollow core design. Yes, it may produce an undesirable sound and feel, but man does it make for some long shots! 

Play it or Trade it: 11/20 Points
 
Do the PING G700s help me play my best? Short answer: no, they don't. I find myself struggling with what are typically straightforward shots, such as shots on downhill lies, punch shots, shots from the rough, etc. I have no problem hitting these shots with my other irons, so the PINGs aren't getting the job done. But they are nice to have. I do like the shafts, and I may use the 4i as kind of a driving iron (it goes about 230). As I prepare for a big tournament I have in a couple of weeks, I am planning on gaming something I'm more comfortable with. After that, I may try the G700s again. At this point in time, I don't like how they fit my game. They are designed for the higher handicap player, providing maximum distance and forgiveness. With that comes less control and workability. Obviously better players can use them too, provided they aren't affected by the sound/feel and large profile. This can be affirmed by looking at Josh's round of 60 (and no, that's not for nine holes, folks). But I am losing strokes by using the G700s, so they just aren't the right fit for my game.


Conclusion
 
The PING G700 irons are GI irons designed for maximum distance and forgiveness. They have a great look to them, but they are incredibly large. The size makes me a little uncomfortable. It also makes them difficult to hit, in my opinion. The clubhead is too large to maneuver, and doesn't cut through the rough very easily. Additionally, the G700s don't sound or feel very good. This is courtesy of the hollow core construction. However, they do go far. And I mean far. We're talking an additional 10 yards of carry. Shots are also quite straight and hold nicely in the wind. But the lack of spin through the air also means lack of spin on the green, which makes it difficult to get shots to stop. The G700s are fantastic from fairway bunkers: almost the same distance and super easy to hit. They are also easy to align. Overall, as far as performance goes, these irons from PING just don't suit my game. I could easily see other types of players (those who don't care about the size, sound, or feel) falling in love with these clubs, but they really don't fit my playing style. Anyway, I appreciate all the readers who got this far! Once again, thanks to MGS. I had a great time testing these clubs and I can't wait for my next opportunity! 

Final Score: 58/100 Points

MGS New Member Introduction: Pacific Northwest Region
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