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    Bob M reacted to GolfSpy SAM in L.A.B. Putters - 2023 Forum Review   
    TESTERS ANNOUNCED!
    MyGolfSpy Forum had a near record amount of registrations for this test and it certainly was not easy to narrow it down to get to our 6 testers. 

    From L.A.B.
    All golfers have had those days when their putting stroke feels completely off. What they’re feeling is torque — the twisting of the putter head — and it’s the enemy of consistent putting.
    Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) is a patented technology we developed that simplifies putting. It eliminates torque from the design of a putter, giving all golfers the ability to consistently repeat their stroke — especially when the pressure is on.
    Whether you’re a great putter or a golfer who frets every 5-footer, our putters and grips will help you become a better putter. That means lower scores… and more bragging rights.
     
    Please welcome and congratulate our 6 testers who will partake in a long term L.A.B. Putter review!
    @RoverRick
    @McGolf
    @pozzit
    @Splatt
    @Syks7
    @TSauer

    Stay tuned and follow the thread for a lot more to come!
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    Bob M reacted to tony@CIC in Vice Golf Balls - Unofficial Review   
    Unofficial Review Vice Golf Balls
    Background: I’m 76, swing speed ~81, generally play 5,800 yds. Avg driver distance is 191 (current Shotscope PAVG) but on a regular basis hit over 200 yds. My longest drive this year has been 228 yds. Scores range from mid 80’s to an occasional mid 90 on a bad day. I have been fit several times and play the SIM 2 Max D with an Airspeeder shaft R Flex  10.5 degree set to neutral. My fitter who is an independent shop, does outdoor fittings with Trackman. His recommendation for golf balls based on my game was Pro V1X.  Best part of my game is 100 yds in and specifically chipping.
    I’m fortunate to live on a golf course both in Ohio and Florida.  On the #1 Par 4 hole in Ohio all of the guests try going over the pond to hit the green. With a 240 yd carry, I get to go out at night and collect lots of brand new balls. You name it and it’s in my ball bucket which exceeds well over 1,000 balls. So I’ve gotten to practice with lots of different brands and models. Note: I practice with them but never play a regular round because those balls have bad juju also known as a 'self fulfilling prophecy.😉 
    Being retired and playing  5 times a week  there’s no way I can opt for brand new Pro V’s. I tried 5A used ones from LostBalls.com but based on early MGS Ball Lab results and input from MGS Forum members I switched out to DTC brands. I started out with Snell MTB-X but after a season switched to MTB Blacks. With the supply chain shortages, price increases  and limited Snell stocks, I decided to switch to Vice. Here's the link to the Ball Lab test. While it does recommend the Pro Plus for higher swing speeds I found it worked well for me. https://mygolfspy.com/ball-lab-vice-pro-golf-ball-review/
    I’m currently playing Vice Pro Plus, compression = 95. But have also tried Pro, compression = 85 and Pro Soft, compression = 70.
    I found that the Pro Plus plays and feels like MTB-X and Pro V1 X, while the Pro is more like a MTB Black or Pro V1.
    Since my wife’s supply of MTB Blacks was beginning to run low, she wanted to try the Vice balls. Note: she occasionally plays SuperSoft.  I bought her a doz of the Pro Soft to try out and after one round she definitely didn’t like them. I decided to try them as well on a couple of holes. The results; Pro Soft is definitely not a ball I will game, I just don’t like the feel and performance of a soft ball – just my personal preference.
    I always buy in the 5 doz lots but wait for the Vice specials which can be either an extra doz or free shipping. I don’t lose every many balls so I can be patient for the specials from Vice. And at 28.99 how can you go wrong. Outside of ball performance I give credit to their design and marketing department. The packaging is cool and they’re extended their product line to clothing and towels. Neither of the latter two are appealing to me unless they plan on sponsoring me .  
    The Good and Not So Good
    First the "Not So Good"
    The colored balls; neon green, shade, etc with may lose some coating after one round - hardly visible but still noteworthy. So far I haven't noticed this with the "drip' version. They’re not scuff marks but just where the final paint/coating came off.  The ball is perfectly playable and it’s just cosmetic. I’ve played several rounds with the same sleeve, and they don’t show scuff marks even though one or two may have bounced off a tree or cart path 🤣.  The pic below shows the paint issue - note disregard the blue mark on the top of the ball as that's how I identify my ball. 

     If you’re buying in bulk vs. local Big Box store, don’t be surprised to have them being shipped from Germany. This is not a shipping cost issue but rather turnaround time from order to delivery which takes anywhere from 5-7 business days. I’ve been spoiled by Snell which I generally received in about 3 days.
    The Good
    I’ve cut open several Vice balls and regardless of the type; Pro Plus, Pro, or Pro Soft, the cores are uniform. 
    Also for those that are interested in something other than white, Vice offers a number of different color options. Note the shade (both color variations) along with the neon green are the most visible in the fairway 

    The Pro Plus and the Pro are great off the tee and around the green. My Shotscope data shows that overall I’m longer off the tee – is that because of tweaks to my swing, new more stable golf shoes or ball? Who knows but whatever it is I’m sticking to it.  I’m not that consistent of a golfer nor do I have the equipment to judge the spin characteristics, but my sense is that the Plus has a bit spinier around the green.
    Overall Score: I give Vice a 10 out of 10 for value and an 9 for performance.
     
     
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    Bob M got a reaction from GolfSpy_APH in Cobra Driver- low spin   
    I hit my driver high, and could see that my ball drops straight down and gets no extra distance. So when I tried a bunch of new drivers last year I I found Three that I liked, including a new Taylormade ( my go to brand) a new Callaway and, at the salesman's suggestion for low spin, a Cobra King Speedzone Driver. Then I was fitted on a track man at the shop. Wow, with both the Taylermade and Callaway Drivers I had about 6000 rpm spin and a rapid descent, but with the mill face of the Cobra i was at 1800 rpm spin with a much improved flight and distance. Bought this driver on the spot with this data. 
    My golf buddies all noticed immediately the improved distance and straighter flight with this Cobra. This really sold me on Cobra- i went out and bought the 3 wood without even hitting it. I really love these two clubs for their low spin. 
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    Bob M got a reaction from cksurfdude in Cobra Driver- low spin   
    I hit my driver high, and could see that my ball drops straight down and gets no extra distance. So when I tried a bunch of new drivers last year I I found Three that I liked, including a new Taylormade ( my go to brand) a new Callaway and, at the salesman's suggestion for low spin, a Cobra King Speedzone Driver. Then I was fitted on a track man at the shop. Wow, with both the Taylermade and Callaway Drivers I had about 6000 rpm spin and a rapid descent, but with the mill face of the Cobra i was at 1800 rpm spin with a much improved flight and distance. Bought this driver on the spot with this data. 
    My golf buddies all noticed immediately the improved distance and straighter flight with this Cobra. This really sold me on Cobra- i went out and bought the 3 wood without even hitting it. I really love these two clubs for their low spin. 
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    Bob M got a reaction from edingc in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    Last few times I was out I was the only one walking, everyone is back to riding in carts I guess
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    Bob M reacted to aerospace_ray in Vijah in Korn Ferry Tour- good or bad   
    I agree he has the right to play. The tournament probably will benefit financially as he is a former major champion and can help with marketing (ticket/sponsor sales). Provided he's not making cuts/playing poorly,  I would rather have him in a KF tournament than taking a spot(by sponsor exemption) that could go to a good young player in a PGA event. Plus the guys on the KF tour can say they got to play with a former major champion. No problem for me. 
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    Bob M got a reaction from Albatrass in Vijah in Korn Ferry Tour- good or bad   
    I agree 100% - good for Vijay to try to move back up to contention by playing in a tournament that he qualified for. Looking to other sports, how different is this than a major leaguer going to the minor leagues in an attempt to improve and return to the big leagues
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    Bob M got a reaction from PMookie in Knee replacement both knees and golfing great   
    As an update, I've gotten my pull cart out,filled the tires and walked 18 at Indianwood GC in Lake Orion ,tough back 9 on my knees (the course is  a little hilly) but made it. And I've walked 9 a few times on a flat course and loved walking! And happy with the game I am playing
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    Bob M got a reaction from cnosil in Knee replacement both knees and golfing great   
    As an update, I've gotten my pull cart out,filled the tires and walked 18 at Indianwood GC in Lake Orion ,tough back 9 on my knees (the course is  a little hilly) but made it. And I've walked 9 a few times on a flat course and loved walking! And happy with the game I am playing
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    Bob M got a reaction from thatjasonlee in Wilson Deep Red Fat Shafts   
    I have had 3 and 4 Wilson Deep Red Fat Shaft woods for 15? Years- absolutely love these woods off the fairway and the tee. Anyone else using these woods? I keep thinking about updating but I do really like these clubs too much to take out of my bag
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    Bob M got a reaction from ParFore74x in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    Fantastic - golf opened back up in MI despite the stay at home order. I couldn’t wait to get out the first official day. It was walking only, something I haven’t done much in years, so I pulled out my trusty pull cart and really enjoyed. It always surprises me how much more focus I have when I walk to my ball instead of jumping in a cart and driving back and forth all over the course to my ball and my partners ball. One good thing about our current pandemic- enjoy walking the golf course!
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    Bob M reacted to DaveP043 in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    I agree, and I walk as much as I reasonably can (with my QOD motorized trolley humping my clubs for me).  However, I have a feeling that most people will return to their old habits when they're allowed to.
    I know you work at a course, if there really IS a change in habits, has there been any thought as to how this will effect the course financially?  Any club that hosts events will still need to maintain a pretty full fleet of carts, and a big part of the costs is the purchase/lease price, that won't change if they're utilized substantially less.  Less use means a longer life, eventually lowering costs, but in the short term less cart rental will mean less income.  
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    Bob M got a reaction from STUDque in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    Fantastic - golf opened back up in MI despite the stay at home order. I couldn’t wait to get out the first official day. It was walking only, something I haven’t done much in years, so I pulled out my trusty pull cart and really enjoyed. It always surprises me how much more focus I have when I walk to my ball instead of jumping in a cart and driving back and forth all over the course to my ball and my partners ball. One good thing about our current pandemic- enjoy walking the golf course!
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    Bob M got a reaction from KillerGees in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    Fantastic - golf opened back up in MI despite the stay at home order. I couldn’t wait to get out the first official day. It was walking only, something I haven’t done much in years, so I pulled out my trusty pull cart and really enjoyed. It always surprises me how much more focus I have when I walk to my ball instead of jumping in a cart and driving back and forth all over the course to my ball and my partners ball. One good thing about our current pandemic- enjoy walking the golf course!
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    Bob M got a reaction from Kenny B in Wilson Deep Red Fat Shafts   
    I have had 3 and 4 Wilson Deep Red Fat Shaft woods for 15? Years- absolutely love these woods off the fairway and the tee. Anyone else using these woods? I keep thinking about updating but I do really like these clubs too much to take out of my bag
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    Bob M got a reaction from TR1PTIK in Vijah in Korn Ferry Tour- good or bad   
    I agree 100% - good for Vijay to try to move back up to contention by playing in a tournament that he qualified for. Looking to other sports, how different is this than a major leaguer going to the minor leagues in an attempt to improve and return to the big leagues
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    Bob M reacted to Shankster in Vijah in Korn Ferry Tour- good or bad   
    Or Ben Crane... or Steph Curry...?
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    Bob M reacted to sixcat in DeChambeau says Koepka doesn’t have abs.   
    Bryson talks to hear himself talk.  He is quickly becoming a caricature and seems a bit self-conscience to be taking shots at others like he does.  Says more about him than the subjects of his comments.
    I'm not sure Bryson will ever have anything in that picture Koepka posted.  
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    Bob M reacted to DawgDaddy in DeChambeau says Koepka doesn’t have abs.   
    This in reference to Koepka's ESPN Body feature.  Here's Koepka's response.  The comments are awesome. 
     
     
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    Bob M reacted to tony@CIC in Patrick Reed Denials and PGA Tour Non Action   
    A very big Amen!  Oh and maybe Reed can convince Kuch to "shortchange" his caddie - that'll take the PR pressure off of him. 
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    Bob M reacted to viking in 🤩 36 of John Dalys' wildest pants   
    https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/07/the-36-craziest-pairs-of-john-dalys-pants-ranked
    🤩 I really like some of them. Coolest golfer of all and best average guy golfer legend.
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    Bob M got a reaction from sirchunksalot in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    Fantastic - golf opened back up in MI despite the stay at home order. I couldn’t wait to get out the first official day. It was walking only, something I haven’t done much in years, so I pulled out my trusty pull cart and really enjoyed. It always surprises me how much more focus I have when I walk to my ball instead of jumping in a cart and driving back and forth all over the course to my ball and my partners ball. One good thing about our current pandemic- enjoy walking the golf course!
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    Bob M got a reaction from cnosil in Walking the course with Covid 19 stay at home order   
    Fantastic - golf opened back up in MI despite the stay at home order. I couldn’t wait to get out the first official day. It was walking only, something I haven’t done much in years, so I pulled out my trusty pull cart and really enjoyed. It always surprises me how much more focus I have when I walk to my ball instead of jumping in a cart and driving back and forth all over the course to my ball and my partners ball. One good thing about our current pandemic- enjoy walking the golf course!
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    Bob M reacted to chisag in 2020 Official Member Review: Titleist T100S/T200 irons   
    Stage 2 is now posted below after Stage 1

    Stage 1

    … Well, well, well I received my irons a week after THEZIPR23, blackngold_blood and DavePO43, yet am the first to Stage 1. What a bunch of slackers! 🤣 A quick intro for those that don't already know me. chisag stands for CHIcago Screen Actors Guild. I have been a member of SAG for 42 years. Being an actor meant I was either very busy or had a ton of free time. The free time can work very well with a sport I am passionate about that takes a good 5+ hours to play considering the round and travel. As an actor gets older, roles are not as plentiful and free time is much more the norm than being busy. Obviously great for golf and I can take an entire winter off, which I did in 2019 playing 4 months in Phoenix. 107 out of 117 days playing golf can really fine tune your game. That said, this year due to a herniated disc, rehab and Covid closures, I did not play a single round of golf for 5 months. That is by far the longest break I have ever had from playing.






    … While the short game is my bread and butter for scoring, iron play is certainly a strength of my game. Loving equipment, I have owned way too many iron sets to mention. I currently play and rotate some Taylor Made P760’s & P790’s, Cobra Forged Tours and some Srixon Z Forged MB’s. Needless to say, the last thing I needed was a new set of irons. But of course I always look and the irons that caught my attention in 2020 were the Titleist T100-S. When MGS offered a set for review, I threw my hat into the ring and was very pleasantly surprised to be picked. Thank you MGS. All of my current irons have strengths and weaknesses but I will concentrate on comparisons with my P760’s, the irons I played most. I love everything about them other than their surprisingly thick top line. One of my biggest questions going forward is will the T100-S mid/long irons be as long and forgiving as my foam filled P760’s.
     


     
     
    … Right out of the box, the T100-S looked like irons I had a hand in designing. Head size, shape, hosel transition, sole camber and a thin top line is just about perfect to my eye and they immediately jumped to my favorite irons aesthetically. I dated a Playboy Bunny back in the late  70’s for a very short time and know all too well that looks don’t always match up with perfoprmance. So as beautiful to my eye as the T100-S are, they will have to outperform what I am playing now. That is a tall order.







    … About 15 years ago I spent an entire fall playing only knockdown shots determined to master that shot in Chicago’s winds. Most courses here stop watering around October and the fairways can become rock hard. I am happy to say I now have that shot, but by pounding all my clubs straight down into the hard turf I developed a nasty case off elbow tendonitis. Per my Ortho’s orders (a serious golfer himself) I switched to heavy weight graphite in my irons to reduce the wear and tear on my elbow and my body. I am glad I did and I never went back to steel. My favorites are the Recoil Prototype 95’s and I was extremely interested in the Kuro Kage Tini 105 gm shafts that were available in the T100-S. I ordered them in Stiff Flex and soft stepped once. Specs and description looked really good and my only concern was feel. I found playing some Aerotech Steelfiber 95 shafts, the feel is a little closer to steel than graphite. Great for Pro’s that have been playing steel their entire lives, but I am used to the smoother, slightly dampened feel of Aldila VS Proto’s and Recoil Prototypes. With Tini wire in the tip section for stability, I was hoping they felt more like Recoils than Steelfibers. If not, I would just re-shaft with my Recoil Prototypes but after 3 rounds, the feel is exactly what I look for in a heavyweight graphite iron shaft. Stable, accurate and precise with a slightly dampened feel to absorb unwanted shock. They launch a little higher than I am used to, but adjusting should not be difficult.






    … Due to the Corona virus I was not able to schedule a fitting for my T100-S but I know my specs and what shafts work for me, so it really wasn’t a concern for me. That said, I would always choose a fitting if possible. Other than 2* upright, soft stepped once and 1/4” long, my specs are standard. With only 3 rounds played, I m still trying to figure out yardages for each iron, something I will have down for Phase 2. I will say as an old school golfer that played a 48* pw for most of my golfing life, I have reluctantly learned to navigate the 6* gap between my 46* pw and 52* sw. But the opportunity to play a 48* wedge that Titeist calls a W2 was a welcome surprise. And instead of a W1 and W2 on the sole, Titleist labels these 2 wedges as P and 48* so no confusion pulling a wedge without reading glasses LOL. A small thing but a nice touch.





    … While I can and have played MB’s, I see no advantage over a Players CB that gives me everything a MB provides with added forgiveness. Like many low index players, on my good days I can hit anything well, but on my off days and especially days when my back is tight I will use all the forgiveness I can get. I am very interested to see how forgiving the tungsten in the heel and toe of the mid and long irons will be on slight mishits. And would the slightly thinner face of the T100-S compared to the T100 produce a hair more distance. A myth is other than the longest hitters, a little more distance for a better player is not wanted in their irons. But a slight increase in distance is always a plus if that distance is accurate, repeatable and all your gaps are covered. Why would I not want to hit my 4 iron 205 instead of 200? While I have never experienced any fliers from a good lie with my P790’s, they can occasionally be a few yards longer, because with a 5* interval between irons they cover a larger gap than I would ideally prefer. My hope is going back to 4* gaps I will experience more precise yardages and gapping from my T100-S. (bottom left)



     
    … And lastly, these are not GI’s or posses any magic that can correct a bad swing. Unlike many GI and certainly SGI irons, you will definitely know if you hit one thin losing distance and your fingers stinging similar to a MB. But the T100 series is the most played iron on the PGA Tour for a reason, and that tells me they can be extremely accurate and repeatable for guys who make their living knowing exactly how far they hit every iron. And make no mistake, the vast majority of players on all tours, PGA /LPGA/Champions want all the forgiveness they can get when it comes with accuraccy, for both direction and distance. So all I am looking for is an iron that:
    1. Feels great
    2. Looks ideal at address
    3. Allows me to be laser accurate with my good swings
    4. Gives me a little forgiveness with my bad swings
    5. Produces a few more yards 
     






    … If there are any specific questions about the T100-S irons or Kuro Kage shaft you would like answered, or something you are just curious about, feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer as I play and become more familiar with their capabilities. I have not requested to be considered for irons and a MGS review until the T100-S so they clearly have an opportunity to not only make it into my bag, but became my primary irons. I look forward to sharing my progress with all of you.
     


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    Stage 2 

    To quote The Grateful Dead when it comes to finding the perfect irons “What a long strange trip it’s been”. I loved my P790’s until a winter in Phoenix where hard fast desert greens demanded more spin to hold approach shots. So I picked up a set of P760’s hoping they would be a suitable replacement and I ended up liking them even better. So I was not in the market for new irons but like most of us, my trips down the aisle of any golf store always included a peek at new irons. But the only irons that drew me in like the Sirens in Oh Brother Where Art Thou were the Titleist T100. (I promise that was the last song reference). So when Titleist offered the T100-S irons to My Golf Spy members for testing, I was aaaall in.
     


    Looks

    While I love the shape and size of my P760’s, their too thick for a players iron top line was always a distraction for me. I think the transition from short iron to mid iron is crucial and Titleist really nailed it with the T100-S irons. The short irons and the mid/long irons need a solid transition with the 8 iron, and the T100-S do exactly that with an iron shape that isn’t a short iron or isn’t a mid iron, but a little of both. The size and shape of the heads as well as the beautiful thin top line look like I had a say in their design.








    An irons hosel transition should be something we don’t even need to talk about because it should blend seamlessly into the head and never even be noticed. The T100-S get it just right and the offset is also perfect. Just enough without too much, again harder to accomplish than many think. My only complaint, and I am really nit picking now, is the short irons have a slightly higher heel than I prefer. I appreciate a subtle yet technically advanced cavity as much as the next player. The T100-S are subtle enough to appeal to a more traditional player like myself, but have enough visual tech to appeal to younger players that have grown up in the bling era.





     
    The no upcharge Kuro Kage Tini 105 gm graphite shafts are an excellent match for the T100-S. I read where a golf psychologist said a two tone shaft creates an illusion that the shaft is shorter and therefore seems easier to hit. I think she was on to something. The light silver top of the Kuro Kage shafts extend for about 40% of the length and then transition into dark silver that looks like steel. I really love the look but of course Titleist offers quite a few no uncharge steel shafts as well. 




    Score 9
     
    Sound & Feel

    Titleist forgings have a crisper sound/feel compared to some other OEM forgings and it is one of their trademarks. I appreciate that feel, but when you flush them absolutely dead center they feel like absolutely nothing at all. Hogan once said he hit one, maybe two perfect shots in 18 holes of play, and the T100-S let you know exactly when you accomplish that feat. Slightly off and you get that really nice, crisp Titleist feel that lets you know you hit it really well, just not perfectly. The one area the T100-S can feel and sound pretty bad is high on the face, something that has happened to me when my ball is in deep rough above or below my feet and I am not quite sure where the ground is. 
     
     


    Score 9
     
    Practice Performance

    After 2 back surgeries I can play golf almost every day as long as I walk and keep moving. I have not been to the range in about 20 years because standing in one spot and swinging over and over again would take a toll on my back. But I like to play practice rounds late in the day. I can hit several different shots from the tee and fairway and actually find it more beneficial than hitting range balls. I don’t think I am over stating the capabilities of the T100-S irons by saying they can do anything you have the skill to execute. High-low, left-right, draw-fade. But very quickly I learned they don’t mask bad shots. There is a reason the T-100 series went into Tour players bags faster than any other iron Titleist has produced. They are very precise irons. With my P760’s and even more so my P790s, hitting 3/4 shots tended to fly a little farther or shorter than I would like.  A slightly faster swing might produce a few extra yards. Certainly not the 20yd “fliers” some claim but when facing a 110 yd 3/4 pw to a pin in the back of the green an extra 4 yards can mean the difference between par and birdie.
     


    Score – 18
     
    On-Course Performance

    After a few weeks of getting to know my T100-S irons, I played 5 rounds in a row under par, something I have never done before. That took “potential” out of the equation and I was able to shoot my age for the very first time. I was comfortable hitting these irons very quickly, sooner than any irons I have played and the number of iron sets is probably close to 50. That said, they are a completely different iron for me when it comes to loft and I am still trying to calibrate their distance in all conditions. We have had the windiest spring/summer I can remember in the Chicago suburbs so playing a “stock iron” shot has been pretty rare. The pitching wedge is 44* and I have never played a pw with a loft that strong. But my set also includes a 48* “wedge” that just has a 48 on the sole. The pitching wedge has a P and then 44 underneath. Printing 44 on the sole is one of the few errors Titleist made with these irons as a simple P would be much cleaner. After playing a 46* pw  and a 52* sw for years I was used to manipulating swings to cover that 6* gap. It did not take me long to appreciate hitting shots with my wedges and the 4* gap with my 48* meant less swing calculations. I use it much more than my old 46* or my 52* sw and has become a go-to scoring club for me.




     
    The surprisingly forgiving 4 iron is one my favorite irons to hit. And while I am on the subject of forgiving, the high density tungsten in the heel and toe of the 7-4 irons make the T100-S pretty darned forgiving of shots hit a little on the toe side, which is my typical miss. Thin shots suffer more than heel/toe misses and as I said earlier, shots hit high on the face are pretty penal. The T100-S is not a Game Improvement iron so they do not mask mistakes. On my good ball striking days I still miss the center a little and the T100-S really shine when near the center, rewarding a slight mishit with a shot similar to a perfectly struck shot, just without that melt into the face feel. So I guess what I am trying to say is the misses with good contact are pretty good, while bigger misses would be better served with something more forgiving like the T200.

     


     
    I usually take a very shallow divot or just brush the turf after contact. But when I have taken a healthy divot the T100-S are excellent slicing through the ground, carving out a uniform and easily replaceable divot. This means a sharper leading edge that will not be much help with shots hit a little fat, although that kind of help is probably not an issue for most players contemplating T100-S irons.



     

    Now, the negative. I still am not quite sure how far I hit all of them because the lofts are so different than what I have normally played and I just have not had an opportunity to play them on many windless 70-90* days, so stock irons shots have been rare. And as much as I love the 48 and the 4 iron, I have had to remove a club from my bag to make room for both of them. I like to play a 3 wood, hybrid and a Driving Iron. The hybrid I use from the rough or when I need max carry and the DI I use from the tee or a 2nd shot into the wind. So I have to decide by course type/weather forecast if I want the hybrid or DI in my bag on any given day.
     

     
    Score - 28
     
    Miscellaneous

    I have had more questions from players I have been paired up with than any other irons I have played, several playing earlier versions like AP2’s and AP1’s, along with a few questions about the Kuro Kage shafts. The one thing that is a constant is “Those just look soooo good” kinda comment. I almost had my first HIO with my T100-S.



     
    Score 9


    Play it or Trade it
    The P760 mid and long irons are a bit longer than the T100-S for me and that is the only reason I hesitate to call the T100-S clear winners. I will do some head to head testing this fall. But for now the T100-S irons will stay in my bag. As I stated earlier, I was not looking at any irons other than the T100 series and if you put my feet to the fire I just might have preferred the T100 with weaker lofts so I could keep both my hybrid and DI in the bag. Yet I love the addition of a 4th wedge and it has improved my short iron play. Admittedly I am being a little greedy. 
     

     
    Points – 18
     
    Conclusion

    The T100-S irons are exactly what you think they are. Stronger lofted Players Irons that are an absolute joy to play but do not travel silly distances or cover up egregious miss hits. I think they provide the kind of look and performance you expect from a MB, with the added forgiveness you want in a Players Iron. With their thin top line and slightly smaller profile, they are perfect for MB players looking for something a little more forgiving. They can execute any shot you have the skill to play and enough forgiveness to help when you miss them a little. If you are a marginal ball striker, the T100-S are probably not for you. But the better player that hits the center and has command of trajectory and partial shots will absolutely love these irons. Considering new Forged Irons are selling for $1200-1400 it is difficult for me to say if the T100-S are worth the cost. But if you’re in the market for a Players Distance Iron or would like to transition from MB’s while keeping the look at address, I think the T100-S should be at the very top of your demo list. 5 rounds in a row under par is a record for me so there is no doubt they have improved my scores and I can certainly see why so many Pro’s have put the T100 series in their bags. Thanks again to Titleist and My Golf Spy as well as all of you that have followed this thread!
     

     
     
    Final Score – 91
     
     
     
  25. Love
    Bob M got a reaction from Matt686 in Long Drive Workouts   
    Check our Bryson Dechambeau’s new workouts for a start, he has decided he wants to and will be able to drive 400 yards typical on the tour
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