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2puttbogey

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  1. I will be walking with them for the test/review.
  2. Very random question for sub, but to answer I pull bacon the heel. I should use a shoe horn to save some wear and tear, but at this time I just use my fingers. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
  3. I gotta go with the cheater when it’s meaningless. I fully agree it shows the true character of the person. I guess fragile egos come into play for them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
  4. I use the 4 more yards tee. I started because it would give me constant height, and not break easy. I don't know if it gets me any extra distance, but I do like that it has eliminated one variable. I only use then on my driver, but have thought about getting the pack with 4 sizes to test them out as well.
  5. Got my shoes in, but they were a little small. So even with the area in the toe they run true to size. When the other pair arrive I will post some pictures and give some first impressions. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
  6. Sqairz Shoes – Official MGS Forum Review by 2puttbogey Intro Welcome to the review. I am an incredibly average golfer that plays pretty much bogey golf. I have been interested in getting some new shoes for golfing so being selected for this was great timing for me. I have always just used my old running shoes after I got new ones, as comfort was my main priority since I walk nearly all of my rounds. I have a relatively smooth swing, but a fast in transition, and figured an upgrade in stability and traction would be a help.So here we go… First Impressions When I opened the box I was surprised to find that they came with socks, and there was a hat as well. They were in a quality box, and appeared have a hand written thank you on the inside. Seems after all it’s actually printed on the box, but still a nice touch. When I took out the shoes they felt a bit heavy, but looked good and seems to be quality made. Naturally as expected they look funny, unless you’re a clown in your spare time, but there’s claims as to why. First is club head speed, and driving distance. I didn’t have a way to validate or debunk the club head speed claim, but I didn’t notice any gain in distance. Balance, stability, and accuracy are claimed to be improved. Balance and stability are subjective, but I definitely felt a difference. Because of the added balance and stability I noticed an increase in my accuracy as well. Check out the videos with my regular shoes and the Sqairz if you like: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tet9MW7FeXFyuNwq5 Looks ( 8 out of 10 points) As mentioned before the shape with the square toes is definitely eye catching, and sets them apart from any other shoes I have seen (with the exception of bowling shoes). There’s no mesh for brethabilty, and the color scheme blends nicely to give them a classy look. Fit and Comfort (6 out of 10 points) This is where a lot of my focus was . I walk nearly every round and comfort is my top priority in a shoe. That’s why I wear the running shoes. The Sqairz were a bit of a mixed bag for me. Since I usually use running shoes I tried on some other golf shoes to get an idea of how they fit,and felt on my feet to get a fair comparison to other golf shoes. What I found is that that compare well to a spikless shoes, although they do have spikes on the bottom, but they more comfortable then the options with spikes. They are a bit heavier then most of the other shoes I tried. With that said my legs , and feet did not get tired after walking a round with them.. The sizing can get a bit tricky. Due to the width of them they run a bit big. I tried two different sizes and had better luck with a smaller size. So if you’re between sizes in any way go smaller. Unfortunately for me I had trouble getting a good fit. I made it 3 holes walking on my first time out with them before I had to change back to my other shoes due to blisters. The owns of the company was very accessible to us so I contacted him and found it to be a size issue. So I tried the smaller size my next time out. I was able to wear them for the whole round, but unfortunately still got some blisters. I all fairness the reason I have been wearing running shoes is because golf shoes in the past have given me blisters so this is not exclusive to the Sqairz. I wore them for a round using a cart , and had no issues at all. Perhaps there is a break in period with them. Basic Features ( 17 out of 20 points) The Sqairz offer some great features. The material used makes waterproof, but I didn’t get to test it out since I played afternoon rounds with them. There is no mesh for breathablity so they do tend to get a little hot. The “stay put laces” work great, but would be nice if they were a bit longer. The traction system is where the Sqairz shine. It’s a perfect blend of spiked and spikeless, and creates great stability. The spikes are replaceable, and Sqairz will send you replacements for only the price of shipping which is a great touch. On-Course / LM Performance ( 26 out of 30 points) Again the Sqairz shined here. Because of the stability and balance I noticed improvements in my accuracy. The feeling of being connected to the ground helped me feel more comfortable knowing my feet wouldn’t slip. As you can see there was a lot of improvement from the shoes that I normally wear. Along with the improved traction there was also a gain in stability. To test a shoe’s stability hold the shoe at heel and toe then twist. Like this: Obviously the Sqairz twist a lot less( it’s even notable with the bad camera angles). All this adds up to the most noticeable gain being in accuracy off the tee where my drives in fairway was increased by 14% when wearing the Sqairz compared to my usual shoes. Not much of a change in my GIR which makes me feel the Sqairz may help high swing speed players the most. Miscellaneous ( 10 out of 10 points) If you decide to give the Sqairz a chance, but have an issue rest easy because the customer service is great. I had started with a size I thought was too small, and was sent a new size fast and with no questions asked. When I had the blister issues I was able to speak to the owner directly and discuss what was happening (perk of being a tester). Play it or Trade it? ( 10 out of 20 points) This is the love /hate part. The direct answer to the question in this section is yes, under the right circumstances. Because of the blister issues I can’t use them when walking. When I play courses that require a cart I will be using them. I noticed enough in improved performance in my accuracy to keep them around and use whenever possible. My hope would be that as the company grows thay will develop some new options that are more walker friendly. Conclusion Sqairz are a quality made shoe with great customer support. The stability, and traction will help balance which will help accuracy, especially off the tee. High swing speed players may see the most benifit. The sizing can be a bit tricky as they are a wider than the average shoe. They’re comfortable and feel like a spikeless shoe, but do have spikes. If you’re looking for adding stability in your game Sqairz should definitely be on your short list. If you walk Sqairz might not be the best fit. Final Score: ( 77 out of 100 points)
  7. They're fantastic clubs. I fit slightly better into the 0211 over the 0311 in my fitting, but went with the 0311 instead. Basically it was because I needed 2* flat and was unable to try either with that adjustment (lefty problems). I did hit the gen 3 with the 2* flat and I prefer the feel from the forged. What shaft did you get in them?
  8. Playing well right now. Getting to practice so that has helped. I guess it was a balance with 2 triples on the front, but then 2 birdies on the back. I got to play golf so was a good day! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
  9. Great to see Srixon premium balls are on the same levy of quality as the others. Now I’m interested to see if the non tour balls from the other OEMs have some of the issues that the q-star tour had. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
  10. So good, but yet still so bad. After tee , and before the green was so good. Lost too many shots from the tee and on the green though!
  11. I use the finger ten gloves out here in Hawaii. Cheap on ebay and great for the humid weather.
  12. Wish I could just take my best 14 holes
  13. Player dependant seems most likely. I don't think going straight to the range after a round is a good idea, unless you're confident on what you were doing wrong and know you're able to correct it. For me it's either a mental or tempo issue so I like to take a break for a day or two.
  14. Mine are on order now. The 0211 were a slightly better fit, but was unable to hit the 0311 or 0211 with the fitted lie angle (lefty problems). I did hit the gen 3 with the correct lie and the dispersion was pretty much on top of each other. So I ended up getting the 0311 figuring with the correct lie the dispersion difference between the 0211 and 0311 would be evened out. Now I can blame my next couple scores on the wrong lie angle of my current clubs
  15. Wasn't sure about Hokulea it was just being finished when I moved. Looks like the waimea course closed( probably year's ago).
  16. Big Island Country Club if it's open. Hokulea. Waimea is nice as well. Of course there's all the resort courses that are very nice too.
  17. Thanks for seeing my point on this, and unfortunately there's many that don't think critically now a days. I get the point of how it was selected. My experience with this ball lines up with the results I got from it as well (not good). I have used the other balls tested at some point as well and it seemed to line up with the testing as well.
  18. This has been my point all along. However the rest of the tests come out there is now a bias against the quality of Srixon in general for some people. Even if the tour speed, pro response, and others in this category are similar, and the z star is just as quality as the pro v and tp5 the initial perception has already been established for some.
  19. This was not a hot take of MGS, it's about some of the reactions and judgment made about Srixon, when Titlist and others may have similar issues.
  20. It seems to be a little unfair to not do the z star as the first Srixon ball. All others have been the premium balls, but this is more of a "budget" ball. So until we see that the results of the other balls from this category from the other company's, and the results of a premium Srixon ball I'm not sure it's fair to judge every OEM from only one ball being tested.
  21. Updating my post from a couple days ago. I went for my PXG iron fitting. Was pretty much equal between the 0311p and the 0211. I got a little more distance with the 0311, but better dispersion with 0211. The decision was do I want to look cool with the fancy forged clubs or not. I got the 0211 for $60 less a club, and equal ( if not better) performance. Now the waiting begins!
  22. Thanks for posting. I enjoy the LPGA, and was not aware of the website linked.
  23. Taking advantage of the PXG sale. Have had a great experience with the driver I got early in the year so I'm going for the gen 2 irons now. Never thought I'd be a PXG guy , but the prices are good, and where I'm at it's the only way to get a real fitting done.
  24. 2019 was much more fun Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
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