SPY VIP GolfSpy_X Posted April 11, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted April 11, 2010 Which one do you like the looks of best? #TruthDigest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Proto 5 (bottom left), Proto 4 (top right), and the top left one, I just can't read the number. On the blades I don't like how with the bottom left one the sort of "band" of metal that stretches across the back stops below the sole. It just looks a little off to me. the top right one looks very small to me, and sort of triangular. Not a big fan of the one on top second from the left, it's kind of old looking, FWIW, but the top left looks much better. If I had to pick a favorite of the cavity backs on the bottom it would be the one farthest to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfish Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I like Proto 3 and Proto 5... I don't like 4 because it doesn't have the W/S logo... Of the cavity backs, I also like the Proto 8... My Bag:Driver - King F6+ 3 Wood - XR16Hybrids - ZH45Irons - JPX 850 ProWedges - Mac Daddy 2Putter - Spider Tour RedBag - Ogio Grom Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted April 11, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted April 11, 2010 3 & 5 for the ones that look like too much club for my game and the top left (#1?) of the one that I would at least try out to see if I could hit it. I like #6 too, but the "FG" just looks too large in the cavity. Like the head, not the graphics. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 4 for me. 1,6,and 8 look like previous models with slight rebadging. Is Wilson still doing fine in the US? Europe is still okay from what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy_X Posted April 11, 2010 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 11, 2010 Well....they are at least somewhat moving in the right direction in the US xxio. 4 for me. 1,6,and 8 look like previous models with slight rebadging. Is Wilson still doing fine in the US? Europe is still okay from what I hear. #TruthDigest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGage Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Do I have to pick just one? I like #'s 1-5. Yes, #1 looks like an update of something recent, but you gotta remember -- more-or-less all blades are updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfluvzme Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I like the one, top row, second from the left. Am I correct in assuming it is Proto 2? I like the blade look, but the added cavity is a nice touch. Just my 2-cents, LaMont in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 If we're talking purely looks then like I Prototype 5. If we're talking liking the looks of something I could realistically hit then Prototype 6. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I did some reading in some older catalogues. The #1 looks like the current FG Tour? #6/7 like the older Pi5s? #8 like the Ci5/Ci6s. But these are "tour" versions, meaning smaller heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Well....they are at least somewhat moving in the right direction in the US xxio. Wilson. I hope they gain some prominence back. I used to be a big fan of the Progressives. I had 3 at 1 point all with different shafts. Firestick 2.8s, some Boron type shaft that was made by Wilson for the JDM, and with DGs. They were forged by Hoffman and I broke par for the first time ever with those sticks. Just before anyone gets any ideas I shot that 70 about 10 years (13-14 years ago)after the Progressives were first released. They were being closed out for US$240 (new) by a store the distributor who gave up the rights over here. So I bought 3 sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The blades all look great, but #6 & 7 look the best among the "clubs for the rest of us." Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppiesforpresident Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 #4 looks the best, but #3 is pretty awesome too. Striving For Mediocrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Love proto 5 also, but they all look very good John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 4, I like how it loos kind of old school without the logo, just name stamped on there, hint of a muscleback but more a true blade. And out of the cavity's #7 takes it out for me. If they matched the grinds and basic head shape at address you could do a mean combo set. I have a revolving WITB policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 What they need to do is make a couple proto sets of each, and give them to My Golf Spy for a CONTEST!!!! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bortwein Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 My preferences are: Blade = #5, Cavity Back = #1, Undercut Cavity = #6 I do agree the FG needs to be a little smaller on #6. Golfsmith - Proprietary Graphic Designer What's in my Bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWShoot67 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I like #1 and #4. #4 being my #1 choice! But I actually like 1 thru 5. I would be happy to try any of those heads for a spin..... The Bag: Right handed Cobra King FLYZ+ 10.5* w/ Aldila Rogue 125 R 44.5" Tour Issued TM M2 10.5 w/ Mitsubishi Tensi CK Pro Blue 60S Tour Issued TM M2 15* w/ GD Tour AD 7S 43" TM R7 17.5 HFS w/ Tour AD 7S Stiff 42" Cobra S3 Pro's 4-pw w/ Aldila RIP Tours SLT 115 Reg. 5i 38.5" Titleist Vokey Proto's 52*,54*,58* all TTDG S-400 TM TP5 X Scotty Cameron SSS Tiffany 009 350 34.5" or Bettinardi BB1 DASS Proto GHIN # 5144472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbush25 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I like the looks of Prototype 7 the most. I just like the sleek and clean cavity back look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 As I stated before, this is a very under the radar company brand wise. They seem to be putting out good offerings time and time again, yet seem to get no love. John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bush Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 blades always awesom but cavity wise number 7 is awesome with the ws logo centered and the graphics kinda scaled back looks better than the rest, my blade favorite is number 5 looks bigger to me and easier to hit i dunno , Andrew Bush da lefty of the forum. Cleveland DST Tour 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard. Nike Sasquatch 4 wood with diamana blue. Nike Sasquatch 3 hybrid with diamana hybrid shaft Callaway x forged 4-pw with prject x flighted 6.0 Callaway x forged 52 and 56 chrome Callaway x forged 60 vintage Odyssey white hot tour number 5. Nike one platinum soon to be nike tour running out of the platinums!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 My two favorites are definitely proto 2 and proto 3, they all look really nice tho, especially the blades. Driver--Taylormade RBZ Tour 9* Aldila RIP Phenom 65s Fairway Metal--Taylormade R11s 14* Aldila RIP Phenom 70s Hybrid--Taylormade RBZ Tour 18.5* RE-AX 85 gram S Irons--Nike Vr Pro-Combo 4-PW True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 Wedges--Nike SV Tour Forged 50*, 56*, 60* True Temper Dynamic Gold Putter--Scotty Cameron California Del Mar Ball--Taylormade Lethal Grips--Lamkin R.E.L 3Gen (Woods-green, Irons-red, Wedges-white) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Have these been produced at all, MGS guys, do you have your hands on any of these? John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillWilliam Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 #1 looks to be the current FG Tour iron which I saw for the first time yesterday and will hit tomorrow. It's a great looking club in person, but after playing the Pi7, I have to admit I'm just a little bit intimidated by the smaller head. It's been awhile since I played blades or cavity back forged (Cleveland TA1s and Wilson RM midsize). I'm looking forward to hitting the FG if only because I want to re-acquaint myself with the feeling of a well struck forged club. Nothing like it. Aside from the Mizuno's, I think the current Wilson line are some of the best looking clubs out there (and a couple hundred dollars less). The forged muscle backs are too much club for me. The TA1's I had were for my A game only and I had to be realistic. I only get a few rounds a month in anymore and I don't have the swing for them. My hope is that the FG's are just a tad more forgiving. Will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I didn't know this, other than Paddy, Ricky Barnes is a Wilson staff golfer! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I got a chance to hit the FG Tours last weekend, only indoors on a mat, but its the first forged club I've hit. To be honest, I could hardly feel the ball coming off the face. Look and feel were superb. I'd love a set, but just can't warrant the expense at the moment, even though I can get them for 475USD (~320 GBP)... Heads are tiny though, but I play with Cobra SZs, which now look and feel like shovels Current Handicap (UK) 13.1 Current Bag Cobra S9.1 10.5 + 3W Cobra SZ 3I-9I, PW, GW Vokey 52 & 60 Rife 400 Series Half Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillWilliam Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I got a chance to hit the FG Tours last weekend, only indoors on a mat, but its the first forged club I've hit. To be honest, I could hardly feel the ball coming off the face. Look and feel were superb. I'd love a set, but just can't warrant the expense at the moment, even though I can get them for 475USD (~320 GBP)... Heads are tiny though, but I play with Cobra SZs, which now look and feel like shovels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillWilliam Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 #1 looks to be the current FG Tour iron which I saw for the first time yesterday and will hit tomorrow. It's a great looking club in person, but after playing the Pi7, I have to admit I'm just a little bit intimidated by the smaller head. It's been awhile since I played blades or cavity back forged (Cleveland TA1s and Wilson RM midsize). I'm looking forward to hitting the FG if only because I want to re-acquaint myself with the feeling of a well struck forged club. Nothing like it. Aside from the Mizuno's, I think the current Wilson line are some of the best looking clubs out there (and a couple hundred dollars less). The forged muscle backs are too much club for me. The TA1's I had were for my A game only and I had to be realistic. I only get a few rounds a month in anymore and I don't have the swing for them. My hope is that the FG's are just a tad more forgiving. Will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillWilliam Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I had the opportunity to finally hit the Wilson line and particularly, the FG Tour irons this week. It was a demo and unfortunately, off of mats, so I'll admit right off that my experience was inconclusive. I currently play the Pi7s and have played well with them. I thought the FG's smaller head would intimidate me, but once I actually swung them, I realized my fears were unfounded. They DO require a quieter, better swing but they also have better feedback. I was on lunch break and only had 30 minutes, but came away impressed. Can't justify the price at this point but really liked the irons from what I could tell. Need to hit off grass before I commit. On a side note, the club that threw me for a loop was the Smooth driver. I hit both the 9 and 10.5 degree drivers and loved them. I've always had a high ball flight and was hesitant to try the 10.5 degree but the ball jumped off the clubface and held it's line beautifully. Was able to work a fade anytime I tried. It's a nice clubhead/shaft combo. The Smooth features a traditional head and even though it's a 460cc head, it doesn't look or feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nice report, I look forward to our Wilson demo day!!! John Barry Bring the Funk, Back to Golf The Golfer's Trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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