SPY VIP Tony Covey MGS Posted February 5, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted February 5, 2014 This is fun, but the question is fundamentally flawed. None of are getting staff deals, so in our realities, we have to consider things like cost. What you're seeing to no small extent is Callaway creating artificial demand through artificially high prices. There's no reason why BB Alpha costs 20% more than SLDR, I can promise you it's not 20% better. Same is true for the pricing on Apex. They are creating the illusion of better performance and exclusivity through price manipulation (and as you'll see eventually, smaller product runs). And that's the thing...since none of us are getting that staff deal, what if we asked the question like this: If you had to buy all new equipment today (with your own actual money, based on your actual income), and had to buy 13 clubs from a single manufacturer, what would you buy? I suspect that Callaway's $500 driver and $1200 are suddenly much less appealing. I can't speak for everyone, but my approach to the original questions wasn't so much "what do I absolutely love", it's "which lineup has fewer perceived holes". TaylorMade's wedges are suspect, and certainly the putters don't have a huge following. Titleist hasn't released new woods (as has already been pointed out), so I can't get the latest and greatest from them. PING's lineup is 360° solid, but not very sexy Cobra is top to bottom as good as anyone, but they're still viewed as B-tier. Nike...well...golfers still don't trust Nike, and if you want GI irons, there are issues. Basically, the question itself favors Callaway to an extent, and I assure you, that's exactly how Callaway wants you to think...desire over practicality (in this case the practicality of spending your own money). Let me throw another curveball into the mix. Let's go full fantasy... You're an elite golfer (think Jordan Spieth) about to sign your first major league club deal. Companies are who they are today...clubs are what they are right now, but let's say it's a 5 year deal. Who do you trust to deliver the best product and the best experience over the next half-decade? If it's me, I go Nike in a heartbeat, but my reality is that I've been fortunate to see things the average golfer probably hasn't. Quite frankly, when you consider where they are, their intellectual property, the talent they've acquired on the club development side, and their commitment to the athlete, and it's a no-brainer. Toss in what being a part of the Nike family offers the athlete; nevermind the exposure, I'm talking about cutting edge biomechanical stuff, and other things that nobody else in golf can offer, and quite frankly, money notwithstanding, I don't know why any golfer with a Nike option would go anywhere else. MyGolfSpy is only major golf site that refuses advertising from large golf companies. With your support we can keep it that way. Donate Today Follow @GolfSpyT Subscribe to the MyGolfSpy Newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy_X Posted February 5, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted February 5, 2014 This is fun, but the question is fundamentally flawed. None of are getting staff deals, so in our realities, we have to consider things like cost. Not so fast, some people might be getting staff deals soon #TruthDigest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcgolf Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If I was about to sign my first 5 year contract, I would probably choose titleist or nike. Taylormade makes some great stuff, and some not so great stuff. Callaway is similar, but a little more dependable. Titleist is always dependable for great, high performance, quality products. But the big question is nike. In the past two years, my perception of nike as a golf company has really changed. Their stuff just keeps getting better, and in five years if nike really puts money and effort into golf, they will dominate the industry just like they do with basketball, baseball, soccer, and football, and their products will be great. They just keep getting better. So I guess I agree with golfspy T, I would choose nike. Driver: Taylormade 2017 M2 9.5 degree head played at 8 degrees. Fujikura speeder evolution tour spec x flex shaft tipped 1/4 inch. 3-Wood: 15 degree M2 tour. Fujikura pro 73 tour spec X flex shaft. Mizuno H5 2 iron. 4 iron: mizuno mp h4 4 iron dynamic gold s300 5-pw iron: mizuno mp 54 dynamic gold s300 52, 56, 60 wedges: cleveland 588 rotex cavity putter: 34 inch nike method 00 half circle mallet putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If that's the case, then I'm going wilson staff from top to bottom. No question about it. Driver: TaylorMade R9 9.5* with a Diamana Kai'li 70 S shaftFairway: TaylorMade R9 TP 13* with Graphite Design Tour AD YSQ-st X flex Utility: Wilson Staff FYbrid 19.5* Aldila RIP Sigma Stiff Irons: Wilson Staff FG Tour V2 KBS Tour X flex 4-pw (soft-stepped)Wedges: Wilson Staff FG Tour TC 50* (standard grind, bent to 51*) TT DG Spinner, 56* and 60* (tour grinds, bent to 55* and 59*) Dynamic Gold Wedge flexPutter: Yes! Abbie Tour Forged Pro Series 33" Ball: Wilson Staff FG Tour, Maxfli U4 Bag: Wilson Staff NeXus 100th Anniversary carry bag Backup Irons: Wilson Staff FG-17 Tour Blades with TT Dynamic Stiff 3-PW Backup Utility: Mizuno MP-H4 2 iron TT Dynamic Gold R300 Backup Putter: Pro Gear CG 100 33" (Pro Gear is what turned into Yes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 My own money? Might be headed to Pinemeadow or Acer... Good point about Cally's pricing strategy -- if you want people to view your stuff as top shelf, it has to carry a top shelf price. Alpha & Apex pricing would seem to indicate that both products are a great leap forward from the Xhot2 series. Have hit the Xhot pro irons and the Apex irons - liked the Apex much better, but can't say whether my mind was saying "this is an $1,100 iron -- wow!!!!" What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well, since my bag looks like I'm a TMag staffer, that's who I'll go with. Driver - SLDR 10.5° FM - SLDR 17° Irons - 3-4 TP CB, 5-7 TP MC, 8-PW TP MB Wedges - 50° RBladez AW, TP 54° & 58° Putter - Ghost Tour Daytona 62 Ball - TP X Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dru_ Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 It is interesting to read through this. I had avoided posting because I would probably choose to stay mostly where I am. I've played primarily TaylorMade gear for the last two seasons, and I was Adams before that. Wedges and putter are where I don't. I like the mid sized mallets and the Spider thing makes me cry, it is just too big, though the rumored Si could fit the bill for me. Wedges would remain my concern. Luckily I got a chance to swing the ATV wedges a few weeks ago, and they are certainly playable, though they wouldn't be my first choice, so I could live in that world. That said, base upon the AW in the set with my new Tour Preferred CB's, I can see where even that could be addressed in the near future. As far as I can tell, TaylorMade is the only vendor with aggressive release cycles that can offer an end to end product line that is competitive on a consistent basis at both price and performance metrics. The two vendors that take a far less aggressive release cycle are the only other vendors with better end to end product matrices, and both operate at a higher price point, and less aggressive performance envelope, in Ping and Titleist. For me, they would be the other options. Every other vendor has holes in the product matrix that just make them uninteresting for a whole bag option. Dru - Owner, President & Janitor, Druware Software Designs RH 13.1 Handicap in soggy Georgia WITB * 1W 10.5* @ PXG 0211 ( HZRDUS Smoke Black X-Stiff ) * 3W PXG 0211 ( HZRDUS Smoke Black X-Stiff ) * 5W 18* Tailor-made AeroBurner ( Stock Stiff ) * 7W Sub70 949x ( HZRDUS Smoke Black X-Stiff ) * 5i-PW @ PXG 0211 ( Gen 1 ) * 52 @ Hogan Equalizer * 56 @ Sub70 * 60 @ Hogan Equalizer * Carbon Ringo 1/4 * Vice Pro Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's definitely an interesting strategy and psychologically, it does work. I still haven't tried the Apex irons, but have heard nothing but good things. Not so sure about the Bertha after talking to the TMag guys about it though. If I were to pick, it'd be either TM or Ping. TM would probably win that fight though since I'm a sucker for a few extra yards. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well, since my bag looks like I'm a TMag staffer, that's who I'll go with. Driver - SLDR 10.5° FM - SLDR 17° Irons - 3-4 TP CB, 5-7 TP MC, 8-PW TP MB Wedges - 50° RBladez AW, TP 54° & 58° Putter - Ghost Tour Daytona 62 Ball - TP X All you need are the Adidas boxers and you're good to go!!!v What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkerjames Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I would stick with TMAG because I would only have to buy 3 clubs. MY BAG- Driver- Taylormade SLDR 12* (Speeder 7.2vc tour spec S) 3 Wood- Taylormade R11(bimatrix prototype S) 3 Hybrid- Ping I20(stock S) Irons-Taylormade Tour Perferred MC ( C Taper S) Wedges- 50, 54, and 58 SCOR4161( KBS) Putter-Taylormade Ghost Corza. All Left Handed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanUsh Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I am in the process of replacing my irons, wedges, putter and possibly a new hybrid. I went and have hit irons a couple of times and the Callaway Apex Pro just felt great but so did the AP 2. What makes me choose Callaway over Titleist is that Callaway is charging upcharge for different shafts that is a plus in my book and that goes for the wedges too. So even though the price may be $1200 to start with i know that after being fit the all the options in shaft they offer with no upcharge that i will find the right shaft. TItleist and TMaG both have upcharge and that upcharge prices you higher than Callaway or at the same price. I agree though that the $500 price point for the BB Alpha is crazy. Bag: Hoofer Vantage Driver: G25 10.5 Aldila NV 65 S 3 Wood: Fly Z+ 3 Wood 13.5* Rescue: XTD ti 18* set to 17* or Pro 23* Irons: Apex Pro 4-PW, KBS Tour S, Standard Length and Loft, 2* flat, Wedges: Mack Daddy 2 50* bent to 51*, KBS Tour S Spin Milled 56* bent to 55* Mack Daddy 2 60* U grind KBS Tour S Putter: Futura X5 MOTO Grips: PURE DTX Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeRed Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Not so fast, some people might be getting staff deals soon THIS is the Mother of All Teasers! PING i20 8.5*, TFC707D (S)Callaway RAZR Fit 15*, neutral setting, stock shaft (S)PING i20 20*, TFC707H (S)Adams Pro a12 23*, Matrix Ozik Altus (S)PING i20 5-PW, TT DG S300, 1.5* flat (purple dot)SCOR 50*,54*,58*, Genius 12 KBS Tour (S), 1.5* flat, -1/4"STX xForm 3, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aotearoa_Brad Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Okay, some nice alternate questions T - here goes: If I'm buying for myself I would still stick with Cobra because I think they have found a really excellent balance between tech/innovation and price-to-consumer, and that is especially true for what I look for in terms of a little extra distance and forgiveness. If I had the necessary game and was signing on for a 5-year deal it'd definitely be with Nike. It seems clear that they have a long term strategy and I think we will see a lot more radical innovation from the OEMs who are investing heavily in R&D, including Nike. I think they are really an exciting company as well, and it'd be great to be associated with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeRed Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Even with my own money, my answer remains PING. Heck, I'm 3/4 of the way there as it is. Signing a 5 year contract, however, might be a different story. Maybe not, though. I respect PING's list of pro staffers, many of whom have enjoyed pretty decent success. I imagine all equipment companies are absolutely focused on getting the best equipment into the hands of their players, right? Maybe I just respect PING's process and reputation a little more than the others. I'd skip the Nike flash, and maybe give up a little scratch in the process, for what I perceive to be PING's commitment to creating the best performing products and fitting them to each individual player. PING i20 8.5*, TFC707D (S)Callaway RAZR Fit 15*, neutral setting, stock shaft (S)PING i20 20*, TFC707H (S)Adams Pro a12 23*, Matrix Ozik Altus (S)PING i20 5-PW, TT DG S300, 1.5* flat (purple dot)SCOR 50*,54*,58*, Genius 12 KBS Tour (S), 1.5* flat, -1/4"STX xForm 3, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted February 5, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted February 5, 2014 OK I've had some time to think about this. I love my SLDR and went gaga over the TP line in Cali. The new Nike (this would be my runner up) & Wilson lines are really nice as well. So with that said I choose Ping. I've always bin a huge fan of Ping wedges, their drivers stand up to anyone out there and they make great putters if you want to go 14 clubs. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If the deal is that for the next 5 years you have to play the current year models, whatever the latest and greatest is, then to me the choice is Titleist, Mizuno, and Ping. These companies in my opinion are not prone to the whimsical flightiness that Nike, Tmag and Callaway are. Yes, they may not be as cutting edge but seriously, has a 200th ranked player jumped into the top 10 because he bagged a new equipment? Has a number 1 ranked player plummeted down the ranking because he changed all his equipment? Right now if I was forced to change from the RBZII and Rocketblades that I got last year at this time, to SLDR and Tour Preferred MB/CB combos than I would request a police escort to the fitting. But if next year they come out with RBZIII and RocketBladez II than the police will be chasing me the other direction. Same with changing from Razr Fit and X Hot to Big Bertha and Apex. Nike, the love is simply not there. Never hit one of their clubs and still sleep pretty well at night. G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid P790 Black 4-A on TGI 80S ES21 54-8° & 58-12° on Hi Rev DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Driver, 3w, 3H are JumboMax JMX UltraLite XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkerjames Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 OK I've had some time to think about this. I love my SLDR and went gaga over the TP line in Cali. The new Nike (this would be my runner up) & Wilson lines are really nice as well. So with that said I choose Ping. I've always bin a huge fan of Ping wedges, their drivers stand up to anyone out there and they make great putters if you want to go 14 clubs. ping-s55.jpg pingfit-i25.jpg Before the loft up trip I would have said Ping hands down. Now with my new SLDR and MC irons I'm sold on TMAG! MY BAG- Driver- Taylormade SLDR 12* (Speeder 7.2vc tour spec S) 3 Wood- Taylormade R11(bimatrix prototype S) 3 Hybrid- Ping I20(stock S) Irons-Taylormade Tour Perferred MC ( C Taper S) Wedges- 50, 54, and 58 SCOR4161( KBS) Putter-Taylormade Ghost Corza. All Left Handed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Dude, WTF? You got two of the finest milled putters on the face of this earth, and you got that raggedy assed Daytona in your bag? Forget kool aid, sh!t, were they pumping you with IVs? The Daytona? I still think the world of ya, but Dude, somethin's gone arie Fairways & Greens My friend, Richard Dude, ragging on someone's putter is like ragging on someone's wife. Nothing else matters except what you want. Haha G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid P790 Black 4-A on TGI 80S ES21 54-8° & 58-12° on Hi Rev DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Driver, 3w, 3H are JumboMax JMX UltraLite XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Dude, WTF? You got two of the finest milled putters on the face of this earth, and you got that raggedy assed Daytona in your bag? Forget kool aid, sh!t, were they pumping you with IVs? The Daytona? I still think the world of ya, but Dude, somethin's gone arie Fairways & Greens My friend, Richard I don't have a Daytona.....I was just saying, if I had a full bag sponsorship, that's what I'd be playing. Nothing is kicking the Odyssey out, I ended the season on fire with it. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Rickster says that the 56's are sweet, so I'll go with em. Really liked the feel of the 20's, and I could get used to the thicker top line, cuz it wasn't bad, it's just that the off set was too much for me- The newest ones are S55's and Best Grips is in love with them. The S56 is a great club but may not be sticking with them, but not because of any faults of them. Oh, sorry - Because I flip putters like an IHOP cook flippin pancakes, I just figured that everyone was as f*cked up as me, lol Beautiful Wife, Family & ProType Bones Fairways & Greens My Friends I was just kidding. G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid P790 Black 4-A on TGI 80S ES21 54-8° & 58-12° on Hi Rev DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Driver, 3w, 3H are JumboMax JMX UltraLite XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickles Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If I had to buy all new clubs with my own money I might not be able to play golf anymore. I'm that broke. I actually had a nightmare the other night that I accidentally left my car unlocked and somebody stole my golf clubs. I'd be up the creek and begging friends for free replacements. I was so freaked out I went outside at 2:00AM in 30 degree weather and checked to make sure my doors were locked, then I opened my trunk and made sure my clubs were still there. Now I'll answer the question. I'd probably go Adams because I could buy the stuff from a couple years ago in near mint condition off Ebay for next to nothing. I've already got an LS driver and 3wood and I could get irons and wedges and hybrids that would be good. T, you totally ruined this for me, I was getting to dream and you woke me up out of some serious REM sleep. It's all about the short game, unless you can't keep it in play!What's in my Bag:Driver: Adams Speedline Super LS 10.5 with Excalibur T7+ tour stiff shaft3 Wood: Adams Speedline Super LS 13 degree with Excalibur TFW Tour stiff shaftHybrid: Nickent 6DT 19 degree Aldilla Voodoo NV Stiff shaftIrons: 4-9 KZG Tour Evolution with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 tour 120 x flex shaftsWedges:49 degree Dave Pelz wedge with a Nippon N.S. Pro Modus tour 120 x flex shaft. 54,64 Dave Pelz wedges with Rifle spinner shafts 59 Degree Scor wedge with rifle spinner shaft.Putter: Bentinardi Ben Hogan Big Ben Center shafted 33 inches with best grips custom pistol putter grip. Ball: Titleist Pro V1X, Callaway Hex Chrome + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I really wish more people here knew what Wilson Staff was about. Driver: TaylorMade R9 9.5* with a Diamana Kai'li 70 S shaftFairway: TaylorMade R9 TP 13* with Graphite Design Tour AD YSQ-st X flex Utility: Wilson Staff FYbrid 19.5* Aldila RIP Sigma Stiff Irons: Wilson Staff FG Tour V2 KBS Tour X flex 4-pw (soft-stepped)Wedges: Wilson Staff FG Tour TC 50* (standard grind, bent to 51*) TT DG Spinner, 56* and 60* (tour grinds, bent to 55* and 59*) Dynamic Gold Wedge flexPutter: Yes! Abbie Tour Forged Pro Series 33" Ball: Wilson Staff FG Tour, Maxfli U4 Bag: Wilson Staff NeXus 100th Anniversary carry bag Backup Irons: Wilson Staff FG-17 Tour Blades with TT Dynamic Stiff 3-PW Backup Utility: Mizuno MP-H4 2 iron TT Dynamic Gold R300 Backup Putter: Pro Gear CG 100 33" (Pro Gear is what turned into Yes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If I had to buy all new clubs with my own money I might not be able to play golf anymore. I'm that broke. I actually had a nightmare the other night that I accidentally left my car unlocked and somebody stole my golf clubs. I'd be up the creek and begging friends for free replacements. I was so freaked out I went outside at 2:00AM in 30 degree weather and checked to make sure my doors were locked, then I opened my trunk and made sure my clubs were still there. A. That is what you get for leaving your clubs in the car. I played 350 days during 2012, and carried my clubs to the car from the house and back every day. B. Your home owner's insurance will cover your clubs being stolen even if they are not in your house at the time. So why do I carry them back and forth? Because I do not want to worry about them in the middle of the night. G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid P790 Black 4-A on TGI 80S ES21 54-8° & 58-12° on Hi Rev DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Driver, 3w, 3H are JumboMax JMX UltraLite XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I really wish more people here knew what Wilson Staff was about. Step back from the ledge, we can talk about this. G430LST 10.5° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver G430MAX 3w on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway G425 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid P790 Black 4-A on TGI 80S ES21 54-8° & 58-12° on Hi Rev DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Driver, 3w, 3H are JumboMax JMX UltraLite XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxbeachpackerfan Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 If I had to buy all new clubs with my own money I might not be able to play golf anymore. I'm that broke. Hey, how 'bout you sell me your handicap index (and the game that goes with it of course) and I'll pay you a whole bunch for it!!! Nonchalant putts count the same as chalant putts.In my Ogio Ozone XX Cart Stand Bag:Ping G400 10.5 Deg Driver, stock Stiff shaftTM Rocketballz 19 Deg 5 Wood, stock Matrix Osik Stiff shaftTM Rocketballz Stage 2 21 Deg Tour 4 Hybrid, Rocketfuel 80h Stiff shaft Callaway Apex CF 16 Irons, 4-P, Stiff Shafts Scor 48 and 55 degree wedges. Renegar 60 Deg Steel Shaft Lob WedgeTM Ghost Spider Si 38" Counterbalanced Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmon Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I think if I had the chance I would probably go with Titleist or Taylormade if I had to play what was available right now. Titleist I have always been a fan of, love their wedges irons feel great and the woods are always solid. I currently play Taylormade irons so thats not a big change for me and there wood line looks great, would just have to get used to the wedges lol. If I had to go with a 5 year deal that changes it up a bit and like people have already mentioned nike and even cobra would certainly be in contention with Titleist and Taylormade. Nike would have a more complete package in terms of everything on top of clubs, Titleist has footjoy, Taylormade has addidas, and cobra has puma and I love there pants and shirts lol. There is another layor you have to consider about the 5 year deal though, and that is the amount you can influence the manufacturer when disigning equipment for you. For example, you end up going with Taylormade despite realising their wedges are not that hot but decided that it was worth it and the irons and woods made up for it. You could work with Taylormade in creating a new line or tour only editions of a wedge design that works for you. Driver: Titleist 907 D2 7.5* Aldila VS Proto Shaft 65 X Fairway Woods: Titleist 980F 19* Pro Trajectory stock Titleist 4375 R shaft (desperately need to replace) Irons: Taylormade LT2's 3-PW S300 dynamic golds Sand Wedge: Vokey 56* 256 10 Oil can 8620 finish True temper shaft Lob Wedge: Shark 64* wedge True temper shaft Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 blade, 303 GSS Insert, 35'' 330g 4*L 71*L Ball: Pro VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbealsd Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Since this is just a mental exercise, and I've intentionally avoided checking out all the new stuff, since I'm not in a position to make any major changes to my setup anytime soon, I think I'd go with Adams. I've used an Adams driver for most of the past 4 years and just upgraded the shaft with the intent to put it back in the bag, replacing my Titleist. Adams woods & fairways "suit my eye" and are available in lofts (16* fw, for example) I use. At my age, the Idea Irons are something I probably SHOULD consider in the next few years, at least the concept makes a lot of sense. I think I could make the switch to their M. Puglielli Wedges and I've started testing a Yes putter this winter that just may start the season in the bag. I'm not saying Adams only makes "Old Man" clubs, but they DO have a pretty good selection for old men What's In the Bag Driver - GBB Hybrids Halo XL Halo 18* & T-Rail 20* Irons T-Rail 2.0 Wedges 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58* Putter Ball Bag Datrek DG Lite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Maybe there's more behind the scenes than I've seen, but what has Nike done to prove they're ready to take the top spot or will do so in 5 years? Every time I've tried their clubs I've desperately wanted to like them, but never do. If signing the top dogs is all it took, then they would have gotten there a while ago with Tiger. I still think the Covert cavity back is a gimmick and have yet to hear an argument otherwise. Personally, I think they're all about clothes. @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Step back from the ledge, we can talk about this. In reality, I like having clubs that most folks have only read about. Driver: TaylorMade R9 9.5* with a Diamana Kai'li 70 S shaftFairway: TaylorMade R9 TP 13* with Graphite Design Tour AD YSQ-st X flex Utility: Wilson Staff FYbrid 19.5* Aldila RIP Sigma Stiff Irons: Wilson Staff FG Tour V2 KBS Tour X flex 4-pw (soft-stepped)Wedges: Wilson Staff FG Tour TC 50* (standard grind, bent to 51*) TT DG Spinner, 56* and 60* (tour grinds, bent to 55* and 59*) Dynamic Gold Wedge flexPutter: Yes! Abbie Tour Forged Pro Series 33" Ball: Wilson Staff FG Tour, Maxfli U4 Bag: Wilson Staff NeXus 100th Anniversary carry bag Backup Irons: Wilson Staff FG-17 Tour Blades with TT Dynamic Stiff 3-PW Backup Utility: Mizuno MP-H4 2 iron TT Dynamic Gold R300 Backup Putter: Pro Gear CG 100 33" (Pro Gear is what turned into Yes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBarry Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I would also consider Wilson Staff, someone send a rep to my house and lets get this process going!! 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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