null Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, edingc said: Agreed. Very helpful. As you can tell, I'm still tinkering. This is the first time I've seriously committed to playing golf better and also the first time I heavily researched anything before buying. I started last summer with a low-spin, unforgiving driver (Adams Super LS) and irons that were a little too much for my skill set (Nike CCIs). Truthfully bought both because of their looks and name rather than for their fit to my game. It is correct I still do not have something between my 3W and 4 iron. Not sure what the best play is there yet. I really struggle with hybrids, so I've considered a 5W in that spot. Until I improve and get a little more distance out of my driver (a great shot for me right now is 225 carry, but generally sit between 92-94 MPH driver speed with closer to 210 carry), I start running into gapping issues at the top of my bag with the 3W/5W/hybrid/4 iron all coming pretty close to each other. I play a lot of shorter courses and par 3s with my in-laws, who are in their 60s and don't hit the ball very far. So, up until now I've rarely had a need for too many clubs at the top or bottom of the bag. Generally, for the past two golfing seasons it was a 5-PW off the tee, a 56* to chip if I missed the green, and then the putter. I played a short par 36 last weekend and did not use the 3W once, opting for the driver, 4 iron or 5 iron off the tee, depending on the distance I wanted to play in. I really do think I will eventually want to add that 5W, or perhaps a driving iron (hah!) if I ever get my ball striking where is should be. And because of that, I think I am going to go ahead and start with the 54* and 60*. They are at least reasonable in price, so should I change my mind I can also order another one and swap them myself. Worst case I end up with a wide variety to choose from based on the course. You really have a great understanding of your game for someone so new to the game. You definitely don't want to carry a club if it is not benefiting you. There are a number of things that could be playing into your issues with gapping at the top. It could be a fitting issue, it could be a swing issue, or it could be a combination of both. Assuming that you won't be getting a professional fitting anytime soon, then you are best to not carry clubs that you won't use. Now just because that will then give you an extra club at the bottom of your bag doesn't mean you should carry one. I think a 54 and 60 are perfect for your skill level. As you play more, you will learn what types of shots you hit around the green and then you can determine if you need to change up your wedge setup. Since you are relatively new to the game, I would suggest find a teaching pro in your area and getting some lessons, especially before you develop some bad habits. A lot of teaching pros also do fittings, so as your swing progresses you will be able to ask them about how your bag setup is hurting or helping you and how you could potentially fit some of the new gaps that might develop if you start hitting the ball further or hitting your woods and long irons more consistently. edingc and PING Apologist #9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsofnii Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Number one on my list is getting my swing in order. After a ton of research etc I know what I want to work on when I get the chance. As for equipment, here's my wish list: 1) Ping G400 Max, OR, whatever new driver turns out to work best for me. 2) Launch Monitor/simulator/home swing station. I cannot hit the range/course nearly as much as I'd like to, it would be nice to have a spot to swing when time permits. Plus having some digital feedback would rule :). MattF and PING Apologist #9 2 Quote RADspeed 10.5, Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0s Bio Cell 3/4w, PXV 6.0s; AMP 3h 19deg Aldila RIP R. Bio Cell 4h 22.5deg PXV R. 2021/22 T200 5-7, T100 8-P (bent 1deg strong), LZ 5.5 CBX-2 50/11 ATV 56/16deg Impact No.3 Align putter Caddie for tracking. Pro V1X balls Previous forum tests: 2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 grips, Lynx Black Cat 5-PW. 2020: LX5 Watch. 2021: Impact #3 Align putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I’m just waiting patiently for all the new drivers to come out. Once that happens I’m going to try them all.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy PING Apologist #9, PMookie and cnosil 3 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Wedgie said: I’m just waiting patiently for all the new drivers to come out. Once that happens I’m going to try them all. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Spoken like a true MGS equipment junkie...Seek help man! PMookie, MattF and knightsofnii 2 1 Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Wedgie said: I’m just waiting patiently for all the new drivers to come out. Once that happens I’m going to try them all. I am on my way to testing them all. So far the list is: Cobra King F9, Cleveland HB, Bridgestone JGR, PXG XF, XXIO, Wilson Cortex, Mizuno ST 190, Tommy Armour Atomic, Srixon 585. Next week should add another 8 to the list to include Titleist and Ping.. I don't think there is a bad one in the bunch. Ball speed and distance numbers are all about the same. Wedgie and PMookie 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I am on my way to testing them all. So far the list is: Cobra King F9, Cleveland HB, Bridgestone JGR, PXG XF, XXIO, Wilson Cortex, Mizuno ST 190, Tommy Armour Atomic, Srixon 585. Next week should add another 8 to the list to include Titleist and Ping.. I don't think there is a bad one in the bunch. Ball speed and distance numbers are all about the same. Sounds fun...enjoy! I’m curious about the F9, JGR and Mizuno.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Wedgie said: Sounds fun...enjoy! I’m curious about the F9, JGR and Mizuno. Good options. Hope you get to try them soon. Wedgie 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeopapazulu Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Our local classifieds has some 1999 Hogan Apex's for $180. Not great pics, but they look to be in great shape. Is there a reason not to snag these? Quote G400 LST 8.5 Ping Tour 65 Stiff Adams XTD Ti 18 deg 3Hy Ben Hogan PTx 22-46 Ben Hogan TK15 50, 54, 58 deg wedges Futura 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey1088 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I have been looking at Srixon irons Z585 and Z785 irons, love the looks of the 785 but every time I hit them at PGA SS I hit the 585's farther, always looking for that little extra length and I truly believe I will gain 1/2 to 1 club in length, eg. hit 9 iron instead of 8, etc. I know the lofts are a tiny bit stronger than most clubs and the 585 is stronger than the 785 but I do love the blade look. Also looking for a newer driver, currently have a Bridgestone that I love and every time I put it up against the newer Rogue sub zero, my Bridgestone is just as long if not longer.....Thoughts??? PMookie 1 Quote Retired sporting a + handicap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/5/2019 at 9:49 AM, KCLeo12 said: I am really looking forward to all the new Driver releases. The Ping and PXG are the top of my list. The Cobra F9 and Titleist TS3 are next. Once they are all released I plan on doing a driver fitting and pick the best one. The Ping because I already love my G400 LST. The PXG because of the talk about how low spin it is. The TS3 because I picked up and 4mph ball speed but the stock shafts couldn’t bring the spin down. The F9 because I have been a big fan of Cobra for years Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I am in the same boat you are...I hear the Cobra is the one to beat this year. I myself am looking forward to trying the Epic Flash, TS models, new Mizuno (not known for their drivers but I hear good things about this one) and Cobra. I don't like the glossy finish of the Cobra but I am willing to overlook it if my ball speed increases. I'm getting fitted in mid Feb so I will post my findings. Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I really am thinking about the D7 irons because of course I can never be fully satisfied with what I have in my bag. :)Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy AH1980MN, cnosil, silver & black and 3 others 6 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 It all about the big dog. Still have several on my mind to see if 2019 brings enough to knock out the g400. If I can find 3-4mph more ball speed with the same or better dispersion I’m in In no order: g410 pxg m5/6 ts2/3 PMookie, MattF and PING Apologist #9 3 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Srixon 585 irons....... I can’t stop thinking about them. I’m hitting my i210s so well, but I loved my 545s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro null and cnosil 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, PMookie said: Srixon 585 irons....... I can’t stop thinking about them. I’m hitting my i210s so well, but I loved my 545s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I try not to think about them. Was hitting the 6 iron last night and even considered selling all my irons to buy a set. null and PMookie 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I think this is the year that I purchase a new to me driver. I’m currently using a driver that is quite a few years old. There have been enough technology changes in the recent years to make it clear I’m missing out on the opportunities for more control and distance. Truegolffit fit me for the Callaway Rogue. I’m hoping to find a reasonably priced pre-owner one that I can take advantage of. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF and Ronoc 2 Quote In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Wilson.. keeps teasing me with these. Man.... AH1980MN and Rtracymog 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtracymog Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Wilson.. keeps teasing me with these. Man....Ditto! I’m looking to add a 7-PW to my bag this year.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster 1 Quote Cortex w/MGS Motore X F1 7X tipped 1" F5 17 degree hybrid w/Rogue Black 85X C300 Forged 3-5 w/C-Taper 130X FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X Staff Model Blade 7-PW w/C-Taper 130X RTX4 52, 56, 60 w/S400 Tour Issue ER7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 With Golf Pride announcing the release of the Tour Velvet Plus4 grips, I do believe I would like a set of those. Mhmm. yungkory 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 7:58 PM, Shankster said: Wilson.. keeps teasing me with these. Man.... Gotta love that stamping right below the hosel. Magnifique !! Shankster 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Gotta love that stamping right below the hosel. Magnifique !!They need to hurry up and get these on the website. Like now. I’ve been waiting. StrokerAce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Shankster said: They need to hurry up and get these on the website. Like now. I’ve been waiting. I will donate $100 to MGS the day you actually buy new irons StrokerAce, yungkory, MattF and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I will donate $100 to MGS the day you actually buy new irons Haha. Yeah, yeah I know lots of talk no walk. This is the year though. I’ll send you a copy of the receipt. MattF and null 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Shankster said: Haha. Yeah, yeah I know lots of talk no walk. This is the year though. I’ll send you a copy of the receipt. Just post some pics of them in your golf bag once you get them and I will send off my donation Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 What equipment am I thinking about? Hmmm... Pretty much any equipment that I don't currently own (especially this time of year) lol. Seriously though, if new clubs are in the realm of possibility this year then I'm looking at Cobra, Mizuno, and Titleist. Any combination of those brands' woods, irons, and wedges will work for me. Not changing anything with my putter though. If new clubs aren't an option, I'm contemplating sending my irons and wedges to Tiger Nick Golf for a fresh look and loft/lie check. I also wouldn't mind finding a replacement for my current hybrid or at least a different shaft for it. revkev 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Ryman Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 So, with the price drop on Cobra's One Length Hybrids from the F8 line, I'm looking at those pretty hard, likely the 19 in Stiff. Also considering a 14 degree FW, like maybe an older Ping or even Mizuno's TS in the GT180, only problem is that Tensai White and I don't get along. Quote In a Hoofer Lite bag TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue Staff Model TG 60*, Dynamic Gold 120 S300 SIK Golf Flo-C Tour B-XS (2022 Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Damnit Joe...If I’m reading this the way I hope it reads... they better put these up for sale. Hopefully not a tease like “irons week” last year. null 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Shankster said: Damnit Joe... If I’m reading this the way I hope it reads... they better put these up for sale. Hopefully not a tease like “irons week” last year. Unfortunately I don't think they'll be coming to retail any time soon. I think they're just alluding to tiger putting them in play tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Unfortunately I don't think they'll be coming to retail any time soon. I think they're just alluding to tiger putting them in play tomorrow Yeah. Not getting my hopes up. I was assuming that’s what they meant, but they have a few people waiting for them to hit retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Shankster said: Yeah. Not getting my hopes up. I was assuming that’s what they meant, but they have a few people waiting for them to hit retail. These are phase two of his iron build from TM. They may even change a little over the course of the season Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Oh my. I'll definitely be grabbing one once they are available MattF and Mr_Theoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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