SURVEY: How has MyGolfSpy influenced your game?

[Q22Golf]

On 10/29/2016 at 5:56 PM, GolfSpy Barbajo said:

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This is kind of important, so give this some thought and let us know what you think.

 

 

Here we go:

 

Questions:

 

1. Have you purchased any golf products based on MyGolfSpy reviews?  (Please list which ones.)

 

2. How has MyGolfSpy changed the way you think about golf equipment?

 

3. Have these purchases lowered your scores? (List which products and how much they have lowered your scores.)

 

4. How have these purchases helped you enjoy the game more? How?

 

 

 

Thanks guys - looking forward to your input!

Do surveys ever expire! Nope! 

1. I have tried! I saw the 2022 and 2023 putter review and tried to purchase ones off that list. But they were all sold out. I figure other MGS teammates beat me to my local store! I am giddy to read the 2023 ball lab reports too, as that will influence my next dozen ball purchase!

2. Yes, it certainly has. I figure the variance in clubs, balls, etc. all impacted my game, but I had no idea how much!! Thank you for all the data you share!!

3. I anticipate they will! Especially my switch from a $40 Pinemeadow putter to a nicer one! Last week I had 5-6 birdie putts, of which 2-3 inside 5 feet and missed every one and the others I three putted!! Yikes...maybe that isn't the putters fault but I will blame it until I upgrade!

4. Yes, they have. It is good to know I am using solid equipment. 

Bonus answer - I really love the DTC reviews MGS is doing. There seems to be a lot of DTC golf brands popping up the past couple years, so it is good to know how they stack up & rank against namebrand.

[billybogey]

All around would say I'm pleased with My Golf Spy. Direct & Informative.

To answer Survey is specific & can not be definitive.

[FallenSaber]

On 10/29/2016 at 2:56 PM, GolfSpy Barbajo said:

>>>>>

 

This is kind of important, so give this some thought and let us know what you think.

 

 

Here we go:

 

Questions:

 

1. Have you purchased any golf products based on MyGolfSpy reviews?  (Please list which ones.)

 

2. How has MyGolfSpy changed the way you think about golf equipment?

 

3. Have these purchases lowered your scores? (List which products and how much they have lowered your scores.)

 

4. How have these purchases helped you enjoy the game more? How?

 

 

 

Thanks guys - looking forward to your input!

I think I'll need to update this response every few months or so to give a better response to question 3 but here goes as a still relatively new member.

1. Yes. Most recently, I picked up the Callaway Max LS driver based exclusively on MGS. I saw an Instagram post about the best drivers of all time that peaked my interest. I went back and read through the reviews and the Callaway Max LS sounded like it should be in my bag. I found the Callaway official used store on eBay and was able to snag one for about $160. Through the forum, I learned about the PXG official used stored on eBay and snagged the 0211 XCOR2's at a very reasonable price, as well as two hybrids and a 3 wood. I made those purchases almost immediately after joining the forums. Wish I would've waited a little longer, been more patient, and dome more research through the forum and MGS post. I was overly excited about buying new clubs after playing the same clubs for the past 14+ years.

2. Yes. I try to incorporate everything I've learned from MGS into purchases now. It might be a little while before I make another big purchase but at least I'll feel confident in my purchase. MGS has also made me fully aware of the complexities and true importance of getting fitted for clubs. I will certainly look into doing that going forward. I also plan to rely heavily on the upcoming MGS ball test to make informed decisions on my next purchase of balls. MGS is my go to site for reviews on all golf equipment.

3. Too early to give an accurate response but I believe it will. I'm certainly more confident in my purchases and what I'm trying to do to improve my game.

4. I enjoy the community that MGS has created, sharing experiences, recommendations, and reading what others have had to say. I feel more comfortable and confident walking onto a course and am just having a bit more fun out there.

 

Thanks for everything that you all do and the community you've built here.

[Fairwayguy2]

Golfspy has changed the way I look at golf purchases.   Two spy stars in the ball category that MGS turned me on to were the Maxfli Tour and the OnCore Vero x1.  Both of these balls I tried after a spy review and loved them both.  Now before every purchase I check MGS for reviews or forum feedback.  Helps me separate the Wheat from the chaff.   

[ccostel18]

Still in my infancy as a member to the forums but I am really enjoying the wealth of information and advice that is available. I can’t honesty say I have ever been satisfied with my game…always thinking I need to get better to truly start enjoying the game. But reading a lot of the posts on here has already started to make me feel better about my game, and has shown me that I am not alone with a lot of the frustrations I have. It has really helped ground me and has already started to change my mindset to enjoy the game more. 

[cksurfdude]

13 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

also wonder how many smaller brands have benefited from the MGS spotlight

No doubt in my mind companies such as...

EvenRoll, ShotScope, MaxFli (obviously), Sub 70 (again), PuttOut, Birdie Ball, ...

..have directly gained customers coming from here!

 

[Randall Robbins]

I was already in the process of getting Sub 70 irons after already having the driver and 3 wood, but the positive reviews on the 639s sealed the deal and told me I was on the right track.

Of course, I'm happy I followed my instincts and research, as I started hitting it more consistently, resulting in my handicap dropping from 8 to it's current 3. 

Just made this a site that I would always go to for information on equipment that I might be interested in.

[Koncelor71]

MGS has opened my eyes to golf club manufacturers that are close to my home, never knew existed, and make some wonderful golf clubs. I'm referring to Sub 70 golf.  I found this manufacturer in a MGS test of irons and decided to go there to see what they had to offer. I was fitted for 6-AW irons, and my golf handicap has dropped from 14.8 to 11.6 (so far), and I attribute part of this to the Sub 70 irons, as well as to Golftec lessons. 

I also decided to try Maxfli Tour golf balls, and they are as good a Titleist Pro v1x as far as distance is concerned, but not as good when it comes to chipping feel around the greens. 

I also appreciate the tests because the golf club manufacturers, balls, and apparel market their products so heavily that one doesn't know fact from fiction, and MGS gives me the truth. 

 

For all these positives, I still find myself wondering how I can use MGS much more, become a tester, get involved in discussions. Perhaps MGS could have a special section devoted to senior golfers 70+ to talk about and discuss their unique needs and how they are not being met. 

 

[cksurfdude]

1 hour ago, Koncelor71 said:

For all these positives, I still find myself wondering how I can use MGS much more, become a tester, get involved in discussions. Perhaps MGS could have a special section devoted to senior golfers 70+ to talk about and discuss their unique needs and how they are not being met. 

Recently demoed and ended up buying a set of Sub 70 699 V2's - love em!

So welcome to the MGS forum where there are many active members who are 60+ and 70+ (and plenty of young studs, too ) so browse around and see what interests you .. eg. equipment or practice or lessons, etc etc .. then jump in, read through and start posting. 

For testing there's an informative thread, "How To Become A Tester".