GolfSpy Barbajo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Anyone watch last night's episode? I thought it would be lame, but it was interesting to see the "celebs" try the clubs. Was impressed with Willie Robertson's swing - seems like he spends some time on the range as well as in the swamps. Josh Beckett had the best swing, but the guy I'd love to play 18 with would have to be Herm Edwards, with Kevin Millar as close second. So, who are you puling for? Didn't think I'd care this much, but they're doing a good job of building the suspense. I wish they'd have showed more of the down and dirty design stuff, but I'm guessing that - while some might find it fascinating - the larger audience might have been bored to tears by it. Really looking forward to the finale! 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...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Forgot to mention -- Wilson is announcing a Driver vs. Driver sweepstakes, giving away a custom driver fitting, a trip to the Reunion Resort in Florida and tickets to Bay Hill. Orlando, Fla. – Nov. 16, 2016— Avid golfers and travelers are just one swing away from a legendary golf getaway thanks to a new partnership between Reunion Resort, A Salamander Golf and Spa Resort, and one of the most iconic names in golf, Wilson Sporting Goods. In the sweepstakes, Reunion Resort participates as the grand prize trip giveaway, incentivizing followers to demo the 2017 “Driver VS Driver†product through February 1 at area “Driver VS Driver†demo events for the chance to win a four-night / five-day trip for two to the championship resort from March 11-15, 2017. The package includes daily breakfast, a custom 2017 Wilson driver fitting, and one complimentary round of golf. The winner also receives two practice round passes to the Bay Hill tournament with a meet and greet from Kevin Streelman – two-time PGA TOUR winner, Wilson Advisory Staff member, and one of the “Driver VS Driver†judges. “A partnership between our brands was destined, as both Reunion and Wilson attract the traditional golfer,†said Carlton Grant, General Manager at Reunion Resort. “Through our understanding of golfers' needs and unprecedented ability of capturing the comradery of golf's competitive spirit, we've together developed an initiative that appeals to our valued audiences – those who love the great game of golf.†On November 11, the brands co-launched an email and demo-driven contest to promote awareness of the new Wilson 2017 driver developed on GolfChannel series, “Driver VS Driver†– a seven-episode series following eleven teams as they compete against each other to produce the winning design for Wilson Golf's 2017 driver. The “Driver VS Driver†sweepstakes runs until Feb.1, 2017, the day in which the winner will be announced. Visit http://www.DriverVsDriver.comto view all rules and participate. 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...
MmmmmmBuddy Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I said this back in October, The Pivot is the only driver with retail possibility http://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/17454-driver-vs-driver-which-do-you-like/?p=231501 That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if Wilson bought or licensed the technology from the Triton to use in a training aid..... Driver - Ping G430 Max 9° | Ventus Blue TR Hybrid - ZX 16° & 18° | GD Tour IZ S 2 Iron - ZU65 17° | AeroTech SteelFiber 110icw S Irons - ZX7 MKII 4-Pw | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Wedges - RTX 6 Tour Rack 50° 54° 58° | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Putter - L.A.B. Golf Link.1 | LA Golf P135 shaft | Garsen Quad Tour grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 have it DVR'ed, probably watch it tonight....curious to see what the performance looks like, have they talked much about the shafts? That can make such a difference, I wonder if both models are using the same shaft Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig3383 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Watched it. Awesome show. I am interested to see if Wilson pick the "players" driver vs the new technology that might be more appealing to the masses. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted November 16, 2016 SPY VIP Share Posted November 16, 2016 I agree with Nic that the Pivot has a better retail chance, but I prefer the Triton, both in name and in carbon fiber sole plate coolness. 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...
MmmmmmBuddy Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I agree with Nic that the Pivot has a better retail chance, but I prefer the Triton, both in name and in carbon fiber sole plate coolness. There is the possibility that both drivers make it to retail at some point... A little something for everyone... Driver - Ping G430 Max 9° | Ventus Blue TR Hybrid - ZX 16° & 18° | GD Tour IZ S 2 Iron - ZU65 17° | AeroTech SteelFiber 110icw S Irons - ZX7 MKII 4-Pw | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Wedges - RTX 6 Tour Rack 50° 54° 58° | TTDGTI S400, std length 1° flat Putter - L.A.B. Golf Link.1 | LA Golf P135 shaft | Garsen Quad Tour grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted November 16, 2016 SPY VIP Share Posted November 16, 2016 There is the possibility that both drivers make it to retail at some point... A little something for everyone... I think that they would need a bunch of focus group info with the Triton to take the risk on the look at address. Even if the alignment stripe works, it'll turn off people. regardless of outcome, kudos to Wilson for building a huge amount of buzz about their new driver. Way more than I remember in the past. Curious how many non-gearhead golfers will wander into shops looking for the winner. "Do you have the WS Triton?" 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...
JudgeSmails Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 watched last nights show....couple observations: 1. I call BS that everyone of these celebrities were hitting 300, 320, 360 yd drives....that have to be inflating those numbers....look at Herm Edwards swing, no way he was hitting the ball 280+...tell me if I'm wrong 2. Why are they not putting these drivers on a swing robot w/ launch monitor and looking at the numbers? Maybe that part of the show won't appeal to the masses, but I would be more interested in that personally 3. I think if they put the Triton's alignment aid on the Pivot...that would make the best driver.......I predict the Pivot will win Just my 2 cents, I do love the show though Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 also, I wish they would actually show the weight system under the Pivot's plate, maybe I missed it, but I've never seen the plate off.....same with the Triton, it has movable weights but they haven't really shown/discussed them.....I guess I'm just a golf nerd, I'd rather hear more about their tech than see the duck dynasty guy hitting balls on the range Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 watched last nights show....couple observations: 1. I call BS that everyone of these celebrities were hitting 300, 320, 360 yd drives....that have to be inflating those numbers....look at Herm Edwards swing, no way he was hitting the ball 280+...tell me if I'm wrong 2. Why are they not putting these drivers on a swing robot w/ launch monitor and looking at the numbers? Maybe that part of the show won't appeal to the masses, but I would be more interested in that personally 3. I think if they put the Triton's alignment aid on the Pivot...that would make the best driver.......I predict the Pivot will win Just my 2 cents, I do love the show though Tahoe has some altitude, so that helps. And Beckett's swing is first rate. These guys are world class athletes, so I'm guessing they can hit the ball a little Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
JudgeSmails Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Tahoe has some altitude, so that helps. And Beckett's swing is first rate. These guys are world class athletes, so I'm guessing they can hit the ball a little Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ahh...maybe the altitude was helping a bit.....Beckett and Gagne had big swings, I could see them hitting it 300+, some of the others, not so much......still like the show though Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted November 16, 2016 SPY VIP Share Posted November 16, 2016 Doesn't everyone have 280+ yard carry? 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...
oaks Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 My only thought on the Triton is that the CF sole is cool but hasn't the racing stripe been done by Ping with limited success? M3 460 9.5* - ACCRA TZ6 M5 X2 Hot Pro - 15* Aldila Tour Green X TaylorMade Jetspeed 19* w Matrix HM9 Mizuno MP-63 4-P Project X 6.0 Cleveland RTX4 - 50, 54, 60 Toulon Portland w P2 React Grip 2019 Players 4 - Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 They were giving these guys 30 to 40 yards of roll. Loved when they said Herm Edward put one over 280 with his half swing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 wait a minute....you can buy EITHER of these from Wilson right now!?! so there's only 1 winner but they are selling both i guess....i did not know this Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 No, you are basically placing a preorder for the driver that is unveiled as the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 wait a minute....you can buy EITHER of these from Wilson right now!?! so there's only 1 winner but they are selling both i guess....i did not know thisScreenshot_2016-11-16-19-23-54.png Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app my mistake....i reread it...you preorder and get whichever driver wins....think i would rather know which one i am getting first...does come w special headcover signed by urlacher and streelman Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 No, you are basically placing a preorder for the driver that is unveiled as the winner.thanks jluke Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcavoy Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Doesn't everyone have 280+ yard carry? Only on WRX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 i really like WilsonStaff, and i hope they sell a million of them....but at $450, i believe that makes it the most expensive major brand driver (not counting pxg because you cant walk into most stores and get those) Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 i really like WilsonStaff, and i hope they sell a million of them....but at $450, i believe that makes it the most expensive major brand driver (not counting pxg because you cant walk into most stores and get those) Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app M1 and other major brands top line drivers start at 499 when they are launched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 M1 and other major brands top line drivers start at 499 when they are launchedM1 is 400 now, so when its released it will be, i believe Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtracymog Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Wilson has the D300 coming out soon. They will choose the Pivot (I hate that name) because it will be the player driver to replace the FG tour. Plus one Harrington endorsed that one, it was a done deal in my mind. I just don't see the consumer looking at a white or silver stripe running down the crown of their driver. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
fozcycle Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 My Pro Shop already has the display for the winner and ordered a dozen of the winner. We'll get to see them soon....Nov 22nd is just next week. My guess is the Pivot will win. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Plumley Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Even if these drivers flop, Wilson has had to gain some ground with popularity during this season. sent using MyGolfSpy mobile app "What better gift from God than acres of neatly manicured scenery to chase a ball on!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerdb7 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hi All, My name is Jon. I work for EOS 3D printing and we supported Wilson in Driver vs Driver this year. We provided the 3D printed Ti clubs hit by the tour pros. Please let me know if you have any questions! Happy to help: https://golfweek.com/2018/10/14/golf-on-tv-reality-series-offers-viewers-a-class-in-drivers-ed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hi All, My name is Jon. I work for EOS 3D printing and we supported Wilson in Driver vs Driver this year. We provided the 3D printed Ti clubs hit by the tour pros. Please let me know if you have any questions! Happy to help: https://golfweek.com/2018/10/14/golf-on-tv-reality-series-offers-viewers-a-class-in-drivers-ed/ Thanks Walker. I saw the EOS process in yesterday’s episode. It’s simply amazing that you can create a drivable Head with a printer.#CobraCONNECT using the new F8’s from CobraSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hi All, My name is Jon. I work for EOS 3D printing and we supported Wilson in Driver vs Driver this year. We provided the 3D printed Ti clubs hit by the tour pros. Please let me know if you have any questions! Happy to help: https://golfweek.com/2018/10/14/golf-on-tv-reality-series-offers-viewers-a-class-in-drivers-ed/ Couple of questions:1. Since the moveable weighting Systems weren’t functional, were they set to any particular setting prior to printing?2. Was there any weighting or other adjustments after printing to optimize the drivers?3. Were he players asked to hold back any? The swing speeds shown during the episodes seemed low. 4. Maybe I missed it, but how long did it take to print the heads? 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: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Couple of questions:1. Since the moveable weighting Systems weren’t functional, were they set to any particular setting prior to printing?2. Was there any weighting or other adjustments after printing to optimize the drivers?3. Were he players asked to hold back any? The swing speeds shown during the episodes seemed low. 4. Maybe I missed it, but how long did it take to print the heads? I thought they said that turnaround is 24-48 hours.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpyCobra Connect Bag: Cobra F8 Driver(10.5*) 3-4W(14.5*) & 5-6W(18.5*)w/Mitsubishi Tensei ck Blue Regular; Cobra F8 3 Hybrid, 5 Hybrid & 6-PW, Gw(49*) SW(54*) LW(58*) all w/UST Mamiya Recoil 460 ES regular shafts. Lamkin Cobra Connect grips with Arccoss tracking sensors. Putter: Evnroll ER6 33”. Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat/Silver). Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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