GolfSpy Barbajo Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hey gang -- I'm sure everyone has noticed a nice influx of new, active members over the past several weeks. This is awesome, and I want to thank all the new members for joining us and for being active, and I also want to thank all the Forum "Vets" for welcoming the new blood. We had an awesome year for member testing and other contests in 2016 - and we're planning on more of the same next year. As we say in Minnesota, it's gonna be a "hoot!" Make sure y'all keep your eyes open... Thanks for all you do here - new members, old members and occasional members help make this the most open, welcoming and fun golf forum on the web! 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...
ole gray Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks for what you guys do here to attract new folks! To be honest, I'm not sure what lead me to look at MGS. I was pretty close to retiring from posting on golf web sites however now I'm glad I glanced your way! This place has all a fellow/gal could hope for in a golf community and it has a down home throw ya shoes off and stay awhile feel about it. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 This place has all a fellow/gal could hope for in a golf community and it has a down home throw ya shoes off and stay awhile feel about it. That's kind of what we strive for ole gray. We like to keep it real! 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...
BigtazzGolf Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks for what you guys do here to attract new folks! To be honest, I'm not sure what lead me to look at MGS. I was pretty close to retiring from posting on golf web sites however now I'm glad I glanced your way! This place has all a fellow/gal could hope for in a golf community and it has a down home throw ya shoes off and stay awhile feel about it. I bet it was my thread on fashion Sent using the MGS app! @bigtazzGOLF on Twitter Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I bet it was my thread on fashion Sent using the MGS app! @bigtazzGOLF on Twitter Absolutely! BigTazz those loud britches you wear caught my attention and I told my wife we need to find me a pair of overalls like that.... lol No doubt there are places on the web that are very clickish and folks tend to feel second hand. If they do join, they are more prone to read stuff and not post in fear of looking foolish. This site does not have that feel. In fact it feels quite the opposite and I'm seeing people coming out and saying they are open to expressing them selves here. That speaks volumes so good on MGS for creating that atmosphere here. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 It is great to see the number of new members of late. Heck I'm still kinda newbies myself in the past 4 months. It's especially good to see newer members jumping in right away. There's lots of stuff to do in regards to whether it's joining or starting a new topic or commenting on the excellent blog pieces that go up daily it seems. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'd been reading the "man in the street" gear reviews for a while, and finally .. against my usually iconoclastic nature .. decided to jump in..... Foz said it well somewhere else, and I'll try to paraphrase... "Kinda like a bunch a bunch of old buddies hanging out on the pool deck with a few cold ones after a nice round" WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grip on both) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I love all the new active members. It's much more fun to have new threads and comments to read and respond to. Welcome everyone and jump right in! Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I guess I will consider myself new even though I have been a member for 4 years with only a handful of posts...big lurker. Looking forward to getting more involved in the forum. 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...
Kenny B Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 People come and go. I always learn something from each one that hangs around and enjoy the conversation. The forum has been great for me, and I hope it is for everyone else. What a great year!! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 People come and go. I always learn something from each one that hangs around and enjoy the conversation. The forum has been great for me, and I hope it is for everyone else. What a great year!!So true Kenny. One of my early bosses taught me a valuable Moto that I always try and remember. People know different things. Some may come here not knowing a lot about golf equipment, but may have great knowledge in another area that everyone or at least someone can learn from. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthanSterlingPrice Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Here's looking forward to another good year John! Power To The Player! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Right Handed 4.5 handicap Driver: Nike Vapor Flex with Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki ZT60x5ct S-flex shaft and stock grip. 3-Metal: Nike VRS 15 degree with Mitsubishi Rayon tour issue Diamana S73x5ct X-flex shaft and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grip. Irons: Ben Hogan PTx 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 degrees standard length and lie with KBS Tour-V stiff shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Wedges: Ben Hogan TK15 54, 58 degrees with KBS Tour-V X-flex shafts and GolfPride MCC midsize Black/White grips. Putter: Nike Method Converge B1|01 with Superstroke Flatso 2.0 grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Cheers everyone. Sent from my VS986 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 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...
ole gray Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm bumping this thread up as I'm seeing a boat load of quality new members hooking up with MGS lately... Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothG Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I was very active on one of the other boards (diff name) but got tired of the trolls and fluff pieces. I joined here bc I followed on IG and saw an actual post calling the Callaway Epic mostly hype. There was some banter in the comments and the OP had no prob putting a commenter on blast for believing hype that had nothing behind it. I like you aren't just here to stroke the big manufacturers egos. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PXG 0211 10.5* Callaway Mavrik 21* 7W Taylormade RSi1 5 Iron Taylormade RSi2 6-PW Taylormade PSI 50* Callaway Jaws 54* C Grind Wilson Staff Infinite Southside Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Good move ole gray. Welcome everyone and we are encouraged to call them like we see them here SmoothG. Sent from my VS986 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 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...
sixcat Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 It's nice to be a part of a forum that hasn't sold its proverbial soul to anyone willing to cut them check while pushing those products shamelessly onto the forum membership. I really like it here. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 It's nice to be a part of a forum that hasn't sold its proverbial soul to anyone willing to cut them check while pushing those products shamelessly onto the forum membership. I really like it here. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using MyGolfSpy mobile app We're glad to have you. Here you will always get honest unbiased information. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Lot's of new folks joining MGS lately and we appreciate ya coming on board. No doubt we are the fastest and best damn golf forum on the internet... Glad to have ya so comment when ya feel like it, and if ya don't,,,,, enjoy reading the best frigging reviews available!.. Bar none! Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I don't visit the "new members" forum very often, although, I probably should. In the few years I've been here, MGS has grown a lot. The members here are top notch..... all of them. I'm very happy to be a member of such a great community, where everyone has a voice, and opinions are welcomed with no flaming or discourteous remarks. Usually, on any given forum, be it golf or other, you have a few "favorite" members/posters. On MGS, everyone is a favorite.... at least to me. Great job from MGS for building such a great site, and all the members who make it so! ps.... I don't do this nearly often enough, so..... welcome to all the new members! In a short time, you will be very happy you joined MGS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I don't visit the "new members" forum very often, although, I probably should. In the few years I've been here, MGS has grown a lot. The members here are top notch..... all of them. I'm very happy to be a member of such a great community, where everyone has a voice, and opinions are welcomed with no flaming or discourteous remarks. Usually, on any given forum, be it golf or other, you have a few "favorite" members/posters. On MGS, everyone is a favorite.... at least to me. Great job from MGS for building such a great site, and all the members who make it so! ps.... I don't do this nearly often enough, so..... welcome to all the new members! In a short time, you will be very happy you joined MGS! Amen bruther and well said! Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Bumping this thread up as we have had a boat load full of new folks hop on board lately! It's really cool to see how fast MGS is growing as people are finding great reviews, awesome miscellaneous info and friendly people to talk golf with. Really pumped to see our forum grow like it is and the future looks really bright... Welcome newbies so now hop in the discussions and get it on! Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Ole gray, I agree. I like to see the new member's thoughts and opinions on the topics presented. MDGolfHacker TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi I'm CG2, I'm a new member....oh wait it just feels like it as I have about 3 posts in the past two months G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I bet it was my thread on fashion Sent using the MGS app! @bigtazzGOLF on Twitter I have no words... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi I'm CG2, I'm a new member....oh wait it just feels like it as I have about 3 posts in the past two months I still love â¤ï¸ ya bro Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Not sure what the new plan was for upping membership, but it's working! Where I used to see a few new members come online each week, I am noticing up to 5 or 10 per day now. As usual, keep up the good work, MGS! And for you new members, DONATE! This site isn't free to operate, and they don't take bucks from the manufacturers. It's up to us! There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I'm not in any way putting down..... but it's the Free Stuff. Take that away and it's back to normal. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 there is always an influx when the testing opportunities are started....some will stay and be active, some will not 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...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 there is always an influx when the testing opportunities are started....some will stay and be active, some will not Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app Everyone here was a new member at one point or another - some of us came here to apply for a review opportunity, others came to read up on stuff and learn and others have come because they like how this forum tends to respect each other and is a real community. Every new member brings something useful to the table and I hope many of them will stick around. History shows maybe 10% of the new influx sticks around and of those, a handful become key contributors. Members come and go -- if you want some real fun, go back and look at really old threads, like ones dating back to 2010 or 2012 and see how many of the mainstays from back then are still around. Hell, I remember GolfSpy MBP's very first post. Everyone thought he was a little screwy. We underestimated him ;-) 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...
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