Be Better Golf Visits MGS Test Center - VIDEO

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

The Kirkland story is taking us to new places...

 

Be Better Golf paid a visit to the MyGolfSpy Test Center to talk club and ball testing, Kirkland and the Breed/Haney hubbub...

 

[SuperDave]

So, I watched the video and heard X mention another website coming that is separate from MGS. Can anyone elaborate on that please.

 

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[fozcycle]

I don't know who the guy was that was doing the video "Be Better Golf", but he did not really seem to know what he wanted from the interview with Sam and Adam.  He bounced all over the place and did not focus on the Kirkland Ball testing which was his reason for the video.

 

Sam and Adam made almost the identical statement regarding how MGS testing philosopy started, which adds creditibility to the testing process.  Adam was also very straight forward and methodical while explaining the testing philosopy.  Kudos to MGS for allowing this guy to just come in and get schooled on product testing for the consumer.  I really liked the part where Adam said all of the mfg agreed that robot testing was not the best way to test the product. Thanks Guys.

[SuperDave]

I don't know who the guy was that was doing the video "Be Better Golf", but he did not really seem to know what he wanted from the interview with Sam and Adam. He bounced all over the place and did not focus on the Kirkland Ball testing which was his reason for the video.

 

Sam and Adam made almost the identical statement regarding how MGS testing philosopy started, which adds creditibility to the testing process. Adam was also very straight forward and methodical while explaining the testing philosopy. Kudos to MGS for allowing this guy to just come in and get schooled on product testing for the consumer. I really liked the part where Adam said all of the mfg agreed that robot testing was not the best way to test the product. Thanks Guys.

True. He was there to ask about the Kirkland test, but didn't ask much. Did seem like he was 'spying' for someone else.

 

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[PlaidJacket]

Here's my take on the interview....

 

I have now seen Adam for the first time and listened to him speak/talk and watched his mannerisms. I have a completely different opinion of the man. Adam seems like a regular guy to me where as before I had formed a mental picture impression of some type of cocky dude. Just from this one look I'd consider Adam a guy I could probably do business with. I'm quick to judge sometimes and I'm sometimes wrong. Me and Adam have butted heads (slightly) a couple of times over the past few years. No biggie really. I'm a guy.... I get over things and move on. But, now that I have a face to put with this business I have a different opinion. I like what I saw and heard.

 

Maybe one day Adam we'll get out on the course somewhere. I'd like that.

Keep up the good work.

[GolfSpy_X]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit.  Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video.  That being said I think we need to do many more of these.  Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.  

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

 

 

 

I don't know who the guy was that was doing the video "Be Better Golf", but he did not really seem to know what he wanted from the interview with Sam and Adam.  He bounced all over the place and did not focus on the Kirkland Ball testing which was his reason for the video.

 

Sam and Adam made almost the identical statement regarding how MGS testing philosopy started, which adds creditibility to the testing process.  Adam was also very straight forward and methodical while explaining the testing philosopy.  Kudos to MGS for allowing this guy to just come in and get schooled on product testing for the consumer.  I really liked the part where Adam said all of the mfg agreed that robot testing was not the best way to test the product. Thanks Guys.

[hckymeyer]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit.  Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video.  That being said I think we need to do many more of these.  Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.  

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

Absolutely!  Also I still really want a video walk through/tour of the testing facility!

[Severtheties]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit.  Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video.  That being said I think we need to do many more of these.  Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.  

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

Absolutely. You should maybe think about/look into some sort of video to go with the most wanted list. The data is great but video evidence and interviews and such could really go a LONG way in both creditability and entertainment. I also think it would gain that much more interest. A lot of us on here will read through the data that is published but a majority of people, I think, would probably rather just watch a 5-10 minute video that summarizes some of the data. Might also push them to read it further.

[fozcycle]

I know he caught you off guard, but the way you handled it was off the charts.  You stayed on point(which was way better than the Be Better Golf guy did) and relaxed at the same time.  Kudos to GolfSpy_X

[Peterpc2828]

Great insight into the MGS world, I enjoyed watching it.

 

 

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[Miboy62]

I liked the video, because it was spontaneous.

And Sam said the exact same thing as Adam said before Sam come in.

Being in sales of specialty fasteners in the automotive world, that's so important, and shows

How truthful MSG is as a team

[MGoBlue100]

I would definitely like to see more behind the scenes info from the skunk works.  Love the "Pill" hat, BTW.  One of my personal fav training aids.  Did MGS ever test those?  I rec'd one this year from the wife called the "pocket bunker".  www.pocketbunker.com  Interested to try it, haven't had a chance yet.  Told Barbajo we need to test them!

Really enjoyed the interview; I'm a big defender of the site and it's motives, I was impressed how you've handled yourself against some big names attacking your (our?) credibility.

[cnosil]

I don't know who the guy was that was doing the video "Be Better Golf", but he did not really seem to know what he wanted from the interview with Sam and Adam.  He bounced all over the place and did not focus on the Kirkland Ball testing which was his reason for the video.

 

 

He is a regular poster in the instruction area on WRX.   I think he happened to be in the area since he has recent videos of being in Richmond filming with an instructor and a VLOG about the Kingsmill River course (have to be a resort guest to play).  I think this video is pretty typical of his usual videos with him rambling a bit and not really following a script.     

 

Overall I enjoyed the video from an information perspective even though I had heard it on the Haney and Breed shows.   Hopefully, he tried to get in touch prior to just showing but maybe it was a spur of the moment thing since Adam wasn't aware.   

 

I like the idea of videoing some of the tests and having an MGS presence on youtube or other similar site.  KEep up the great work!  

[ole gray]

Heck yea let's have some more of these type video's as it brings MGS to the spot light. I love the way Sam and Adam took the ball and ran with it.  Very professional and informative. I had a bit of a problem hearing the video however I will chalk that off to my senior ears.  

 

I'm impressed with the MGS test facility and hope to make it up your way one of these days.

[cnosil]

New video from Be Better Golf is up. Interesting tidbit on the possible mygolfspy ball.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDk5StXgod8

[ole gray]

I love these videos 🏻

 

 

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[SuperDave]

I'm wanting to start a YouTube channel called High Handicappers Golf. Videos showing you don't have to be good to have fun. And maybe you can learn something. Learn what 'NOT' to do.

I plan on mentioning MGS as much as possible without over doing it.

 

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[SuperDave]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit. Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video. That being said I think we need to do many more of these. Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

Here's what I was going to suggest. I know you have a few Staff members around the country. I had the idea of having some do reports at PGA tour events near them. However, I just looked up the rules and there are no video cameras allowed.

 

 

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[cksurfdude]

Good vid - really interesting, and did not find the "free form" discussion format a problem at all. Questions were good, and fair, and all the responses were direct and informative.

 

Good going, MGS dudes!!

 

Am intrigued by the mention of new testing protocol that could fit a club to a player based .. only? .. on the metrics of their swing profile. It's unquestionably better to have data indicating whether Club X may be more suitable for Player A vs Player B (vs, eg., the more subjective "Gold List") but ... I would still have to know the numbers on my personal swing profile, which I don't, but also - what about that elusive factor we call "feel"...???

 

Anyway, thanks Be Better Golf and thanks Adam and Sam for the great vid.

[Big Canoer]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit.  Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video.  That being said I think we need to do many more of these.  Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.  

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

 

While the interview was perhaps not fully focused on the title of exploring the Costco Kirkland ball I really enjoyed seeing and virtually meeting Adam and Sam. Was great to have a visual picture in mind for the people and facility. One of the great things about this forum is you almost feel like family once you get into it and engage and to that point Adam and Sam are like family now after hearing the SirusXM interview and seeing this video. So my answer to your question of "Would you guys like to see more of the kind of thing?" My heart felt answer is YES! without any question since we now see people, facility and product in action. There is truth in the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words".

This forum is like Cheers - "Where everyone knows your name".

[Golfspy_CG2]

I'm all for seeing any video content of testing or anything else you think would be of interest.

 

Chances are if you think it's interesting, then Id hazard to guess that most here would as well.

 

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[Kenny B]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit.  Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video.  That being said I think we need to do many more of these.  Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.  

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

As long as you are asking.... I would like to see some video of the club testing; like a Most Wanted test where we get to see a testing sequence, maybe meet some of the testers, then an short analysis at the end of the data for the top 3 Most Wanted.  I would also like to see MGS invite a "golf celebrity" to participate in the test. The choice is up to you of course!!

[Big Canoer]

I was glad to have him to the facility and welcome all that want to come visit.  Look forward to seeing many more of you over the years to the facility.

 

Regarding this video I have to admit (as you can probably tell) I had no clue he was going to be shooting video or publishing it to YouTube.

 

I walked in to go to work with my coffee and boom I was in a video.  That being said I think we need to do many more of these.  Nothing fancy just talking about how we do things and why we do them and also what is going on behind the scenes.  

 

Would you guys like to see that kind of thing?

 

Dare I say it? Ball Testing?

Each year ball manufacturers come out with the upgraded ball. We all know that the balls for the most part are probably at the USGA guideline limits for distance, etc. Here is the USGA showing a video of the testing, yes with the proverbial robot we have , of late come to, shall I say "Love"?

http://www.usga.org/videos/2015/03/06/testing-golf-balls-for-conformance-4098088465001.html

 

I was fortunate recently to get a full fitting for 3 hours at TaylorMade's Reynolds Kingdom of Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Georgia.

One of those once in a golfers lifetime events. Actually bought driver through 60* wedge but that is another story.

Part of the fitting was getting the right ball for my swing. The fitter of course had me on Trackman and we hit a variety of balls until we settled on Titlist ProV-1 based on my ball flight which was lower than normal and the spin rate of the ProV-1 vs. the ProV-1x was higher allowing the ball to bite on the green more.

All this to say is the testing done here at MGS is done with real golfers with different abilities and swings. It would be great to have 6 guys test 6 different balls and see which perform best for their swings. Ultimately the best approach is for the golfer to spend a bit of money at a fitting site and get properly ball fitted but the MSG yearly ball testing would give most of us a shove in the right direction.

[revkev]

This is great for Adam and MGS. You tube is currently where it's at. We've been doing you tube videos at church for a couple of years now and they are effective. We currently do our weekly sermons on you tube.

 

I would love to see videos of the testing. That would be cool.

 

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[BigtazzGolf]

Like the rest, @GolfSpy_X I'd love more video content. Maybe something similar to what Harry does at Callaway, but add actual product testing.

Might have to dress up lol

 

Tazz

[HeathS16]

I know he caught you off guard, but the way you handled it was off the charts.  You stayed on point(which was way better than the Be Better Golf guy did) and relaxed at the same time.  Kudos to GolfSpy_X

Agreed, well done for sure. I have watched Be Better Golf for a year or so and it is pretty cool but Brendan's method of interviewing is very frustrating at times. Hes like that in most of his videos. The tour of the facility is certainly something I would like to see! Now if I can just order some Kirklands...

[SCC4380]

It was fun to watch the video and see Adam and Sam. It was also nice to see a little bit of the facility. I don't know how much money it added up to, but I know that some of us donated a little toward the facility. It would be nice to get a video tour since most of us will never make it there.

 

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[cnosil]

Keep and eye on the Be Better Golf youtube channel.  More new videos posted.

 

 

[cnosil]

Watching the videos and Adam needs to read the formum more    The Harrison Shotmaker still exists!

[Fivesome]

I think more videos would be great, from MGS and the members.  I thought about doing a video for my unboxing of the Sentio putter, but wasn't sure how that would have been received. I think unboxing's are a great place to let videos from forum members be allowed.  Nothing like getting that first impression caught on tape.