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I found MGS while researching used clubs to buy and was quickly sucked in by the data driven side of things. The information is presented in a straight forward, non marketing way that gives you an real idea of how the products might actually work for you. Every other site I found was either influenced by marketing or based mostly on opinion. Add to that the lack of big egos and generally friendly tone of the forum and you get a very comfortable, non threatening, source of information for the beginner and experienced golfer alike.

 

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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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Saw a tweet about becoming a member tester for an Odyssey putter, primarily joined for that reason. After perusing the site for the last week I really like the premise of debunking the inflated marketing claims of equipment makers*. Sorry if I'm reviving older threads, but I tend to seek out my other interests first when I join a new forum.

 

* As a disclaimer, I am career marketer, but have always prided myself on under promising and over delivering.

Driver: :cobra-small: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft

3 Wood: :cobra-small: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft

2 & 3 Hybrids: :cobra-small: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft

Irons: :cobra-small: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts

Wedges::callaway-logo-1: PM Grind 54* & 58*

Putter: :odyssey-small: Dual Force Rossi II

Ball: Whatever I find in the woods

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Saw a tweet about becoming a member tester for an Odyssey putter, primarily joined for that reason. After perusing the site for the last week I really like the premise of debunking the inflated marketing claims of equipment makers*. Sorry if I'm reviving older threads, but I tend to seek out my other interests first when I join a new forum.

 

* As a disclaimer, I am career marketer, but have always prided myself on under promising and over delivering.

 

Good on you for sticking around after the Odyssey Putter contest ran it's course.  There will be plenty of other chances and folks like you who stay for the long haul, will get their opportunities.  

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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A bunch of new members have joined since the last bump.....  Could it be MGS is the best dayuuuuuuummmmm golf equipment info site on the planet?  I think so!  Why did you join?

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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A bunch of new members have joined since the last bump.....  Could it be MGS is the best dayuuuuuuummmmm golf equipment info site on the planet?  I think so!  Why did you join?

We both dayuuuuuuummmmmm well know it is!!

 

I joined not to be a tester (but funny how that worked out anyway) I joined because I had read a couple extremely well written and researched pieces by Tony and John on the blog page. Then saw the forum section and checked it out. It has grown so much. When I joined just over a year ago, I could read most every active thread in a matter of an hour or so.

 

Now I can't get caught up on them at all (thanks Shankster). There is just so many good topics being contributed to by so many members. I love it!!

:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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Bumping this up for you lurkers out there who are considering this awesome site.  Once you read the posts in this thread I'm betting you will hop on the sign up button and join us!

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Playing with two other Spies today. Wahoo and DDRyan. We'll be trying to recruit the fourth in the group today!!

 

 

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:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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Started at Djahubes suggestion, liked the potential opportunity to test / evaluate new stuff, and learn about how other "regular golfers" felt about products- cut the hype, get to the real skinny.   Stayed because I have met (many virtually, some in the flesh) and played the game I love with other spies (CG2 and Wahoo today, STUDque a few weeks ago). 

 

Gotten good gouge on courses, shared what info I have on places, courses, other interests such as adult beverages and burning leaves... all this without any attitude or egos - just my kind of place!! 

What's in the bag?
 
Driver :callaway-small: Callaway Mavrik 105 set to 9.5, square, Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 60G Stiff shaft
#3 Wood  :callaway-small: Callaway FT Tour 13 degree neutral setup, Fuijkara 370 Stiff Shaft
Hybrid  :cobra-small:  18 Degree King Cobra Baffler pro, Baffler Stiff shaft
4-PW :titelist-small: Titlest 714 AP2, Standard loft and lie, MGS S Shafts
:benhogan-small: 53, 57 degree loft Hogan Equalizer wedges
1962  :wilson_staff_small: Wilson "Sandy Andy" sand wedge with HUGE bounce!
Putter MLA Pro Classic
:titelist-small: Titlist ProV 1, ProV 1x

Currently Gaming "Costco Kirkland Signature Tour Performance" balls

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Started at Djahubes suggestion, liked the potential opportunity to test / evaluate new stuff, and learn about how other "regular golfers" felt about products- cut the hype, get to the real skinny.   Stayed because I have met (many virtually, some in the flesh) and played the game I love with other spies (CG2 and Wahoo today, STUDque a few weeks ago). 

 

Gotten good gouge on courses, shared what info I have on places, courses, other interests such as adult beverages and burning leaves... all this without any attitude or egos - just my kind of place!! 

 

 

Well said !  Have fun out there today with them two old codgers you're about to bring a whup arse 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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Started at Djahubes suggestion, liked the potential opportunity to test / evaluate new stuff, and learn about how other "regular golfers" felt about products- cut the hype, get to the real skinny. Stayed because I have met (many virtually, some in the flesh) and played the game I love with other spies (CG2 and Wahoo today, STUDque a few weeks ago).

 

Gotten good gouge on courses, shared what info I have on places, courses, other interests such as adult beverages and burning leaves... all this without any attitude or egos - just my kind of place!!

That sums up all that is great about MGS. And the fact my name was mentioned has nothing to do with me saying that.

 

 

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:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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Ok with all you newbies coming in let's bump er up!  Why did you join MGS?

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Bumping this up for all the new members we've had join lately.  Make sure you head over to the https://forum.mygolfspy.com/forum/60-introduce-yourself/and said hi!  Also for those visitors on the fence read through these posts and it might just make ya jump on board..  Great place to talk golf, read 1st  class reviews and hang out with ya buddies.  Cold freezing weather, no problem, you can get some golf fix right 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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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I enjoy the non affiliated, no biased, and scientific insight written in reviews (ie cg locations/ most wanted/ milled putters/ putter grips to name a few).

 

I enjoy discussing how human beings play and think about golf, rather than over inflated Herculean giants with super swing speeds. Also the no deranged banter of equipment belittling or talent trolling make this site superior to me. Plus MGS overall offers deeper, in-depth stories rather than writing just for the sake of filling space. Can't wait to see what cooking for ‘18 and beyond on MGS!

 

 

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WITB 2021
Driver: Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo 9* w/ C.Kua Stiff

FW: Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo 15* w/ C.Kua Stiff

HY: Cleveland Launcher Halo 19* w/ C.Kua Stiff 

Irons: Titleist 716 AP1 4-PW w/ KBS 90 Stiff

Wedges: Vokey SM8 50*, 54*, & 60^

Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Laguna 2 OR OG Futura

Ball: :titelist-small: ProV1/V1x OR Chrome Soft TT

Bag: Sun Mountain 2019 4.5 14way carry

Clothes: Nike OR Under Armour 

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I enjoy the non affiliated, no biased, and scientific insight written in reviews (ie cg locations/ most wanted/ milled putters/ putter grips to name a few).

 

I enjoy discussing how human beings play and think about golf, rather than over inflated Herculean giants with super swing speeds. Also the no deranged banter of equipment belittling or talent trolling make this site superior to me. Plus MGS overall offers deeper, in-depth stories rather than writing just for the sake of filling space. Can't wait to see what cooking for ‘18 and beyond on MGS!

 

 

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You nailed all the great reasons that I've come to love the site so much. The writing in the blog is Chief among them. Best on the web without a doubt.

 

 

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:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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I enjoy the non affiliated, no biased, and scientific insight written in reviews (ie cg locations/ most wanted/ milled putters/ putter grips to name a few).

 

I enjoy discussing how human beings play and think about golf, rather than over inflated Herculean giants with super swing speeds. Also the no deranged banter of equipment belittling or talent trolling make this site superior to me. Plus MGS overall offers deeper, in-depth stories rather than writing just for the sake of filling space. Can't wait to see what cooking for ‘18 and beyond on MGS!

 

 

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What he said  ^^^^^^ :rolleyes: pretty much smacked it out of the park.   

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Bumping this up!  What do you like about MGS that brought you to our community?

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Love the website content and this is the best group of forum members I have come across. Common interests and everyone acts like adults!

 

Originally found this site through searching google for club reviews. Haven't left since.

:ping-small:                      400 Driver (8*)                      UST ATTAS Punch 6S

:cobra-small:               F6 Baffler (16*)                      Matrix Red Tie 65Q4

:titelist-small:                        816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*)        Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY

:srixon-small:                        Z765 (5-PW) +2*                    Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw

:titelist-small:                        Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M   Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw

:callaway-small:                         PM Grind 60*                         Dynamic Gold S400

:ping-small:                      TR 1966 Anser 2

 

:srixon-small: Z Star ball        

:ping-small:  Pioneer Cart Bag

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Love the website content and this is the best group of forum members I have come across. Common interests and everyone acts like adults!

 

Originally found this site through searching google for club reviews. Haven't left since.

 

 

We're glad you stayed bruther!

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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Bumping this up!  What do you like about MGS that brought you to our community?

I joined in 2016 and pretty much lurked for a year just reading posts and reviews and seeing how everyone treated each other. When I saw that it was just a really good group of people with the same passion for the game that I have I then felt comfortable jumping into the conversation.

Driver: Cobra F8 Tour length

3W: Cobra King F7 3/4 Wood

5W: Cobra King F7 5/6 Wood

Hybrid 3/4: Cobra F7 20.5*

Irons: 5 to PW Taylormade P790

A Wedge: 48* Vokey SM6 F grind

S Wedge: 54* Vokey SM6 M grind

L Wedge: 58* Vokey SM6 M grind

Putter: Rife Two Bar Hybrid 35" P2 Aware Tour grip

Ball: Taylormade TP 5X

Bag: Hot Z Canadian flag 🇨🇦

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I love the data-driven nature of the site. I'm incredibly excited by what Adam is teasing with True Golf Fit.

 

I've been a semi-lurker for the last 3-4 years. I have some time to contribute to discussions while I'm on IR. But I love the discussions here, and I hope to be able to continue after I'm cleared to play again.

What's in the bag:
Driver - :cobra-small: F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S )
3 Wood (13.5*) - :titleist-small: 980F 
4 Wood (18*) - :cobra-small: F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S )
3 Hybrid (19*) - :taylormade-small: RBZ
4i - PW - :wilson_staff_small: D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S )
52* - :cleveland-small: CBX
58* - :cleveland-small: CBX Full Face 2
Putter - :ping-small: Craz-e
Bag - :1590477705_SunMountain: 2.5 (Blue)
Ball -  :titleist-small: AVX
Instagram - @hardcorelooper
Twitter - @meovino
Facebook - mike.eovino

 

 

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For the chicks!!!

 

 

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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: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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For the chicks!!!

 

 

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And I thought you said you didn't want to enter that Myrtle Beach contest with Paige

 

 

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Left Hand orientation

:taylormade-small:SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft 

Cobra  Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft
:ping-small:  410  Hybrids 22*, 26*

Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts 

:titelist-small: SM7 54* Wedge

:ping-small: Glide 3.0  60* Wedge

:odyssey-small: O Works putter

:ShotScope: V3
:918457628_PrecisionPro:NX9-HD

:CaddyTek: - 4 Wheel 

EZGO TXT 48v cart
:footjoy-small: - too many shoes to list and so many to buy

:1590477705_SunMountain: And  BAG Boy

Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 

2020 Official Teste:SuperSpeed: Beginning Driver Speed  - 78

2019 Official Tester :ping-small:  410 Driver

2018 Official Tester :wilson-small: C300

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I bought a used putter that needed an insert  and was searching the net for info and this site came up.  I started digging around a bit and found I enjoyed it more than the other site I read every so often.  

DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5  Tensei AV Blue 65g

3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff

5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana  Redboard w/band

Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts

Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue

Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees,  SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright

Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider

Ball-ProV1 and AVX

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I love the honesty and "truth in reporting"... I'm a huge fan of what Adam is trying to accomplish and actually attempt to do the same stuff in my community.

 

 

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Driver-    Callaway GBB Epic 9.5 Aldila Rouge Max 75X 

3 Wood- Callaway GBB Epic 15 Aldila Rouge Max 85X

Hybrid-   Callaway GBB Epic 19 UST Recoil F4

Irons-      Callaway CF Apex 16'  4-PW S300

Wedges- Titleist SM6 GW/SW/LW S300

Putter-    Ping Anser Sigma G w/ Superstroke Pistol GT 2.0

Ball-        Bridgestone B330/ TaylorMade TP4/ Titleist ProV1

Grips-     Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Grey

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Interesting time to reboot this thread  :D

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)

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

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