Dilligaf Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Place to hang the hat, and not have to worry about being judged for name on that hat. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Golfspy_CG2, tommc23 and ole gray 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Place to hang the hat, and not have to worry about being judged for name on that hat. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Glad you're here buddy and I for one can't wait to read that first testing opportunity when it comes your way! Dilligaf and tommc23 2 Quote 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...
00sportsman Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I love golf. This seemed like a much friendlier place than other sites. I was right. Enough said. Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app ole gray and TSauer 2 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 I love golf. This seemed like a much friendlier place than other sites. I was right. Enough said. Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Folks like you make this a stellar place. You're an excellent example of what we all enjoy from new members coming on board. 00sportsman and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote 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...
00sportsman Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Folks like you make this a stellar place. You're an excellent example of what we all enjoy from new members coming on board.You're making me blush.... Thanks. Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app ole gray 1 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 You're making me blush.... Thanks. Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app lol that'll cost ya a quarter Quote 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...
00sportsman Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 lol that'll cost ya a quarter Can you break $100 bill? Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app ole gray 1 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixohFore Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Love the game, MGS is a great platform Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk ole gray and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Driver: Taylormade M2 - Fujikura Pro 60 3 Wood: Taylormade M1 - Graphite Design BB-6X Irons: Srixon Z745 5-PW - UST Recoils 110 Wedges: Cleveland RTX 3 54,60* - UST Recoils 125 Putter: Cleveland Elevado CB Ball: Vice Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Nice honest people that accept you for who you are. Most forums are full of elites that love to tell you that you're wrong. Here all the regulars try to help and instruct. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Golfspy_CG2, ole gray and Golf Dawg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravitykillr Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I was on Wrx and found it wasn't a great community to talk golf. I found often my posts would get ignored and few of their contests were open to Canada. I'm on a few forums for hockey and it's always a bit more friendly than Wrx was so O was getting emails from MGS already so figured why not and when the Ping contest came up figured it was time. ole gray and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Driver: Ping G25 10.5*Hybrid 3/4: NIke Vapor Fly 20.5, 22.5Irons: 5 to A Wedge: Mizuno JPX 850 Forged Wedges: 52*, 56*, 60* Vokey SM4Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 3 (2017)Ball: Bridgestone RXSBag: Callaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I was on Wrx and found it wasn't a great community to talk golf. I found often my posts would get ignored and few of their contests were open to Canada. I'm on a few forums for hockey and it's always a bit more friendly than Wrx was so O was getting emails from MGS already so figured why not and when the Ping contest came up figured it was time.Welcome? Glad you found us. Looking forward to seeing you around the forum. Nobody gets ignored around here. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Gravitykillr, ole gray and 00sportsman 3 Quote 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...
ole gray Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 I am so proud of MGS! The Staff is cool, the members are cooler (just kidding) sort of and we are growing quicker than a dandelion. All you newbies came here for a reason and all you old timers are staying here for the same reason. This place feels good. This place is home. You can bet ya arse once you join, you won't be looking for something better. It''s here folks. You found the Mother Lode.... Stay with us and enjoy because it does not get any better! bens197, Grand Stranded, silver & black and 1 other 4 Quote 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...
bens197 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I was following the page on Instagram for a while. I was apprehensive about forum boards. My brain was accustomed to the pushy, sales type boards where “YOU NEED THIS OZIK SHAFT†or your game would suffer. I really enjoy the community feel of this group and some great photos. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray and tommc23 2 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 I was following the page on Instagram for a while. I was apprehensive about forum boards. My brain was accustomed to the pushy, sales type boards where “YOU NEED THIS OZIK SHAFT†or your game would suffer. I really enjoy the community feel of this group and some great photos. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Now you are a home boy! Glad you joined us!! bens197 1 Quote 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...
tommc23 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I joined to vote OG as the next mod when they need another lol... OG is our local southern boy who welcomes everyone and makes everyone's day better Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Rickp and ole gray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 I joined to vote OG as the next mod when they need another lol... OG is our local southern boy who welcomes everyone and makes everyone's day better Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Awwwwww give me a hug bro! tommc23 1 Quote 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...
Popular Post Grand Stranded Posted November 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) I had just about given up on places like this after dabbling in 3 others. One was run by a person who seemed all about pushing a book and was always looking to argue with anyone who didn't echo his opinions. Always had to have the last word with everyone. After a while the only reason I posted was to ruffle his (and his minions) feathers, and I'm usually not that guy. Another place turned me off with their fan boy approach to a certain OEM. Most of the regulars seemed to be part of a click who all worshiped at the altar of a staff member who loved to talk about his prodigious distance and how far he hit every club he tested. I enjoyed the place for a while, but when I started questioning the reviews of their "house brand OEM" and the pricing of new clubs, I touched a nerve, and soon realized I wasn't a fit there. The site I liked the least is probably the biggest and best known. Plenty of information, but after a while I tired of some of the egos. I rarely posted, because the people who did so the most didn't seem very friendly. It was like they judged others by how low their hcap was or how far they hit a ball. They were either arguing or bragging about their 125 mph swing speeds and 280 yard 3 woods hit inside ten feet of a tucked pin. I love it here, and found it while looking for a review. When I read the thread about that particular club, I was struck by the respectful and friendly way everyone interacted. Remember the Cleveland Launcher HB thread @ole gray & @MattF? It's the way I like to be with people, so I was intrigued. I lurked for a month or so, then dove in. I haven't regretted it, and haven't logged into another golf site since. I think you fellas will be stuck with me for a long time. Everyone seems to get along, the vibe is relaxed, and the better players don't look down on the mid and higher caps. The staff seems very nice, there is a great mix of posters, and like someone mentioned, the old guard was very welcoming. When I'm here I feel like I've been placed as a single into a great foursome. Easy conversations about golf and whatever else is on your mind with very nice people. Thanks for having me!!! Edited November 17, 2019 by Grand Stranded Rickp, silver & black, MattF and 11 others 13 1 Quote Driver: G425 Max 10.5* Fairway: Stealth 3HL & 7W Hybrids: Stealth 22* & 25* Irons: JPX 923 HM 6-AW Wedges: Tour Issue Glide 4.0 54-12 Tour Issue Glide 4.0 58-10 Putter: ER7 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 I had just about given up on places like this after dabbling in 3 others. One was run by a person who seemed all about pushing a book and was always looking to argue with anyone who didn't echo his opinions. Always had to have the last word with everyone. After a while the only reason I posted was to ruffle his (and his minions) feathers, and I'm usually not that guy. Another place turned me off with their fan boy approach to a certain OEM. Most of the regulars seemed to be part of a click who all worshiped at the altar of a staff member who loved to talk about his prodigious distance and how far he hit every club he tested. I enjoyed the place for a while, but when I started questioning the reviews of their "house brand OEM" and the pricing of new clubs, I touched a nerve, and soon realized I wasn't a fit there. The site I liked the least is probably the biggest and best known. Plenty of information, but after a while I tired of some of the egos. I rarely posted, because the people who did so the most didn't seem very friendly. It was like they judged others by how low their hcap was or how far they hit a ball. They were either arguing or bragging about their 125 mph swing speeds and 280 yard 3 woods hit inside ten feet of a tucked pin. I love it here, and found it while looking for a review. When I read the thread about that particular club, I was struck by the respectful and friendly way everyone interacted. Remember the Cleveland Launcher HB thread [mention=67397]ole gray[/mention] & [mention=12972]MattF[/mention]? It's the way I like to be with people, so I was intrigued. I lurked for a month or so, then dove in. I haven't regretted it, and haven't logged into another golf site since. I think you fellas will be stuck with me for a long time. Everyone seems to get along, the vibe is relaxed, and the better players don't look down on the mid and higher caps. The staff seems very nice, there is a great mix of posters, and like someone mentioned, the old guard was very welcoming. When I'm here I feel like I've been placed as a single into a great foursome. Easy conversations about golf and whatever else is on your mind with very nice people. Thanks for having me!!!Thanks brother and we’re glad you’re here ️Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls and sirchunksalot 2 Quote 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...
ncwoz Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 For me, I became aware of MGS after looking for some DTC vs big boy golf balls. Then looked around a little more and found a solid community with a focus on spreading honest info on golf & equipment. I also don't know anyone personally who's much into golf, so I really like having a community to geek out on golf with me. And there's an extreme wealth of knowledge that I'm grateful to be able to glean from. Appreciate y'all! MaxEntropy, sirchunksalot, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote Right Handed Driver: 9° Speedzone (HZRDUS Smoke Green 70g X-Stiff shaft) 2 Hybrid: 18° Exotics EXS Pro (Evenflow Black 6.5) (2020 MGS Official Review here) 3/Driving Iron: 18° UiHi Iron (MMT Utility TX 105g shaft) Irons: 4-GW T100 irons (Nippon Modus 120 X-Stiff shafts) (2021 MGS Official Review here) Wedges: 54° & 58° TSW Forged (Dynamic Gold S300) Putter: ER2B (2019 MGS Official Review here) Ball: MAXFLI Tour X Bag: Hoofer Lite WITB thread here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrnyn Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I joined MSG a few years ago but was never really active until I listened to one of their podcasts and they talked about being your own brand, playing what's best for your game. I really like the idea of belonging to a place where you can learn more about the game, discover new practice methods, and get feedback from real golfers through unbiased feedback. tony@CIC and cnosil 2 Quote M5 9.0* 915d 18* & 21* 716 AP2 4&5 ZB 6-P SM7 52-F, 56-S & SM6 60-K Futura X5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Because @ga_pike said I should come here. tony@CIC and JohnSmalls 2 Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I bounced around forums for years, I've always been a firm believer that there's always something of value in different places. I joined here when I noticed that a lot of other posters who always brought value to one forum in particular had disappeared over time had started posting at MGS. Being on a forum where all OEMs are valued equally is refreshing, and knowing that each forum member's opinions are just as valid as someone else's is even more of a bonus. You don't get that at most forums. The mods here are also among the absolute best online at keeping everything fun and on-topic. That goes a LONG WAY towards making the forum feel like a welcoming place to talk golf. I like the no-nonsense approach, especially on the reviews. If a club (or set or balls or whatever) doesn't cut it, members and mods aren't afraid to say it. On my first initial forum dive, I saw that a lot of reviewers looked a lot like me - higher handicaps, swing flaws, playing the game for fun, etc. That was also a huge draw for me to join and read more while getting involved. JohnSmalls, ole gray, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ga_pike Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 21 hours ago, GSwag said: Because @ga_pike said I should come here. Don't blame me... Seriously everyone... this guy is not my fault. MattF, Rtracymog, vrnyn and 6 others 4 5 Quote Driver: Cobra LTDx Max 5 wood, 7 wood: Cobra Speedzone 5 hybrid: Callaway Forged CB 24* Irons: Sub 70 699 (6), 659MB Raw (7-PW) Wedges: Sub70 286 50*, Edel 55*, 60* Putter: PXG Bat Attack Hail Southern and no place else!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I listen to the NPG podcasts, and they mentioned the forum one day so I joined! Pretty simple haha. GolfSpy MPR, sirchunksalot, Golfspy_CG2 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, ACslater said: I listen to the NPG podcasts, and they mentioned the forum one day so I joined! Pretty simple haha. Welcome to the forum! Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ACslater said: I listen to the NPG podcasts, and they mentioned the forum one day so I joined! Pretty simple haha. Thanks for signing up....Glad to have you, I listen to the NPG podcast each week as well, always love it when they give us a shutout over in this neighborhood sirchunksalot 1 Quote 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...
mdgboxx Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 PRO: WRX has a top notch, heavy duty Rules & Etiquette thread/forum What brings me here? Got bored with the rest of it. PMookie, JohnSmalls and silver & black 3 Quote DRIVER: G20, 9.5° w/169D-Tour, reg (Back up: Srixon Z-rw, 9.5°, stf) 3+W: Z-Steel, 12.5°, stock SV3005J, stf. (In rotation: 3W, 14.5°) 5W: Z-Steel, 18.5° stock SV3005J, stf IRONS: i20, 3-PW, stock CFS reg @ D2, Red Dot PUTTER: Craz-E iWi, w/2x20gr weights, Lamkin Jumbo pistol grip WEDGES: Glide, 54° SS, 60° TS, stock Ping wedge shafts BALL: -XV CART: V1, STEWARTGOLF Z1 BAG: H2N0, PING C-130 BACK UP: S58, 3-Pw, stock CS-Lite, stf, @ D2. (Lofts jacked to S55 specs.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwhite86 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I joined because I'm hoping to find new opinions on things and hoping to find a forum with a little more positivity and not have to deal with the same "takes" on golfers or golf companies. StrokerAce and cnosil 2 Quote WITB Driver: Titleist TSi2 9º w/ Diamana DF 60 TX 3 Wood: Titleist 915F 16.5º w/ Diamana Blueboard or Taylor Made 300 Mini 11.5º w/ Fuji Ventus TR Red Hybrids: Callaway Super Hybrid 17º w/ Tensei Orange Titleist 816 H1 21º w/ Diamana Blueboard or Srixon U85 w/ UST Recoil Irons (6-43º): Titleist T400 w/ DG AMT Red Wedges: 48º Vokey SM6, 54º SM8, 60º Tour Issued Hand Ground Vokey Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Masterful Tourtype SSS CT A048277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2puttbogey Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I'm stuck at home and want to have conversations about golf. I am also a golf nerd and like to get information and opinions about equipment, and various other things about golf. cnosil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 An older thread, but one that certainly hasn't lost any meaning and with so many new members this is a great one to keep up with. A lot of good stories here and common threads can be found as to why or how members joined. For all those who haven't posted in this yet why did you join? Did you happen on the forum by chance or were you lead here by some other factor be that testing or instagram or whatever else? GolfSpy_SHARK, sirchunksalot and tony@CIC 3 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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