Brand Loyal?

[TBT]

I'll play whatever works best for my game

[Shankster]

I'll play whatever works best for my game

Anything in particular that "works"? That you keep around?

 

 

- Alan

[Golfspy_CG2]

I'll be loyal to Mizuno irons for the next several months. 😎

 

Seriously I'm looking forward to this. The only previous time I played Mizuno was the MP60s.

 

The JPX900 HM are an entirely different animal than those. Im anxious to see how they perform for me.

 

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[J.B. TexasEx]

As you can see, I've got a whole sack of Clevelands.

 

I got fitted for 'em over 10 years ago and got a helluva deal at the time, $700 for 3-iron thru PW + driver. Wedges and 3-wood purchased separately, but they're good clubs too. Deep down, I know it's the Indian and not the arrow. I'm not really "brand loyal", per se, but I wanna know there's consistency in my clubs' look and performance.

 

If money were no object, I'd probably get fitted for a set of Edel irons, wedges, & putter. I hit the Callaway Epic driver recently - I'd want one of those, too, along with a 3-wood.

[STUDque]

I used to be all TM all the time including clothes and balls. Over time, I've slowly replaced them and it honestly makes me a little sad that I've almost completely ditched TM. My irons are all that remains. Tbh, if I would've been chosen for the JPX900 test, my TM irons would've hit eBay before I ever received the Mizunos.

 

Variety is the spice of life right?

 

 

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[Shankster]

I'll be loyal to Mizuno irons for the next several months.

 

Seriously I'm looking forward to this. The only previous time I played Mizuno was the MP60s.

 

The JPX900 HM are an entirely different animal than those. Im anxious to see how they perform for me.

 

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Looking forward to your review. See how they fair against your Srixon's

 

 

- Alan

[Philly Golf Guy]

I've learned to stay a free agent at all times when it comes to equipment. I'll always tout the OEM's and clubs I end up using, but have no problem switching to another company if I find something that performs better.

 

I do have some preferences, or at least some leanings over the last few years. These include:

 

Driver: TM, Callaway, Bridgestone

 

Fairway wood: same plus cobra

 

Hybrid: callaway and tour edge

 

Irons: Srixon, Bridgestone, Mizuno

 

Wedges: callaway, mizuno

[TWar]

I did a quick search and couldn't find a thread.

 

Are you loyal to a specific brand, and why?

 

Me:

 

Titleist balls till some other brand steals my heart.

 

Still trying to find "the clubs"

 

 

- Alan

 

yes I am a homer for two things in my bag.

My irons: Mizuno MP-64's  (have had MP60's & MP59's)

My putter: TP Mills Ming

 

I have confidence in these clubs.  Good memories and vibes have kept these clubs in the bag.  I have a Bettinardi classic mallet which looks great at address but my feel and speed is just off, so in turn just don't have the confidence. 

[Miboy62]

I am brand loyal somewhat.

Woods & Hybrids have always liked Cobra

Irons Mizuno fits my eye, and have always liked the feel

Titleist wedges more options. have went away, but keep coming back

Putters I am all over the place. This year I have settled on the Wilson 8802 style I used this back in the late 70's so it has been working great so far.

[Miboy62]

I am brand loyal somewhat.

Woods & Hybrids have always liked Cobra

Irons Mizuno fits my eye, and have always liked the feel

Titleist wedges more options. have went away, but keep coming back

Putters I am all over the place. This year I have settled on the Wilson 8802 style I used this back in the late 70's so it has been working great so far.

[Shankster]

I am brand loyal somewhat.

Woods & Hybrids have always liked Cobra

Irons Mizuno fits my eye, and have always liked the feel

Titleist wedges more options. have went away, but keep coming back

Putters I am all over the place. This year I have settled on the Wilson 8802 style I used this back in the late 70's so it has been working great so far.

Are you using the same putter from back in the day? Or what model are you using?

 

 

- Alan

[Golfspy_CG2]

Looking forward to your review. See how they fair against your Srixon's

- Alan

Yeah. I think the 565.end of the set will be a fair comparison. Maybe not exact as they are forged. But I've seen in some info out there that the 900 HM are pretty soft feeling for a cast iron.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Loyalty, schmoyalty -- I'm a ho.

 

Do have some brands that are favorites -- Wilson Staff, Srixon, Mizuno and Bridgestone come to mind. I'm still hoping that Hogan isn't gone but that's just foolish optimism at this point, as I'm a big fan of the old Hogan brand. Also, in honor of Big Stu, I have a set of MacGregor's that get games every so often.  

 

I've game both Titleist and TaylorMade in the past, and won't do it again. Had an M1 for about a month last year and HATED it. Have never gamed much Callaway, but have always dug the new Apex irons. Epic couldn't beat the Srixon Z565 driver for me, though. 

 

Balls are Bridgestone, Srixon, Snell and the occasional Wilson. Stocked up on Srixon's now so that will be the ball until they're all gone - which could be sooner rather than later based on recent rounds 

[Miboy62]

Are you using the same putter from back in the day? Or what model are you using?

- Alan

The old style 8802, mine was not Milled back then, and no leather grip.

[fozcycle]

Shorts and shirts are Greg Norman found at Macy's. They go thru the laundry very nicely. Shoes primarily Foot Joy.

 

Balls.....I'm constantly trying different ones but I do like Wilson Duo/Duo Spin/ Duo U and Snell MTB's

 

Irons....currently Ben Hogan, Fairways and Hybrids...Cobra, Driver Wilson Staff Triton

 

 

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[Rickp]

Shorts and shirts are Greg Norman found at Macy's. They go thru the laundry very nicely. Shoes primarily Foot Joy.

 

Balls.....I'm constantly trying different ones but I do like Wilson Duo/Duo Spin/ Duo U and Snell MTB's

 

Irons....currently Ben Hogan, Fairways and Hybrids...Cobra, Driver Wilson Staff Triton

 

 

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Greg Norman shirts especially M75 are awesome. No Macy's around here. Pro shops have 50% off sales end of each season (Florida seasons?) that's sales season that's when I load up on shirts.

 

 

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[Orange Hog]

My loyalty wavers a bit depending on what works for me.

 

Driver - I've found that they all perform pretty consistently, in terms of distance, as long as the shaft is fitted correctly so it really comes down to what looks good, feels good and gives me the most confidence.  Right now that's the Callaway Epic (despite my disdain for the gimmicky BS marketing stuff from Callaway).

 

Fairway Wood - Forever it was the Bridgestone J15F (which I still have in the garage) but I've converted to the Cobra F7 purely because I LOVE the baffler rails.  Not really brand-specific on this one...just love the tech and the feel.

 

Hybrid - Same as the fairway wood.

 

Irons - I've been on the Srixon train since the 45 series launched a few years back and I don't see that changing anytime soon.  Love that the brand puts out a quality product without stupid marketing nonsense.  The feel is absolutely the best I've hit out of anything on the market and the VT sole tech is incredible.

 

Wedges - again, very fickle in this department.  For the longest time I hated Vokeys but when the SM6 came out I tried them and they felt great and work so well.  That said, I've demo'd the Callaway Forged and they felt outstanding too.  Gonna wear out the grooves on the Vokeys before I make any potential changes.

 

Putter - I love my Edel custom putter.  That said, I rotate between it and the Odyssey.  I've been an Odyssey guy since High School.  Just love the softer feel.

 

Ball - also pretty wide open to whatever works.  Right now it's the TP5.

 

Clothing - I was a Nike brand guy for a long time until they went to this skin tight, no collar garbage with horrible colors recently.  Tried UA but their shorts don't fit great and the shirts are kind of 'meh' in terms of fit.  Finally landed on Adidas.  Love the Ultimate shorts and their polos look great, fit great and can be found at very reasonable prices.

 

So I guess the long and short is I'm not terribly brand loyal.  I game what works and what feels good.

[fozcycle]

Greg Norman shirts especially M75 are awesome. No Macy's around here. Pro shops have 50% off sales end of each season (Florida seasons?) that's sales season that's when I load up on shirts.

 

 

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I get the 5 Iron shirts for about $15-$20 on sale.

 

 

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[Rickp]

I get the 5 Iron shirts for about $15-$20 on sale.

 

 

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Get them around $25 on sale and have course logo. Logos got to be worth $10

 

 

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[KnuckleBall]

TM balls and Mizzy irons

 

 

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[Leo_Erickson]

driver 915 D3

3 wood 915f

3 iron t-mb

4-pw 716 ap2

50, 56, 60 sm5

Newport 2 notchback

ball tp5x

buy the new Nike lunar control shoes every year

 

 

 

 

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[Golfzilla2069]

I like my TaylorMade products but honestly with the technology available today, nobody puts out a product that doesn't do what it's supposed to do.

 

 

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[ImVinnie]

Taylormade, since the burner bubble days.

 

After a few weeks ago, Im going to be a fan for a long time. I had a set of 1.5yr old RS1i irons. I overheard a teaching pro telling a customer that there was a recall on defective face slots from RSi's to the new M2. I had a small chip on my 7 iron face slot but didnt think anything of it.

 

I decided to call TM on the advice of the pro at work and a week later, brand new set of M1's arrived at my house with the Golf Pride grips I picked, custom length and flattened 1 degree, just like my RSi1s. Best part, there was a postage paid label to send my old ones back.

 

You couldnt ask for better customer service. 

[Rickp]

Taylormade, since the burner bubble days.

 

After a few weeks ago, Im going to be a fan for a long time. I had a set of 1.5yr old RS1i irons. I overheard a teaching pro telling a customer that there was a recall on defective face slots from RSi's to the new M2. I had a small chip on my 7 iron face slot but didnt think anything of it.

 

I decided to call TM on the advice of the pro at work and a week later, brand new set of M1's arrived at my house with the Golf Pride grips I picked, custom length and flattened 1 degree, just like my RSi1s. Best part, there was a postage paid label to send my old ones back.

 

You couldnt ask for better customer service.

That's Customer Service!!

 

 

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[poprocksncoke]

For the most part yes, until I find something that I like better.

 

Used to play with Callaway drivers, tried my dad's R11 one day and went out and got the R11s and haven't looked back.  Been playing Mizuno irons for 17 or so years.  Used to play Titleist Pro V's until I got tired of the flyers and switched to Bridgestone.

 

Putters I guess I would not be so loyal, have had many different brands in search of magic 

[HeathS16]

I have always been a Nike fan, loved their bags and golf balls, always wear their shoes.  For anything else it is, at least for me, whatever is on sale  . 

[ImVinnie]

That's Customer Service!!

 

 

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Im still amazed honestly

[Shankster]

I don't own them yet. But I'm pretty sure I'll be a Mizuno fan boy when I can get my hands on those MP-18's.

 

 

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[Berg Ryman]

I've never seen the point of brand loyality and I guess that comes from not having a favorite brand when I was younger, or the brands I liked dying out in the mainstream (Wilson to an extent, McGregor, Tommy Armour).

 

I get the mental effect it may have by having everything from one company and I think that's great if that helps you, but it just doesn't work for me. Whatever is best goes in the bag and that's the deal.

[Rickp]

I think I'm kind of a brand Ho. I like high quality at reasonable pricing and usually buy clothes when on sale. Love the 60% off at CC sales.

Clubs, no real loyalty. Whatever works for me is my new best friend.

 

 

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