MDGolfHacker Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 How about a test on how much a golf psychologist will really improve your game. Start off with 3 months of regular play, then three months talking to a golf shrink and see if the game improves. MDGolfHacker What'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...
tommc23 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 How about a test on how much a golf psychologist will really improve your game. Start off with 3 months of regular play, then three months talking to a golf shrink and see if the game improves. MDGolfHacker That may open a can of worms for certain people. Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I'd like to see comprehensive data on the effect grip circumference has on lag, release and shot shape. I get the feeling, with good data, it's probably one of the easier and more cost effective methods to improve impact position and shot pattern. I also believe there is more to be learned than regular vs mid-size; ie regular grip with 5 wraps of tape under the bottom hand. In my opinion grip customization is also relatively free from potential market controversy since testers would presumably employ their typical gamer clubs across all testing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 How about a test on how much a golf psychologist will really improve your game. Start off with 3 months of regular play, then three months talking to a golf shrink and see if the game improves. MDGolfHacker That may open a can of worms for certain people. Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Agreed. The last thing I wanna hear is that my driving accuracy is tied to my relationship with my mother-in-law. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Agreed. The last thing I wanna hear is that my driving accuracy is tied to my relationship with my mother-in-law. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy Hmmm, could have something there. Except on approach shots. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Agreed. The last thing I wanna hear is that my driving accuracy is tied to my relationship with my mother-in-law. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy Well there you go, driving accuracy is actually tied to your relationship with your FATHER IN LAW, your relationship to your mother in law is directly proportional to the number of 3 putts... 😂😂 MDGolfHacker What'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...
Rickp Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Well there you go, driving accuracy is actually tied to your relationship with your FATHER IN LAW, your relationship to your mother in law is directly proportional to the number of 3 putts... MDGolfHacker K, got it Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Steel vs Graphite iron shafts ... which offers best control, best dispersion & distance ... tested by individuals with the same swing speed. Does technology these days really help the average golfer? WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongy5 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Water Bottles for us walkers Bluetooth speakers i.e puma soundchuk Titleist 910 7.5 driver,callaway 48,56 degree wedges.ping g irons 5-pw purple dot.19,21 degree titleist 913 hybrids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 The course handicapping/slope/rating system... not sure how you'd do it but see how accurate it would be. How much harder is one course than another Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 How about a test that takes a left handed model of club vs. the right handed model of the same club, and see if the Lefties are actually made to the same high standards as the right handed models. Could be any club, but I think Driver and putter since those are the most “technology†driven clubs. Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 How about a test that takes a left handed model of club vs. the right handed model of the same club, and see if the Lefties are actually made to the same high standards as the right handed models. Could be any club, but I think Driver and putter since those are the most “technology†driven clubs.Whoa!!! Now there's something that never crossed my mind. As a LH I always assumed that RH & LH were always the same but who really knows?Great idea Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang3rtown Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 What I love about MGS tests is they typically answer one question; will this product improve your score? Well, I think most people would agree, the best way to improve your score is not through technology but through skill so, how about a test of products designed to make you a better golfer? Training aid testing! Which products make you a better ball putter, which improve ball striking, etc. and which are not worth the price of postage. I would like to see a review of online lesson services like Rotary Swing as well. If certain products work and absolutely can make you a better player, I would like to know! Driver: G 10.5* W/Tour Stiff 65g Ping Shaft Fairway Woods: Cobra F6 13.5*, F6 Baffler 16* Irons: Split Set- i200 3i - 7i , Ft Worth 15s, 8 (36), 9 (40), PW (44) Wedges: TK, 52* & 56* Putter: Sigma G Kushin Bag: Hoofer 5way Balls: TP5/X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Agreed. The last thing I wanna hear is that my driving accuracy is tied to my relationship with my mother-in-law. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy "So tell me about your childhood?" Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Putting analysers -- since the iPing cradle and app (iPhone-only - harrumph) came out there are any number of gadgets and devices to measure your putting stroke ... so what are the functional differences / head-to-head comparisons between "retail"-oriented things (could be wearable or go into the butt-end of the club; say $100 - $250 devices; and not a full fitting Sam PuttLabs nor Quintic nor Foresight) like Blast Golf or 3Bays Putter or ____ ? 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 grips) ...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...
HardcoreLooper Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I'd love to see head to head testing of shot tracking systems. Especially with GG's new system on the way. Sent from my SM-T550 using Tapatalk What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I'd love to see head to head testing of shot tracking systems. Especially with GG's new system on the way. Sent from my SM-T550 using Tapatalk Yes! Great idea. There's finally enough of a market that that can be tested. Arccos, Shot Scope, Game Golf, Skycaddie, Golf Logix? Could you imagine the poor testers using all of those concurrently? That would be a fun 6 hour round lol. Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 wondering if any of the MGS staff have read through this thread at all and plan on doing any of these tests? There are some great ideas in here and it would be a shame for them to get lost in the weeds... Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Well there you go, driving accuracy is actually tied to your relationship with your FATHER IN LAW, your relationship to your mother in law is directly proportional to the number of 3 putts... MDGolfHacker Boy O Boy if that were true I would never hit a fairway and constantly 4putt Blake CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLBMW Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I'd like to see another CG location test, in conjunction with MOI. Love to see where g400/max stacks up to TM m3/4. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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: ProV1/V1x OR Chrome Soft TT Bag: Sun Mountain 2019 4.5 14way carry Clothes: Nike OR Under Armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeopapazulu Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I love the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer testing idea. If there is one thing I have learned after reading a couple years worth of "Most Wanted" tests, it is that I will never purchase another club without a proper fitting. But if I go to three different fitters, am I going to get fit into three different options? What are the chances that all three end up with the same club selection? So take a testers' top five club heads and give us the pertinent stats of the off the rack version. Then give the same stats after a super basic fitting with limited options. Then repeat one more time with a GolfTec or Club Champion style fitting. My guess is that a proper fitting is going to be the big winner. There are a lot of folks who buy the latest and greatest every year. I also see a lot of comments thinking that fitting is a waste of money. Not sure if there is a big overlap in these groups. Would we be better off dropping to a new purchase every three years and putting some of that $800 towards a real in depth fitting? If the Big Bertha has only gained 0.8 yards per year, I bet the fitting on a new club every few years would end up with the best performance. On a semi-related note, what are the purchasing demographics of readers on this site? Has that been studied in any detail? I agree that if 90% of clubs are bought off the rack, then customizing every club to every tester doesn't reflect most of reality. But this site seems to be geared towards some real equipment nerds (maybe "enthusiasts" would be a better term). Do 90% of us buy off the rack? G400 LST 8.5 Ping Tour 65 Stiff Adams XTD Ti 18 deg 3Hy Ben Hogan PTx 22-46 Ben Hogan TK15 50, 54, 58 deg wedges Futura 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 You hear all about driver and iron fittings. Hell even wedge fittings are getting to be more and more popular. I'd like to see a test of fitted vs unfitted putters and if there is truly a large discrepancy in putting numbers. Or if anyone has there own experiences, I'd really love to hear about them. As a mediocre putter, would lessons benefit me more than the putter fitting? With more lunch hour putting sessions my putting has gotten a little better over the past year but I haven't seen a truly significant improvement. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 . I'd like to see a test of fitted vs unfitted putters and if there is truly a large discrepancy in putting numbers. Or if anyone has there own experiences, I'd really love to hear about them. As a mediocre putter, would lessons benefit me more than the putter fitting? There are a lot of philosophies on how to putt. Some experts will tell you eyes over the ball is the right way and others will tell you it doesn't matter. What if the fitters philosophy doesn't agree with yours? Lessons vs fitting would be dependent on why you are mediocre. Would is you issue with putting? What “numbers†are you trying to compare? 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: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylem Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I would like to see the leading putters go against the old bullseye putter or a mini golf putter. Let's see the "best" vs the "worst" to really prove the concept. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Lol I play golf regularly with a fellow that uses a bullseye putter. He's an amazing putter, so good in fact at different times we've had others in our group buy one and use it for a few rounds. I am probably going against the grain here (hehe) but I would like to see more tests for hybrids and fairway woods. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 There are a lot of philosophies on how to putt. Some experts will tell you eyes over the ball is the right way and others will tell you it doesn't matter. What if the fitters philosophy doesn't agree with yours? Lessons vs fitting would be dependent on why you are mediocre. Would is you issue with putting? What “numbers†are you trying to compare? It used to be distance control but I feel I'm better at that category now. However I still don't tend to make many 5-8 footers or the ones when I give myself 15 feet or less for birdie. As I'm thinking more and more it may even be something like green reading. I'll say more than a few times a round. I hit that putt right where I wanted to yet they just don't fall. Likely something as simple as feeling confident over putts would probably make a difference as well. This game will make you overthink just about everything. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 It used to be distance control but I feel I'm better at that category now. However I still don't tend to make many 5-8 footers or the ones when I give myself 15 feet or less for birdie. As I'm thinking more and more it may even be something like green reading. I'll say more than a few times a round. I hit that putt right where I wanted to yet they just don't fall. Likely something as simple as feeling confident over putts would probably make a difference as well. This game will make you overthink just about everything. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy My guess is part of the problem is you think you should make more than you do. Several charts online but here is one that I found doin a quick search for pga make percentages. https://www.scottsackett.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Putting-Probability.jpg If you are hitting your putts online then the putter isn't the problem. If you are missing long and short then distance control/ speed might be the issue. If you are getting your desired line and speed right then it is green reading. 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: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 My guess is part of the problem is you think you should make more than you do. Several charts online but here is one that I found doin a quick search for pga make percentages. https://www.scottsackett.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Putting-Probability.jpg If you are hitting your putts online then the putter isn't the problem. If you are missing long and short then distance control/ speed might be the issue. If you are getting your desired line and speed right then it is green reading. Good stuff there. Definitely have to research that a bit more. Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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