jkittlesen Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Have tried so far a Acid Kuba Kuba...................thoughts are too flavored for me. Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Natural............................want to buy a box but will hold off until I mature. Next up is the RYJ Reserva Real. Give a novice some of your expertise please, thanks. MGoBlue100 1 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
tommc23 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Depends on what you like really. I'm a big fan of the kuba kuba. I also like darker and natural flavored cigars. If you want something less strong try a Nub Connecticut which is not a full body/flavor. Short cigar with good flavor and an easy smoke. My best suggestion is check cigar international and find a variety pack and order that. They have samplers of different cigars and bodies all in one. The only way you will know what you do and don't like is to try them. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk MGoBlue100 and ThatKyle 2 Quote Link to comment
Headhammer Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Here is great primer on cigars for golfers. https://www.golfgearbox.com/blogs/news/smoking-cigars-on-the-golf-course-an-introduction MGoBlue100 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment
MGoBlue100 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Depends on what you like really. I'm a big fan of the kuba kuba. I also like darker and natural flavored cigars. If you want something less strong try a Nub Connecticut which is not a full body/flavor. Short cigar with good flavor and an easy smoke. My best suggestion is check cigar international and find a variety pack and order that. They have samplers of different cigars and bodies all in one. The only way you will know what you do and don't like is to try them. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Agree with trying a “samplerâ€. You'll learn quickly what you like/don't like, and can zero in from there. It's probably not the best habit in the World, but where would we be with no vices at all? 🤣 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Headhammer and tommc23 2 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment
MGoBlue100 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Here is great primer on cigars for golfers. https://www.golfgearbox.com/blogs/news/smoking-cigars-on-the-golf-course-an-introduction That's a good, concise primer. “Nicotine Bomb†made me laugh out loud. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment
Peterpc2828 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Friend is going to Cuba, he offered to bring back cigars, anyone have any recommendations on what to bring back over the obvious? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 Quote Link to comment
Headhammer Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Friend is going to Cuba, he offered to bring back cigars, anyone have any recommendations on what to bring back over the obvious? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy My two favorites that are a bit difficult to find off the island are the Trinidad Fundadores and the Ramon Allones Special Selection (RASS). Peterpc2828 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Purchased a few this weekend to try. 1. ARTURO FUENTE HEMINGWAY CLASSIC2. My Father Connecticut line, the Toro Gordo 3.Nub 460 Connecticut MGoBlue100, tommc23 and Webz59 3 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
No3PuttLaLa Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Find a local cigar shop and just buy a handful of different ones. You'll find out what you like and don't like. The Hemingway Classic is one of my favorite non Cuban cigars. My Father is also a great brand! Try Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor as well if you can. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment
PING Apologist #9 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Heh...anything dipped in brandy or bourbon..! MGoBlue100 1 Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment
MGoBlue100 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Friend is going to Cuba, he offered to bring back cigars, anyone have any recommendations on what to bring back over the obvious? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I personally am very partial to Montecristo. My boss went to Cuba on a business trip 2-3 yrs ago, and brought me back a few. They were fantastic!! PING Apologist #9, Peterpc2828 and tommc23 3 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 I must this is fun trying new cigars. Just ordered some Montecristo Whites and Rocky Patel Vintage 99's. Thanks for all the input! MGoBlue100 and No3PuttLaLa 2 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
Votts Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Definitely should buy a sampler or just a bit of different ones from your local shop to see what you like. I'm a big fan of My Father's as well. They have a stronger pepper taste. Also a big fan of Don Peppin LA Aroma DE Cuba MI Amor's from. Something about box press cigars where they just sit in your mouth right I guess. Quote What's in the bag: Driver : TaylorMade M1 440 Driver 9.5° Fujikura Speeder Pro 56 XLR8 Graphite Stiff Right Handed 45.25" Hybrid : Cobra Baffler Rail 3H Fujikura Motore 65g Stiff Graphite Irons : Callaway XR pros with KBS Tour V90 shafts Wedges : Cleveland CBX 52-56-60 Putter : Scotty Cameron Del Mar right handed Live in Chicago 10 handicap Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 After 2 weeks of internet research I have a good idea on the profiles I want in a mild cigar, some good ones ordered and on the way. Tried the NUB today and will scratch it off the list, still favor the Fuentes so far. Looking forward to the Monte Whites and Olivas arriving tomorrow. Setting up the humidors will be fun also. Give me some of you favorite milds if you will. Thanks for the help! tommc23, ThatKyle and MGoBlue100 3 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
tommc23 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 After 2 weeks of internet research I have a good idea on the profiles I want in a mild cigar, some good ones ordered and on the way. Tried the NUB today and will scratch it off the list, still favor the Fuentes so far. Looking forward to the Monte Whites and Olivas arriving tomorrow. Setting up the humidors will be fun also. Give me some of you favorite milds if you will. Thanks for the help! Hmm Nub is normally a good medium flavored cigar. I will have to look into a few mediums for you and let you know. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 Thank you t. Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
Headhammer Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 M After 2 weeks of internet research I have a good idea on the profiles I want in a mild cigar, some good ones ordered and on the way. Tried the NUB today and will scratch it off the list, still favor the Fuentes so far. Looking forward to the Monte Whites and Olivas arriving tomorrow. Setting up the humidors will be fun also. Give me some of you favorite milds if you will. Thanks for the help! Really need to understand what your flavor profile is that you mention above before making recommendations. Also do you mean mild body (quality of smoke) or do you mean mild strength (level of nicotine)? Maybe this can help you with identifying flavors. http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigars-101/cigar-flavor-components Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 I thought it obvious from the cigars I have purchased so far, my mistake. Mild strength. MGoBlue100 1 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
Headhammer Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I thought it obvious from the cigars I have purchased so far, my mistake. Mild strength. Okay do you like grass/hay flavors, wood/leather, coffee/chocolate or black pepper flavors in your mild strength cigars? Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment
Kanoito Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I'm a cigar beginner myself and I tried following in a sampler pack. And liked them very much. 1 x Don Diego Classic Corona 1 x Flor de Copan Corona 1 x Santa Damiana Corona 1 x León Jimenes No. 4 1 x Oliva Serie O Corona MGoBlue100 1 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Okay, tonight I smoked two Fuentes, both had a similar profile. Hemingway Short Story and a Chateau Natural, I had a friend recommend while smoking the first with my bourbon, take a few chips of dark chocolate ....let it melt on your tongue, then smoke. It was really nice. Give it a try! No3PuttLaLa 1 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 P.S. wife is okay with cigars, big deal for me! It kept the skeeters away ! tommc23, MyWifesSwingCoach and MGoBlue100 3 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
Headhammer Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Okay, tonight I smoked two Fuentes, both had a similar profile. Hemingway Short Story and a Chateau Natural, I had a friend recommend while smoking the first with my bourbon, take a few chips of dark chocolate ....let it melt on your tongue, then smoke. It was really nice. Give it a try! So you didn't answer my question, but based on my knowledge of Fuentes your "Current" flavor profile leans more toward woody flavors, specifically cedar & oak. I say "currently" because your flavor profile will change the more cigars you try. So my recommendations are based on mild strength, med-full bodied flavor with woody notes, specifically cedar & oak. Crowned Heads JD Howard Reserve Crux Ninfamaniac Diamond Crown La Palina Red Label George Rico Zulu Zulu Connecticut 262 Paradigm Blanco NINE Warped La Colmena Tatuaje MIAMI Brown Label- Maybe more med-strength, but good example of the style If you really want to explore the extreme woody flavors the fire cured cigars are worth a shot. Listed from least smoked wood to most intense flavor. George A. Rico STK - The only cigar made with 100% tobacco grown in the US Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured AJ Fernandez Spectre Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Thank you for your expertise. Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
bens197 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Flor de Oliva makes a nice and flavorful inexpensive smoke. I love the acids but they're a bit outside my fun money fund. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 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
MGoBlue100 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 P.S. wife is okay with cigars, big deal for me! It kept the skeeters away !She is a keeper!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment
MGoBlue100 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Flor de Oliva makes a nice and flavorful inexpensive smoke. I love the acids but they're a bit outside my fun money fund. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yeah, I like them but usually only pull the trigger when somebody has a sampler deal for them. I'm same as you, a cigar cheapskate. I really love a good one when somebody else buys it, LOLZ! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment
tommc23 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yeah, I like them but usually only pull the trigger when somebody has a sampler deal for them. I'm same as you, a cigar cheapskate. I really love a good one when somebody else buys it, LOLZ! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I'm similar I buy good high price cigars when on sale and I smoke acids regularly so I don't consider them high price lol. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk MGoBlue100 1 Quote Link to comment
jkittlesen Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 ACID Kuba Kuba Maduro (Robusto) Flor de las Antillas Maduro Toro Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged Connecticut Torpedo My Father Le Bijou 1922 Torpedo Coming this week. tommc23 1 Quote Rouge Draw 13.5 Lite Flex 913H 24 degree Diamana Lite Flex Idea Pro a12 20 degree Aldila VS Proto Regular Flex MP 100 4 - PW Stiff DGS 300 Mack Daddy 2 TG 52/10, RG 56/10 and TG 60/10 2014 Select Newport 2 33 " Link to comment
StogiesnotBogeys Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Try as much variety as humanly possible. I smoke around 3-4 cigars per day, and have been at it for almost 20 years. Here's the one thing I know... Show me the man who calls himself an aficionado, and I will show you a douchebag. tommc23 1 Quote Ping G400 9.5Callaway XR16 4W Callaway Rogue 3H, 4H, 5H Callaway Rogue 6-P Callaway Forged 50, 54, 58 Odyssey 7S Link to comment
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