Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 Irons – Introduction by MaxEntropy IMG_2839_Small.JPG I cannot begin to tell you what an honor it was to be selected for this test – when Barbajo sent us the PM about the opportunity, I had to slap myself and re-read it 47 times to make sure I wasn't crazy. So, thank you MGS and Bridgestone for the amazing opportunity!!! This will not be your typical Stage 1/Stage 2 review. As you are all aware from Rob's intro, this was almost an entire bag test (including the bag and balls), all done on the “down-lowâ€. Due to a media embargo, we could not share much, if anything, when random questions arose at the range or course and could share NOTHING online so it was also difficult to avoid dropping subtle (or not-so-subtle) hints around the forum, although astute readers may have noticed MGoBlue100's avatar change a few days early. Fortunately, we had a couple PM threads where we could “talk†openly. A few words about me: My name is Blake and I am 50 years old, originally from Vancouver, WA, and have been living in Akron, OH since 1997. I started playing golf semi-regularly while I was in grad school and started taking it much more seriously when I moved to Ohio and got involved in a work league. I steadily improved over the years without too much practice to the point of getting my unofficial handicap to the 12-14 range. “Life†happened in the early 2000's which, when combined with two young daughters at home, meant I hardly played for nearly 10 years. I slowly got back into the game about 6 years ago and over the last 3 or 4 years, it has become an obsession and I have been averaging about 30-40 rounds per year over that time. My unofficial handicap has been as low as 15 by the end of last year but has ballooned to about 18 this year while I worked through a serious swing flaw that a couple lessons late last year identified. I know the tendency is still there, but not as bad as it was, and my handicap is hopefully on it's way down. My wife and I are a year away from being empty-nesters, so I sincerely hope and plan on devoting much more time to practice. I would love to get to a single digit handicap, but honestly don't know if it is in the cards for me at this stage in my life. When we were informed of the test and got our specs in to Rob and Barbajo, the waiting game began. I love and hate the UPS app tracking features – I love it because I was able to check the status way too frequently and I hate it because I did check the status way too frequently. I'm a bit OCD like that. IMG_20180821_134303_Small.jpg “C'mon, Mr. UPS man! The app said you would be here between 2:00 and 6:00 and it's already 2:30!†Finally, the boxes started arriving…. First, the bag: IMG_20180817_144316_Small.jpg Next to arrive were the boxes that really counted: IMG_20180821_193528_Small.jpg “Oh, don't you worry, I won't be refusing….†I was like a kid during Christmas and could not wait to get to the goods! IMG_20180821_193751_Small.jpg IMG_20180821_194154_Small.jpg IMG_20180821_194909_Small.jpg “All present and accounted for, SIR!†The visuals of the clubs will be discussed in more detail in the appropriate threads/posts, but I will say I find the entire line-up very attractive. Here are a few teaser shots to keep you coming back, but keep in mind I am not Golfspy T when it comes to photos…. IMG_2841_Small.JPG IMG_2849_Small.JPG There was still one more delivery scheduled: IMG_20180823_165525_Small.jpg “They came with MGS logo on them. Nice touch, Bridgestone!†As of this writing, the clubs have been in my possession for about 3 weeks and I've gotten 63 holes of play in and 3 range sessions, so you can guarantee there will be regular updates as new information/data becomes available to us. Keep an eye on this thread and please post any questions you might want addressed! My intention is to post my initial impressions in Stage 2 later today. To be continued.... Great Intro Max! I wanted to save the ball surprise for one of you guys to show. We couldn't let all the goodness out of the bag the first thing in the am! MaxEntropy, MattF and MGoBlue100 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...
tommc23 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I know right. I'm most impressed by Rob being able to not talk about new irons for so long. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I know right he did leave a little hint about 3 or 4 sets since his fitting lol Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Golfspy_CG2, MaxEntropy and MGoBlue100 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I know right. I'm most impressed by Rob being able to not talk about new irons for so long. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy LOL!! You have no idea Thankfully I had my test brothers to share with and the few people at the course who saw them. PAGollfer saw the Bag before the clubs arrived and asked about it. I told him it was a prize for an outing. I feel so bad for lying. Ha Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tommc23, MaxEntropy and MGoBlue100 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...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I know right he did leave a little hint about 3 or 4 sets since his fitting lol Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Ah ha. Someone was paying attention. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100, russtopherb and MaxEntropy 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...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 So this is happening tonight. The clubs will earn their keep for sure. Update to be posted later GB13, MGoBlue100, MattF and 1 other 4 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...
tommc23 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Ah ha. Someone was paying attention. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Oh yea... I'm a club ho on a budget I live vicariously through you lol Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app MGoBlue100, MaxEntropy, Har in the Hat and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I have added my initial thoughts this evening.... LINK MGoBlue100 1 Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Awesome stuff guys I'm starting to think that being a member here is a bad idea, I can feel myself turning into Rob and wanting every set of irons I see Oh man. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. It's a horrible affliction. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MaxEntropy, Reesedw and MGoBlue100 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...
Reesedw Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Tour B JGR iron Review The old test drive program was extremely popular and I look forward to seeing it's return. The irons will be available in retail accounts on Oct 8, 2018 and the HF2's have a MAP of $899 for a 5-AW setup with stock shafts. A 4 iron is available for $130. bag picture to be turned.jpg Alright I gotta know, Since You and Jose play in the same league. Granted his were 1 length, but how do they feel compared to the Cobra F8's? I know you played with them.. MGoBlue100 and tommc23 2 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 So this is happening tonight. The clubs will earn their keep for sure. Update to be posted later IMG_2989.JPG Go tear it up.. You and Jose go meet in the finals to decide it all.. MGoBlue100 1 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Alright I gotta know, Since You and Jose play in the same league. Granted his were 1 length, but how do they feel compared to the Cobra F8's? I know you played with them..you are right. I did see the results up close every week. And no offense to Jose or Cobra. But it's not even close. I'll take these every day of the week. I'm tempted to put my ShotScope sensors on them to gather some data, even though I struggled with shot scope logistics. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tommc23 and MGoBlue100 2 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...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Go tear it up.. You and Jose go meet in the finals to decide it all..Well niether of us advanced. I hit the ball so great off the tee. My wedge game was the worst it's been all year. Dropped shots around the green all night long. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MaxEntropy and MGoBlue100 2 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...
Shankster Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Look at those MGS Logo golf balls! I need to read all of these, but this is pretty exciting! And I'm only picture gazing right now. MaxEntropy, tommc23 and MGoBlue100 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Well niether of us advanced. I hit the ball so great off the tee. My wedge game was the worst it's been all year. Dropped shots around the green all night long. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I am SOOOO sorry, you are still my favorite.. LOL.. MGoBlue100 and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 you are right. I did see the results up close every week. And no offense to Jose or Cobra. But it's not even close. I'll take these every day of the week. I'm tempted to put my ShotScope sensors on them to gather some data, even though I struggled with shot scope logistics. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Damn.. I know I'm a little jaded but that has to say alot.. You got to see all the inner workings of the Cobra challenge.. If you say those everyday, that is impressive.. Golfspy_CG2, MGoBlue100 and MaxEntropy 3 Quote Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Titleist TSR3 Hzrdus Black 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedge 54* Cleveland RTX Zipcore Wedge 58* Snake Eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Taylormade TP-5X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Damn.. I know I'm a little jaded but that has to say alot.. You got to see all the inner workings of the Cobra challenge.. If you say those everyday, that is impressive..Well yes for me. But you had amazing results with the F8's. So they are obviously a top notch club as well. These have just worked very well for me so far and the look is right up my alley. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Reesedw and MaxEntropy 2 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...
Mr_Theoo Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 Irons – Initial Impressions/Stage 2 Good job Max, can't wait to give these a hit or 2 come sunday MGoBlue100, MattF, Reesedw and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I think many of you here “know†me from my previous reviews, posts, and general sarcastic sense of well… everything. I have had a really poor Summer of golf, mainly due to the recovery from a ladder incident in January. I'll say it again in case you didn't read the original thread: “Stay off ladders! You can hire professionals to do that.†(If you ARE a professional doing that, PLEASE be careful. Anyway, I've been slowly rounding into form, and had passed on even throwing my name into the hat for any product reviews so far this year, because I didn't feel, quite honestly, that I could play (or even swing) well enough to do justice to any type of club review. I was very surprised and flattered to have the opportunity to review these clubs. I toured the Bridgestone ball manufacturing facility with GolfSpy Barbajo in March 2016. The facility was cool, and was very similar to a facility where he and I had worked together previously. In addition to the tour of the ball plant, we also were given access to Bridgestone's club and ball testing facility, where we saw their robotic club testing machines, their high-speed camera capability (impressive!) and their 400-yard-long laser-flat driving range! (Yes, it's SUPER COOL!) While we were there, we went through a Bridgestone ball fitting, and also had the chance to hit the original series JGR Driver and the original JGR Hybrid Forged irons, I believe the predecessor to this current generation's HF-1 irons. Bridgestone offers quite a few shaft options at no upcharge. I was seriously interested in the Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105 shafts, but I could never find anywhere to hit a club that might be similar with that shaft combination. With that being the case, and wanting to be able to do a true "apples to apples" review to do justice the Bridgestone, MyGolfSpy and all of you, I had the HF-2 irons I ordered built with the same KBS Tour 130 X-flex shafts I currently have in my Mizuno JPX-825's. I was eagerly anticipating reception of all of the clubs, and much like Christmas morning, they finally arrived: Photo Aug 24, 1 35 50 PM.jpg I was super stoked, and then I read the build sheet: Photo Aug 24, 1 28 43 PM.jpg The problem is: that's supposed to say: 2 UPRIGHT, not 2 FLAT. Bummer! When making contact with Bridgestone, shipping the clubs back, having them bent to the proper lie angle, and shipping back around the Labor Day holiday was all factored in, I've lost about two weeks of review time compared to my compadres. As such, I only have one range session under my belt with the irons. But, oh what a range session it was! I used my Precision Pro Nexus rangefinder to shoot distances to varying targets at my favorite little driving range, Shank's. (Nope, really not kidding; that's the name.) I started easy, with an A wedge. Beautiful solid feel, and about 10 yards longer than I had anticipated. Photo Sep 05, 5 58 06 PM.jpg This seemed to be a common theme throughout the bag. The Bridgestone lofts are 1 degree stronger through the bag than my Mizuno JPX-825 irons that I have been gaming. Bridgestone HF-2 Iron Lofts.png Mizuno JPX-825 Lofts.JPG I really love those Mizuno's, but I think I have a new flame! First 5-iron I hit, I scorched! Little downhill and into a very slight breeze. Carried at least 200 in the air. I normally hit five iron about 185. Next one: little slight fade, higher; carried every bit as far! I'm writing this, of course from the road on business. However, I'm headed home to South Carolina tomorrow, and as long as Hurricane Florence doesn't interfere, I'll be on my way Saturday to SW FL for six days of golf and relaxation! Stay tuned to the Weather Channel, and stay tuned here for a LOT more information after I get back! Nice job MGB....stay safe down there. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MaxEntropy and MGoBlue100 2 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...
GeekingGolf Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 This is awesome!!!! Sent from my SM-G960U using MyGolfSpy mobile app MaxEntropy, MGoBlue100 and Golfspy_CG2 3 Quote "Obviously my iron play is incredible, and when I get going I can get hot, but this course just fits my eye. The shaping of the holes, and just a couple of the doglegs, I'm able to shape shots." – Bryson DeChambeau In my Hoofer Lite Z765 9.5 with Miyazaka Kaula Mizu 6 Stiff Shaft (TrueGolfFit Recommended!!!) F8 3-4 wood 16* Aldilla Blue 70 Stiff shaft Rescue mid 2 iron 16* One Length Forged Tec 4-GW with AMT Black shafts Futura Phantom 2 Tour B330 RX Like Bass Fishing? Check out my one and only article!!! https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/get-started-bass-fishing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 My initial post is up! https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/25613-official-forum-review-bridgestone-tour-b-hf2-irons/?p=468404 Golfspy_CG2 and MaxEntropy 2 Quote In the bag: Driver: TSR2 Project X HZRDUS Black 5.5 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Alpha Convoy 514 Balls: Chrome Soft X Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Great start, Matt, MGoBlue, and Rob! MattF, MGoBlue100 and Golfspy_CG2 3 Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goaliewales14 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 This is a great surprise!! I posted a few comments about the irons previous to the HF1 and HF2. The felt amazing and were super long! I was hitting an 8 iron close to 200 yards...that's a 5 iron in my Srixon Z545's. The first time I hit them, I thought about running out to grab a drink to wait to see if that ball was ever going to come down. The one thing I felt those irons lacked was looks. The definitely weren't going to win a sexy iron contest anytime soon, but did they perform! I will say those irons would have never went into my bag just because I didn't need that much launch at all. That didn't stop us from having driving range competitions with them though! I actually wished they made an in between iron set, and apparently Bridgestone heard me, HF2 I'd love to hear if you guys are able to control the flight with these at all. I know there were a few comments already regarding distance. Sounds like we need to put the HF1's against the G700 and the HF2"s against the i500. Just a thought Golfspy_CG2, MGoBlue100, MattF and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max 3 Wood: Taylormade SIM 3 Utility Iron: Srixon U85 4i – 5i: Taylormade P790 6i – AW: Taylormade P770 SW: Taylormade MG3 TW Grind LW: Taylormade Hi-Toe 3 Low Bounce Putter: PXG Battle Ready One & Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 This is a great surprise!! I posted a few comments about the irons previous to the HF1 and HF2. The felt amazing and were super long! I was hitting an 8 iron close to 200 yards...that's a 5 iron in my Srixon Z545's. The first time I hit them, I thought about running out to grab a drink to wait to see if that ball was ever going to come down. The one thing I felt those irons lacked was looks. The definitely weren't going to win a sexy iron contest anytime soon, but did they perform! I will say those irons would have never went into my bag just because I didn't need that much launch at all. That didn't stop us from having driving range competitions with them though! I actually wished they made an in between iron set, and apparently Bridgestone heard me, HF2 I'd love to hear if you guys are able to control the flight with these at all. I know there were a few comments already regarding distance. Sounds like we need to put the HF1's against the G700 and the HF2"s against the i500. Just a thought I'm not one that is able or tries to control flight very much. As a 17 HC, my swing thought is airborne and forward....ha I do tend to hit a high ball, so far after only a few rounds I haven't found that to be an issue, but we haven't had any real strong wind yet. But I don't expect them to lose much if I do play in the wind. But that is something I'll keep note of to report back, and maybe one range session, I'll experiment with trying to control the flight a bit lower and see what happens. MGoBlue100, MattF, goaliewales14 and 2 others 5 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...
fozcycle Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Great openers all! MGoBlue/MaxEntropy/MattF/GolfspyRob. I will be waiting for the 2nd Stages and follow ups. Heck, I was so involved with Cobra I did not even realize that Bridgestone were being tested.......what an honor guys! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100, Golfspy_CG2, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Great openers all! MGoBlue/MaxEntropy/MattF/GolfspyRob. I will be waiting for the 2nd Stages and follow ups. Heck, I was so involved with Cobra I did not even realize that Bridgestone were being tested.......what an honor guys! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Neither did we, officially, until yesterday about 10 am. That's when we went live. Sent from my BLN-L24 using MyGolfSpy mobile app MattF, MGoBlue100 and Golfspy_CG2 3 Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Great openers all! MGoBlue/MaxEntropy/MattF/GolfspyRob. I will be waiting for the 2nd Stages and follow ups. Heck, I was so involved with Cobra I did not even realize that Bridgestone were being tested.......what an honor guys! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Thanks Foz. Yeah i explained if in the first post by GSMeyer about the clandestine approach. It wasnt a typical sign up forum testing due to it being a pre release item. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 and MaxEntropy 2 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...
Sluggo42 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 So Rob, Which of the many irons you've hit in the last year or 2 do you like best? MaxEntropy, Golfspy_CG2, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 So im curious, why didn't anyone choose the HF1's? All yall's caps are in the same ballpark and it would have been nice to see if maybe the HF1's could have provided a better fit for that hdcp range. Maybe some more distance? I mean straight and long seems like a nice offering, or as they say, more of a “game enjoyment†iron. That sounds nice to me. The reviews are wonderful as always, but seems a little redundant? I wonder, could you get a mixed set? 5,6,7 in HF1 8,9,P in HF2 ? MaxEntropy, Golfspy_CG2, Wedgie and 2 others 5 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 So im curious, why didn't anyone choose the HF1's? All yall's caps are in the same ballpark and it would have been nice to see if maybe the HF1's could have provided a better fit for that hdcp range. Maybe some more distance? I mean straight and long seems like a nice offering, or as they say, more of a “game enjoyment†iron. That sounds nice to me. The reviews are wonderful as always, but seems a little redundant? I wonder, could you get a mixed set? 5,6,7 in HF1 8,9,P in HF2 ? I actually had an explanation in an early draft, but cut it out because I'm already long-winded enough, so here goes..... As I mentioned, I'm not generally overly concerned about the looks at address. A thicker topline? No big deal. Huge offset? No problem. Mass bulging out behind a 4 iron? So what. My fear was since we had to pick absolutely sight unseen, that I actually would have problems with the appearance of something that nearly amounts to playing a hybrid all through the bag. I also had concerns about something that size getting through thick rough efficiently. Matt and I talked about how we sort of regretted NOT picking them when we played together shortly after we got the HF2's. I don't know how well a combo set would work out because of the big difference in lofts. I assume you could get them bent enough to fill gaps, but I'm not sure. It will be interesting to see the long term effect these clubs have on our games, though. Sent from my BLN-L24 using MyGolfSpy mobile app tommc23, GB13, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I actually had an explanation in an early draft, but cut it out because I'm already long-winded enough, so here goes..... As I mentioned, I'm not generally overly concerned about the looks at address. A thicker topline? No big deal. Huge offset? No problem. Mass bulging out behind a 4 iron? So what. My fear was since we had to pick absolutely sight unseen, that I actually would have problems with the appearance of something that nearly amounts to playing a hybrid all through the bag. I also had concerns about something that size getting through thick rough efficiently. Matt and I talked about how we sort of regretted NOT picking them when we played together shortly after we got the HF2's. I don't know how well a combo set would work out because of the big difference in lofts. I assume you could get them bent enough to fill gaps, but I'm not sure. It will be interesting to see the long term effect these clubs have on our games, though. Sent from my BLN-L24 using MyGolfSpy mobile app To offset the loft and design differences you could go with a H1: 5 (plays like a 4),6 (plays like a 5), and 7 (plays like a 6) and a H2 7,8,9. Then you have the right gapping along with the forgiveness in the longer irons. I don't really care about the number on the sole as long as the gapping works. P.S. Great reviews guys, I enjoyed reading them. MaxEntropy, MattF, tommc23 and 1 other 4 Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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