Hacker Rod Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Greetings, all. I've been doing a lot of equipment research the last few weeks as I plan to upgrade most of my bag over the next year or two. I love golf, but a brutal work schedule combined with Michigan weather only allows me to get out a half dozen or so times a year. I've played just 4 rounds thus far in 2018. If I kept a handicap it would be considered high. I'm above average in distance, and my irons are probably the strength of my game. It's erratic tee performance and my inconsistent short game that really let me down, and I know I need to play more for the latter to really improve. I'm convinced that with updated equipment and a little more time on the course, I'm capable of breaking 90 occasionally, if not consistently. My bag overhaul will begin with new irons and wedges. My Cobra S2 Max's have served me well over the years, at least I think they have, but my miss is a pull/hook, and the Cobra's generous offset exacerbates that issue. On the short list to replace the Cobras are the JPX 919 Hot Metal and/or Forged, Srixon Z585, Cobra King FTB, and P790's. I had the AP1 and AP3 on the list, but I'm turned off by the 43-degree wedges. I also intended to demo the Ben Hogan PTx, but they're currently listed as "out of stock" on the website. They have not responded to my email, which is a huge turnoff for me. Right now the CBX is the only model wedge I'm considering. That's where I'm hoping to see the biggest return on my investment.My current bag:TE Exotics XCG6 10.5TM SLDR Mini Driver/3W 14TE Exotics Trilogy 3W 15Nickent 4DX IronWood 20Cobra S2 Max 4-GW (graphite, stiff)Cleveland 588 RTX 56, 60Original Rife 2-Bar PutterYes, that's 15. I hit the Mini Driver like a driver, so more often than not the XCG6 stays at home.Feel free to chime in if you think I'm overlooking anything else I should be considering. I have zero prejudices, and zero brand loyalty. As you can see from the mishmash of clubs already in the bag, I'll play whatever helps my score. Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro 8.5*, HZRDUS Smoke Yellow XS TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver/2W 12.5*, Elements Chrome XS Callaway Super Hybrid 17*, Aldila Rogue 95 MSI XS Maltby KE4 Tour TC Hybrid 20*, KBS Tour Steel XS Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal 5-SW, Project X LZ Tour S Titleist Vokey SM7 60*/D Evnroll ER5 Hatchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Welcome to MGS forums Rod, nice write up intro, hope you stick around. Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgDaddy Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Welcome to My Golf Spy! Driver - Rogue ST Max Woods - Rogue ST Max 3, 5 & 7 Woods Irons - Rogue ST Max Wedges - Zipcore RTX 6 50° CBX2 54* & 58* Putter - Evnroll ER2 Rangefinder - NX-10 Slope Ball - Vice Pro Tour Drip Bag - Xtreme Cart 7.0 Bag Heather/Red/White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Welcome from the Pacific Northwest! Glad you joined us Rod. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808nation Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Welcome fellow new spy #PowerToThePlayer WITB: Driver: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* Hybrids: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & Vapor Flex 4 hybrid Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron M2 Newport Ball: Black & Pro V1 Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonks Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Welcome from Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati. Enjoy the great golf conversation! Sent from my VS995 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPattGolf Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Welcome to MyGolfSpy! * Staff Professional* Driver: Stealth Plus+ (7.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Black 6X Tipped 1" 3 Wood: Stealth Plus+ (14.25*) - Fujikura Ventus Blue 7x Tipped 1" Driving Iron: P790 UDI 2 iron - HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5 4 Iron: P790 - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (5-7) P7MC - KBS C-Taper 130 X Irons (8-P) P7MB - KBS C-Taper 130 X Wedges: MG3 Black 50.09 / 55.11 - KBS TOUR FLT 130 X 60* Wedge: High Toe Raw - KBS Tour 130 X Putter: Custom Black ER2 or Custom Black Del Monte Bag: FlexTech Stand Bag Glove: Tour Preferred Glove Ball: TP5X #11 RangeFinder: R1 Smart Rangefinder Instagram: @dpattgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Welcome from west Michigan ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Rod Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Welcome from west Michigan I'm in west Michigan, too. Kalamazoo. You? Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro 8.5*, HZRDUS Smoke Yellow XS TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver/2W 12.5*, Elements Chrome XS Callaway Super Hybrid 17*, Aldila Rogue 95 MSI XS Maltby KE4 Tour TC Hybrid 20*, KBS Tour Steel XS Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal 5-SW, Project X LZ Tour S Titleist Vokey SM7 60*/D Evnroll ER5 Hatchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Welcome to MGS from Seattle 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Welcome, also from the PNW, glad you joined.. Sent from my SM-G900V using MyGolfSpy mobile app 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...
ole gray Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Welcome to MGS 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...
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