STUDque Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 MyGolfSpy Forum Focus Group We did this last year and we'll do it again. The 2018 season is winding down and it's time to start preparing for 2019. MGS experienced a great deal of growth and change this year and now it's time for YOU, the membership, to weigh in. Let's start with the basic premise: There's no such thing as a bad idea. ANY idea can start the brainstorm to refinement and lead to even greater ideas that eventually get implemented. I'm asking everyone who passes by this thread to share a few thoughts. This can be about contest, events, the products tested, review formats, forum structure, feature upgrades, app functionality, or anything else that comes to mind. One thing to be clear about: This thread is NOT to discuss bugs or issues with the upgrade. You can go here to discuss that: We're appreciative and open to all feedback. If you're uncomfortable sharing your ideas in the public space, feel free to message me privately. I can't promise all ideas will be incorporated but I can promise all ideas will be considered. Thanks to you all for participating in (what I believe) to be the best forum in town! 808nation, PING Apologist #9 and tommc23 3 Quote 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...
Shankster Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Just an App Refresh to go with the main update and I’d be happy.Picture storage upped.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GolfSpy MPR, robertson153, tommc23 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Good topic you've started Studque. Should get lots of ideas. This morning I'm thinking of clubs tests using major brands against brands that aren't advertised in magazines or normally tested/reviewed in the Blog or Forum. Just as one example; Perhaps have a Forum members test a particular Wishon iron such as the 565MC Forged. I understand that these types of clubs can't be pulled off the rack or sent to members like for example Cobra can do. But maybe there is another way this could be accomplished i'm not thinking about. Anyway... that's my thoughts this morning. tommc23 and deejaid 2 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Only thing I can think of that I would like to see is clearly defined timelines for forum member testing opportunities. For example when testing opportunities are announced also post the expectations that stage 1 will be competed on X date and stage 2 completed on X date or stage 1 within 2 weeks of receiving product etc....The top secret Bridgestone testing was awesome not because it was top secret. IMO it was because all stage 1s were posted within 24 hours of one another. On the other hand the testing I participated in over the summer we still await a stage 2. Defining timelines also helps potential testers determine if they can meet those expectations. I’d also recommend contact info from all testers go to the mods if follow up is needed. If you need someone to follow up I will be happy to do it so we understand if life is getting in the way or if they are D-bags.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Angry Yeti, Rickp, MattF and 3 others 6 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I agree with all the above so far. I’d like to see some smaller equipment companies like Wishon and Maltby be evaluated. You could even select a first time club builder and have them document who hard or easy it is to build your own. I’m sure many here have never done it but would be interested in trying or seeing another beginner give it a whirl.I also agree with more definitive timelines for reviews. I’ve lost a lot of interest in the reviews because stage 1 is just a “thanks for the opportunity, I play twice a week.....” and then we never know when there will be a follow-up or stage 2.I’d also say let’s see more tests of new equipment vs. 3, 5, or even 10 year old equipment. See if the upgrade is really worth it.And how about a classic golf section for me, Stu, and Nifty? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Wedgie, tommc23, downlowkey and 2 others 5 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On reviews: I'd like to see clothing - specifically outerwear/rain gear and as others have stated a broader or more brand inclusive review of clubs, etc. As an example on your glove review you left our Hirzl and Kakadu. I have both brands and I think they far outlast the domestic brands. 808nation and PING Apologist #9 2 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I'd like to see more give-aways and free stuff...! I only joined in hopes of getting those for nuthin' and just generally lurk about... Just kidding!!!! I too would like to see some more official evals of these TV clubs that claim absolute magic things for your game for just "$49.95 + shipping"...BUT WAIT, there's more..! Yeah right...more crap,...but are they really??? Ole Grey is a total advocate of the Square Strike Wedge, but many of us are most likely reluctant to try any of those clubs for fear of simply handing out cash for crap. tommc23, Rickp, Angry Yeti and 4 others 5 2 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, tony@CIC said: On reviews: I'd like to see clothing - specifically outerwear/rain gear and as others have stated a broader or more brand inclusive review of clubs, etc. As an example on your glove review you left our Hirzl and Kakadu. I have both brands and I think they far outlast the domestic brands. Good call! 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I'd love to see the forum cleaned up and organized, especially on the equipment side.Mods have done a great good job of merging threads with similar themes, but the equipment threads still become confusing and there are multiple threads started when people want to leave their own feedback on a specific club rather than going into some sort of master review thread for that specific club. cksurfdude and downlowkey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC70 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Great ideas. I agree on the stage 1 and 2 time lines. I really don’t know how to fix it, but it needs to be smoother. Maybe some of the groups are too big and it’s tough to get everything and everyone on the same timeline. We just need the thread to keep moving before people loose interest. I’d also like to see live threads. When some members get to go to a destination and play golf, get fitted. They keep the thread moving with pictures and comments. The MGS members get feel like their right there with all the action. Members ask questions and the guys on the trip answer and post pictures. It’s a lot of fun. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Wedgie and Rickp 2 Quote Atmos Blue 6S Atmos Red 7S Atmos Blue 8S Apex CF19 4-AW C-Taper Lite S SM7's RAW 50F - 54S - 58M - 62M Nike 006 Paul Casey Proto (Oven) Nike 006 Rory Proto (Oven) Pro V1 / Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 The SuperSpeed thread makes me think that perhaps other training aid reviews would be interesting. Many reviews of these products online, even decent reviews, are merely first impressions, with some initial hunches about whether the reviewer thinks it will work. Rarely do you get a review in which the reviewer committed to using an aid for a few months and reports back with measurable data about whether it made any difference. In the same way (and others have suggested this), reviews of the benefits of lessons would be great. Something from a chain like GolfTec might be interesting. kingcscott, downlowkey, sirchunksalot and 2 others 5 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Great ideas. I agree on the stage 1 and 2 time lines. I really don’t know how to fix it, but it needs to be smoother. Maybe some of the groups are too big and it’s tough to get everything and everyone on the same timeline. We just need the thread to keep moving before people loose interest. I’d also like to see live threads. When some members get to go to a destination and play golf, get fitted. They keep the thread moving with pictures and comments. The MGS members get feel like their right there with all the action. Members ask questions and the guys on the trip answer and post pictures. It’s a lot of fun. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyI think a great change for reviews would be to make sure the reviewers are actively discussing their experience as they go along. The stage one and twos are nice summaries, but often time all momentum for discussion is long gone by the time the stage 2s roll around.Live posts during rounds, small posts after practice sessions and just general thoughts should be constantly posted by the reviewer. It engages the readers/members much more and promotes discussion rather than the blog-post like stage 1 and 2s that I'd wager very few people read entirely silver & black, Golfspy_CG2, GB13 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, jlukes said: I think a great change for reviews would be to make sure the reviewers are actively discussing their experience as they go along. The stage one and twos are nice summaries, but often time all momentum for discussion is long gone by the time the stage 2s roll around. Live posts during rounds, small posts after practice sessions and just general thoughts should be constantly posted by the reviewer. It engages the readers/members much more and promotes discussion rather than the blog-post like stage 1 and 2s that I'd wager very few people read entirely I don't disagree with your post. Here's the challenge, as I see it: I know that in the G700 review, there were several times that I said something like, "I want to save my thoughts here for the Stage 2." The incentive right now is to give some thought, but not to spoil the final review. Changing things the way you suggest (which, again, I think is a great idea) would need to change how some of us think about Stage 2s. silver & black 1 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, mpatrickriley said: I don't disagree with your post. Here's the challenge, as I see it: I know that in the G700 review, there were several times that I said something like, "I want to save my thoughts here for the Stage 2." The incentive right now is to give some thought, but not to spoil the final review. Changing things the way you suggest (which, again, I think is a great idea) would need to change how some of us think about Stage 2s. That would make Stage 2 more like a wrap up. Stage 2 could become more of a summation of your thoughts on the product instead of the "full review". I think that could be a good idea, it would keep people more engaged throughout the review. Wedgie, silver & black and GolfSpy MPR 3 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...
Popular Post null Posted October 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2018 41 minutes ago, mpatrickriley said: I don't disagree with your post. Here's the challenge, as I see it: I know that in the G700 review, there were several times that I said something like, "I want to save my thoughts here for the Stage 2." The incentive right now is to give some thought, but not to spoil the final review. Changing things the way you suggest (which, again, I think is a great idea) would need to change how some of us think about Stage 2s. Then stage 2's need to change. Very little discussion is generated by the actual reviews. There's really no point in saving anything for the stage 2 - I believe it should be discussed openly with the community as you go along and the stage 2 can basically be a final summation of the entire experience with the clubs. Sure, most of the stage 2 will already have been discussed by you in the various posts you make throughout the thread, but isn't the point of a forum review to discuss things with forum members? If MGS just wanted forum members to do blog post reviews, then they wouldn't post the reviews in the forums at all. There really shouldn't be any surprised in the Stage 2 for those people that have been following and actively engaging in discussion throughout the review. Maybe the "likelihood to buy and final thoughts could have some new stuff, but the general performance of the item being reviewed should be discussed throughout the review thread from the moment the product is received. I have done just that in almost all of my reviews because, to me, the best part of doing a forum review is sharing things with my fellow forum members as I go. downlowkey, GB13, GolfSpy MPR and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 One thing that has been great this year is testing opportunities are announced late Thursday on the forum and on the blog Friday morning. Testers are then announced the following Thursday. Knowing this is great. Maybe a great next step is combining stage 1 and 2 and creating a calendar so all reviews hit at different times to avoid overlap. For example Mizuno testing announced April 1 with final review June 1. Cleveland testing announced April 8 with final review on June 8. This not only provides testers with timelines but we get a full set of product reviews every week instead of a little of this and a little of that along the way. As always banter and questions as we go. Testers need to understand the commitment they make and fulfill those obligations while providing the readers ease of info. Also tester group policing and more communication amongst the group of same product testers should be encouraged to keep all on track. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude 1 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, mpatrickriley said: The SuperSpeed thread makes me think that perhaps other training aid reviews would be interesting. Many reviews of these products online, even decent reviews, are merely first impressions, with some initial hunches about whether the reviewer thinks it will work. Rarely do you get a review in which the reviewer committed to using an aid for a few months and reports back with measurable data about whether it made any difference. In the same way (and others have suggested this), reviews of the benefits of lessons would be great. Something from a chain like GolfTec might be interesting. I think this would be awesome to do. I have never been fitted or had any lessons but a review of each stage of fitting or after each lesson would be sweet to read. Like others have stated, small reviews after each round, range session, fitting, or lesson followed by a final review would keep a thread rolling along better than just 1 big stage 2 imho. I like reading people's thoughts as things happen. Example: My swing was off today but this new driver was still in play or I had a grooved swing and was longer compared to XYZ. GolfSpy MPR 1 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 hours ago, PING Apologist #9 said: I'd like to see more give-aways and free stuff...! I only joined in hopes of getting those for nuthin' and just generally lurk about... Winner PING Apologist #9 and silver & black 1 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 My local course did some major work on 5 holes and it was 8 or so hours and they had it all fixed. I called them, sent them a email with the photos they needed and it was done in no time! I also say this as I'm writing up my stage 2 now. This may help as well with the word cap we try or at least attempt at sticking around haha Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 hours ago, jlukes said: Then stage 2's need to change. Very little discussion is generated by the actual reviews. There's really no point in saving anything for the stage 2 - I believe it should be discussed openly with the community as you go along and the stage 2 can basically be a final summation of the entire experience with the clubs. I agree with this. I look at my stage 2s as something someone on the outside looking for reviews may stumbleupon and doesn’t wanna read like 20 pages of questions and follow ups. But I would love to be asked more questions before or after the stage 1 is posted. Since the state 2 has a template let that be for a formal and final review but holding things back from active members just seems pointless when we have so many reviews going on at once. I know I’d be more engaged in asking questions if the answers weren’t just “can’t say much saving it for stage 2” GolfSpy_BNG, Golfspy_CG2 and tony@CIC 3 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...
cksurfdude Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I'd love to see the forum cleaned up and organized, especially on the equipment side.Mods have done a great good job of merging threads with similar themes, but the equipment threads still become confusing and there are multiple threads started when people want to leave their own feedback on a specific club rather than going into some sort of master review thread for that specific club.Second this ^There's sooooooo much great info within the member review main thread, but it kinda gets lost after a while..... Maybe one idea is some sort of heirarchy, for example under Member Reviews then break out by, eg., club type and then possibly by target player then by year .. Drivers / Woods / etc. ... Player / GI / SGI ... 2018 / 2017 / etc. ... Kenny B, romeopapazulu and StrokerAce 3 Quote 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 grip on both) ...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...
GB13 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I wouldn't mind seeing a review on a Skytrack or comparable device for winter testing. J/K (maybe) I like the idea of seperating out the review threads by category, drivers, irons, putters, training aids, etc. I also think that we should bring back Stage 3's in review threads. I think a six month update could be useful for product attributes like; durability and to see if it is still in your bag or how much it helped your game. I am still rather new here so I don't know why we got rid of Stage 3's to begin with?? Just my $0.02. GolfSpy_BNG and GolfSpy_APH 2 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...
PMookie Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1. Hitting mats. I’m going to put one in the garage at the new house in front of my net, so I need some reviewed. Big square ones. 2. Grips. I need some tested for tackiness, sweat absorption. 3. Golf insoles. There are a few companies out there that claim the user’s golf performance benefits in various ways from wearing them. My coach sells https://aline.com/golf/ 4. Hybrid golf bags. Stand/cart is great, but I need the hybrid bags tested for staying in their place on an electric cart (trolley for our UK friends) as my SunMountain one moves around ALL THE TIME! 5. Replacement cleats. We all need to replace our cleats at some point, so it would be nice to see which are the best. 6. Golf towels. Waffle patterns say they’re best, Frogger claims theirs is. 7. Golf 1/4 socks. Kentwool, Swiftwick, FJ, etc. 8. Water bottles. I use one EVERY round, and EVERY trip to the range. Other ideas: OEM Q&A days post-show. Let’s go LIVE and hear from the OEMs and ask some questions about the releases. Game improvement Live posts. Let’s get some golf coaches to spend an hour on putting, chipping, pitching, etc, etc, etc. Live video, us asking questions. “Spies in the Crowd”. Make some tees/hats and have folks wear them to sporting events. PGA tournaments, MLB, NBA, NFL, NCAA. Get creative, win some prizes! Drawings for the equipment used in testing. Have folks that donated win some of the gear. MGS. My Giving Spies. Threads that note great opportunities for us to donate, give time to great causes. Another place to wear Spy Gear and take pics. ThanksGIVING, Christmas Santas. Where can we all chip-in and help folks during the holidays? Would be awesome to be a site that gives to COMMUNITIES! Anyway. That’s what I got. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro downlowkey, tony@CIC, MattF and 6 others 9 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Since it's been mentioned several times. I'll chime in on the timelines of the stages. Trust me we as MODs would love to put out a definitive timeline of stages. Meaning if you are selected on June 1st then Stage one should be 10 days later and stage two three weeks later. However, we are at the mercy of OEM shipping. They all handle the forum testing in different ways. Which results in some companies building and shipping the clubs within two days. Others have more internal procedures to follow and thus timelines have taken up to four weeks just to get shipped this year and in the past. So each review can have moving targets as those of you who have tested know. I have to say. The testers that have been selected this year were phenomenal. I can't recall more than one or two occasions where Enrique or I had to ask about someone's review status and push for it. Out of 20 plus testings. Most with 3-5 testers that's a pretty good ratio. You guys rock!! Keep the ideas coming. We're taking them all in and love hearing input from everyone. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cnosil, GolfSpy_BNG, GB13 and 5 others 8 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...
tony@CIC Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1. Hitting mats. I’m going to put one in the garage at the new house in front of my net, so I need some reviewed. Big square ones. 2. Grips. I need some tested for tackiness, sweat absorption. 3. Golf insoles. There are a few companies out there that claim the user’s golf performance benefits in various ways from wearing them. My coach sells https://aline.com/golf/ 4. Hybrid golf bags. Stand/cart is great, but I need the hybrid bags tested for staying in their place on an electric cart (trolley for our UK friends) as my SunMountain one moves around ALL THE TIME! 5. Replacement cleats. We all need to replace our cleats at some point, so it would be nice to see which are the best. 6. Golf towels. Waffle patterns say they’re best, Frogger claims theirs is. 7. Golf 1/4 socks. Kentwool, Swiftwick, FJ, etc. 8. Water bottles. I use one EVERY round, and EVERY trip to the range. Other ideas: OEM Q&A days post-show. Let’s go LIVE and hear from the OEMs and ask some questions about the releases. Game improvement Live posts. Let’s get some golf coaches to spend an hour on putting, chipping, pitching, etc, etc, etc. Live video, us asking questions. “Spies in the Crowd”. Make some tees/hats and have folks wear them to sporting events. PGA tournaments, MLB, NBA, NFL, NCAA. Get creative, win some prizes! Drawings for the equipment used in testing. Have folks that donated win some of the gear. MGS. My Giving Spies. Threads that note great opportunities for us to donate, give time to great causes. Another place to wear Spy Gear and take pics. ThanksGIVING, Christmas Santas. Where can we all chip-in and help folks during the holidays? Would be awesome to be a site that gives to COMMUNITIES! Anyway. That’s what I got. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Wow what a great list! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy PMookie 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geez2323 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I think some course reviews would be fun and interesting. We have members all over and would be interesting to see the different courses we all play throughout the country. Would be great to see pictures and the scenery different parts of the country and world provide from a “average” persons perspective. Would be great for people who travel to golf to find and hidden gems or to stay away from any courses that disappoint. Kind of our own “worlds best” for golf courses. I think it would be fun and interesting. I would be happy to provide reviews on our courses in AZ. Just a thought I had. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Kenny B and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Been seeing some great ideas in the post. I'd like to see MGS have a method for donations to The First Tee . Perhaps an annual donation drive. Our donations made by way of MGS wouldn't be tax deductible but it would be for MGS! www.thefirsttee.org. PMookie, revkev, Angry Yeti and 1 other 4 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Been seeing some great ideas in the post. I'd like to see MGS have a method for donations to The First Tee . Perhaps an annual donation drive. Our donations made by way of MGS wouldn't be tax deductible but it would be for MGS! www.thefirsttee.org. While I love the thought behind it, I'd rather donate directly to the chapter of the First Tee that is most local to me. It's pretty darn easy to do. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 21 hours ago, geez2323 said: I think some course reviews would be fun and interesting. We have members all over and would be interesting to see the different courses we all play throughout the country. Would be great to see pictures and the scenery different parts of the country and world provide from a “average” persons perspective. Would be great for people who travel to golf to find and hidden gems or to stay away from any courses that disappoint. Kind of our own “worlds best” for golf courses. I think it would be fun and interesting. I would be happy to provide reviews on our courses in AZ. Just a thought I had. I would like this, but I would add that maybe MGS needs to develop a set of review criteria and format. Sure, we can look up reviews on golf websites, but I don't know anything about the person writing the review or their game. Of course it should be organized by state, or more local locations, to make it easy look top locations. geez2323 1 Quote “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...
STUDque Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 I would like this, but I would add that maybe MGS needs to develop a set of review criteria and format. Sure, we can look up reviews on golf websites, but I don't know anything about the person writing the review or their game. Of course it should be organized by state, or more local locations, to make it easy look top locations.Without some big cash flow, I doubt MGS will be able to sponsor official course reviews like this. If it pleases the court, I could put together a standard review template for unofficial course reviews. These would be posted into a master review thread like we have for golf balls. Folks could review their home course or other courses as they travel to share the goodness with the rest of us. ________________________________________________Thanks to everyone that has submitted input thus far. There's definitely some great stuff in here. Keep it coming! Mr_Theoo, Kenny B, tony@CIC and 3 others 6 Quote 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...
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