RickyBobby_PR Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Which driver/wood finish do you prefer? Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Even though I play a g400 I prefer to have a glossy crown. Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I'm fine with both, but I like matte a little better because of the reduced glare. 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...
PlaidJacket Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I prefer glossy. But I've never owned a matt finish. Never had a glare issue with glossy either. silver & black 1 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...
PING Apologist #9 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I've only owned matte myself and have not hit anything else. Not sure if I'd like glossy or not honestly. 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...
Bosox04 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I recently got a G400 Max, and I really like the look. First time with a matte finish wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Matte finish is the bees knees! Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I prefer matte but the performance is going to be the bigger factor for me, every time. Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Despite the 975D finish being my all time favorite I’ll still go matte. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Matte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Whichever one gets me the longest distance! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy fixyurdivot 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...
TSauer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Whichever one gets me the longest distance! Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpyAre you trying to ponder up a glossy vs matte MGS driver test? Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I guess I prefer glossy. I have the G400 Max and it looks pretty good, but I hate how easily it leaves tee marks on the bottom, and they don’t come off. I loved the look of my Epic Sub Zero at address, with the carbon fiber showing through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 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...
tony@CIC Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 10 hours ago, TSauer said: Are you trying to ponder up a glossy vs matte MGS driver test? Dammmm I've been outed TSauer 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...
fixyurdivot Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I like both really. I've seen some that show fiber weave and I find that look really cool (the Mizuno ST190 for example). Brings me back to my early days at Boeing when carbon-fiber development for primary structure was in its infancy. And lets not forget Boeing's contribution to the world of golf (the XR16) as part of the current need for speed race! I really should be bagging one of these. GB13 and GolfSpy_BNG 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminButtonz Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Matte. Less distractions = Easier to focus on the shot & Better outcome for myself. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Papa-Bear was Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I love the matte look but my eye can wander onto a nice carbon fiber backside Quote In my cart Bag: Driver: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg Z U85 2 Iron Irons: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300 T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300 Wedges: Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts Putter: 2 Bar Hybrid Ball: Pro V1x Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts. Tracked By: Follow me on Twitter @ham12_hampton and on Instagram @Nunfa0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have no real preference for either matte or gloss but I do rather like the all black crowns with some carbon fiber weave showing. That could be why I took a flyer on the Z785. It looks purdy behind the ball! Sent from my Moto Z3 Play using MyGolfSpy mobile app GB13 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...
NoClubNoGolf Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Don´t know why but glossy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMUSC08 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 if the driver were to give you 10 more yards... how much would it matter? If i know im about to crush it, then the looks do not matter. Getting over the looks at the range will build confidence on the course Quote Charleston, SC HDCP 13.0 Driver: M6 9* with 65g Stiff Mitsubishi Tensei Red shaft 3 wood: G425 stiff shaft 5 wood: Stealth 2 stiff shaft 4-gw irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal w/ X-stiff KBS 130gr shafts (soft stepped) Wedges: MG3 52, 56, 60 Putter: 34" Scotty Cameron 12.5 Ball: ProV-1x Tracked By: MGS Tester '20 - G710 Iron Review MGS Tester '19 - Precision Pro NX9 HD Pro laser rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geez2323 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I really prefer the matte look. Sunny her in AZ, cuts the glare down.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Definitely #TeamMatte here! While the F9 Speedbacks have some gloss, it was the matte edging that made me go with Avalanche in both the driver and 3/4 FW. Edited March 27, 2019 by mr.hicksta RickyBobby_PR 1 Quote LTDx Black 10.5º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 6F4 LTDx 3W 15º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F4 G425 3H 19º | UST Recoil Proto Hybrid 85F4 Z785 4-PW | UST Recoil 125 Proto F4 RTX ZipCore Tour Rack 50º Mid, 54º Mid, 60º Mid | UST Recoil Wedge Proto F4 ER5BV | BGT Stability Tour Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I don't care... as long as it's black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00sportsman Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Couldn't care less. Just want it to be long and in the fairway. silver & black 1 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 The G25 I'm gaming has a matte finish and I don't think it looks bad, but give me a Titleist anything with that nice shine to it and I'm like . It also depends on color of course. Take the TM drivers of yesteryear with the matte white crowns - I don't think a gloss finish would have done them any favors. silver & black 1 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchester33 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Can't say I've ever been distracted by a glossy crown. It sounds like one of those things that marketing departments come up with to tell convince you that theirs is better but has no actual benefit. Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue - Project X HZRDUS Yellow, 6.0, 63g Fairway: Callaway Epic 3 wood, Rogue MAX stiff, 75g 4-6 Iron: Mizuno JPX-850 - Project X 5.5 7-PW: Mizuno JPX-850 Forged - Project X 5.5 Wedges: Mizuno MP-T5 (50, 54), Ping Glide 2.0 Stealth 60 ES Putter: Odyssey Marxman, Currently tested and kept Golf Pride Tour SNSR Contour Pro 140cc grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesedw Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Which ever works best for me... that being said All things being equal, Glossy. I am not a fan of the Matte look. But my Ping G30 was a great driver and worked well.. But I do prefer glossy. 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...
fixyurdivot Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Well, matte is starting to look OK to me of late.... Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmh3 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I've always had a gloss finish on woods up until this season with the G410 woods. I have quickly converted to being a fan of the low glare finish. I've noticed that the lack of reflection let's me focus more on the ball (I just now realize how bad my ADD is that the reflections of light and trees caught my attention before). Quote Ping G410 Plus Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited Ping G410 LST 3 Wood Oban Tour Prototype V430 Titleist U500 3 & 4 Oban Kiyoshi Purple Tour Reserve Titleist 620 MB 5-9 Oban CT 125 Titleist Vokey 47* Oban CT 125, 51*, 55*, and 59* Shimada Tour Wedge Black Bettinardi Studio Stock SS28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonks Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Don't really have a preference but all my drivers have been glossy. Adams Redline, Titlest 915 and TS2 and have never had a problem with glare. Don't really have a preference on color either. Driver: TS2 9.5 stiff3 Wood: 915 F stiff3 Hybrid: 915 HD4-PW: 710 AP2 Wedges: 50, 56, 60 Vokey SM6Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Newport M1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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