Nunfa0 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 9 hours ago, dhartmann34 said: Alright, I had some time today and got out in the 90+* weather and did a little research. I wanted to look more at the question of chipping from the rough around the green. Before I get to the testing comments, I'll say my short game is the strongest part of my game. Getting up and down is pretty regular for me. I use my 58* wedge and it treats me well. So I don't use a hybrid much, if any, because I don't see a benefit for myself. But I know a lot of guys out there that so use it. So it's a great thing to look at for this club testing. Keep in mind...I've got a 19* version. CHIPPING OUT OF THE ROUGH So first up I was using a putting stroke to hit balls out of some decent length rough. You can see from the video, each ball was sitting down just a little further. The ball needed to carry a few yards to get onto the fringe, and then the flag was about 20 feet onto the green. With the high temps and 2+" of rain yesterday, the green was rolling at around an 8. So not too quickly. You'll notice the ball comes out nicely, but not with much height, which caused it to consistently run out 6-7 feet past the hole. Not sure how to control the distance as I needed to hit it hard enough to get it out, but soft enough to make it stay on the green and theoretically give myself a chance at an up and down. I hit 21 total shots, but only videoed 3. If the greens were dry and a bit more firm, I don't think I would have been able to keep it on the green or anywhere near the hole. That being said, a short putter like swing really gave the ball some power to come out of the rough...which could be extremely helpful if you have green to work with. I did find that hitting it with the toe provided a little more height which was noticable....might have even killed some of the rollout a tad bit. CHIPPING OFF OF THE FRINGE Next up I was using it from the short fringe. The flag was about 25 feet away, and a tad downhill. Again, I'd normally chip this or putt it if it were under 10 feet, but wanted to try this out. This was more successful for me as I was able to get the balls to stop around the 2-3 feet mark consistently, again hitting 21 shots. I love the fact that there is sooooooooooo much more power off the face of the 119 than my putter would have...which makes long putts/chips around the green, somewhat more feasible... because in my opinion most folks with 30 feet or more, chip or putt, tends to leave it short. I think using the hybrid could help tremendously in that aspect...and will be something to look at for myself. But the feel of the strikes are solid. Easy to take it back and forth. Put a little top spin and away it goes. So what do you think? Any questions? Any other ways you'd like to see it used? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Great stuff @dhartmann34, how about some shots from the nasty stuff, thick rough, bad lies etc dhartmann34 1 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...
bens197 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Still happy with this club in the bag. I’ll offer more about my proclivity toward carrying a “neat” bag in my Stage 2. For now I’ll just say that I’m ok with four clubs sharing the top segment of my bag. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF and MaxEntropy 2 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...
dhartmann34 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Great stuff [mention=67453]dhartmann34[/mention], how about some shots from the nasty stuff, thick rough, bad lies etcI'll see what I can get done. Might have some time before league tomorrow depending on the weather. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Nunfa0 and bens197 2 Quote Driver: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Fairway: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Irons: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Putter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant Handicap: 3 Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 After some trial and error I’ve dialed in my distances with my 17* club. Tee ball has been a steady 230-240 carry with very minimal rollout. It’s a product of my swing and approach angle. To be honest, as a tee shot I prefer to land it within a picture frame rather chase out distance. Off the deck my carry distances are 10 yards shorter which fits right into where I had hoped it would be. It’s fair to say that this is a Stage 2 commentary but I thoroughly enjoy carrying this in my bag. This morning it was as sure as the sun rising in the east. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF, sirchunksalot and MaxEntropy 3 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...
dhartmann34 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Well I didn't get what I wanted done with this club this week due to life. But thankfully I passed my last test today, so I'll have many hours back in my day. Next stop... Arcadia Bluffs on Sunday. I'm sure I'll be able to find a shot or two to use this fella! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk MattF, MaxEntropy and bens197 3 Quote Driver: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Fairway: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Irons: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Putter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant Handicap: 3 Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Working on my Stage 2, but it’s difficult when it rains everyday. Some courses are closed, others are half open and others are a swampy cart pat( only.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy bens197 1 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...
bens197 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 My Stage 2 is complete. Enjoy the read and thank you to those who took interest in following along. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Shankster and MattF 2 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...
oaks Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 These look so good. Has anyone compared these to the original CBX hybrids? Quote M3 460 9.5* - ACCRA TZ6 M5 X2 Hot Pro - 15* Aldila Tour Green X TaylorMade Jetspeed 19* w Matrix HM9 Mizuno MP-63 4-P Project X 6.0 Cleveland RTX4 - 50, 54, 60 Toulon Portland w P2 React Grip 2019 Players 4 - Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 4 hours ago, oaks said: These look so good. Has anyone compared these to the original CBX hybrids? I have not, sorry. 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...
B81Smith Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 After a super drive I had 240 to the front edge. 18 degree missile to 16 feet. Love this club. Anyone still gaming theirs? Mine is so dang solid I think it’s in the bag for some time. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF and bens197 2 Quote Ben S Hailing from N Aurora IL WITB: Putter: Mizuno by Bettinardi BC1 w/SuperStroke MidSlim 2.0 Flamed finish (1 Degree) Driver: Ping G – Mitsubishi Diamana Blue 73 X (10.5 Degree) 3 Wood : Callaway Epic Flash – Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 S (15.5 Degree) 3 Hybrid: Tour Edge CBX 119 – Project X EvenFlow Black 85 S (18 Degree) 3 Hybrid: Ping G – Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue HY 86 S (19 Degree) 4 – GW: Ping i210 - Oban CT-115 X (22.5 - 50 Degrees) SW: Titleist SM7 S Grind - Tour Chrome - Stock S200 (54 Degree) LW: Titleist SM7 D Grind - Tour Chrome - Stock S200 (58 Degree) All Grips: Winn Dri-Tec Midsize - Gray/Blue w/ 2 extra wraps low hand Customizing: Lime Green/Hot Pink Custom Paintfill - all clubs White ferrules with Blue Stripes from Cell-Parts.net Irons fitted & built by True Spec Golf Custom Headcovers from Sunfish Golf PING White DLX Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Here ya go! my STAGE 2 Review is up! bens197, MattF and MaxEntropy 3 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...
MattF Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 My Stage 2 is up. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/32204-2019-official-forum-member-review-tour-edge-exotics-cbx-119-hybrid/?tab=comments#comment-551936 bens197 1 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 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: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour 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...
bens197 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, MattF said: My Stage 2 is up. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/32204-2019-official-forum-member-review-tour-edge-exotics-cbx-119-hybrid/?tab=comments#comment-551936 Point and shoot is pretty much it...I played yesterday and it still makes me laugh a little at how easy it is to hit. MattF 1 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Finally got a chance to catch up on this thread. Great job, guys. @MattF do you think the shotscope data you have comparing the 3 hybrids might be an indication that the TE is easier to hit? I know you hit the JGR's farther than that, so I would think you have more shanks with them. Agree or disagree? MattF and bens197 2 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...
MattF Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 15 hours ago, MaxEntropy said: Finally got a chance to catch up on this thread. Great job, guys. @MattF do you think the shotscope data you have comparing the 3 hybrids might be an indication that the TE is easier to hit? I know you hit the JGR's farther than that, so I would think you have more shanks with them. Agree or disagree? Thanks. For me, I think the TE is easier to hit despite supposedly being a "players" club. Again, I think, it's because of the square setup and the deeper face. In regards to the JGR, what I showed was the P average, the longest I've hit since using Shot Scope with the JGR is 167 yards compared to 235 yards with the TE. I know I haven't hit the JGR that far even before using the Shot Scope. So I would probably agree. MaxEntropy and bens197 2 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 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: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour 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...
dhartmann34 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 So my Stage 2 is finally up. I apologize for the delay...but an almost out of pocket vacation is a nice way to end the summer... And if anyone finds a Google Pixel in the depths of Lake Michigan.... Please put it in some rice and let me know it wasn't swallowed by a large fish. As always, let me know what questions you may have. I tried to include some useful video for everyone to check out. Quote Driver: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Fairway: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Irons: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Putter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant Handicap: 3 Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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