Shankster Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Oh boy, I have been dying to see or hear about this three hole challenge Alright Sir... I only did one hole because I wanted to get around some people... but I pared this beast!! Even ended up in the sand.. splashed out!! Couldn’t believe it. I had to register it as a putt to clear the hole... not bad eh?I chunked the second shot, and I need up on the wrong side of the fairway to get a good shot for the third... third was in bunker. JohnSmalls, WFWP91, sirchunksalot and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 47 minutes ago, Shankster said: Alright Sir... I only did one hole because I wanted to get around some people... but I pared this beast!! Even ended up in the sand.. splashed out!! Couldn’t believe it. I had to register it as a putt to clear the hole... not bad eh? I chunked the second shot, and I need up on the wrong side of the fairway to get a good shot for the third... third was in bunker. Not too shabby Alan! Shankster and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Not too shabby Alan!Thanks buddy. It was a very strange day of golf. Still something messed up in my sequencing, I was off ever so slightly but still managed to hit 71% of the fairways. I feel like I am breaking my wrists early and away (probably not doing this) so I compensate and duck hook the dang thing. Putting still proving to be my best attribute right now, it’s crazy. I also have a reborn love for the AVX ball.I most likely won’t get another round in until spring. Pretty hectic schedule for the next few months, but if there is a 3 hour block of sunshine in mid December I’ll be out there... JohnSmalls, golfertrb and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Shankster said: Alright Sir... I only did one hole because I wanted to get around some people... but I pared this beast!! Even ended up in the sand.. splashed out!! Couldn’t believe it. I had to register it as a putt to clear the hole... not bad eh? I chunked the second shot, and I need up on the wrong side of the fairway to get a good shot for the third... third was in bunker. Outstanding work sir, splash out with a 2 iron!! The sheer audacity of that statement has me swooning JohnSmalls, sirchunksalot and Shankster 3 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...
golfertrb Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Alright Sir... I only did one hole because I wanted to get around some people... but I pared this beast!! Even ended up in the sand.. splashed out!! Couldn’t believe it. I had to register it as a putt to clear the hole... not bad eh?I chunked the second shot, and I need up on the wrong side of the fairway to get a good shot for the third... third was in bunker.That is so sweet Alan - classic!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shankster 1 Quote Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thanks buddy. It was a very strange day of golf. Still something messed up in my sequencing, I was off ever so slightly but still managed to hit 71% of the fairways. I feel like I am breaking my wrists early and away (probably not doing this) so I compensate and duck hook the dang thing. Putting still proving to be my best attribute right now, it’s crazy. I also have a reborn love for the AVX ball.I most likely won’t get another round in until spring. Pretty hectic schedule for the next few months, but if there is a 3 hour block of sunshine in mid December I’ll be out there... I've played the AVX the last few rounds too - feels better with the colder weather and I can't hit it out of my shadow anyway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shankster 1 Quote Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I've played the AVX the last few rounds too - feels better with the colder weather and I can't hit it out of my shadow anyway Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI was alternating between the AVX, V1, and the Tour Soft.My favorite acoustically sounding and feel combo was the Tour Soft by a mile. Then the AVX, followed by the V1. Also noticing it is easier to control the spin on the TS and AVX. I could pick any of the 3 and have a great round with it.Just that Tour Soft and the Blueprint combo is what dreams are made of... the AVX is nearly there. Feels like a good old fashioned Blade smushing a Balata... glorious. golfertrb, JohnSmalls, Nunfa0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djnz Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 These Iron are seriously good looking, I currently play the Honma TW737 and love how they feel. However as far as looks go I differently think Ping have one over Honma on this one. Shankster 1 Quote Stealth Driver 10.5° with a Fujikura Ventus Blue Valocore 6 S Sim 3 Wood with a Fujikura Ventus Blue S 5 Wood with a Kurokage 55g S U505 3 Iron with a 80g Hazrdus RDX Smoke Shaft 223 Irons (5 to PW) with 115g NS Pro S SM9 50 Wedge 105g NS Pro SM9 54 Wedge 105g NS Pro SM9 58 Wedge 105g NS Pro Spider EX Ghost White Putter with 120g KBS Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 5:25 PM, GolfSpy Stroker said: Besides that these are just absolutely gorgeous to look at They are indeed. StrokerAce, JohnSmalls and Shankster 3 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...
JohnSmalls Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 6:00 PM, Shankster said: Thanks buddy. It was a very strange day of golf. Still something messed up in my sequencing, I was off ever so slightly but still managed to hit 71% of the fairways. I feel like I am breaking my wrists early and away (probably not doing this) so I compensate and duck hook the dang thing. Putting still proving to be my best attribute right now, it’s crazy. I also have a reborn love for the AVX ball. I most likely won’t get another round in until spring. Pretty hectic schedule for the next few months, but if there is a 3 hour block of sunshine in mid December I’ll be out there... The way my game is right now, I would be ecstatic to take either 71% FIR or great putting. Both have been in the dumps for me for over a month. Hoping things clear up for you. This thread has been awesome to follow! Thanks for taking one for the team and painstakingly reviewing these irons. Shankster and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Almost finished up with the Stage 2 everyone. The past 6 weeks have been so erratic with work I haven’t had much time to myself. Looking to have it up by the end of the weekend. Spoiler... they are staying in the bag! Nunfa0, JohnSmalls and GolfSpy BOS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy BOS Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Almost finished up with the Stage 2 everyone. The past 6 weeks have been so erratic with work I haven’t had much time to myself. Looking to have it up by the end of the weekend. Spoiler... they are staying in the bag!Looking forward to it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shankster 1 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Jones Trouper R | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Shankster said: Almost finished up with the Stage 2 everyone. The past 6 weeks have been so erratic with work I haven’t had much time to myself. Looking to have it up by the end of the weekend. Spoiler... they are staying in the bag! Sweet! All I want for Christmas is a Stage 2 Blueprint Review. JohnSmalls and Shankster 2 Quote ______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S ______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S ________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG ______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S __________588 RTG 49 RTX 52.10 56.12 - DG S400 ______Amazing Grace NYC Tour CS _______'19 TP5X (the preceding have all been gamer approved) "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Sweet! All I want for Christmas is a Stage 2 Blueprint Review.Well Santa just might have that for you! HardcoreLooper, JohnSmalls and downlowkey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Shankster said: Well Santa just might have that for you! What if we just get a lump of coal instead? sirchunksalot 1 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 What if we just get a lump of coal instead?I prefer onions. sirchunksalot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Had a major change of plans just happen. Stage 2 will be delayed, but before Christmas.... I love boats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Shankster said: Had a major change of plans just happen. Stage 2 will be delayed, but before Christmas.... I love boats... Going to the Catalina Wine Mixer? Rickp 1 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Going to the Catalina Wine Mixer?Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Oooo it's nearly Christmas, do I sense a stage two in the air? Rickp, JohnSmalls, sirchunksalot and 1 other 3 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...
Shankster Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Oooo it's nearly Christmas, do I sense a stage two in the air?I’ve been working on it. But 12 hour work days as of late, on top of kids ballet and whatnot.A recent chain of events might have some exciting news for the Shanks Haus. I’ll know more tomorrow afternoon. I am doing my best not to let you all down. I managed to play 7 holes last weekend. It was about 40° I think. Even thinned one, and still love them. JohnSmalls, Rickp, HardcoreLooper and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Shankster said: I’ve been working on it. But 12 hour work days as of late, on top of kids ballet and whatnot. A recent chain of events might have some exciting news for the Shanks Haus. I’ll know more tomorrow afternoon. I am doing my best not to let you all down. I managed to play 7 holes last weekend. It was about 40° I think. Even thinned one, and still love them. After hitting these last Saturday, you are my hero. I was able to successfully size down to the i210's and i500's, but the BP's are in a league of their own. To be honest, I like the look of the i500's the best. If they had shifted my numbers more, I might be tempted. Don't let them grind you to a pebble. An older colleague once told me that no matter how fast I turn-over the inbox, it will be re-filled just as fast. HardcoreLooper, Rickp, sirchunksalot and 2 others 5 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...
Shankster Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Might have it done by Christmas Eve. I’ll be working tomorrow and Monday all day. Even more problems arose. Rickp, Nunfa0, GolfSpy BOS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 12/20/2019 at 7:10 PM, fixyurdivot said: Don't let them grind you to a pebble. An older colleague once told me that no matter how fast I turn-over the inbox, it will be re-filled just as fast. Words of wisdom. That's why people at work that know me know to call me when they don't see a reply immediately. JohnSmalls, Shankster and Rickp 3 Quote What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Well DLK... I wouldn’t make a very good Santa.Can’t deliver the goods on Christmas. I’m just not satisfied with how it sounds and the photos I have, I don’t want to rush out a bad Stage 2. Been the busiest month that I can ever remember. My apologies everyone. Soon. JohnSmalls, Rickp, tony@CIC and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, Shankster said: Well DLK... I wouldn’t make a very good Santa. Can’t deliver the goods on Christmas. I’m just not satisfied with how it sounds and the photos I have, I don’t want to rush out a bad Stage 2. I’m a big believer in slow and steady for the W. Just enjoy Christmas with your fam, brother. We’ll still be here whenever you’re ready. Rickp, Nunfa0, JohnSmalls and 3 others 6 Quote ______S9-1 Pro D - Matrix Ozik XCON 6 S ______S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S ________3DX 17* - Matrix Ozik Altus Hybrid SG ______ICON Black 4-PW - KBS Tour V S __________588 RTG 49 RTX 52.10 56.12 - DG S400 ______Amazing Grace NYC Tour CS _______'19 TP5X (the preceding have all been gamer approved) "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ - Ben Hogan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 12 hours ago, Shankster said: Well DLK... I wouldn’t make a very good Santa. Can’t deliver the goods on Christmas. I’m just not satisfied with how it sounds and the photos I have, I don’t want to rush out a bad Stage 2. Been the busiest month that I can ever remember. My apologies everyone. Soon. No need for apologies, we know you won't share until it's just right HardcoreLooper, JohnSmalls and Shankster 3 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...
Brad1978golf Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great reviews so far shankster. I just hit the bp’s today up in Canada at a balmy 27 deg f. Obviously inside a hitting bay. They felt amazing and really looking at getting a set. I found a Used set online but they looked in horrible condition. May have been the previous owner but just wanted to hear your opinion on the hydropearl 2.0 finish. Thanks man. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great reviews so far shankster. I just hit the bp’s today up in Canada at a balmy 27 deg f. Obviously inside a hitting bay. They felt amazing and really looking at getting a set. I found a Used set online but they looked in horrible condition. May have been the previous owner but just wanted to hear your opinion on the hydropearl 2.0 finish. Thanks man. The Hydropearl 2.0 takes some getting used to. I tested the i200’s, I didn’t care for that finish at all.The second generation is far better, but still needs some work in the durability department.I am working on the finishing touches for the stage 2 part of the review. Which I address my thoughts, but since we are on the topic....I think especially on the BP’s they should have went with chrome or black even. They get dents and dings just looking at them. I don’t like taking them to the range, even if I clean the bucket, they still take on some wear and tear I hadn’t seen before. Even compared to a softer Bridgestone forges wedge. Brad1978golf, Nunfa0 and sirchunksalot 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1978golf Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Thanks for the quick reply shankster. Can’t wait to hear the final thoughts. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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