Springbok Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 This is not meant to be a bashing thread. It is actually a serious question. It goes to show the influence of redesigning your site. 1) I go allllllll the way back to GolfOpinions.com. It was the second influential golf forum, and the one that spawned BombSquadGolf, and GolfWRX. After GO redesigned it's site... it was never the same, and eventually disappeared into oblivion. I have noticed a substantial decrease in active viewing on WRX since their redesign. I have also noticed a "Old format coming back" sign that just keeps changing months. It was supposed to have returned 6 months ago. 2) But besides the forums... you don't see any mention of the site in publications or news anymore. You see a lot of MGS mentions. 3) They don't do any informative articles. Everything published is literally advertising for new releases. 4) Nobody there seems to "care" anymore. There just seems to be no effort put in. No drive from those that run it. They really have lost their edge. I am not privy to internet traffic numbers but I would think that MGS has closed the gap on WRX. I am going to compare this to Shiels vs Crossfield, where Crossfield had 200K youtube subscribers and Shiels had 50K. Sheils now has almost 700K and Crossfield hasn't reached 300K. It was for the same reason. Crossfield changed format... and appeared to "give up", while Shiels pushed and expanded. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 If you think that a forum with roughly 400k subscribers is irrelevant you might want to reconsider. You ask anyone around about golf forums wrx is usually the first one threat gets mentioned. Mgs has done a lot and are recognized via the most wanted. Each golf forum has their unique offering. Mgs does a great job at testing, etc around gear. wrx did a website/server upgrade to make things better and to be able to do more things going forward. That’s not something that gets done by leadership that doesn’t care. WFWP91, MisterT, cnosil and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I used to be a participant on WRX forums but after a while it didn't provide value for me. I know a number of MGS members are active participants in WRX and it seems to work for them. Nothing wrong with either approach - the old adage "different strokes for different folks" applies here. russtopherb, JohnSmalls, Bang60 and 4 others 7 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...
TR1PTIK Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Rory McIlroy has literally made mentions of WRX within the last year and Chirs Voshall from Mizuno has done a small handful of podcasts with them. I don't think they're irrelevant. I also don't think they offer much that you couldn't get elsewhere and find the vast majority of their content to be of little value. Occasionally, they will have an instruction article, or breaking news on tour that catches my attention, but not much TBH. SMUGamer, JohnSmalls and dbdors 3 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...
Popeye64 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 They are hardly irrelevant. Since thier upgrade they no longer support Tapatalk. Which is truly disappointing because I have to go to the webpage in order to view threads and I dont find it even remotely easy to navigate. I participate in car forums as much as I do golf so using a common platform is very important to me. The GolfWRX active member is a hard core golfer. They know thier stuff. The member of say HP is more of a casual golfer but still very active members. I find MGS to be somewhere in the middle. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk flyingwedges, aerospace_ray, tony@CIC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, Popeye64 said: They are hardly irrelevant. Since thier upgrade they no longer support Tapatalk. Which is truly disappointing because I have to go to the webpage in order to view threads and I dont find it even remotely easy to navigate. I participate in car forums as much as I do golf so using a common platform is very important to me. The GolfWRX active member is a hard core golfer. They know thier stuff. The member of say HP is more of a casual golfer but still very active members. I find MGS to be somewhere in the middle. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk i think this sums it up very well. I still go on WRX,....obvisouly not near the amount I did before joining MGS, but I like to keep track of what the competing sites are doing. Well at least them, I don't so much worry about the third one. WRX does indeed have a large knowledgeable membership. However, the one thing I have witnessed first hand and heard many times, is it's not the most welcoming of sites to newer golfers or members who have a differing opinion. I think that's THE absolute best thing about the membership here, you guys value everyone's opinion, whether it's a scratch golfer or a brand new player who shoots 110. There truly is no class system here. And of course the full honest unbiased opinions on the member reviews is something you don't see much of on the other sites. If something works well, they will say so, if something isn't great, they will say so in a very constructive but yet honest way. I do love how MGS is becoming more well known then perhaps the other two. On a side note, the Wilson Rep just left my shop this morning, I've known him for 15 years, but he somehow didn't know my role with MGS. When I mentioned it, he got very excited saying Wilson LOVES MGS...ha So we spent a bit of time talking about what MGS does. He admitted his a bit of old timer and not real up on SM but says he's going to have to get more involved. That is all said, to say every rep I have spoken to this year has nothing but great things to say about MGS. Well all except for one Rtracymog, silver & black, tony@CIC and 27 others 28 2 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...
Popular Post Popeye64 Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 i think this sums it up very well. I still go on WRX,....obvisouly not near the amount I did before joining MGS, but I like to keep track of what the competing sites are doing. Well at least them, I don't so much worry about the third one. WRX does indeed have a large knowledgeable membership. However, the one thing I have witnessed first hand and heard many times, is it's not the most welcoming of sites to newer golfers or members who have a differing opinion. I think that's THE absolute best thing about the membership here, you guys value everyone's opinion, whether it's a scratch golfer or a brand new player who shoots 110. There truly is no class system here. And of course the full honest unbiased opinions on the member reviews is something you don't see much of on the other sites. If something works well, they will say so, if something isn't great, they will say so in a very constructive but yet honest way. I do love how MGS is becoming more well known then perhaps the other two. On a side note, the Wilson Rep just left my shop this morning, I've known him for 15 years, but he somehow didn't know my role with MGS. When I mentioned it, he got very excited saying Wilson LOVES MGS...ha So we spent a bit of time talking about what MGS does. He admitted his a bit of old timer and not real up on SM but says he's going to have to get more involved. That is all said, to say every rep I have spoken to this year has nothing but great things to say about MGS. Well all except for one There is a massive bias on the third site that will step in on component threads or smaller shaft company threads. and just blow up the thread... because there really is no way for them to make money via those companies. There are quite a few influencers that steer threads as well. With MGS there just simply is no corporate bias anywhere that I have seen. Its member driven input on gear. As it should be. Yes GolfWRX is not newbie friendly and reminds me of certain auto forums that have the same vibe and hard core attitude. Just different topics. What's being done with MGS is truly unique. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk windlaker, JohnSmalls, Rickp and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chisag Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: I still go on WRX,....obvisouly not near the amount I did before joining MGS, but I like to keep track of what the competing sites are doing. However, the one thing I have witnessed first hand and heard many times, is it's not the most welcoming of sites to newer golfers or members who have a differing opinion. I think that's THE absolute best thing about the membership here, you guys value everyone's opinion, whether it's a scratch golfer or a brand new player who shoots 110. ... I have been a member on WRX since the beginning and still post some from time to time. But too many members find some kind of thrill mocking others or just arguing. Instead of being able to inform or share and also learn, I spend most of my time trying not to argue with members that are really only interested in doing just that. It is very frustrating and something I have never experienced here at MGS. I have run across differing opinions on MGS of course, and that is a good thing as long as it is done with respect and an open mind. MattF, bens197, TNGolfer8 and 21 others 24 Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 35 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: i think this sums it up very well. I still go on WRX,....obvisouly not near the amount I did before joining MGS, but I like to keep track of what the competing sites are doing. Well at least them, I don't so much worry about the third one. WRX does indeed have a large knowledgeable membership. However, the one thing I have witnessed first hand and heard many times, is it's not the most welcoming of sites to newer golfers or members who have a differing opinion. I think that's THE absolute best thing about the membership here, you guys value everyone's opinion, whether it's a scratch golfer or a brand new player who shoots 110. There truly is no class system here. And of course the full honest unbiased opinions on the member reviews is something you don't see much of on the other sites. If something works well, they will say so, if something isn't great, they will say so in a very constructive but yet honest way. I do love how MGS is becoming more well known then perhaps the other two. On a side note, the Wilson Rep just left my shop this morning, I've known him for 15 years, but he somehow didn't know my role with MGS. When I mentioned it, he got very excited saying Wilson LOVES MGS...ha So we spent a bit of time talking about what MGS does. He admitted his a bit of old timer and not real up on SM but says he's going to have to get more involved. That is all said, to say every rep I have spoken to this year has nothing but great things to say about MGS. Well all except for one Who is the one?? Bang60 and DannyDips 1 1 WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Berg Ryman Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 I think what this thread topic does is ask an interesting question, but maybe framed it the wrong way. I do think that GolfWRX is relevant and as the largest golf forum on the net will always be relevant to a certain type of golfer and a certain cross-section of golf media and the like. The real question is whether or not they are as influential as they used to be, and to that I would say no. MGS has made incredible in roads in the public sphere as truly becoming the one stop "Consumer Reports" of golf that Adam and the team envisioned the site to be once it was started. They have surpassed WRX and THP as the place to go to know about the newest gear, how it performs, and how it can impact your game. Before the big hits for MGS (Kirkland/Snell tests, Enhanced Most Wanted Testing, TrueGolfFit, Ball Report, Flag In or Out) WRX had a stranglehold on traffic and opinion for "gearheads". That pendulum has shifted in MGS' direction in a big way and I don't think it's stopping anytime soon. So, to answer the question, yes GolfWRX is still relevant and always will be to some extent, but it's nowhere near as influential as it once was in my opinion. Golf Dawg, Bang60, silver & black and 8 others 11 In a Hoofer Lite bag AI Smoke Max, 12*, set -1/D, Project X RDX Smoke Red 50, 6.0 Flex Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue Staff Model TG 60*, Dynamic Gold 120 S300 SIK Golf Flo-C Prov V1X Left Dash... for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Berg Ryman said: I think what this thread topic does is ask an interesting question, but maybe framed it the wrong way. I do think that GolfWRX is relevant and as the largest golf forum on the net will always be relevant to a certain type of golfer and a certain cross-section of golf media and the like. The real question is whether or not they are as influential as they used to be, and to that I would say no. MGS has made incredible in roads in the public sphere as truly becoming the one stop "Consumer Reports" of golf that Adam and the team envisioned the site to be once it was started. They have surpassed WRX and THP as the place to go to know about the newest gear, how it performs, and how it can impact your game. Before the big hits for MGS (Kirkland/Snell tests, Enhanced Most Wanted Testing, TrueGolfFit, Ball Report, Flag In or Out) WRX had a stranglehold on traffic and opinion for "gearheads". That pendulum has shifted in MGS' direction in a big way and I don't think it's stopping anytime soon. So, to answer the question, yes GolfWRX is still relevant and always will be to some extent, but it's nowhere near as influential as it once was in my opinion. This post is also very on point. And somthing I realized in reading it that I didn't think to mention in my previous reply. If you have any doubt about the reach or impact of MyGolfSpy in the golf industry. Just go to the MGS IG, Twitter or Facebook page when a major article is published and read all the opinions. You will see hundres sometimes thousands of replies. And not all of them are blowing smoke up MGS's hind end!! You will see just as many questioning the article--data---some asking for more clarification as well as the ones praising the article/study. THP and others you will usually only see the devoted follower pouring glasses of the proverbial kool aid. Because they don't reach the mainstream non loyal to the site golfer, like MGS does. Berg Ryman, TR1PTIK, MattF and 7 others 10 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...
Popular Post revkev Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 ... I have been a member on WRX since the beginning and still post some from time to time. But too many members find some kind of thrill mocking others or just arguing. Instead of being able to inform or share and also learn, I spend most of my time trying not to argue with members that are really only interested in doing just that. It is very frustrating and something I have never experienced here at MGS. I have run across differing opinions on MGS of course, and that is a good thing as long as it is done with respect and an open mind. I tried WRX with a similar experience - wasn’t worth it to me. However there is plenty enough good information there that I will visit the site at least once a week. It’s a different sort of relevance IMO. I’m happy it’s there - always important to have differing sources of information. Like Chisag I truly appreciate that we will share our differing opinions here and rarely shout them or attempt to cram them down people’s throat. You often learn the most from dissenting opinions. At least I do. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls, Rickp, Tom D. and 7 others 10 Driver: Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2019 Also here at MGS we don't ******** the name of WRX like it does to MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls, HardcoreLooper, Rickp and 8 others 7 2 2 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...
perseveringgolfer Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, chisag said: But too many members find some kind of thrill mocking others or just arguing. Instead of being able to inform or share and also learn, I spend most of my time trying not to argue with members that are really only interested in doing just that. THIS ^^^^ I now dont frequent wrx due to this and havent been back since joining MGS 18 months ago. TR1PTIK, bens197, Golf Dawg and 3 others 6 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...
russtopherb Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Forums are like instructors - you'll almost always be able to find one that "speaks" to you and you learn a lot from it. WRX is still huge for traffic, and seems to focus a lot on what's going on with tour players, WITB, etc. The instruction forum used to be really good (I first found Monte there and I still follow his stuff, buy his videos, etc), but it's definitely waned over the years. That subforum was my main reason for going there, but almost never happens anymore. I'll just say this - all those clubs in the store with stickers on the handle or head touting how great they tested almost always have the MGS logo... not that of a competing forum tony@CIC, MattF, ole gray and 3 others 6 In my Big Max hybrid 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 Halo XL 5i-DW CBX 54* & 58* ER5 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartrick11 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I still visit both, but I get far more value here and participate in more conversations here as a result, with my reasons echoing all that was mentioned above. The one place where WRX still has an edge IMO is in the classifieds. I would assume that the classifieds page here picks up as the site's popularity continues to grow, though. mpatrickriley and JohnSmalls 2 Driver: TSi 3 10* w/ Graphite Design AD IZ 7X Fairway/Hybrid: TSi 2 15* & 18* w/ Graphite Design AD IZ 7X, AD IZ 95X Irons: P790 4i, P770 5-7i, P7MC 8-P, $ Taper 120 Wedges: SM7 52F/54 S, 58 M w/ Modus 125 Putter: California Hollywood 34" Circle H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I have been on forums since 2006 - I was quite active on Bombsquadgolf and WRX. BSG got so negative - I like Marcus a lot but it got to be a place I never went to and there was no discussion at all. I went to WRX and was very involved there but when I was in my car accident in 2014 I didn't go there for a few years and when I came back it seemed like a different place. I still go to WRX nearly every day to read articles and go to the Classified thread but that's about it. MGS is the place where I'm active in forums and discussions. Everyone here seems to speak respectfully to each other which I really appreciate. WRX is far from irrelevant but it has changed - as everything is apt to do. There is enough negativity in my world that I don’t want it in my free time if at all possible. Golf and watches are areas, outside of my profession, that I know a fair bit about but the lack of negativity I want starts with me and how I share my opinions on watch and golf forums. There are certain watch forums I no longer use for the same reason - trolls are everywhere unfortunately. I'm glad I found MGS - for the most part I really enjoy the discussions here and all of us need to continue to work at keeping things here informative, civil and fun.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk tony@CIC, Tom D., Bang60 and 1 other 2 2 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...
PVBear Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Well said. Relevant content on both, but I spend much more time on MGS... Golfspy_CG2 and tony@CIC 2 XXIO 9 Driver, MP-900 shaft (S-flex), 9.5* loft XXIO 9 3-Wood, MP-900 Shaft (S-flex), 15 * loft Tor Edge Exotics E8 4-Wood Regular Flex Bassara shaft, 16.5 * loft XXIO 9 Hybrids (4H & 5H), MP-900 shaft (S-R flex) Callaway Apex CF 16 Irons (5-PW), Recoil 95 F2 shafts Callaway X-Tour Raw Wedge (54* loft, 13* bounce) Callaway X-Tour Raw Wedge (60* loft, 9* bounce) Odyssey Mid Two-Ball Armlock Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 4 hours ago, golfertrb said: I have been on forums since 2006 - I was quite active on Bombsquadgolf and WRX. BSG got so negative - I like Marcus a lot but it got to be a place I never went to and there was no discussion at all. I went to WRX and was very involved there but when I was in my car accident in 2014 I didn't go there for a few years and when I came back it seemed like a different place. I still go to WRX nearly every day to read articles and go to the Classified thread but that's about it. MGS is the place where I'm active in forums and discussions. Everyone here seems to speak respectfully to each other which I really appreciate. WRX is far from irrelevant but it has changed - as everything is apt to do. There is enough negativity in my world that I don’t want it in my free time if at all possible. Golf and watches are areas, outside of my profession, that I know a fair bit about but the lack of negativity I want starts with me and how I share my opinions on watch and golf forums. There are certain watch forums I no longer use for the same reason - trolls are everywhere unfortunately. I'm glad I found MGS - for the most part I really enjoy the discussions here and all of us need to continue to work at keeping things here informative, civil and fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We're really glad you found us as well. golfertrb 1 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...
RI_Redneck Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I've been on WRX since 2007. Do I like the recent changes? No biggie once I get used to them. Topics can get bland sometimes, but the discussions are pretty good most of the time. Just recently started lurking here, though. BT Rickp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Also here at MGS we don't ******** the name of WRX like it does to MyGolfSpy Absolutely......however we personally feel about another blog, we at MGS do not throw them under the bus. Always take the high road when mentioning another blog.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpyCobra F8(10.5*) w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue Regular; 3-4W(14.5*) & 5-6W(17.0*)w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue Regular; Tour Edge CBX119 22* Hybrid; Ben Hogan PTx 5-PW w/Recoil 460 graphite shafts; Ben Hogan TKt Gw(49*) SW(53*) LW(57*) all w/UST Mamiya Recoil 460 ES regular shafts. Lamkin grips with Arccoss tracking sensors. Putter: Tommy Armour Impact #3 33”. Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat/Silver). Rickp, Golfspy_CG2, JohnSmalls and 2 others 5 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 ER2 w/Gravity Grip or ER6 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip or Tommy Armour Impact No. 3 Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Bridgestone RXS Mindset, 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...
Mr. 82 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I tried WRX briefly and it didn't fit for me. I honestly can't remember why I stopped going there, and rarely posted, but for me looking at a hundred close up pics of pros bags and clubs at tour events just didn't interest me in the least. I mean, I know what a golf club looks like, and I know what I play. I didn't see the point of taking 15 pictures of some pro's 7 iron from about 15 different angles, zooms, etc. Not bashing that if that is your thing, but it's just not for me. G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I go to WRX a few times a week. Not to the forum just the main site. I occasionally find something of interest. All golf sites are different and... the same in one way or another. They're all competing for eyeballs/clicks I suppose. However, I haven't seen WRX get into cutting golf balls in half yet. LOL silver & black, tony@CIC, cnosil and 1 other 4 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...
DaveP043 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I regularly visit three different golf forums, including WRX. For me, the Rules section at WRX is more active than at any of the others, and there are a number of well-informed and knowledgeable posters there. There is also an occasional interesting thread in the Instruction and Travel areas. The rest just holds no interest for me. But as many others have said, there are quite a few rude, sarcastic, and just plain nasty posters along with the good ones. I think that each of the forums that I visit has good points, obviously, or I wouldn't use them. MGS has without a doubt, the most civil and considerate users of any. Bang60, cnosil, BIG STU and 5 others 8 Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I remember BombSquadGolf in the early 2000’s. They were BigHitter’s in pushing tour van gear and Matrix Ozik shafts. There wasn’t an alternative on the internet and anyone who was a golf gear head had limited choices in where to talk shop. Why bring them up? They were heavy on pushing their internal sales and self-promotion. The key here is that each site and forum has their “thing” that attracts people. THP and WRX each have their thing and for me, MGS is the one I’m drawn toward. I’m exclusive to MGS. The equipment studies and transparency are up there but above all, the quality of discussion and discourse keeps me coming back. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy DaveP043, Bang60, the_hammer and 5 others 8 PING G400 LST Mitsubishi Tensei White 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 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...
the_hammer Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, bens197 said: I remember BombSquadGolf in the early 2000’s. They were BigHitter’s in pushing tour van gear and Matrix Ozik shafts. There wasn’t an alternative on the internet and anyone who was a golf gear head had limited choices in where to talk shop. Why bring them up? They were heavy on pushing their internal sales and self-promotion. The key here is that each site and forum has their “thing” that attracts people. THP and WRX each have their thing and for me, MGS is the one I’m drawn toward. I’m exclusive to MGS. The equipment studies and transparency are up there but above all, the quality of discussion and discourse keeps me coming back. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Same here. I searched around a lot and MGS seemed like the best with an active community. That is a big thing for me, the community. For me golf is just as much about the game as it is about the people. I have not been active on any other groups mostly because the engagement was not there. bens197, fozcycle and Bang60 3 Driver: M2 9.5° 3 Wood: Jetspeed Irons: RocketBallz Wedges: Mill Grind 2 50° - Tour Preferred EF 54° & 60° Putter: Ghost Tour Black Maranello Ball : ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2019 22 hours ago, the_hammer said: Same here. I searched around a lot and MGS seemed like the best with an active community. That is a big thing for me, the community. For me golf is just as much about the game as it is about the people. I have not been active on any other groups mostly because the engagement was not there. The bold part is a huge thing for me to see someone mention, especially the active part! Thanks! When I first came to the site three years ago, I honestly could read an entire days worth of posting in about 30 minutes, that's really not an exaggeration. This forum has grown in members and activity in such a way i can't even come close to keeping up with all the topics and threads. I know we--As Moderators--- have said it many times, but I'll say it again...That's all due to the great membership, all the vets that have been here since the beginning and all the newcomers over the past few years like. Almost to a member everyone conducts themselves in not only a professional way, but a truly welcoming and helpful way. That's the type of participation that will keep new members around and get them active. So THANK YOU ALL!! silver & black, HardcoreLooper, Golf Dawg and 14 others 17 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...
Rantings Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 This whole topic is a mesh sheer “what I think”. Most of these websites, including here, aren’t necessary but entertainment driven. Driver, 3W, 5W, 4H-7H, 8i thru GW , 52 56 Wedges, Assorted Putters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rantings said: This whole topic is a mesh sheer “what I think”. Most of these websites, including here, aren’t necessary but entertainment driven. Isn’t almost everything ever written on the internet a “what i think” comment. And i will argue entertainment is necessary Bang60, chisag, cnosil and 1 other 4 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...
ZenGolfer Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I still post on WRX and I dont find it to be really any different than it ever once. I think its still the largest forum there is and has a wealth of information. I post on several golf forums (THP, WRX and this one) and I like them all but they are differrent. I guess that I dont really care which one people think is the best or is the most relevant. "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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