necostanzo Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I have to admit...I get excited every once in a while I get an email from MGS announcing "Testers wanted". Since I'm an extreme golf club tester having purchased most every single golf club year after year, I keep applying but never get selected. I just read their selection rules and have come to the conclusion that I'll never get selected. I'm not complaining, it's just the reality of their selection process. I'll give you the recent Titleist TSi driver testing selection. 6 golfers selected. Average content (posts) submitted 2464... That's an average of over 2000 posts....I don't think I've ever contributed to any online community in my history of internet surfing more than 100-200 posts...I only contribute when I have something worthwhile to say or something I think everyone will benefit. As for this post, I just want most of the people who enjoy reading and following MGS but who never posts many things to know that you're wasting your time even applying. There is nothing random about their selection of Testers: #1. You must be a frequent contributor #2. You must not be a twat Pretty simple, but I wish they would consider making "one random" selection giving people like myself and the majority of the readers of MGS an outside chance of getting to test. They might be surprised that if they make a random selection, that tester might give the most thorough and enlightened review. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy MGS and will continue reading and contributing. Nolan220, MattF, Golfspy_CG2 and 3 others 6 Quote Nick C, Iowa, index 2.2 Ping G410 LST, Tour AD IZ 6-X Sim Max 3W, hzrdous green smoke 6.5 Ping Hybrids 3 & 4, Tour AD- DI 85s Srixon Z585s, PX LZ 6.5 5-PW Cleveland Zip core, 49, 54, 58. Mid Scotty Cameron Select Fastback 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nolan220 Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, necostanzo said: I have to admit...I get excited every once in a while I get an email from MGS announcing "Testers wanted". Since I'm an extreme golf club tester having purchased most every single golf club year after year, I keep applying but never get selected. I just read their selection rules and have come to the conclusion that I'll never get selected. I'm not complaining, it's just the reality of their selection process. I'll give you the recent Titleist TSi driver testing selection. 6 golfers selected. Average content (posts) submitted 2464... That's an average of over 2000 posts....I don't think I've ever contributed to any online community in my history of internet surfing more than 100-200 posts...I only contribute when I have something worthwhile to say or something I think everyone will benefit. As for this post, I just want most of the people who enjoy reading and following MGS but who never posts many things to know that you're wasting your time even applying. There is nothing random about their selection of Testers: #1. You must be a frequent contributor #2. You must not be a twat Pretty simple, but I wish they would consider making "one random" selection giving people like myself and the majority of the readers of MGS an outside chance of getting to test. They might be surprised that if they make a random selection, that tester might give the most thorough and enlightened review. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy MGS and will continue reading and contributing. MGS puts their rep on the line to have great feed back from their testers so there is a risk to selecting the tester. If they ship a new driver to someone and they pull a jimmy hoffa MGS looks bad, so I think the content numbers do help prove the member is engaged and committed to providing the best test results they can give. I only have 200 plus content numbers and was selected to test golf balls in summer which was awesome. Due to my busy work schedule as of late and just life in general I haven't been as active as I was in the summer. I think if a member showed they are engaging in the discussions with other members and providing value or feedback it would give that member some credibility and lower the risk of being selected. Looking back when I first join it was comical to think that someone would just give me any golf equipment worth any $500 or whatever to test when I never posted or engaged with any other member..... also this is just my opinion and other members/forum admins would prob have better insight. TR1PTIK, STUDque, MattF and 11 others 13 1 Quote Speedzone Driver Tensei AV Blue or G400 SFT 10. KBS TD 50 Category 3 shaft King Speedzone Black Yellow Fairway 3 wood Tensei AV Blue 65 F9 SpeedBack Black Grey Fairway 5 Wood ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 7 shaft T300 4i-GW - Tensei AV Blue AM2 Regular Flex or JPX 900 Hot Metal 5 - GW Project X Lz 4.5 Regular Flex Graphite Glide 2.0 SS Wedges 54 & 58 TP Red White Ardmore Putter - BGT Stability Tour Black shaft Precision Pro NX7 range finder Ultralight Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StrokerAce Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 Please read through this thread: Kanoito, MattF, TR1PTIK and 13 others 16 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X/Wilson Triad Buggy- Clicgear 4.0 Bag- Callaway Org 14/Fairway C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 What @GolfSpy Stroker said. Rickp, sirchunksalot, Nolan220 and 3 others 6 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...
Popular Post GolfSpy_SHARK Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 This is not an attack on anyone.but @necostanzo11 posts in 3 years is not active. The titleist thread would not be a good hill to stand on because a lot of very active members were not selected and several newer folks were which is great! i hope you get involved and enjoy the threads because there is so much here but this thread is very off base. Shoutout again to moderators Nolan220, TR1PTIK, xOldBenKenobiX and 11 others 14 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cnosil Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 Since you read the thread about being selected you do understand the process. New forum members are picked for testing; they are generally lower cost items like ball, shoes, shafts, wedges, superspeed sticks, etc. The selection teams doesn’t expect everyone to make thousands of posts; just that they contribute and stay engaged. Find the topics that you are interested in and get some dialog going. Testing for MGS is a commitment over several months that requires continuous engagement on the forum and potentially social media. Those that just apply to get free stuff won’t read your post, but by posting what you did it shows that you have a desire to get engaged. we’d love to hear what you think even if it is talking about how you played, what you’d like to buy, how you practice or what cigar or drink you had last night. This forum is full of regular people that just love to shoot the s*** and talk about golf. cksurfdude, MattF, tommc23 and 19 others 21 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy MPR Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 Nick, You're definitely correct that the selection process isn't random. We try to be very upfront about that. Testing isn't about winning a contest. The reason that it's not random is that we've got two groups that we are serving here. The first is our forum readers; the second is the OEMs. So to take the Titleist test as an example: obviously, there was huge demand to get in on this test, and rightfully so. From time to time, we've picked members for testing who receive the product and are not heard from again. This fails to serve our readers, who really want to find out what ordinary golfers think about the product. It is also a massive disservice to the OEMs. Titleist (in this case) is giving us $3,000 in drivers. They (understandably) are looking for exposure and feedback for their investment in our forum. When a member disappears with a driver, Titleist has a real complaint with us, and possibly a reason not to participate in forum testing at all. That is a lose/lose for everyone. So as moderators, we try to be diligent in choosing members for testing who've shown some track record of commitment to the kind of work that would make for a good review. But we're always trying to get new testers involved! On virtually every test, we reserve spots for those who have never tested for us before. Yes, for a premium test like this, we're going to lean toward members with more extensive track records (though one tester has about 200 posts). But for the majority of our tests, we choose multiple members who haven't tested; a solid job on one of these tests make you a favorite when the more "premium" tests are available. If you look back on the reviews from 2020 (not just the one test), you'll find a huge number of members selected who have a pretty ordinary amount of posts. Given your initial post here, you're a solid writer who would fit in to our discussions. Keep posting! russtopherb, cksurfdude, TR1PTIK and 23 others 26 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 54 minutes ago, necostanzo said: Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy MGS and will continue reading and contributing. @necostanzo - hopefully you do .. seems like you do have interesting ideas to share .. and hopefully you can appreciate that several of the forum mods and "seasoned" members took time to provide clear and meaningful responses here. As a forum member and lucky to have been selected tester, I can fully attest to the screening / selection process; it's evolving and being refined over time and there really is an effort to incorporate a cross-section of golfers. Vegan_Golfer_PNW, GolfSpy_SHARK, GolfSpy MPR and 1 other 4 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grip on both) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 You’ll get there eventually. I started becoming more active in the forum this year, even posted an unofficial review and then got selected. I feel honored but also scared as s*** since my feedback will be used by others. I am grateful for the opportunity, which is what MGS wants their testers to be. This is a great community and I love how they get everyday golfers of all skill levels to test clubs. Golfspy_CG2, edingc, HardcoreLooper and 8 others 11 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj427 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Actually, I think the job the moderators have in selecting the testers is very tedious and difficult, no matter what the item to be tested may be. They need to be certain that they can cover all of the people who may have an interest in the particular product, as well as somewhat be certain that those selected will provide legitimate feedback to those who read the reviews. Honestly, with the seasons changing, and the temperatures falling in the Northern Hemisphere, some who may have signed up, would not be able to provide feedback for months. To me, it would seem like common sense would or should go along way to applying for a test position too. revkev, MattF, GolfSpy_SHARK and 5 others 8 Quote Driver & Fairway: Titleist TSR3 10 degree - Ventus TR Blue & TSR3 15 - Project X Hzrdus Smoke Black Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW 19 - Hzrdus Smoke Black Irons: Titleist T200 3G (4) & T150 - (5-G) - Project X LZ Wedges: Vokey SM8 54, and 58 Putter: Cameron Phantom X 7 Ball: Pro V1 & Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, necostanzo said: I have to admit...I get excited every once in a while I get an email from MGS announcing "Testers wanted". Since I'm an extreme golf club tester having purchased most every single golf club year after year, I keep applying but never get selected. I just read their selection rules and have come to the conclusion that I'll never get selected. I'm not complaining, it's just the reality of their selection process. I'll give you the recent Titleist TSi driver testing selection. 6 golfers selected. Average content (posts) submitted 2464... That's an average of over 2000 posts....I don't think I've ever contributed to any online community in my history of internet surfing more than 100-200 posts...I only contribute when I have something worthwhile to say or something I think everyone will benefit. As for this post, I just want most of the people who enjoy reading and following MGS but who never posts many things to know that you're wasting your time even applying. There is nothing random about their selection of Testers: #1. You must be a frequent contributor #2. You must not be a twat Pretty simple, but I wish they would consider making "one random" selection giving people like myself and the majority of the readers of MGS an outside chance of getting to test. They might be surprised that if they make a random selection, that tester might give the most thorough and enlightened review. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy MGS and will continue reading and contributing. Nick, I appreciate that you took the time to understand the selection criteria, and haven't posted here to complain. I hope this thread attracts attention for the next group of folks who look at these as a give-away, as a contest, and not as a serious responsibility both for the MGS moderators (to choose the right testers) and on the testers (to spend the time and effort to write a good review). I know you read this, but I'll post the link for anyone who reads this far down the thread, information to answer the question posed in the topic: Thanks for coming around, I hope we see a lot more from you. HardcoreLooper, STUDque, MattF and 3 others 6 Quote 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...
Popular Post necostanzo Posted October 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 Excellent replies and I appreciate the feedback. Although I don't post very much, I'm completely engaged in golf. I'm a full-time airline pilot and travel all over the country. I play golf regularly and also provide my expertise to our local Srixon/Cleveland rep by being a certified fitter. I'm considered by my golfing friends as the most knowledgeable and understanding of the golf swing and they are always asking me to fit them in their next set of clubs. I'm particularly focused on driver shafts and am considered a "shaft hoe" having played most aftermarket Fujikura and graphite design shafts. I follow Russ Ryden at golf shaft reviews and enjoy the technical aspects of his reviews. i have attended the PGA show the last couple years and was fortunate to meet the fine people of Uneekor and especially Doug Bybee. I built a complete indoor golf simulator using a Uneekor system and use that regularly all winter long. it's a fact that you need to be a frequent contributor to be selected as a tester, but online contributions do not always reflect the realities of the person behind the curtain. I would attest that if I was ever selected to be an online tester, the results and unbiased review I presented would be inline with any of the in-depth reviews posted by the MGS staff. Hopefully, I'll get motivated enough to post enough to meet the threshold. Thanks again for the feedback. Bottom line, I'm a golf nut. DaveP043, Golfspy_CG2, Nolan220 and 9 others 11 1 Quote Nick C, Iowa, index 2.2 Ping G410 LST, Tour AD IZ 6-X Sim Max 3W, hzrdous green smoke 6.5 Ping Hybrids 3 & 4, Tour AD- DI 85s Srixon Z585s, PX LZ 6.5 5-PW Cleveland Zip core, 49, 54, 58. Mid Scotty Cameron Select Fastback 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I do have a question @rkj427 brought up for the wintery stuff. I know a lot of the winter tests ask for launch monitor/simulator data. Just to use the Titleist because its the most recent testing opportunity is that considered? Northern states are coming on winter and will be inside soon, so are those states kind of looked over due to not being on course potentially? Was just curious because I just would not apply to certain things if that's the case and save the navigation for everyone. Ready for simulator season since the seasons closing down! Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, necostanzo said: Excellent replies and I appreciate the feedback. Although I don't post very much, I'm completely engaged in golf. I'm a full-time airline pilot and travel all over the country. I play golf regularly and also provide my expertise to our local Srixon/Cleveland rep by being a certified fitter. I'm considered by my golfing friends as the most knowledgeable and understanding of the golf swing and they are always asking me to fit them in their next set of clubs. I'm particularly focused on driver shafts and am considered a "shaft hoe" having played most aftermarket Fujikura and graphite design shafts. I follow Russ Ryden at golf shaft reviews and enjoy the technical aspects of his reviews. i have attended the PGA show the last couple years and was fortunate to meet the fine people of Uneekor and especially Doug Bybee. I built a complete indoor golf simulator using a Uneekor system and use that regularly all winter long. it's a fact that you need to be a frequent contributor to be selected as a tester, but online contributions do not always reflect the realities of the person behind the curtain. I would attest that if I was ever selected to be an online tester, the results and unbiased review I presented would be inline with any of the in-depth reviews posted by the MGS staff. Hopefully, I'll get motivated enough to post enough to meet the threshold. Thanks again for the feedback. Bottom line, I'm a golf nut. Just by your handicap can tell you love the game. Stay involved the site is fantastic and isn't just golf. One of my favorite threads is the cooking thread just as an example. Hope to you see you on the other threads Nolan220, MattF, azstu324 and 3 others 6 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lacassem said: I do have a question @rkj427 brought up for the wintery stuff. I know a lot of the winter tests ask for launch monitor/simulator data. Just to use the Titleist because its the most recent testing opportunity is that considered? Northern states are coming on winter and will be inside soon, so are those states kind of looked over due to not being on course potentially? Was just curious because I just would not apply to certain things if that's the case and save the navigation for everyone. Ready for simulator season since the seasons closing down! The reality is that weather/location is a factor in testing. I learned this myself before beginning a moderator: I had been shortlisted for Cobra Connect, but given my location in the UP and the early spring start to CC that season, I missed the cut. But the other reality is this: most OEMs coordinate testing opportunities during the summer months. In most years, the testing opportunities slow down (to almost nothing) during the winter. edingc, tommc23, GolfSpy_SHARK and 3 others 6 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, GolfSpy MPR said: The reality is that weather/location is a factor in testing. I learned this myself before beginning a moderator: I had been shortlisted for Cobra Connect, but given my location in the UP and the early spring start to CC that season, I missed the cut. But the other reality is this: most OEMs coordinate testing opportunities during the summer months. In most years, the testing opportunities slow down (to almost nothing) during the winter. TY I figured I just wanted to make sure if its not something specific to actual swing data I will avoid. Totally understandable. Nolan220 and GolfSpy MPR 2 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, necostanzo said: I'm a full-time airline pilot and travel all over the country. My home club is overrun with airline pilots (mostly retired) and air traffic controllers. Based on what I hear from the pilots, you must have tons of lay-over time, you might as well fill some of it by getting more involved here! And yeah, I know, you probably have less idle time than we all would guess, so I'm mostly just yanking your chain. Would you care to tell us who you fly for? GolfSpy_SHARK, HardcoreLooper, MattF and 5 others 8 Quote 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...
GolfSpy MPR Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lacassem said: TY I figured I just wanted to make sure if its not something specific to actual swing data I will avoid. Totally understandable. Yeah, for things like training aids (that are designed to be used inside), cold weather guys remain in play. But for clubs and balls and such, we love to see LM data, but any review is also going to have to have an on-course performance component. 3 minutes ago, DaveP043 said: My home club is overrun with airline pilots (mostly retired) and air traffic controllers. Based on what I hear from the pilots, you must have tons of lay-over time, you might as well fill some of it by getting more involved here! And yeah, I know, you probably have less idle time than we all would guess, so I'm mostly just yanking your chain. Would you care to tell us who you fly for? I'm guessing his Twitter handle might be a clue Nolan220, GolfSpy_SHARK, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan220 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said: The reality is that weather/location is a factor in testing. I learned this myself before beginning a moderator: I had been shortlisted for Cobra Connect, but given my location in the UP and the early spring start to CC that season, I missed the cut. But the other reality is this: most OEMs coordinate testing opportunities during the summer months. In most years, the testing opportunities slow down (to almost nothing) during the winter. I didn't even consider that .. I play all year around weather permitted .. but my winters are a little better then where you are. GolfSpy_SHARK, GolfSpy MPR and MattF 3 Quote Speedzone Driver Tensei AV Blue or G400 SFT 10. KBS TD 50 Category 3 shaft King Speedzone Black Yellow Fairway 3 wood Tensei AV Blue 65 F9 SpeedBack Black Grey Fairway 5 Wood ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 7 shaft T300 4i-GW - Tensei AV Blue AM2 Regular Flex or JPX 900 Hot Metal 5 - GW Project X Lz 4.5 Regular Flex Graphite Glide 2.0 SS Wedges 54 & 58 TP Red White Ardmore Putter - BGT Stability Tour Black shaft Precision Pro NX7 range finder Ultralight Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Nick, I have been going to the MGS site for a few years before becoming a member. I just looked at the product reviews because they are one of the most honest I ever came across. It wasn't until 2018 that I really got involved in the forums. Someone asked a question and I happen to be very familiar with the subject matter and started answering the questions. I don't remember exactly but I probably only had about 200 posts in on various posts and I was selected to test a set of irons this past August. So you don't need thousands of posts to be selected. But when I was selected I really put in the time and effort to do my part in providing honest and accurate feed back. It is a rather lengthy process and I did not take this responsibly lightly. I even saw that the OEM was commenting on my reviews over the course of the testing. Based on your handicap and the amount of clubs you have tried, your input would be very valuable to the community. There are members out there that are new to golf and are asking for advise. Why not help them get started in the right direction! There are members that are quite skilled and are asking about a particular golf club or trying to decide on a launch monitor. The more experience our collective group has the better we all will be. MattF, sirchunksalot, HardcoreLooper and 5 others 6 2 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 45 minutes ago, necostanzo said: Bottom line, I'm a golf nut. That right there show you definitely belong here! I can relate to the rest of your post so much. I work as the Tournament Director at a golf course. I'm probably the worst player that works here, yet I am the first one even the Head Pro comes to for equipment questions. They know about my role here and that I test and buy more equipment than they will ever think of carrying in the pro shop. You've gotten some great feedback from our members, as I knew you would. I'll just add one thing that I like to make 100% clear to everyone. "Being Active" is not what most people think. There are members on here that have have well over 500 posts maybe close to 1,000 that will never get chosen to test. You know why, because I can't tell you one substantive thing they have posted. Yet we have chosen many many testers with counts of 200 or less even 100 or less believe it or not, as they made the posts count. We as a Staff know everyone has different time responsibilities. So being active doesn't mean posting 30 times a day. You could easily post 5 to 6 times a week and still be considered active if those posts were generating good questions or comments. We do take the time as a staff to read and notice what people are writing. Thanks for chiming in and keep up what you have started, and I'm sure 2021 will be full of great testing opportunities. PS. Thank you and your airline for being the leader in passenger safety with the middle seat policy. It has been the airline of my choice for the past couple years and will remain so, once I start flying again. revkev, bens197, GolfSpy_SHARK and 9 others 12 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, necostanzo said: ... provide my expertise to our local Srixon/Cleveland rep by being a certified fitter. I'm considered by my golfing friends as the most knowledgeable and understanding of the golf swing and they are always asking me to fit them in their next set of clubs. I'm particularly focused on driver shafts and am considered a "shaft hoe" having played most aftermarket Fujikura and graphite design shafts. I follow Russ Ryden at golf shaft reviews and enjoy the technical aspects of his reviews. (..etc.) Dude .. you're over-qualified (..joking..joking..) But I'll be looking for info from you on golf shafts! sirchunksalot, MattF, bens197 and 1 other 2 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grip on both) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Berg Ryman Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 A few thoughts from me, even though they don't really mean as much as what's been said here by the moderating group, but this is just my perspective as someone who has been lucky enough to test the past few years. 1) Specifically for my guy @necostanzo, I'm so happy you came at this thread from a point of understanding and reasoning rather than jealousy and rage. I cannot tell you how many posts we've seen here from people who are just mad they never get picked, but you're willing to learn and understand the process, which will go a long way toward earning respect and acclaim from everyone here. Also, big ups to the forum members here for not going nuts on you for this post, showing again why this forum is the best on the internet for golf talk, because we know how this post might go on other places. 2) How to contribute on short time? Well, here are my two tips for this. First, quality over quantity. If you show your knowledge, your style, your humor, your excitement, etc... it goes a long way over just spamming the post button to get that number up. Second, be known, for a good reason. Don't be a headache for staff, don't become overly confrontational, basically don't be a total jerk and create those headaches for moderating staff because they're going to be those involved in selecting people. 3) This goes back to the post @GolfSpy MPR made in the thread, be realistic with your weather situation and time situation when applying. I know I'm never getting selected for those early tests or the winter tests requiring outdoor play, like this TSI test, because I'm in the snowbelt. I know also because of my job and age (young legal aid attorney), I can't put in the amount of rounds of others here like the retired members or those with memberships to places and courses near by can, and sometimes you just need to accept that. Sure Cobra Connect Challenge is great, and who wouldn't love to be treated like a star by Cobra and get a whole new bag, but I'm never going to get to play enough to be a major player in that space. 4) To save yourself from the heartbreak, I offer this advice. Know thyself. Find an opportunity that excites you and will convince you to get out more and want you to do your best. I've been fortunate for my opportunities that they were parts of my bag I was looking to upgrade and I think my work in those reviews really opened my eyes as to what I want and need, even if those clubs may have not been that. sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_SHARK, cnosil and 14 others 15 2 Quote In a Hoofer Lite bag TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S 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 Tour B-XS (2022 Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Berg Ryman said: Find an opportunity that excites you and will convince you to get out more and want you to do your best. Great point! Imho, apply to test for something that you'd be considering buying for yourself. Also not to beat it to death, but be aware that testing / analysis + reviewing / writing clearly about it all = a really big commitment in time & effort. All that said .. and I've mentioned it elsewhere .. but participating in a testing opportunity has actually made me a better golfer! Vegan_Golfer_PNW, sirchunksalot, ncwoz and 4 others 6 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grip on both) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, cksurfdude said: Great point! Imho, apply to test for something that you'd be considering buying for yourself. Also not to beat it to death, but be aware that testing / analysis + reviewing / writing clearly about it all = a really big commitment in time & effort. All that said .. and I've mentioned it elsewhere .. but participating in a testing opportunity has actually made me a better golfer! Writing clearly was big for me. Never was good with explaining myself, something that made sense for me usually didn’t to someone else. I think the review process not i only kept me going with the clubs looking for that big stand out thing but when it came down to putting it on paper (or computer does this) it sort of came easy...why? Because it’s something I enjoy. lol @Berg Ryman said should be something you enjoy and the rest comes “easy” MattF 1 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 PING Glide 2.0 testing brought me here. I had been reading the blog for a few years before I realized there was a forum. Even then, I thought, a forum? Why? I applied for, and was not chosen for the Glide 2.0’s, but Golf Spy Stroker was... look at him now. I became really active... in the forums, and was picked up for the i200 review which was pretty awesome. Not that I got a free set of clubs, but I wrote a review about a set of clubs and people actually enjoyed it. I got more out of that than the free set of clubs. I do not use social media much, so this place is my landing spot for pretty much any topic. You’ll find so many topics from the Random thread (it really is a bunch of random stuff, often turning into a place to get ideas for a new thread), the “got problems” thread... people actually listen to your problems... for free!! This place is extremely unique, a group of people who share a common love of the best sport on the planet. Even for the TSi thread I felt bad for applying, I had just finished a review of the Cleveland wedges, and thought about removing my name from the applications. But as a long time active member, the Mods picked a super duper group of people to test and review the driver. Moral of the story is do not get discouraged. Join in on some of the conversations. There will be more opportunities like this in the future, since I’ve been here they have gotten bigger, more abundant and you could say “better” but that isn’t even fair. I think when you see the Titleist name in a testing OP you’ll get around 3500 applicants... but a quick glance on another forum offering the same test has less than 500 applicants for the same test... anyways, please join the chatter on here. We are a welcoming group here I’d say. In no way, shape, or form am I trying to be a jerk. Just giving you a different perspective on the testing opportunity stuff. Nolan220, sirchunksalot, MattF and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post necostanzo Posted October 17, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2020 Absolutely. I'll try to take the time to get more involved. I usually have time on layovers to contribute and I'm more than willing to share my knowledge. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Cheers, "Delta" Nick azstu324, cnosil, Chip Strokes and 8 others 10 1 Quote Nick C, Iowa, index 2.2 Ping G410 LST, Tour AD IZ 6-X Sim Max 3W, hzrdous green smoke 6.5 Ping Hybrids 3 & 4, Tour AD- DI 85s Srixon Z585s, PX LZ 6.5 5-PW Cleveland Zip core, 49, 54, 58. Mid Scotty Cameron Select Fastback 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, necostanzo said: Absolutely. I'll try to take the time to get more involved. I usually have time on layovers to contribute and I'm more than willing to share my knowledge. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Cheers, "Delta" Nick It's great to have you here and I look forward to the knowledge I know you'll share. I'll echo the sentiment of some of the other members and say this is a great group of people here and the most welcoming folks on the internet. necostanzo, GolfSpy_SHARK, Shankster and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, necostanzo said: I have to admit...I get excited every once in a while I get an email from MGS announcing "Testers wanted". Since I'm an extreme golf club tester having purchased most every single golf club year after year, I keep applying but never get selected. I just read their selection rules and have come to the conclusion that I'll never get selected. I'm not complaining, it's just the reality of their selection process. I'll give you the recent Titleist TSi driver testing selection. 6 golfers selected. Average content (posts) submitted 2464... That's an average of over 2000 posts....I don't think I've ever contributed to any online community in my history of internet surfing more than 100-200 posts...I only contribute when I have something worthwhile to say or something I think everyone will benefit. As for this post, I just want most of the people who enjoy reading and following MGS but who never posts many things to know that you're wasting your time even applying. There is nothing random about their selection of Testers: #1. You must be a frequent contributor #2. You must not be a twat Pretty simple, but I wish they would consider making "one random" selection giving people like myself and the majority of the readers of MGS an outside chance of getting to test. They might be surprised that if they make a random selection, that tester might give the most thorough and enlightened review. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy MGS and will continue reading and contributing. I know there have been some good responses to this but I thought I’d share my bit as well. I am very much like you when it comes to posting on MGS, I post less than others and really only respond when I feel I can really contribute something. This is the way I have been since becoming a member in 2016. When I was selected for my first test it was when I had maybe 100 posts probably less but what I had done is submitted an unofficial review of a course I played while on a trip to London (The Shire London, which is an amazing course and and a Seve Design!). Soon after that unofficial review went up I was selected to test the RYX-3s, and I was still a newbie at the time. Being an airline pilot, I’m sure you play some awesome courses all over the place! Might try posting in that part of the forum as a great way to contribute in addition to insights you might have on other topics. Just thought I would share! Glad to have you as a part of the community and safe travels during this crazy COVID time! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Edited October 17, 2020 by HeathS16 Adding a link to my review. sirchunksalot, Golfspy_CG2, Shankster and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, necostanzo said: Absolutely. I'll try to take the time to get more involved. I usually have time on layovers to contribute and I'm more than willing to share my knowledge. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Cheers, "Delta" Nick If you ever fly into pdx on a weekend let me know. Let’s game a round if we can. Notice appreciated of course. sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_SHARK, HeathS16 and 1 other 4 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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