2024 What is safe in your bag? What's on the chopping block?

[Siamese Moose]

I'll be getting new irons and wedges soon. I'm way past the MGS-recommended 75 rounds for wedges, and the irons were fit three surgeries ago. I will almost certainly get TM MG wedges again, but the lofts might be different to get the gapping right with whatever the lofts are on the irons. However, I'll almost certainly stick with 58° as my highest loft wedge, as I don't care how the full swing distance fits into any distance progression. The current irons are TM M3, and they've been OK, but not as consistent with distance as I think they should be. I now know they're rather notorious for hot spots.

The putter was fit just over a year ago (Mizuno OMIO 1), and you'll have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands. My driver (Ping G410) is also safe, as my launch monitor numbers are still about perfect. My fairways (Cobra F9) are not fitted, but I'm pretty happy with them. I'll give the fitter a chance to knock them out of my bag, but I expect them to stay. My hybrid (Ping G430) was fit last Spring, and it's safe as well.

[cksurfdude]

Did a bunch of tinkering this past season and added...

• Driver
• 5W

..and put back in the bag...

• 7W

..and changed...

• Irons

..and kept...

• 4h and 5h
• CBX 54 and 60
• EvnRoll ER5

But all that said .. am thinking about a different putter and / or a different putter shaft .. would like to try a putter with one of the newer stability type shafts in it...

[Paul Hedrick]

On the chopping block.....Driver, definitely Driver; it hates me.  Safe....my 5 wood.

[Preeway]

Well, my putter is now officially on the chopping block after being selected to test out the Odyssey Ai putter. Also putting my driver on the chopping block and will be getting fitted for a Titleist TSR2 or TSR3 later this winter or early spring. New GW is on the back burner until I figure out my driver situation.

[ParFore74x]

I think that it’s safe to say that I like what’s in my bag and have no plans to kick anything out. However, I might do a little test between my 54° and a 56° just to see if there are any real differences around the green. 

[Preeway]

5 minutes ago, ParFore74x said:

I think that it’s safe to say that I like what’s in my bag and have no plans to kick anything out. However, I might do a little test between my 54° and a 56° just to see if there are any real differences around the green. 

I've been debating about going from 52/56/60 to 50/54/60 primarily because I want the extra yards from a 50* vs. 52* but I just don't think I'd get enough change from 56* to 54* given that it gets used more as a greenside tool and for shots from 50-100. For that reason alone I think my 56* is safe.

[Josh Parker]

8 minutes ago, Preeway said:

I've been debating about going from 52/56/60 to 50/54/60 primarily because I want the extra yards from a 50* vs. 52* but I just don't think I'd get enough change from 56* to 54* given that it gets used more as a greenside tool and for shots from 50-100. For that reason alone I think my 56* is safe.

When I got my new irons this year I made the switch to 50, 54,58 from 52,56,60.  Still have them but the gapping works.  

 

[BallsLeon]

My 60° and putter are currently safe. (52° and 56° are close but I need lofts adjusted for proper gapping)

Everyone else is on notice!  

[RoverRick]

The LAB Golf DF2.1 is safe unless I spring for the LINK1. The only problem I have with the DF2.1 is the space in the bag. I don’t expect the LINK1 to outperform the Directed Force which is why nothing has been done about it. 
 

I have no real loyalty to any other club in the bag. Just the shafts.

[No3PuttLaLa]

Safe for me:

Taylormade Sim Max 5W

Srixon ZX5 6-PW

Scotty Cameron Newport Notchback

Chopping Block:

Cleveland Wedges 56° and 60°

- Looking at going towards Vokey 54.14F and 58.12D. Playing in the PNW, I play on a lot of soggy ground and need a sole grind that is a little more forgiving in the environment.

The rest of the bag isn’t necessarily one way or another. I’m always open to tinkering with what will work best for my game. 

[Preeway]

4 minutes ago, No3PuttLaLa said:

Safe for me:

Taylormade Sim Max 5W

Srixon ZX5 6-PW

Scotty Cameron Newport Notchback

Chopping Block:

Cleveland Wedges 56° and 60°

- Looking at going towards Vokey 54.14F and 58.12D. Playing in the PNW, I play on a lot of soggy ground and need a sole grind that is a little more forgiving in the environment.

The rest of the bag isn’t necessarily one way or another. I’m always open to tinkering with what will work best for my game. 

Are you thinking less bounce? I have Cleveland wedges and I find their bounce is great on softer turf. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

With the caveat, that this can change as frequently and whimsically as the wind, the current state of the bag is thus:

Driver - Paradym TD is safe and quickly becoming my favorite driver

3W - Paradym TD; see above

3h - Ping G430 is safe. Best. Hybrid. Ever.

4u - T200 is currently in the bag but i have given consideration to the ping iCrossover

5i T200 is safe

6i & 7i - T200 will most likely be swapped out for T150

8i -PW - T150 are going nowhere unless i get a wild hair and buy the Blueprint T’s

48* Vokey - Safe

54* & 58* MG3 - Safe

P - LAB Mezz1.Max - Safe as safe can be

Bag - MGS Jones Trouper - going nowhere

Ball - As i have no brand loyalty towards balls i will continue to play a rotation of balls

[No3PuttLaLa]

11 minutes ago, Preeway said:

Are you thinking less bounce? I have Cleveland wedges and I find their bounce is great on softer turf. 

Specifically in the 58, a little more bounce. I have a relatively steep angle of attack and find my current 60° RTX digs more than I would like. 

[ParFore74x]

2 hours ago, Preeway said:

I've been debating about going from 52/56/60 to 50/54/60 primarily because I want the extra yards from a 50* vs. 52* but I just don't think I'd get enough change from 56* to 54* given that it gets used more as a greenside tool and for shots from 50-100. For that reason alone I think my 56* is safe.

This kind of touches base as to why I’ll probably stick with my 54°. My GW is a 49° and so the gapping works well to the 54°. If I were to switch to a 56° then I would probably start to consider throwing a 52° in there as well because of the wider gap from GW to SW. I’ve been playing the 54° for a couple seasons now and I like it, it’s just the tinkering aspect that I get in my head once in a while.

Edited November 30, 2023 by ParFore74x

[KC Golf]

It’s definitely my 60 deg Vokey.  With all the use in the bunker the grooves are getting a bit dull, so the amount of spin is a bit unpredictable.  Looking for a little less bounce this time as well.  May go and put an MG3 60 deg. in my bag this year.

[TheRealKimKong]

Unfortunately … over the winter there is no need to do any changes…

Cobra Driver is set.

Well, tbh… i got my hands on an Aeorjet LS 7.5° Driver Head and I couldn’t resist - so I am working on getting a feel for it. Coming from the LTDx LS in 9° and having my first 300m drive with it and driving my first Par 4s this season I am pretty confident I get this monster flying. Also clubhead speed is promising and going up 110 and some close to the 120 but control is still limited up there. 

Mizuno ST-Z 3+5 Wood is set

Mizuno MP225 (3) 4-GW is set. 

Well and than there are maybe… the wedges. 

I have „just“ 49° (GW - MP225)  + 56° (Mizuno T22) and I am thinking about adding 54 and 58 instead of just one wedge - but i love the 56°. Not sure if I just stick with Mizuno T-24s or maybe try the Taylormade MG 4s? 

[GolfSpy_APH]

I don't have a lot that would be considered a must replace. The mid long clubs (hybrids) are always in flux, but I can say the rest of the bag is pretty well set. I do have some new potential wedges coming, but that was on the list prior anyway!

[Rob Person]

A new driver would be my top priority. 

[Preeway]

After winning a Cobra Aerojet LS driver on Instagram it’s fair to say my PXG Gen5 is no longer safe in the bag. With minters death grip beginning to take hold, I probably won’t know for sure how I feel about it until this spring. 

[Rob Person]

32 minutes ago, Preeway said:

After winning a Cobra Aerojet LS driver on Instagram it’s fair to say my PXG Gen5 is no longer safe in the bag. With minters death grip beginning to take hold, I probably won’t know for sure how I feel about it until this spring. 

That is awesome!!!

[GolfSpy_APH]

I should also mention by ditching arccos last year I am looking forward to seeing what new shot tracking system I should dive into next season. There will be something, just not sure what as of yet!

[Usmcgyrene]

Driver, Irons, wedges, and putter are safe. My 3 wood is probably safe. I've struggled with 3 wood for the better part of 2 decades and finally found one I can hit reliably. Hybrids (I carry 3) are a possibility for replacement. I hit them well, particularly the 3, but I tend to get a little sloppy with dispersion. Instead of replacing them, I may opt for a shaft change. I'm swinging a little harder these days. The spinal fusion has healed well. I may have to go back to stiffer shafts.   

[Woodrow72]

After playing poorly for several months , most of the bag is up for removal though the putter , my 7 wood are off limits , otherwise the rest are up for adoption 

[threeputtchump]

Putter and wedges are safe. The rest of the bag will be getting an overhaul. Going to give the Sub 70 639 MB Plus irons a shot. I'm actually going to go get fitted, for the first time ever, for a driver and fairway woods. 

[Giles]

My TSR2 driver 4wood and hybrid is safe.

SM8 wedges are safe.

Putter is a odyssey 2 ball ten and I’m really happy with that.

irons are up in the air.  I would love to hit the T200’s and the P790’s

and I will be replacing my bag this season for sure.

[Shannon Severson]

New set Ping i230's Safe, Ping g430 hybrid Safe, Titleist TSi3 driver Safe, Callaway 7 wood Not Safe, Callaway 5 wood Safe, Cleveland Wedges Not Safe, Scotty Futura X5 Safe Safe Safe

Mizuno Hot Metal 900 JPX.....Sold.... 

[Jeffthechef23]

Ping G425 max safe

Callaway FTiz 3 and 5 woods very safe

Kasko k2k 55 and 99 hybrids pretty safe

PXG Gen 4 XP 5-GW very safe 

PXG Sugar daddy 52/58 wedges pretty safe but will be adding the new Ping Glide 5 54degree to the bag when available 

Ping Kushin 4 very safe but do like the look of the new odyssey AI 

[IanCC]

The only things on the block are my King Tec hybrids and whether I go back to fairways. I have 2h, 3h & 4h and swap in and out with the longer irons depending on conditions. That’d be a 5w and a 7w. With the TM BRNR I’ll never buy a three wood again. 
LTDx Max driver - safe unless the new one has a matt crown. 
TM BRNR mini driver - safe unless the used priced keeps on going up. What a nice club though. No idea why it was a limited run. 
4-GW Forged Tec irons- super safe.  
Wilson Forged wedges - safe unless they wear out. I only carry 54 & 60. Would buy again. 
Wilson West Loop putter - Surprisingly good for the price. Sits well and feels great. 
Appreciate that’s two drivers, three hybrids, eight irons, two wedges and a putter but I chop and change at the overlaps so the 14 that take the field is super flexible. 
I need to decide on a summer ball as well. Srixon Ultisoft in the cold winter here but will go to something slightly firmer and with more spin when it warms up. Vice Pro was 2023 and maybe the 2024 ball also unless I go with Pro Plus or something else. 

[Dooby]

Nothing is truly on the block but I may look into a fitting for driver and woods to really get those dialed in but it’s definitely not a need. My irons, wedges, and putter are completely safe. 

[Owengeorge13]

After putting around with a LAB DF 2.1 …I can’t stop thinking about how easy it is to putt with.  I’ve also been hitting a used set of ping i230.  The i230’s are just so good.  I started saving for the DF, the ping i230 might have to wait a year.