What Brands/Products Do You Want To See for Member Testing 2024?

[GolfSpy_APH]

We are well into building our calendar, however that doesn't mean we don't want input from you the membership! 

Of course we won't divulge what we already have lined up, or if what you are requesting is already on the calendar. 

That being said we are still wanting to see what we can do for our membership and try to get the products you are all most interested in!

Fire away!

[BallsLeon]

I've been curious about training/warmup clubs like this PureOne: https://pureonegolf.com/?utm_source=coolclubs&utm_medium=homepage

[IndyBonzo]

I have sustained curiosity about the Axiom iron shafts, and would be interested in that review.

Also, I hope the forum keeps up the good work in exploring lower cost options in the launch monitor/home sim space.  Those have been very interesting and the tech keeps getting better/prices keep getting lower.

[TJ Hall]

The PUTTR Mat

Any of the new driver releases that come out in 2024

Always curious of the DTC club manufacturers

[CFreddie]

I love the lean into DTC brands this past year - I’ve never heard of brands like Takomo, Caley, Edison, and Indi previously, but given the success of those review threads, they will def be on my radar in coming years.  
 

My vote is to double down on those brands in 2024!

[GolfSpy_APH]

9 minutes ago, BallsLeon said:

I've been curious about training/warmup clubs like this PureOne: https://pureonegolf.com/?utm_source=coolclubs&utm_medium=homepage

That is interesting... I have seen putters similar. Will circle back to this one for sure. 

2 minutes ago, IndyBonzo said:

I have sustained curiosity about the Axiom iron shafts, and would be interested in that review.

Also, I hope the forum keeps up the good work in exploring lower cost options in the launch monitor/home sim space.  Those have been very interesting and the tech keeps getting better/prices keep getting lower.

Axiom I will say is very unlikely. Shafts (irons) are a tricky one because of the cost to the tester. However never say never!

The PLM space is one we are always interested in and will continue to look at and see what we can do. 

[Samuel09152]

I would say any irons, mainly because mine keep breaking lol So that would be cool to be apart of but also I saw this putter on instagram that was interesting. It was a build your own. They send the parts to it and you put it together. I haven't seen anything like that before. Also, I would like to see more training aids like the wrist one. Or can we do a review on the online coaches or is that to subjective? 

 

[Owengeorge13]

I would love to see new level, and srixon irons.  Both the new level 902 os and the srixon zx5mkii did very well in an iron category I’m interested in.  But, I became super interested in the edel lineup after the forum member reviews.  I would love to see some irons that finished at the top have a chance at forum member testing.

I’m also interested in seeing some reviews on children’s sets of clubs.

i would also like to see forum testing on golf specific sunglasses/ and golf ball visibility tests done.

id also like to see gimar irons, proto concept irons, fourteen irons, and foreward golf irons/fitting system.

Edited December 28, 2023 by Owengeorge13

[revkev]

Maserati 

 

Hey you didn’t specify golf equipment and someone had to say it. 
 

I can’t imagine doing a better job than you did this season. You covered all the bases from training aids, to measuring devices, to all different types of clubs, major OEMs, DTCs, startups, staples - 

I don’t recall a Mizuno iron test - I sense that they are loosing their iron king mantle, it might be interesting to see a test in their bread and butter category of players irons. If it’s right for their cycle. 

[TC Sr]

Fairway woods. Specifically 5 & 7 woods. I'm a 20 handicap. Pretty consistent with my driver, but struggle with my long irons and have a love/hate relationship with my 3 hybrid. Looking to replace it.

[russtopherb]

Definitely more DTC brands for sure. A PXG test would be interesting however I’m not sure if they do that.  
 

I’d like to see more Cleveland testing along with a return from Wilson Staff. 
 

I don’t know how this could work, but some sort of fitted vs not fitted test would be really interesting. Not sure how the logistics of that would go, but it would be cool to see someone try something “off the rack” and get some stats, then go get fit and see the before and after. 

Edited December 28, 2023 by russtopherb

[d0m41n]

Definitely more DTC brands for sure. A PXG test would be interesting however I’m not sure if they do that.  
 
I’d like to see more Cleveland testing along with a return from Wilson Staff. 
 
I don’t know how this could work, but some sort of fitted vs not fitted test would be really interesting. Not sure how the logistics of that would go, but it would be cool to see someone try something “off the rack” and get some stats, then go get fit and see the before and after. 

I love this. Almost exactly what I was thinking. DTC reviews are all over the maps sometimes and I’d like it to come from a trusted source.

Also the fitted vs off the rack is super fun premise.


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[ZJeb67]

Since I'm Kirkland fan boy, the Kirkland Driver and the Kirkland irons. 
And anything else they release in 2024 

[Josh Parker]

I always like the DTC brand tests.  Shafts would be ideal but I know it's really hard to test for the masses when it can vary from player to player. 

Wedges are on my list this next year.  

[Fred Mitchell]

26 minutes ago, TC Sr said:

Fairway woods. Specifically 5 & 7 woods. I'm a 20 handicap. Pretty consistent with my driver, but struggle with my long irons and have a love/hate relationship with my 3 hybrid. Looking to replace it.

Hey u stole my idea. OK you said it 1st but I agree with you .  I may be wrong but the vast majority of reviews and testing I have seen over time revolve the 3 wood. a good 5 wood test would make me happy, I have a Ping 425 7 wood , dont hit a 3 wood well but think a 5 wood would work well for me.

[Fred Mitchell]

I replied above to another members post agreeing with him but it might get seen better here as my own. a 5 Wood test. please, so many 3 wood test out there and so many of us are not suited for 3 woods .

[Shrek74]

First of all, thanks to Jamie and the team for an incredible 2023 for testing. It was absolutely mind-blowing.

I have a few thoughts that align with others above.

PXG, irons mainly but woods can be included.
Srixon, both irons and woods.
Mizuno, both Pro and JPX line of irons.
Fairway woods, specifically 5/7/9 woods.
Hybrids, not sure if we can get a bunch of brands to go head to head but that would be sweet.
Iron Shafts, although not sure how that'd be done since you need heads for it.
More DTC. Takomo now has woods to test. Supposedly Sub70 has a new driver coming in the Spring. Plus all their quality irons. Haywood has woods now too, along with more irons. New Level has really nice irons plus their hybrid and driving iron.
Online coaching options, from apps to video lessons, etc. That would be very interesting as many of us don't have access to good coaches everywhere, so the online option appeals to many of us.

I'm sure I can come up with more, but these are the ones that come to mind first.

Edited December 28, 2023 by Shrek74
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[Swood1994]

Srixon or Mizuno Irons would be a huge bonus for 2024. I love reading through the irons tests on the forum and those 2 brands in particular are on my must try list for potential upgrade for the bag. But regardless I'm sure we have an epic year of testing lined up for 2024 and I can't wait!

[Rob Person]

Firdt of all, i have not even been halfway through all the tests from 2023! So many!

Repeating what most have suggested, and I'm sure the logistics side of things is way more complicated than some would assume.

Personally speaking, as a beginner(and inexperienced Golfer), the ability to learn through any indoor/outdoor practice or training aids is extremely beneficial.

Putaim system looked interesting. Swinglock type devices too. The stepboard was new too

Clubs- the DTC brands really are great opportunities on both sides of things. I understand you would want a more seasoned golfer for these, but the range of equipment was mind boggling this past year.

Drivers, wedges, and long Hybrids.  For me this would be my number 1 choice if given the chance. I don't know anyone who wouldn't relish that opportunity. 

 

As always, thanks for all you do MGS team!

 

[Samuel09152]

1 minute ago, Rob Person said:

As always, thanks for all you do MGS team!

 

This is big! I agree with all that @Rob Person, but thanks is the most important to me. 

I love the forum testing, and honestly wouldnt be that picky because this forum has me already thinking different then i did before thanks to the testing. So im excited about any and all test honestly, and even more thankful for all that it produces. 

[Javs]

I would love to see the new PXG Driver 0311 black ops coming out tested. Would also like to see the next generation PXG irons tested. 

[Rob Person]

 

Curious @GolfSpy_APH , I know it was mentioned about scaling back in 2024 on the QUANTITY of tests available to members. Will MGS be expanding the field of persons needed per testing opportunity as well?

[GolfSpy_APH]

11 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

 

Curious @GolfSpy_APH , I know it was mentioned about scaling back in 2024 on the QUANTITY of tests available to members. Will MGS be expanding the field of persons needed per testing opportunity as well?

That is all determined by the OEM. However 4 is our magic number.

More than 4 the 5+ reviews don't get the same attention and therefore we recommend to the companies 4 testers.

Where we had 220+ testers last year I would expect that number to be closer to 180. There is room for us to trim and not get on this again, but enough less than okay reviews that we feel it's better to cut back a little to get better reviews and reward those who participate and do good reviews vs just getting tests for the sake of getting tests.

[cnosil]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

That is all determined by the OEM. However 4 is our magic number.

More than 4 the 5+ reviews don't get the same attention and therefore we recommend to the companies 4 testers.

Where we had 220+ testers last year I would expect that number to be closer to 180. There is room for us to trim and not get on this again, but enough less than okay reviews that we feel it's better to cut back a little to get better reviews and reward those who participate and do good reviews vs just getting tests for the sake of getting tests.

I would also add that there seems to be an increase in players offering to pay it forward with some of the equipment they have been testing so that would also increase the number of testers for a product.

[Preeway]

Speaking for a strong personal bias, but the new Mizuno irons (240 series) and the T24 wedges would be intriguing.  I know Callaway is putting out a new line of golf balls that could make for a good test. 

[Samuel09152]

I also thought of something else! I’d like to test Ghost Golf bags and most of their products! I also would like to see something like bushnell or full swing kit. And then maybe rangefinders. Because eventually I’m gonna wanna upgrade my Garmin and I don’t know where to go ( that’s why I’m excited to see the Mevo+ reviews)

Edited December 29, 2023 by Samuel09152

[unccross]

I’d like to see some high lofted fairway woods. 7 wood or even 9 wood. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Great responses so far! Keep them coming!

[Scd127]

Testers in Canada!

 

[Hook DeLoft]

I don’t know if golfworks would be willing, but I would love to see tests of Maltby drivers and irons.