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

[GolfSpy_APH]

5 minutes ago, TJ Hall said:

Just saw this article…would be an interesting test to compare with the actual drivers…

https://www.golfwrx.com/737512/spotted-callaway-paradym-ai-smoke-ti-340-mini-driver-duw-fairway/

Mini drivers come and go so often!

I think we may have done the TM Original one at some point. Don't remember exactly though. 

[TJ Hall]

1 minute ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Mini drivers come and go so often!

I think we may have done the TM Original one at some point. Don't remember exactly though. 

They’re not my thing, but they seem to be popping up more frequently.  Almost the opposite end of the spectrum from the 7 woods.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Mentioned this on the community call, but we are basically booked out till August 1st and still have 4 or 5 booked in August. 

It will be a full season which is great, but once again we will slow up a bit and focus more on the current reivews before reaching out to more brands. 

[Josh Parker]

12 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Mentioned this on the community call, but we are basically booked out till August 1st and still have 4 or 5 booked in August. 

It will be a full season which is great, but once again we will slow up a bit and focus more on the current reivews before reaching out to more brands. 

It's been an awesome year of testing already!

[TJ Hall]

20 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Mentioned this on the community call, but we are basically booked out till August 1st and still have 4 or 5 booked in August. 

It will be a full season which is great, but once again we will slow up a bit and focus more on the current reivews before reaching out to more brands. 

I can’t believe the tests already this year, almost feel like it has been a full year in just the past few months.  Can’t wait to see what is to come!

[Rob Person]

4 hours ago, TJ Hall said:

I can’t believe the tests already this year, almost feel like it has been a full year in just the past few months.  Can’t wait to see what is to come!

This !

Keeping up with all the reviews is something wild! And this is just the beginning!

[SDunne]

Certainly amazed at how many reviews there are for the group. They've been coming thick and fast which has been great to see. 

I was chatting with a mate recently and both talking about our love for all things Mizuno and would love to see some of their clubs and gear come into testing at some point. 

[stevegp67]

I would like to see occasional articles and equipment reviews for specifically for slow swing speed golfers... this includes, among others, seniors, those who may have injuries or health challenges, and those who have lost significant swing speed. I'm not talking about those still swinging at 90 miles per hour with a driver, but those who now only swing 70-85 miles per hour. I realize that there are many/mostly golfers on these forums who swing at average and high swing speeds, but there are a lot of golfers who absolutely love (are addicted to) the game but for a variety of reasons have lost a lot of swing speed.

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 hour ago, stevegp67 said:

I would like to see occasional articles and equipment reviews for specifically for slow swing speed golfers... this includes, among others, seniors, those who may have injuries or health challenges, and those who have lost significant swing speed. I'm not talking about those still swinging at 90 miles per hour with a driver, but those who now only swing 70-85 miles per hour. I realize that there are many/mostly golfers on these forums who swing at average and high swing speeds, but there are a lot of golfers who absolutely love (are addicted to) the game but for a variety of reasons have lost a lot of swing speed.

There are a wide range of golfers in the forum and we do our best to get golfers of all skills and swing speeds for all products.

Especially when it comes to speed training as those are the golfers that can often benefit the most.

[MissionMan]

Avoda same length irons would be one. I’m really fascinated by the concept but didn’t like Cobras implementation.

3D printed clubs, hopefully they become more mainstream and cheaper as time goes on.

Graphite iron shafts for mid to low handicappers as opposed to most of the fittings today which are about slower swing speeds

 

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

58 minutes ago, MissionMan said:

Avoda same length irons would be one. I’m really fascinated by the concept but didn’t like Cobras implementation.

3D printed clubs, hopefully they become more mainstream and cheaper as time goes on.

Graphite iron shafts for mid to low handicappers as opposed to most of the fittings today which are about slower swing speeds

 

 

Iron shafts are one we likely will not do. The logistics of it and some of the costs put on testers have made them difficult in the past. We still would like to, but haven't found the method to do such yet.

[MissionMan]

If it’s a set of shafts from the likes of LA golf or Fujikura Axiom, surely a fair amount of people would happily pay for a professional reshafting?

[Mrs. Golf]

Mini drivers Especially Krank and Callaway  have come out with one.

[GolfSpy_APH]

59 minutes ago, MissionMan said:

If it’s a set of shafts from the likes of LA golf or Fujikura Axiom, surely a fair amount of people would happily pay for a professional reshafting?

LA golf has declined to take part in member testing. We had a call with them and they decided to pass. 

You would think most would be, but it has been a point of contention prior and if the shafts don't work then it's the fees to reinstall.

While not all member tests have to be straight forward iron shafts are ones we need to find a better method then our current model as it doesn't work well. Not saying it won't happen, but those and apps are ones we are not actively pursuing.

[Headhammer]

25 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

LA golf has declined to take part in member testing. We had a call with them and they decided to pass. 

You would think most would be, but it has been a point of contention prior and if the shafts don't work then it's the fees to reinstall.

While not all member tests have to be straight forward iron shafts are ones we need to find a better method then our current model as it doesn't work well. Not saying it won't happen, but those and apps are ones we are not actively pursuing.

Well LA Golf is going through some financial problems right now. IMHO, they view their products the way PXG did when they first started and the everyday golfer at MGS is not a target market for their $450 putter shafts. 

[PhilM75072]

I'd like to see all DTC balls, all models, tested against each other, or at elast the "big guys" in DTC balls such as Vice, Snell, Sugar, Cut, OnCore, etc.

[ILMgolfnut]

5 hours ago, Mrs. Golf said:

Mini drivers Especially Krank and Callaway  have come out with one.

Exactly what I was thinking. Throw the Taylor Made mini in there.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

I'd like to see, try, to compare cross handed putting to regular or claw.  It wouldn't be scientific but might be worth a try.  I switched to cross handed 8 years ago and then added in face balanced and finally the large diameter grip on the putter.  I would like to teach it, but don't know that anybody in charge would take risk to hire me for a trial run.  

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 hour ago, PhilM75072 said:

I'd like to see all DTC balls, all models, tested against each other, or at elast the "big guys" in DTC balls such as Vice, Snell, Sugar, Cut, OnCore, etc.

For member testing we have had all of those minus Cut and Snell. The issue with comparisons like that is OEMs like having the promotional spot to themselves. A test like that would require us getting all of them coordinated and MGS already does the big golf ball test. 

Thankfully many of our members do comparisions throughout their reviews and if there are specific ones you really want to see all you need to do is ask the testers!

[GolfSpy_APH]

28 minutes ago, Donn lost in San Diego said:

I'd like to see, try, to compare cross handed putting to regular or claw.  It wouldn't be scientific but might be worth a try.  I switched to cross handed 8 years ago and then added in face balanced and finally the large diameter grip on the putter.  I would like to teach it, but don't know that anybody in charge would take risk to hire me for a trial run.  

Why don't you make some youtube videos to use for promoting your coaching skills? 

Comparing methods isn't exactly a member test, but is certainly something people can do writeups on as unofficial things... maybe even it will get published such as @MissionMan broomstick article. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

2 hours ago, Donn lost in San Diego said:

I'd like to see, try, to compare cross handed putting to regular or claw.  It wouldn't be scientific but might be worth a try.  I switched to cross handed 8 years ago and then added in face balanced and finally the large diameter grip on the putter.  I would like to teach it, but don't know that anybody in charge would take risk to hire me for a trial run.  

As Jamie mentioned this really isn’t a member test type thing.  It’s great that you found something that works for you but for as many people as you find that it works for, you will find as many or more that it doesn’t. 
 

I tried it a couple years ago and everything felt wrong and the results showed it wasn’t for me.  No distance control and start line was always right. 

[Notjustduffin]

Honestly with being a higher handicap player I'm simple in my wants . I'd like to see if any sets of clubs can truly change the way the game is played. I am intrigued with the idea  that a  change in equipment can create a new dimension for players to escape the  confines of average golf. Yes let's not forget that practice and technique play a major part but does the ends justify the means ? Does equipment facilitate or just hide inadequacies in our game? If I had the means to try this in my own I would but I don't.  Cold hard truth it's an expensive game that I love and truly want to gain a better understanding of. So let's hear it , does equipment of " higher quality " change the game for the better or just make us think it does.

[PhilM75072]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

MGS already does the big golf ball test. 

Maybe a better way to put it is, I would like to see the NEXT "big golf ball test" include more of the DTC balls.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

41 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said:

As Jamie mentioned this really isn’t a member test type thing.  It’s great that you found something that works for you but for as many people as you find that it works for, you will find as many or more that it doesn’t. 
 

I tried it a couple years ago and everything felt wrong and the results showed it wasn’t for me.  No distance control and start line was always right. 

This is why I want to teach it.  It is not automatic.  I spent a long time figuring out where to put my hands.  And learning what Face Balance means.  And overcoming my prejudice against what I thought was a gimmick, large diameter putter grips. Now that I have a good stroke, I am trying to find the motivation to sell myself as a teacher but I am leery of youtube etc.  I think about trying to teach in person at some local courses.

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, Notjustduffin said:

 I'd like to see if any sets of clubs can truly change the way the game is played. I am intrigued with the idea  that a  change in equipment can create a new dimension for players to escape the  confines of average golf.

 

So let's hear it , does equipment of " higher quality " change the game for the better or just make us think it does.

As one of the MGS Most Wanted testers I have the opportunity to hit a wide variety of clubs and the basic answer to your question is yes.   Clubs perform differently and ideally we match up the clubs to our needs.   For example,  I am a lower spin player so drivers with weight forward don't perform as well for me.   Clubs feel causes you to rotate the clubs at different rates so you will get different launch directions.  Putters are the same.    This is why most on the forum recommend that everyone get some level of fitting and don't just buy clubs off the rack.  

I am not sure what your description of  "higher quality" means but most OEMs produce high quality equipment. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

58 minutes ago, Donn lost in San Diego said:

This is why I want to teach it.  It is not automatic.  I spent a long time figuring out where to put my hands.  And learning what Face Balance means.  And overcoming my prejudice against what I thought was a gimmick, large diameter putter grips. Now that I have a good stroke, I am trying to find the motivation to sell myself as a teacher but I am leery of youtube etc.  I think about trying to teach in person at some local courses.

That’s just it though. You were obviously not happy with your putting beforehand and put in a long time to change.  You would need to find people who are just as unhappy with their putting and have/want to spend the time to change.  
 

In my opinion no good/decent putter is gonna want to take the time to change and that means a skewed review to me. 
 

If you want to get together with a member and have them walk through their experience with you teaching in your thread, by all means go for it. However know this upfront, you may not ask for any monetary return. Not that you would be wanted to put it out there as we would shut it down immediately and remove anything pertaining to it. 

[Notjustduffin]

1 hour ago, cnosil said:

As one of the MGS Most Wanted testers I have the opportunity to hit a wide variety of clubs and the basic answer to your question is yes.   Clubs perform differently and ideally we match up the clubs to our needs.   For example,  I am a lower spin player so drivers with weight forward don't perform as well for me.   Clubs feel causes you to rotate the clubs at different rates so you will get different launch directions.  Putters are the same.    This is why most on the forum recommend that everyone get some level of fitting and don't just buy clubs off the rack.  

I am not sure what your description of  "higher quality" means but most OEMs produce high quality equipment. 

I would say that higher quality for me is hard to define. Since I have only had the chance to use clubs such as the Stratus set that my wife bought me as a gift. Since my old hand me downs were almost unusable. I have had limited chances to use and try anything but a PING driver once in the few years I have played . Don't get me wrong I am not bitter or envious of those that can afford to purchase and play this great game. I play when I can at the courses I can with what I can and enjoy every second of it. But again my curiosity does get the better of me as well as my competitive nature and desire to be better. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

5 hours ago, PhilM75072 said:

Maybe a better way to put it is, I would like to see the NEXT "big golf ball test" include more of the DTC balls.

There were a ton! 

That said a few didn't make the Cut but many did. There was also a voting process for extras that golfers wanted to see.

They call it the Big Golf Ball Test for a reason and the next one should be next year!

[GolfSpy_APH]

5 hours ago, Donn lost in San Diego said:

This is why I want to teach it.  It is not automatic.  I spent a long time figuring out where to put my hands.  And learning what Face Balance means.  And overcoming my prejudice against what I thought was a gimmick, large diameter putter grips. Now that I have a good stroke, I am trying to find the motivation to sell myself as a teacher but I am leery of youtube etc.  I think about trying to teach in person at some local courses.

I think YouTube will offer you a chance to get over some nerves and be a little more comfortable creating your teaching method, even if the video doesn't get a lot of views it would help you plan out your sessions and get a firmer grasp on your concept. 

As for stuff here - self promotion for financial gain is not allowed by way of using our platform. 

Now if you wanted post a little tutorial for information to help ppl go for it! It is when someone gets into trying to sell their selves that we have some issues.

We have a new update coming soon that gives us a few more options on the forum. Some of these things will help bring new content to golfers and maybe there is a way to feed in some lesson type material.

Take a look at the broomstick piece Mission man did and maybe it will give you some further ideas and allow you to write a piece that could potentially be published.

[Otot1029]

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