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

[MBgolf]

Shoes, watch gps vs rangefinder which one is closest to laser. Thanks for everything you guys do. Merry New year.

[Willie T]

Really good suggestions across the board - having been bitten by the testing bug this past year, I understand the buzz.  What would I like to see tested - we’ll all the obvious - OEMs (based on their cycles), DTC (which seems to be its own juggernaut), PLM gear, lesser known clothing lines, etc.  In reality - I love seeing the variety and how the community interacts to encourage and at times pay it forward…

[Kevin W]

I love it all! I'm interested in anything you do. Especially though: club testing and electronic devices such as range finders, gps and launch monitors. And as others mentioned, DTC branded items as golf stuff is getting ridiculously expensive. Happy New Year to All!

Edited December 29, 2023 by Kevin W

[BobBC78]

I'd love to see the new Ping G730 and perhaps other SGI irons (Taylormade Stealth HD or PXG 0211Z come to mind). Also like to see the new Ping i159 wedges tested. 

[Shapotomous]

It would be nice to see DTC fairway woods, higher lofted in 5 w or 7w range if possible.  It's pretty easy to find used major brands at 2nd swing or other places to try out but rarely do you find DTC brands there. 

It would be interesting to see a comparison between a similar yardage hybrid and fairway wood reviewed by the same tester.

[Tim W]

Please test some of the putting aids. specifically ones that can be used on practice greens.
I see pros using the mirrored ones.
What about the mirror and gate?
Are using tees on the practice green just as effective?

 

[Berg Ryman]

22 hours ago, russtopherb said:

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. 

This was something I thought of a while back, so I'm bringing it back up again: box set test! Or if people are turned off by the idea of Box Set, go with Adams and their complete sets. One could imagine if Cobra Connect comes back again for another year, a competition between those who get fully fit out against those with Adams sets.

Also, and I know it's not going to be for everyone, but with the Smart Speaker space growing and golf course music becoming slightly more commonplace, maybe something in that space like from Bushnell, Blue Tees or Precision Pro

Edited December 29, 2023 by Berg Ryman

[russtopherb]

2 minutes ago, Berg Ryman said:

This was something I thought of a while back, so I'm bringing it back up again: box set test! Or if people are turned off by the idea of Box Set, go with Adams and their complete sets. One could imagine if Cobra Connect comes back again for another year, a competition between those who get fully fit out against those with Adams sets.

Boxed set stats vs current gamers would be a VERY interesting test for sure.

Not sure how I forgot about Adams, but I would sign up to test those new irons in a hot minute. I guess they'd fall under the DTC umbrella at this point.

[Lewis Hardee]

I would like to see testing on the new Callaway Golf Balls. 

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[Ski67]

Snell Get Sum golf balls     

[golfinnut]

Titleist drivers & Vokey wedges 

[JeremyD]

I wish there was a lefty only company that has something new and exciting. Maybe there is, but I haven't found them yet.

[frazzman80]

So many DTCs or smaller brands. I’d love to see testing for all of these:

Bombtech

Byrdie Golf Design

Caley Golf

Fourteen Golf

Giga Golf

Haywood

Kirkland

Lazrus

Maltby

MD Golf

New Level

Piretti

PXG

Robin Golf

SMT

Stix

Sub70

Takomo

Any others I missed…

Golf balls by Cut, Mynt, Piper Golf, Quantix, RZN Golf, SaintNine, Seed Golf, Snell, and Sniper Golf.

 

I’d also like to see a mini-driver vs 3 wood test (not that there are too many mini-drivers to test) to do a distance/accuracy comparison both off the tee and off the ground.

A simulator net/bay test would also be cool.

What about digital projectors? With so many PLMs and home setups being built out, what projector do I need to buy? How many Lumens/ANSI do I need? Would be interesting to see if the less than $100 options compare to ones specifically designed for golf.

Edited December 29, 2023 by frazzman80
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[ElmMan]

I would like to see something on Maltby irons; push carts; 7w vs. 3hybrid; driver shafts (including less expensive ones - or even less money vs more).

You do a great job and I always look forward to seeing what you have been doing. 

[frazzman80]

Oooh…and more ideas…

Motorized push carts…Motocaddy, Stewart, Alphard, MGI, Bat-Caddy, QOD Golf, Cart Tek, Super E Caddy, Axglo to name a few!

Also, I absolutely LOVE my TransRover bag. I’d love to see it officially tested and reviewed!

Edited December 29, 2023 by frazzman80

[Gawinner]

Waiting to see what is new at the PGA merchandise show.

[rosshopper]

The DTC products are ever increasing, please do a test / review of DTC brands. 

[billybogey]

1st. have to say My Golf Spy is positive. Learn & Grow resulting. Notice significant DTC Advertisers. Good stuff as preaching to Converted!!

However, being out on a "Day Pass" in Winter is a pleasure so head right to My Favourite Golf Retailer. See some Bud's, B.S. with them & Staff!!

Learn what's new in the Product, Trade & in Clubs. Get Smart on New Products & even Test Drive. 

Watch what is Selling Thru. As Beat's being told how to live my life by HRH & The Kid's!! Sometimes take Kid's or Kid along!! & Sometimes just take HRH along as

She can play!! & often beaks "Ah Ching, Ah Ching!! &  asks in jest why I'm not Smiling!!

True Story.

Bill Bamber

Edmonton Alberta

 

 

[Preeway]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Great responses so far! Keep them coming!

Other instructional aids like the Pro Sendr would be interesting to test out. 

2 hours ago, Berg Ryman said:

This was something I thought of a while back, so I'm bringing it back up again: box set test! Or if people are turned off by the idea of Box Set, go with Adams and their complete sets. One could imagine if Cobra Connect comes back again for another year, a competition between those who get fully fit out against those with Adams set.

I think having forum members who are fairly new to the game test out a box set of clubs versus whatever they currently have could be very intriguing. I think every beginner has that desire to get the most bang for the buck when they first start out. 

[mackdaddy]

How about a data comparison between like item winners from the last year 3 years for anything that is being evaluated.  With the restrictiveness of the rules the windows for improvement seem to be closing to minimal gains.  The most important thing for my game may be very different than what another player may be looking for.  I may want the straightest ball, iron or driver and someone else may be looking for gear that will draw or fade more easily.  We need to know if the new gear is better than what we could pick up cheap from the last year or more.   

 

I would also like to see more japanese forged irons.  

How about some boutique brands of putters, wedges and irons.  

 

[BringerofRain]

This might be too obvious an answer but all the new hotness (as the kids would say) 

It seems like every year something new comes out and enters the ring.  Thats what I’m most curious about. 

I want to see how good these Olson putters are. 

I want to see what the KRANK driver is all about. (I believe this is already being tested) 

Secondary I am always curious about all those companies who spend money on targeted ads. Example  ( bombtech, lucky, pyramid) 

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

5 hours ago, Scd127 said:

Testers in Canada!

 

We had 8 Canadian testers last season! More simply need to get more involved!

[climberboy2000]

I'd like to see you add the Sugar Pure balls back into your ball testing.  I've been using them for the past year and love the way they hit/feel.  I've given them to some of my golfing buddies and they have liked them too.  I know your testing of the original Sugar balls wasn't too favorable, but I think the Pure ball would fare a lot better.  And I'm curious to see how it stacks up against the rest, especially since their price point is half the cost of a ProV1.  As balls get more and more expensive, the average golfer has to find ways to keep the cost manageable, yet still play with quality equipment.

Oh, and while I'm asking, check out the Claw glove by Caddy Daddy.  Awesome glove that has great grip, never gets crusty and lasts forever!  I have one in my bag that is over two years old and other than wear on the palm still does the job.  I also have one of their travel bags that is very well made and travels well and they just came out with a golf bag that looks awesome.

Thanks for all you do to help educate us!

[KC Golf]

I would love to see a comparison test of two wedges by 2 OEM companies tested side by side with the same loft.  Example: a Vokey 56 vs  TM 56 wedge.  Or a Ping vs Titleist Hybrid.  Seeing what Testers like and do not like about each wedge / hybrid.  I think the reviews would be more interesting.

Edited December 29, 2023 by KC Golf

[pineneedlespro]

Anything new from Golfworks/Maltby irons-woods-wedges-putters-hybrids.

[Beakbryce]

Home simulator equipment. The ongoing Rapsado test is very illuminating as the kinks are worked out. Those testers and other contributors have one of the best test threads going.

I am intensely interested in "quiet" nets, turf mats, and launch monitors. 

[WiTerp50]

While it doesn’t require much user testing, would like annual articles on value sets, new and used, for moderate and slow swing golfers. Note I don’t consider pastel sets with a one wood to be a value or useful. Even an 11 club set from 2 or 3 companies for a beginning slow swing golfer as a suggestion is not promoted enough. 14 is overkill. 

[lacou19]

Extensive testing on LAB putters and Odyssey AI as well. Comparing the 2.

 

What to look for in a putter fitting. 

 

DTC vs Srixon and Mizuno. Which is the most forgiving. ZX5, Pro 225, etc.

 

Steel vs graphite shafts. For weight and accuracy mostly. I know the good graphite shafts are expensive but my next set will hopefully stay in my bag for a while...

 

Thanks!

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

A great range of suggestions and responses thank you!

Most of these companies we have reached out to in one form or another. Some are game, some not so much. However this is great to give us a little peak into what many members are interested to see come to testing one way or another!

[GolfSpy_APH]

6 hours ago, Mackey said:

How about a data comparison between like item winners from the last year 3 years for anything that is being evaluated.  With the restrictiveness of the rules the windows for improvement seem to be closing to minimal gains.  The most important thing for my game may be very different than what another player may be looking for.  I may want the straightest ball, iron or driver and someone else may be looking for gear that will draw or fade more easily.  We need to know if the new gear is better than what we could pick up cheap from the last year or more.   

 

I would also like to see more japanese forged irons.  

How about some boutique brands of putters, wedges and irons.  

 

The first bit is more of an HQ thing vs forum testing. While it is slightly different year over year there are data points you can refernce to see where clubs improved etc. Tricky part I see with that is the different stock shaft options that come available each season and what fits who best. 

Japanese - email out but zero responses. Not really surprised, but we continue to try. 
Boutique brands - some emails out, most have responded with this isn't their niche and prefer other methods vs testing as it isn't always the performance vs aesthetic etc with them.