What Golf Purchases Did You Make in 2023?

[BigMacQue]

32 minutes ago, golfgame said:

Can you point me to where you find that anything sold by Amazon is their responsibility?

A little more info - keep in mind that as you're buying on Amazon you're not even thinking about all of this, you're just hitting the buy button. There is a ton going on in the background:

 

https://www.junglescout.com/blog/amazon-return-policy-for-sellers/

 

[Richard D. Shows II]

No big purchases in 2023. Just golf balls (Calaway ERC Soft/Srixon QSTAR TOUR/TM Soft Response(cold weather ball)).  Also bought a few shirts, some shorts and a pair of shoes.

In 2024 will probably replace my PING G Series 3, 4 & 5 hybrids.  Also considering a new driver...currently smashing my PING G400 Max, but it is almost 4 years old.  I tried a PXG Gen5, but did not perform like my PING...so also bought a driver that I ended up selling!!!

[Manny]

My big purchase of this past summer was the Alphard Club Booster V2 and front wheels. I love the fact that I can send my cart to the next shot, and having it waiting for me. I had a perfectly working Clicgear 3.5 with all the accourterments, so I didn't want to spend $1500 or more for another cart then get all the little goodies again. The V2 adapts to my 3.5 and I put moveable front wheels so it tracks better and also is less stress on the V2. My shoulders and back feel much better after 18 and fatigue is way down.  If you have a push cart already and want to add the V2 let me know, maybe I can help you.

[jbern]

I'll follow @tony@CIC  system and evaluate my 2023 purchases.

Sub70 659CB 5-AW irons: I was coming from stock Wilson C200 game improvement irons with stock regular flex shafts. I was fit for loft/lie/length/shaft for my irons right at the beginning of 2023. All of these were out with the Wilson C200s. I found the Sub70 irons in my exact specs on fb marketplace, so I haggled a bit and ended up with a decent used set. They are a little beat up, but the faces and grooves were in very good shape. I really like the feel of clubs, especially with a well struck shot. My distance and dispersion have also improved with the new set that both fits and feels better. I could probably use more forgiveness in the 5-6 iron slots. 

Sub70 286 54* & 58* wedges: I got these as part of the deal with purchasing the irons. I really like them and the way they interact with the ground and sand on shots around the green. On full shots they have been consistent and reliable. I've only used cheap wedges in the past (big mistake!), so I don't have any premium wedge experience to compare them to. I can tell that they've lost quite a bit of spin since I purchased them used at the beginning of last season. So I'll probably end up looking into some replacements in 2024.  

Sub70 AL-6 armlock putter: I did a full unofficial member review here. To sum it up quickly; Putting has been the worst part of my game. I'm getting along great with the putter and armlock putting method. Statistically, putting is no longer the worst part of my game and I attribute that to the armlock putting method, the AL-6, and focusing on putting when I practice. I do still have distance control problems, which I'm actively working on to improve. 

THGOLF rangefinder: It was VERY cheap ($38 on Amazon prime day) and works okay. I have to click the button a few times and there were some tricks to learn with it, but the range itself is just as accurate as other premium rangefinders I've borrowed. It has a hard time with distances that are not the flagstick or trees (e.g. like getting distances of the front and back of a bunker don't seem to work). My favorite "feature" is that it doesn't require rangefinder batteries. It charges with a USB-C cable. 

Graves Golf Single Plane grips: I've been doing the Graves single plan swing for a couple of years. I needed new grips of the irons. These grips have different grip patterns for the pressure points on the hands for the single plane swing. They took longer to install than standard grips and I've also used grips that feel better in the hand. Overall, they do their job and help me get to my setup quicker and feel good (not great). 

Clicgear 4.0 pushcart: This was not a purchase, but I was an official MGS forum reviewer over the summer for this pushcart. You can read my review here. Phenomenal pushcart! I'd recommend it to anyone. 

Titleist TSR2 15* 3 wood: Again, not an actual purchase. I won this for finishing runner up (after DQs) in the Open Championship pick'em game the forum put on. I hadn't used a 3 wood since the my Tommy Armour 3 wood broke 16 years ago. It was a big gap in my bag between the 5W (225 yd carry) and Dr (270 yd carry). The TSR2 has filled the gap perfectly and has been a great addition to the bag. It's also been a dream to use off the tee when needed. The Project X Blue Smoke shaft has felt great also! 

Fabletics Only Short: Great shorts for golf. Cheap for new buyers (I think I got 2 for $24). 

32 Degrees Golf Pant: I got in on the Thanksgiving time sales here and got a pair of their golf pants for $17. They are great. Good fabric, good quality, wash easily, dry easily and have good pockets. 

32 Degrees Polos: Again, I got in on the Thanksgiving time sales here and I got 3 polos for $24. They are very thin, but good quality. I even had an issue with sizing and they corrected it professionally and promptly. Not my favorite polos because my nips show through, but when it's summer and hot, I'm not going to care one bit. 

I'm certain I missed a few things, but there you have it. Overall, I'm pleased with my 2023 purchases. I have some work to do on my setup, but it's been improving slowly. Great idea and post @tony@CIC

[tony@CIC]

16 hours ago, Kenny B said:

 Enter me to win --

Kenny B

HCP 9.7

Ping Sigma G Doon

So you think you might putt better as a lefty? 

[golfgame]

1 hour ago, BigMacQue said:

A little more info - keep in mind that as you're buying on Amazon you're not even thinking about all of this, you're just hitting the buy button. There is a ton going on in the background:

 

https://www.junglescout.com/blog/amazon-return-policy-for-sellers/

 

Thanks for what you have furnished to me.  Because of that, I was able to get Amazon to accept a return which is well past their return date.  They agreed to that with a $5.20 restocking fee, probably to cover the return charge.  I was happy with that.

[GolfPro59]

I decided to upgrade my Ping I200 irons with new "senior shafts" (getting older 75) and then went on ebay to try out a couple of good buys on new shafts for my driver & 3wd.  Also purchased a new pair of FJ Premiers which a very comfortable and stylish.  They have great traction even in wet conditions.  I am still looking for another golf bag and plan on getting one this year along with a couple of new wedges.  Now if there was some way to get a 40 year old body back I would be in business!

[TSF1]

Combo set of the 2024 Callaway Apex. 4-6 CB and 7-11 MB. Had a whole in one on my 3rd round with them. Used my MB 9i 11th hole 111 yds at Indigo Creek GC. I absolutely love them. Previously gamed the Callaway 2018 X-Forged irons.

 

 

[Dy54]

New Ping 430 Driver, 3 , 7 & 9 fairway metals.  New Ping 430 irons and new Glide 4 wedges. 
also new Hoofer golf bag

[warrenator8]

I upgraded my Ping G400 driver to a Callaway Rouge Max ST. Right at the end of the year, I bought three SM9 wedges to finally upgrade that portion of my bag. Also, way too much time on the simulator.

[Manny]

I have run into this from other manufactures on a defective item. They will not return or warrant a product bought from Amazon. It is as if you bought it from a third world country and our company or product is not responsible for any defects.

Call Amazon.

[Kenny B]

1 hour ago, tony@CIC said:

So you think you might putt better as a lefty? 

I do have a LH putter.  Back when I was learning the game, our pro played RH and putted LH.  He won the Washington State Amateur before he turned pro.  I could putt LH pretty well inside 6 feet; better than RH, but longer than that sucked!!!  I used the same standard grip, so LH was RH-low.  I cannot putt RH with LH-low.  Maybe I should try it again; it's only been 30 years!  

[Michael.Sandoval33]

I love them already

[snoopy79]

14 minutes ago, Michael.Sandoval33 said:

I love them already

These look awesome

[Kenny B]

I guess I was a slacker in 2023.  My only club purchase was a Callaway Epic Max LS driver with a regular flex Hzrdus Smoke shaft from CPO; not to replace my Epic Max with Cypher 50 5.0 shaft (although it has so far).  I wanted to see if I could feel a difference.  Purchased in November and it works well in windy conditions.  I need more time with it in the spring.

I feel like I should be buying something this year, but honestly I don't have anything I want to replace.  Maybe on my next golf trip I'll come home with something I don't need.

Oh wait!!  I did buy the Jones Bag Trouper MGS Forum logo carry bag.  I love it, and I did need a new carry bag.  However, I had to put my old Wilson Staff carry bag in play when the weather turned bad; didn't want to get mud and goose poop on the MGS logo!!

I also purchased 4 dozen of the new Maxfli Tour S (2 dozen in White and 2 dozen in Yellow).  I've been playing the Yellow all Fall and Winter and gave a dozen of the Yellow to my wife.  I think she's a convert from her Titleist TruFeel Yellow balls.  I now only have a few yellow balls left, so the white balls will see action soon.

[Erin B]

1 hour ago, Manny said:

I have run into this from other manufactures on a defective item. They will not return or warrant a product bought from Amazon. It is as if you bought it from a third world country and our company or product is not responsible for any defects.

Call Amazon.

Go 9ers!!!

[Erin B]

3 hours ago, Manny said:

My big purchase of this past summer was the Alphard Club Booster V2 and front wheels. I love the fact that I can send my cart to the next shot, and having it waiting for me. I had a perfectly working Clicgear 3.5 with all the accourterments, so I didn't want to spend $1500 or more for another cart then get all the little goodies again. The V2 adapts to my 3.5 and I put moveable front wheels so it tracks better and also is less stress on the V2. My shoulders and back feel much better after 18 and fatigue is way down.  If you have a push cart already and want to add the V2 let me know, maybe I can help you.

I have the Alphard as well. I got mine in 2022. I love it! Go 9ers!!!

[StrokerAce]

3 hours ago, Manny said:

My big purchase of this past summer was the Alphard Club Booster V2 and front wheels. I love the fact that I can send my cart to the next shot, and having it waiting for me. I had a perfectly working Clicgear 3.5 with all the accourterments, so I didn't want to spend $1500 or more for another cart then get all the little goodies again. The V2 adapts to my 3.5 and I put moveable front wheels so it tracks better and also is less stress on the V2. My shoulders and back feel much better after 18 and fatigue is way down.  If you have a push cart already and want to add the V2 let me know, maybe I can help you.

very cool! how did you add a moveable front wheel? I have a clicgear too.

[Erin B]

5 minutes ago, StrokerAce said:

very cool! how did you add a moveable front wheel? I have a clicgear too.

I bought a Caddytec V8 three wheel cart from Costco because I needed a new cart anyway. That's how mine is configured.

[Erin B]

47 minutes ago, StrokerAce said:

very cool! how did you add a moveable front wheel? I have a clicgear too.

Thought I’d share the video of mine.

[Mark In Land O Lakes]

I regripped my clubs, moving to a jumbo grip.  I have a bit of arthritis, especially in my right hand, and this makes it easier to grip the club and swing without pain.

[ChuckZ]

Has been at least two cycles since I made a major purchase.  New Titleist equipment:  Stocked up on the new Prov1 2023 model, TSR1f 10*, TSR1h 20*, TSR1h 23*, T350 irons 6-48W, Scotty Square Back Putter and Titleist Cart 14 Bag.  Kept my TSID3 and TSIF2 and waiting to test the SM10 wedges when they are released to the public.  

[cnosil]

Took me a while to thing of what  I bought in 2023 since I don't buy much:

• Traded some clubs for a putter
• Bought a stroke lab shaft to experiment with.

I don't buy much because I am pretty happy with all the clubs in my bag.....putters are just fun 

[Manny]

4 hours ago, Erin B said:

I bought a Caddytec V8 three wheel cart from Costco because I needed a new cart anyway. That's how mine is configured.

Alphard makes wheels that fit on the front of the Clicgear, remove the front wheel and brake and the tube with wheels slide on and all the holes line up and you are ready to go.

[RATOUR7]

Range Finder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great price under $60.00 with slope reading 

[Mendozer]

I got an iron set from New Level, a new putter (sub 70 wide blade), a new driver (PXG gen 5) as well as a fairway wood (sub 70 949). First time purchasing clubs since 2013

[Michael.Sandoval33]

4 hours ago, RATOUR7 said:

Range Finder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great price under $60.00 with slope reading 

Wow, where did you pick that up? Haven't even seen them used going for 60 with slope. 

[steveone]

I was a good boy last year. Upgraded my 2015 technology Callaway Epic to 2020 Honma tr20 460 based on the MGS reviews that year (guys who tried them out - made them their gamer). $650 to $700 when new (Japan made including the shaft) for $155  Listed as very good (not a scratch to my old eyes). The 9 deg. head, stiff shaft, adjusted to 10 deg. Hotter off the face (not a huge difference) but the high toe hits (my usual miss) go great. This geezer hit 14 drivers last round an average of 257 total using a GPS app and buddies golf watch. 279 three times. Still pretty flexible and good power at my age (75). I'm in Hawaii, still warm here - my back is 15 years younger away from winter.

AND

New (to me) Wilson Staff D9 forged irons. Were rated as good - looked more like returned Demo clubs - almost unmarked.  Top rated here on MGS player distance testing a couple of years back. They've restored my pop. 7 iron was a consistent 163-5 yds. on the radar at the local hitting palace; my old 7 iron was 152 on average.  Replaced my older (1996~) Maltby forged cavity backs. I'd worn out the wedges/9/8 and replaced them with same a couple of times. The stronger lofts in the Wilsons are balanced out by the flex face and low tungsten weighting. If anything, a bit higher flight. Changing out the grips to mid-size and going to check/bend the lie next week based on my strike pattern.

Nothing wrong with a couple year old technology for 50 to 60% off. 

"Steve, you are a cheap bastard."

[KevinJ]

In November I picked up the Mizuno 923 forged irons 4-gap.  I only have 8 rounds on them so far, but will have to say, Wow I love them.  I looked at the Pings, Titleist and Srixon's during a few trips for being fitted.  While I know people will have a tendency gravitate to a specific feel, the Mizuno's are one to look at.

In June I also picked up the Ping G430 max, love it also.  

Have a great golf year.

 

Kevin

[Toddlemm]

It was to be a quiet purchase year. Just balls and gloves and new grips for 7 - Pw irons. I liked the Maxfli X balls & price. Started to dislike the flight of my PXG Gen 5 driver that I got in Dec and went back to PXG for another fitting. Got fitted into the Gen 6 driver by another fitter and the results showed in my improved ballflights. Glad I did another fitting, very happy with the Gen 6. Purchased new  golf shoes from Footjoy Pro/SL Sport in wide size as I have a bunion on my right foot. got then for under $100.