Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 For me it was when I was searching for new irons and saw the Cobra AMP CELL PRO. Article. Loved it and from there I was hooked! sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_KFT, revkev and 8 others 11 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAYER38 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 Was researching clubs to set up my bag and read all the articles I could. Then realized a major SM following and HQ is in my home town so why not support the locals and meet some folks sirchunksalot, d0m41n, EnderinAZ and 7 others 10 Quote DRIVER G425 MAX w/ Mitsubishi Tensei Orange RAW 55 S 12* WOOD STEALTH 2 Plus 3w w/ Mitsubishi Kali Red 65 S 15* HYBRID G425 2h w/ Mitsubishi Tensei Orange RAW 65 S 17* HYBRID G410 4h w/ Mitsubishi Tensei Orange 65 S 22* IRONS 919 Forged 4i-PW w/ Dynamic Gold 105 S300 WEDGES Glide Forged Pro w/ ZZ115 W 50*/58* PUTTER FRONTLINE 8.0 w/ 35" Slant neck 3* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie T Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 For me it was one of the many, many, many searches for info on clubs - looking for info that was more honest than the glowing reports the big boys put out. My initial thoughts centered on what I “perceived” MGS as player’s distance up to +handicaps and not for the person who was just learning the game. Thanks to this community, I have found that MGS speaks to all…. MGoBlue100, EasyPutter, trike11 and 6 others 9 Quote WITB? Ping G400 SFT w/Aldila Mamba shaft R flex; Ping G410 3w; Ping G400 3h(19), 4h(22), 5h(26); TaylorMade SLDR 5i (interchanges w/5h)-PW -stock graphite shafts Rflex; INDI FLX-S wedges (50, 54, 58) w/Recoil graphite shafts -Rflex and Odyssey AI-One 7T BD Milled (aka Millie), ball choice tends to be Pro-V1 or simliar 3pc urethane balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Mr. 72" Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I didn't discover MYGOLFSPY. It discovered me. ...It was "just there" one day. It's been so long, I really don't remember. I might have heard about it from revkev. Rob Person, sirchunksalot, revkev and 6 others 7 2 Quote AKA Dark Horse State of my game: "Breaking 85" is the new "Breaking 80". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeast87 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Literally a pop up that appeared when I was searching for information on some clubs. Never been happier about clicking on something. Rob Person, GolfSpy_APH, MGoBlue100 and 6 others 9 Quote Ryan Gardiner Driver: Wilson Deep Red Maxx Woods: 3W Cobra speedzone Hybrid: 4H Cobra Speedzone Irons: Cobra King F8 5-9, PW, GW Wedges: Rife RX7 60:8 & 56:12 Putter: Odyssey White Hot Pro Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvizble1 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I was shopping for a new driver (Callaway Paradym) and the salesman at the PGA Tour Superstore turned me on to MGS MGoBlue100, EnderinAZ, Willie T and 6 others 7 2 Quote Maybe I should try playing left handed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baggymon Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 I was researching balls and found the ball test. Sold! EnderinAZ, Papa Tango, GolfSpy_APH and 7 others 9 1 Quote - Driver Paradym 10.5* - Irons and Wedges Apex DCB 5-PW - Jaws 50*, 56*, 60* (full toe) - Phantom X 7.5 - Shot Trackers - Q STAR TOUR - Players Flex Men's Golf Glove - Org14 Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncoke86 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I was looking to buy my first driver (cobra speedzone) and stumbled onto the driver Most Wanted test. Been on ever since! GolfSpy_APH, EnderinAZ, Rob Person and 6 others 8 1 Quote Driver: PXG Blackops 9* Graphite Design Tour VF 5x Woods: Ping G425LST 3wd 14.5* tour VF 6x Titleist TSI2 5wd 18* ventus blk 7X 3h: Titleist TS3 19* 5h: Taylormade Stealth 2+ 23* Irons: P790 6-PW Wedge: Titleist Vokey SM9 Putter: Lab Mezz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Pretty sure I answered this somewhere else recently, but short and sweet, I was lured in with a "testing" post I saw on social media, and after a few hours/days reading and searching, I was hooked. I now realize that there was so much I was missing from my perception of golf, and still am, but I'm getting there slowly. thanks to MGS! Willie T, sirchunksalot, MGoBlue100 and 6 others 9 Quote WITB-Foremost 551's - 3w, 5w, 5-SW (circa 1998), Top Flite 460cc Driver, Adam's 7w, Warrior GW and 60⁰, Odyssey AI-One DB putter. Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trike11 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) I do not even remember to be honest. Probably a random search on the interwebs brought me to some kind of review. From then on, this is my source for the basic truth on clubs, balls, accessories and gear. It gives you a baseline to work from. Edited January 12 by trike11 adding some info Papa Tango, Rob Person, B_R_A_D_Y and 6 others 9 Quote Driver - Callaway Paradym X 10.5 - Project X HZRDS Gen 4 50 3 Wood - Callaway Paradym X 16.5 - Project X HZDRS Gen 4 50 5 Wood - Callaway Paradym X 18.5 - Project X HZDRS Gen 4 50 Irons - Srixon ZX7 - KBS Tour C-Taper Lite Wedges - Srixon ZX7 51-8 KBS Tour C-Taper Lite; Titleist Vokey 56-12 & 60-08 - Project X 6.0 Putter - Scotty Cameron Phantom X12 Golf Ball - 2023 Titleist Pro V1X Left Dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenhp Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I really don’t know/ remember how I found MGS. I just found it the most complete and unbiased research,testing done EasyPutter, trike11, berkeleybob and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleybob Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Based on my profile’s startup year, my entire rig was more than 10 years old, I think I was probably looking at what new equipment is out there in 2016, and what made them new. My first impression was, these guys definitely aren’t Golf Digest. My second impression was, what do you mean golf equipment OEMs’ reviews are paid for?! I found MGS’s forum about the same time I found WRX’s. I dropped WRX’s all together within a week or so. Not sure why, but probably because MGS was better organized. GolfSpy_APH, EasyPutter, B_R_A_D_Y and 6 others 9 Quote WITB 2024 DRIVER AEROJET 10.5° | FAIRWAY ROGUE ST MAX 3/15° HYBRID G410 21° | UTILITY 699 V2 U 5/23° IRONS 699 V2 6-PW WEDGES CBX 2 50°, 54°, 58° PUTTER KING GRANDSPORT 35 BALL MODEL | PRO WHITE/BLUE ICE BAG 3.5 LS | PUSHCART RV1S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MGoBlue100 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 (edited) Found MGS because @GolfSpy Barbajo told me to check it out! I’ve tested balls, training aids, putters and clubs. At one point everything in my bag, including the bag had come from MGS testing. I actually don’t throw my name in the hat to test any longer because with my work & travel schedule I don’t have the time to do the testing properly. It’s a LOT of work. Kudos to all who take on the challenge and take it seriously. Player testing is what this site is built upon. Edited January 12 by MGoBlue100 EasyPutter, B_R_A_D_Y, berkeleybob and 7 others 9 1 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeremyD Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 I wish I could remember. I think I was looking at trying to upgrade my clubs that were (are still) pretty old, and wanted a place that had reviews. I liked how it was member/user based reviews as much as MyGolfSpy reviews. EasyPutter, Dweed, Michael.Sandoval33 and 7 others 10 Quote When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way. WITB Driver: Epic speed 9 degree Irons: 990's S300 Stiff shafts bought when I was in college. (Received a personal use discount, otherwise would've stuck with my Hogan Edge's) 3 Wood: Epic speed 15 degree or PT15 52/56/60 Z Spin wedges (heck of a deal $100 for all 3 at Dick's in 2013) Putter: OG Rossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_R_A_D_Y Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) I had been unable to play for over a decade, and was searching for club reviews to replace my outdated clubs. MGS popped up & I’ve been here ever since. Edited January 12 by B_R_A_D_Y GolfSpy_APH, sirchunksalot, EnderinAZ and 5 others 8 Quote TSi3 #1-3-5 all with Tensi Blue S-flex 2019 Apex Pro black 3 & 4H Catalyst 70 or TSi3 #2-3 depending on how I’m playing. Tensi Blue 2019 Calloway Apex Pro black, 5-PW, Catalyst 100 - 6.0, Super Stroker Jumbo 2020 RadSpeed OL 4H, 5-GW … won’t get to actually use till warmer weather 2019 PM-grind, 56° & 60°, KBS steel, Green Cap Blue Spider EX Pro V1X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The name kept popping up here and there. I read some of the articles, and following some of the HQ staff online. Then I had a terrible interaction with a staff member on Twitter and ignored the site for a bit. I came around and eventually joined the forum when I saw some familiar names (and @Golfspy_CG2 assured me the forum folks were good people) but for the most part I still don't read too much on the main site to be honest. The forum is 95% of my interaction with MGS. sirchunksalot, Willie T, trike11 and 3 others 6 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamese Moose Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I was a regular on another forum that was in steep decline. A local friend from that forum was doing some contract IT work for MGS as they started up, and he led me here. sirchunksalot, trike11, Willie T and 2 others 5 Quote Moose, my cat, is Siamese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV677 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I was in a golf shop talking to someone about some equipment. He mentioned that it had been highly rated on MyGolfSpy. I hadn't heard of it so I looked it up when I got home and now I check it most every day. Michael.Sandoval33, EasyPutter, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Evans Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The ball testing video in 2022 EasyPutter and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Avid player but one trick pony. Long drive to show... double or worse to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Fahrney Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Searching for new irons. EasyPutter 1 Quote Played golf for over 50 years until my health and business calendar reduced my time to less then 5 rounds a year. Then 4 years ago I retired, changed my diet and lifestyle, lost 100 pounds and got back on the course. Its been a struggle but things are getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegolfdean Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I was looking to buy a new putter years ago, searching online reviews. Yours seems more based on people than buyers or pga pros. Dean Miller EasyPutter and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf Dawg Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I was tired of the sophomoric, cliquish at the other “popular” sites. Self esteem was low for the admin of one site, when a group on his site became far too popular - and he closed it down, banning some folks. It’s great to get extremely viable info and mostly collegial conversations here, without the childish crap! EasyPutter 1 Quote Chasing my ball around the cow field, trying to avoid the “ruff.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckeller52 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Back in the 80's there was a magazine called Tackle Test reviewing fishing equipment. They only existed on subscriptions they didn't take advertising dollars. They survived a year and a half and got bought out by fishing tackle companies but assured us the content would stay the same. It didn't. So when I started playing golf again in 2015 I looked around the interwebs and found MGS. So far, so good. GolfSpy_APH and EasyPutter 2 Quote -ckeller52 What's in the bag? This is.... IRONS Srixon ZX5 5-AW fitted with Elements Recoil 806 F2 Shafts WEDGE's Vokey SM9 54* 14 Fitted with Elements Recoil 806 F2 Shafts and A 60* Jean Carlo Golf Wedge (Amazon) DRIVER M6 3 WOOD GX-7 14° HYBRIDS cobra King F9 Speedback 3&4 KBS TOUR HB GRAPHITE 75 R PUTTER L.A.B Link1 33" Lamkin Sonar+ Tour Calibrate Standard Golf Grips I also use Garmin Approach S70 and a Bushnell V3 (no slope) And a Full Swing Kit launch monitor for the three times a week or so when I practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sman3115 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Pretty sure I was watching reviews or swing tips on Youtube and the Ball Lab video popped up and I loved the data and went to the site and loved the reviews and bam I was hooked EasyPutter, d0m41n and GolfSpy_APH 2 1 Quote AeroJet LS 10.5* Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65g Stiff-Flex JPX-850 5W 16* Fujikura Motore Tour Spec 6.3 Stiff-Flex 0317X Gen4 2-Hybrid 17* Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75g Stiff-Flex or 0211 3-Hybrid 19* Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75g Stiff-Flex Pro 223 4-Iron Nippon Shafts Pro Modus3 Tour 105g Stiff-Flex MP-20 MMC 5-PW LA Golf Tour AXS Blue 105g Stiff-Flex Pro 223 GW 52* True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 105g Stiff-Flex MG3 56* SB12 & 60* SB10 True Temper Dynamic Gold S400W Works Big T Blade 350g Super Stroke Fatso 5.0 counterbalanced grip Across the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_KFT Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I kept seeing MGS pop up on Twitter and liked the zero bias reviews on clubs, especially at a time when I didn't know all that much about equipment other than what OEMs advertised. I found the forum through a testing opportunity and got signed up. Took me awhile to get active and really get going but once I did, I was hooked (clearly ). sirchunksalot, tdroma98, EasyPutter and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: TSi3 9* Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W MCA Kai'Li White 60 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 3H MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Snakebite Black 52/56/60 Hi-Rev 2.0 Black Stiff Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour X & ProV1x #LeftyGang Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Unofficial FootJoy Hyperflex BOA 2023 Review Unofficial Flightscope Mevo Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I discovered MGS when I was researching equipment. I was looking for Titleist pro v1 equivalents. Over the last few years I’ve decided to try and use smaller companies instead of the big companies. I believe that’s how I can help promote innovation. d0m41n, EasyPutter, GolfSpy_APH and 1 other 4 Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Callaway Paradym TD 9* Driver w/5 Dot Newton tipped 45” shaft TaylorMade 11.5* Mini Driver w/5 Dot Newton tipped 44” shaft Ping 425 Max 3 wood w/Stiff Steadfast Jupiter 1 shaft PXG 0317 17* hybrid New Level 4-PW 902PD Irons w/6.5 ProjectX IO shafts PXG 311 Gen 3 52 & 56 Wedges w/ Xstiff KBS TourLite shafts Ping Anser Putter OnCore VeroX 1/2 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Saw a golf ball test from a Google search and got hooked! It’s a great Forum with friendly members and awesome Mods. EnderinAZ, GolfSpy_APH, sirchunksalot and 2 others 5 Quote TSR 3 9.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff U-510 19 Utility Iron HZDUS Smoke Black 6.0 Stiff 5-PW 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Scotty Special Select - Squareback 2 - 35” / Super Stroke Slim 3.0 Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Loyal MCC Plus 4 Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderinAZ Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Was doing some club research and bounced into a My Golf Spy spy review. Two things: first it was written by someone who clearly put the club in their hand and tried it. Second it was a WRITTEN review. What I can read in 4 minutes takes 22 minutes to watch on a YouTube video. YouTube videos, to me, are a great way to hear and see the timing and tonal inflection for the lead guitar part of the Allman Brothers Band's One Way Out. Watching some guy standing in an indoor driving bay with his hand propped up on the club he is reviewing drone on and on is not something I can suffer through. The forums are a new thing for me. I signed up to be a tester with a pseudo resume and found out to be a tester you must be an active participant. Now I actually like being an active participant! barney_bogey, sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_APH and 2 others 4 1 Quote Driver Sim Max2 Hybrids G430 2, 3, 4 Irons ZX4 6-PW Wedges Hi-Toe 50, 54, 58 Putter 2Ball Ten ArmLock Golf cart MGI Zip Navigator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt2you Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Years ago, our assistant pro was talking about the site. Now I visit it all the time to look at reviews and what others are saying. Feel like I get honest answers here instead of pushing products. EasyPutter, GolfSpy_APH and d0m41n 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderinAZ Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 25 minutes ago, Erin B said: I discovered MGS when I was researching equipment. I was looking for Titleist pro v1 equivalents. Over the last few years I’ve decided to try and use smaller companies instead of the big companies. I believe that’s how I can help promote innovation. So you have been using companies like Vice and Cut? How do you feel the smaller company balls compare with the big 3 - Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade? Michael.Sandoval33, d0m41n, GolfSpy_APH and 1 other 4 Quote Driver Sim Max2 Hybrids G430 2, 3, 4 Irons ZX4 6-PW Wedges Hi-Toe 50, 54, 58 Putter 2Ball Ten ArmLock Golf cart MGI Zip Navigator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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