Popular Post GolfSpy_BEN Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben GolfSpy_SHARK, Swood1994, Javs and 39 others 7 6 10 19 Quote WITB: D: GT-2 10° w/ GD Tour AD-UB 6s 3w: GT-3 15 Tensei Black 75 X 3h: G430 18° Tour 2.0/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 4i: Pro 225 with Project X io 6.0 6i-GW: Pro 225 with Recoil 110 f4 50,54° & 58°: SM-10 P: Link.1 Ball: Pro Plus Drip Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy SAM Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 6 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: - Ben I can't help but feel you're mocking me with this Gif...but game recognizes game, so I ain't mad at it. The forum is a better place because of you, Ben. Incredibly grateful to call you friend, and can't wait to get to play together in the coming years (starting in VA, baby!).]' Congrats!! Josh Parker, Shlax, William P and 12 others 7 4 2 2 Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_KFT Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 @GolfSpy_BEN one of my favorite memories of 2023 was when you offered to partner up with me for the Cobra challenge two man, 4 club challenge. We turned in two very complimentary rounds and took the victory, which was awesome! That was a boost that helped propel both me and my team of @CFreddie & @chisag to victory. Has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you through the forum and work with you as a part of the mod staff. You're an integral part of this forum and it wouldn't be the place it is without you! Rob Person, GolfSpy_SHARK, ZJeb67 and 13 others 9 1 4 2 Quote Driver: GT3 9|Tour AD-UB 6S (testing in progress) Fairways: GT2 15 & 18|Tour AD-UB 7S (testing in progress) | Aerojet Max 7|Kai'Li White 70X Hybrid: King TEC 3H|MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW|KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM10 52.12F|56.12D|True Temper Vokey Wedge Flex Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour & ProV1 #LeftyGang Titleist GT Long Game Test (Link Here) Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shrek74 Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 7 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Sorry, had to. This was the first thing that popped into my head as I was reading. It's been great watching your posts and your overall interaction with the forum over the past (almost) year for me. I've learned a lot from you and your posts and insights. So keep it up! I do hope to get up to visit my sister and nephews in Lebanon this summer, and hopefully we can grab that round of golf we talked about last year. You're definitely welcome to visit here at The Glade to play any or all of our 5 courses. I can hook you up on a place to crash if you need/want. Anyway, so glad you're here and part of the staff to help continue to share insights, stories, and just being your awesome self. Kevin Vest, Josh Parker, sirchunksalot and 9 others 8 1 3 Quote Driver: STMax 230 10.5*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX, 60g Fairways: 949x 3w / 5w, 15* / 18*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Hybrids: 939x 4h, 21*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 80g Hybrid Irons: JPX923 Hot Metal Pro, 5-GW, UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: S23, 54* & 60*, UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter: Moment X Tour @ 35" & 71*, Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0, White/Red Ball: Tour CG Technology: Anarch Rangefinder, V5 w/ Tags Shot Tracking. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/65161-vortex-optics-rangefinders-2024-member-test/?do=findComment&comment=1089247 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/classifieds/ - DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CLASSIFIEDS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triple_Putt Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Keep up the great work! I enjoy reading your posts, and I have looked at your reviews and posts to try and fix up and better my writing and testing ideas for if i'm selected for another test down the road. Thanks for being a good gauge of whats expected! GolfSpy_APH, Michael.Sandoval33, GolfSpy_KFT and 7 others 8 2 Quote Super Burner 2.0 10.5* Fly-Z hybrid 17.5* Rogue 5 wood 24* SMS 4-GW Vokey SM7 60*, SM8 54* Versa 1 putter 2023 Tested: Edel SMS Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TJ Hall Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 (edited) Congratulations and thank you for everything you (and all of the other moderators) do to help make the forum run…this is a better place because of you all! Edited March 20 by TJ Hall sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_KFT, GolfSpy_BEN and 8 others 9 2 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_BOS Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Congrats on the 1 year mark, 2000 posts, a lot of good laughs, and good golf talk @GolfSpy_BEN! I find it quite fortuitous that this has occurred on you're favorite day of the week. Happy hump day buddy! ZJeb67, GolfSpy_SHARK, BKervin and 15 others 5 2 11 Quote Qi10 - Terra Forza White | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | G430 3-Hybrid - Kai'li White 80s SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 Mezz Max | Pro V1x | Vortex Blade | Ghost Maverick Black Ops - Forum Edition | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BEN Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said: Congrats on the 1 year mark, 2000 posts, a lot of good laughs, and good golf talk @GolfSpy_BEN! I find it quite fortuitous that this has occurred on you're favorite day of the week. Happy hump day buddy! forever GolfSpy_SHARK, Rob Person, sirchunksalot and 6 others 6 3 Quote WITB: D: GT-2 10° w/ GD Tour AD-UB 6s 3w: GT-3 15 Tensei Black 75 X 3h: G430 18° Tour 2.0/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 4i: Pro 225 with Project X io 6.0 6i-GW: Pro 225 with Recoil 110 f4 50,54° & 58°: SM-10 P: Link.1 Ball: Pro Plus Drip Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy AFG Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 You had me at hello Ben. You had me at hello. William P, Josh Parker, GolfSpy_SHARK and 8 others 3 2 6 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Qi10 7w, 21, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Accra TZ 95 stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, 60 T Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: EV8 Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_BNG Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Congrats on 2000 posts and 1 year Ben. You are an integral part of the staff and community and we are all better off with you here. Here’s to many more years and posts sir. Cheers ZJeb67, TG8, Rob Person and 8 others 8 3 Quote What is in my Ghost MGS anyday Maverick or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Callaway Smoke AI TD Max 8.5* with an Aretera Alpha One Blue 55/4 shaft @ 44.75” or GD VF 5s @45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" TSR2 7 wood shaft TBD Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: P790 Aged Copper 4-PW with Steelfiber I95 R Wedges: T22 copper 50* and 54* with Steelfiber 95 S Putter: 2024 Phantom 5.5 @ 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.Sandoval33 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 @GolfSpy_BENwas who I turned to when I did my unofficial review of the Odin X balls for any advice for my future reviews. Lo & Behold, he is now a fellow Qi10 tester! It a pleasure to share the forum space with you and congratulations on the 2k! GolfSpy_APH, GolfSpy_KFT, GolfSpy_SHARK and 6 others 8 1 Quote WITB Driver: Qi10 Max 10.5° Hybrid: FX Max 25°, Tsi2 21° 4i-9i: FX Max 10 Wedges: SM10 - 50° 12f, 54° 14f, 58° 14k Putter: M.Craft Type VI Ball: Pro Air Bag: Ghost Golf Maverick 14-Way Glove: Nexgen Nano-X Pro Tour+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Josh Parker Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Now if you could quit exploding heads and golf shafts..... Congrats man! It's been a fun ride thus far. berkeleybob, William P, Rob Person and 7 others 3 7 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jbern Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 35 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: know that you have a friend in me Automatically started singing the Toy Story theme song. What a year you had! Pleasure to read about your accomplishments and the great stuff that you've contributed and added to the forum! I do have some advice for your future... Stop breaking things! sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_KFT, GolfSpy_SHARK and 7 others 2 8 Quote WITB (link to detailed post here): Driver: LTDx 9* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) Fairway metals: 3W TSR2 14.25* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) | 5W Gen4 0341XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75 S) Hybrid: 4H Gen4 0317XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75HY S) Irons: 659 CB 5-AW (Project X Rifle 6.0) Wedges: 286 54* & 58* (KBS Tour 120 S) Putter: DF3 OFFICIAL MEMBER REVIEW HERE ‘24 Ball: pro drip: red & blue | Tour S Pushcart: 4.0 | '23 MGS Clicgear 4.0 Pushcart Tester | Link here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TSauer Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 (edited) Congrats on the milestone, @GolfSpy_BEN I've said it before and I'll say it again... you, alonG with all the other mods And "interns", Really make this the beSt golf community on the world wide web. Looking forward to another year, a fEw thousand more posts, and maybe even aNother easter egg!? Edited March 20 by TSauer Josh Parker, William P, ZJeb67 and 7 others 8 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFreddie Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congrats @GolfSpy_BEN - I'll look to be joining the 1-year anniversary soon enough as well! I've thoroughly enjoyed your posts (& banter) - this place is truly better with you involved (and now helping to lead)!!! Onward & upwards! GolfSpy_BEN, Josh Parker, GolfSpy_APH and 5 others 8 Quote Driver: Paradym with Ventus TR Blue 60 Stiff Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W with Hzrdus Smoke Blue RDX 70 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 5H with KBS PGI 95 Stiff Irons: Forged TEC 5-PW with KBS Tour Lite Stiff Wedges: Haywood Signature Raw Wedges (50 / 54 / 58) Putter: L.A.B. DF3 (aka "Chewie") Ball: 2023 Maxfli Tour Reviews: L.A.B. DF3 Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Testing Callaway Paradym Titleist White Box Testing (2023) Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arodrig29 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congrats! Something to aspire to! Rob Person, GolfSpy_APH, sirchunksalot and 4 others 6 1 Quote Callaway Rogue ST max driver (Tour Ad IZ-6) Cobra LTD-X 3 and 5 wood (Tour AD UB-6) PXG 0317 X Hybrid (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue) PXG Gen 6 P 5-G irons (Mitsubishi MMT) PXG 0311 Forged wedges (Mitsubishi MMT) Ping Tein 4 putter blessed beyond measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleybob Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congrats, @GolfSpy_BEN. You’re one of those guys that makes the forum vibrant. GolfSpy_APH, GolfSpy_SHARK, Rob Person and 4 others 6 1 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 2024 Fit For Golf Training App Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallenSaber Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben Congratulations and what a year! Incredible work! Like you, I joined when I saw an opportunity to test a driver (and wasnt selected). I read the how to be a tester and put in the work and was selected to test the Garmin Approach S70. I don't even remember how I found out about MGS but I'm glad I did. I now check the forums pages daily and really enjoy engaging with this community. I truly appreciate the dedication of the forum staff and monitors. You can see the dedication in the quality of the forum and one of the stats that you missed, 221 consecutive days of posting on the forum. You haven't taken a day off from the forum since August 2023. Keep up the great work! GolfSpy_APH, GolfSpy_KFT, Rob Person and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Epic Max LS 3 Wood: Gen 5 0311XF Hybrid: Gen 5 0311 XF 22 degree Irons: 2022 XCOR2 0211 5-GW Wedges: R Series 54° & 60° Putter: 2023 Test: Garmin Approach S70 47mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Amazing stuff. Thanks for all you do and allowing me to tag you in lots of instagram giveways! GolfSpy_APH, GolfSpy_BEN, sirchunksalot and 4 others 7 Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congratulations on what is an outstanding contribution in just a year. Long may it continue! Rob Person, William P, GolfSpy_BEN and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: G430 Max Fairway: LTDx Max 3 wood Hybrid: King Tec 3 hybrid Irons: Forged Tec 4-PW + GW Wedges: Jaws 56 SM9 52 Putter: Mallet Ball: Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj427 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congrats. on both the anniversary and number of posts. THANK YOU for what you have already provided to the forum members and staff in the past, and continue to do so going forward into the future. Rob Person, William P, GolfSpy_BEN and 5 others 8 Quote Driver & Fairway: Titleist TSR3 10 degree - Ventus TR Blue & TSR3 15 - Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Hybrid: TSR2 21 degree - Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Irons: Titleist T200 3G (4) & T150 - (5-G) - Project X LZ Wedges: Vokey SM8 54, and 58 Putter: Cameron Phantom X 7.5 Ball: Pro V1 & Maxfli Tour Link to Motocaddy M7 w/Remote Trolley & Bag Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2k in less than a year...huge! Brian stole my day gif....so cheers to the guy that gave me the idea for hump day memes on social media posts for MGS! GolfSpy_APH, Michael.Sandoval33, GolfSpy_BEN and 6 others 5 4 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congrats on the benchmark post. And what a great synopsis it was. I feel confident in saying that we are all better off for your participation and moderation. sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_BEN, William P and 4 others 6 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Velocore+ Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Pro X3+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsharky Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 @GolfSpy_BEN WOW, all this in 1 year - great job and keep all the content coming sirchunksalot, Rob Person, GolfSpy_BEN and 2 others 5 Quote Driver 1: Stealth 12 degree-Ventus Red 5-S Driver 2: 300 Mini-Hzrdus Smoke Yellow 60G Stiff (tipped to 44.5inch) 3 Wood 2: Sim2 Max-Fujikura Pro 65-S (higher ball flight) 5 Wood: Stealth-Ventus Black 6-S 9 Wood: Stealth-Ventus Red 5-R Irons: King Tour 2023-Fujikura Pro 95 Stiff - 6-9 - Fitted Wedges: SM9-45-10F Wedges: RTX 6 Tour Rack-48-Mid/10 Wedges: RTX 6-52-Mid/10, 58-Mid/10 Putter: HB SOFT Milled 10.5S-Fitted Balls - X1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas 2024 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Congratulations on your 2000th post! All in one year, where did you find the time? This is my third post, just joined the forum. GolfSpy_APH, arodrig29, GolfSpy_BEN and 3 others 5 1 Quote Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) Congrats on so many milestones Ben! Edited March 20 by Swood1994 GolfSpy_BEN, sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_APH and 3 others 6 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S (currently Testing AI Smoke) Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test 2024 Skytrak+ Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy SAM Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 15 minutes ago, Thomas 2024 said: Congratulations on your 2000th post! All in one year, where did you find the time? This is my third post, just joined the forum. Honestly, it's not that hard. Quit your job, ignore your family, have alerts set for anytime anyone responds (so that you, in turn, can respond), don't eat, don't drink (or drink excessively - to each their own), and make sure to comment "nice!", "great!", "haha" on every post you've already commented on. You'll be at 2k in no time. All kidding aside, Ben's participation is one of the things that first stood out to the Forum Staff (before he was a part of the Squad) - it was clear he was genuinely invested in this place and helping it grow, from the get-go. Welcome to the forum! I'll start a "1,997 and counting" ticker for you and you can check in whenever you want. (I won't actually do that - don't freak out ) GolfSpy_BEN, sirchunksalot, Swood1994 and 8 others 4 6 1 Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas 2024 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Thanks! That's my problem still working and SWMBO takes up time as well. Not sure if I can keep up with Ben! Rob Person, GolfSpy_BEN, William P and 3 others 2 4 Quote Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William P Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben Congratulations on the milestone @GolfSpy_BEN and looking forward to many more anniversaries! You and all the staff members do an incredible job keeping everything running smoothly and all us in line... Josh Parker, Rob Person, GolfSpy_BEN and 2 others 5 Quote TSR1, 9*, TPT Nitro 17 Lo TSR1, 15*, TPT Power Range Fairway 17 Lo TSR2, Hybrid, 18*, TPT Power Range Hybrid 17 Lo T-200, (2023), 5-PW, SteelFiber, i95cw, S Vokey Design - 50 & 54, SteelFiber i95cw S, and Vokey S10 - 46 & 58, SteelFiber i95cw S Odyssey JAILBIRD 380 Limited Edition ELIXR (2022), MaxFli Tour S (2024) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 57 minutes ago, GolfSpy SAM said: Honestly, it's not that hard. Quit your job, ignore your family, have alerts set for anytime anyone responds (so that you, in turn, can respond), don't eat, don't drink (or drink excessively - to each their own), and make sure to comment "nice!", "great!", "haha" on every post you've already commented on. You'll be at 2k in no time. All kidding aside, Ben's participation is one of the things that first stood out to the Forum Staff (before he was a part of the Squad) - it was clear he was genuinely invested in this place and helping it grow, from the get-go. Welcome to the forum! I'll start a "1,997 and counting" ticker for you and you can check in whenever you want. (I won't actually do that - don't freak out ) It adds up quickly for sure! Well worth it though and it keeps me off the crap socials that I hate. sirchunksalot, Swood1994, Rob Person and 2 others 5 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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