MyGolfSpy Wants Your Advice!
Getting tired of the old MyGolfSpy site design? So was I! So…I decided it was time to do a complete overhaul. I’m totally scrapping this design you see now for a new and improved “MyGolfSpy v2.0“. We want to add some new features to the MyGolfSpy blog and also make it easier for you to navigate.
BUT….
I need your input before I finish the re-design! The MGS blog has been around for just over 3 years now…and has grown by leaps and bounds because of you guys. This past month there were over 215,000 golf spies that stopped by to check out what MGS was all about. The site has evolved tremendously in this time…so the design needs to as well. And I want you to help determine how it will evolve.
SO….
What do you want to see? More spy pics? More club reviews? More PGA Tour coverage? How about some Kick-Ass Exclusive Offers only for MGS VIP? Think we need to ad some compelling interviews? Better ways to navigate the site? Maybe you have revolutionary idea you would like to see added. No matter what it is we want to hear about it…and now is the time to let us know.
TAKE THE POLL!
You can choose one answer or multiple answers. Don’t see what you would like us to add to the site in the poll? No problem…all you have to do is add your idea or concept into the “comments section” at the bottom of the article. Look forward to your ideas and answers!
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I’d like to see a topic for just golf stories, and comments on anything related to golf.
What type of golf stories would you like to see more of Don?
I’d like to se more course reviews and a places to play spot. A problem for people like me is I travel and when I go play golf I’m a single. It would be nice to have a directory of people to play with.
Some news related to other market such as Japan. Since the US golf business has been inspired by Japanese technology in some area in the past 20 years including titanium heads and so on, it would be great for your website to show what is going on in the Japanese market. I am a Japanese living in Orange county and am a golfer for over 20 years. I can be of your help in this area.
Best regards
Definitely something we will consider Ken. If you have any info feel free to email me at [email protected]
It would be nice to have a short story about Pro players, especially about good looking LPGA (Yeah!).
Tips on improving shots.
We spy on products, but we never really know why that product is better than other products. What really make it the best product, and how to use it to be the best product.
When the R9 driver came out, everyone was really happy to get one. I got one, and I can’t hit it and had to sell it. I had to go back and use Nike Machspeed square head. That got me 40+ yards more than the R9!
What would be costly is to go through every equipment suites who would be nice. In depth details about the type of equipments that would work best for short players, tall players, fat players, asian, white, black, mexican, and many more type of players.
That is just my thoughts, maybe other people have better ideas and less costly.
I think that is a great idea Jim. And you are right the costs would be large. But maybe we can figure out a way to do it without breaking the bank
More pics, videos. Make a portion of the site where people can make their own videos and put them on. Kinda like a blog. You should also make competitions like best trick shot videos or something like that. I’m sure a lot of people would make videos. I know I would.
I think the best Trick Shot video contest might be something we do! Problem is we have tried video contests before and not very many people entered. I suspect because only a small portion of the MGS readers know how to post them up on YouTube. But I think we will try it again.
I think you do a great job – very unbiased and no agendas. This truly the best site for true feedback and no “industry plant” people commenting on the products or issues. I would like a few more pics is really my only upgrade. Keep up the good work.
Thanks LowBall…we have officially decided to take ZERO advertising dollars from big OEM’s to make sure that they can not impact what we write about. Only way to truly stay un-biased.
I have been really impressed with your non-biased and data driven club reviews. A lot of other sites have been getting friendly with manufacturers and I love getting reviews from neutral locations.
I totally agree Ben…the bigger a golf site gets the more friendly they get with OEM’s…but that will not happen on MyGolfSpy.
Love to have more testers try the clubs out, maybe 10-25 people with low to mid handicaps to get good feedback on the clubs across the board. Just not US testers, but Canadian also…
Working on just that Mike. Might not be 25 but we are working on increasing the number of golfers that test the gear to get even more accurate data.
I would like to see more of ” whats in the bag” Showing what not only the PGA players have but also the champions tour players (FRED COUPLES) and so forth.
Quite a few requests for this. So we will work on it for 2011. We will do our best.
I enjoy your your articles and research projects. I have one complaint. In every email I when I click on the topic an offer to subscribe comes up and won’t clear until you answer it then a message says an error has occured. Am I the only one that gets this message as I am receiving you newsletter?
[email protected]
It should only show up once for each reader. If you don’t clear your cache it should never show up again. I apologize for this.
I would like to see some hard core reviews on golf resorts, not the bend over backwards reviews we see in magazines used as merchandising value add to advertising dollars.
Also, for Japanse manufacturers, I really like “the best designs you’ve never seen” themes. It’s great to see the wares of specialty manufacturers, and figure out if their design innovation will be adapted by the mass producers.
Thanks.
I FINISHED THE POLL AND THEN READ THE COMMENTS – AND WAS REMINDED: EVERYONE DEFINITELY WOULD LOVE TO SEE HONEST, NO BULL DISCUSSION ABOUT GOLF RESORTS [I'M FROM BOSTON - WANT TO GET OUT THERE AND PLAY!]. WHICH RESORTS ARE WARM AND WHEN; WHICH HAVE GOOD GOLF – WITH GOOD RATES [AND STAND-BY GOLF OR LAST-MIN.-GOLF] AVAILABLE. PALM SPRINGS [GREAT IN EARLY FEB]; W. PALM BEACH [GREAT IN EARLY MARCH]. AND COURSE NAMES!
Actually that is one topic I get very few requests for Tom.
Like to see a lot more reviews on golf balls
Worked on partnering up with a company on this but unfortunately the individual left that company which was very well respected as the best golf ball tester in the business.
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I think more information about the components that go into clubs would really add to the appeal of the website. As a clubmaker, I like nothing more than giving the average golfer options about their equipment. I am particulary interested in driver length, weights of shafts, flexes, swingweight, etc. There are only a few power golfers in the modern game, who use shafts that are considerably stiffer and heavier than most club golfers. But I want to make club golfers think outside the box in terms of equipment choice. Also, as Will just mentioned, ball tests wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
I dont see the need to add Golf News, get plenty of that from other websites and magazines. This site is and can become even more of the haven for the equipment junkie. I’d like to see weekly club use stats from at least the PGA, and possibly the Euro and Nationwide tours. Along the lines of top 5 usage in: driver, irons, hybrid, balls, wedges, and putters. I dont need shoes, socks, pants and shirt..no Mr Blackwells on this site, HAHA!!
Could you hire a golf historian? I’m amazed at how many golf ideas are rehashed and then touted as new technology. It would be nice to pay homage to where these ideas originated. Certainly many of the new clubs today were inspired by previous clubs and it would be nice to know which clubs were revered enough to improve apon their design. It seems that clubs and putters of a particular design, that turn up over and over again, do so for a reason. They work!
hi guy’s, i find your pre release pictures of pending clubs great but i would like to see more information about shafts because they have such a diverse impact on the club. cheers denis
It would be cool if you could do some sort of “Golf Spy On Tour” articles. Many of the Equipment Reps. have people that hang around the tours and help to customize clubs for Tour Pros. I know that Solus and others also write blogs out this. If Golf Spy were to offer a wider audience for these Equip Tour Boggers it could help to consolidate everything on MGS.com.
It would be cool to show how a Tour Pro is adjusting or tweaking equipment. I know that often the names of Tour Pro’s cannot be given but they can talk about “trying out” new grinds, lofts, shafts, etc. This could be intriguing to read for sure.
How about a few club and/or ball comparison tests with statistical results only. Like “Driver ABC: 20 testers, handicaps between 10 and 20…. 235 yd carry plus 27 yards roll. Driver XYZ: 20 testers, handicaps between 10 and 20…. 223 yd carry plus 34 yards roll”. Not the usual Golf Mag tester comments like “the ball flew off the face….etc.”
Recap of what is a players bag. not just equipment but actual shafts flexes and weight of shafts. A real insight into what the players are “really” using and at what specs…
I agree.
1. LPGA Tour Coverage & News
2. Component supplier reviews & component product reviews… Hireko, Diamond Tour, Pro Series, Golfsmith, Golfworks… Dynacraft, Acer, Power Play, Turbo Power, Integra, Turner, Grand Hawk, Snake Bite, Maltby, CER, Distance Master, Snake Eyes, Killer Bee, Lynx, XPC
3. Technology changes in golf shoes, gloves, rain suits, umbrellas, push carts, etc.
Maybe a little more on equipment that plays from the left side. What’s new and available and maybe just as important…what’s not
I second the comment about golf stories – from pros and duffers.
I’d also like to see club evaluations on off-brand and clone clubs.
A perspective from this side of the pond would be good, loads of great news, but seems to be US specific… That being said, gives me a heads up about new stuff
I believ you have club reviews down pretty well, and your doing a great job there. i would personally like mopre Tour coverage , like what’s in the bag with some pics or maybe even interviews with players talking about their equipment. But that’s me and I would also like the how its made or how its done type video’s in the golf industry! JMO
sorry fot my type errors, seems like I type like well very badly.
You already have a very unique format…don’t stray too far from your “independant” format. More reviews are always welcome…Another thing might be anything “new” on the market could be reviewed, not just clubs, but accessories like gloves, towels, gagets, etc. Continue items such as ‘How To” (various things…ie: stamping clubs, imprinting balls,changing finish on clubs, etc.)
The rumor mill is always of interest Rumors are a lot of fun to read about as long as they don’t get the Spy in trouble with the legal stuff.
Another thing of interest is the History of Equipment and the People that were behind the scenes—
Interesting personalities involved in Golf such as Movie Stars, Important People and Players with their entertaining stories.
Articals on what is the USGA going to fix next ? Maybe this game is too easy let’s make
it a little harder to play so more people will want take up golf for fun and entertainment.
Some more coverage and articles on the women’s side…LPGA, Futures Tour, etc.
More babe pics
When you redesign make it easier to navigate
site in particular viewing info from members.
I think the site is great the way it is, however I would always love to see more of what you already have going on. If a little amount of great stuff is, well… er…great, more great stuff will be more great!
I would love to hear how the tournament players “think” their way around a course. The mental game is neglected and is probably the most important part of success. Also what mental tips or exercises they might have that they use consistently. PGA and LPGA !
Now THIS is a great idea! I, for one, need this! Stragedy!
Perhaps articles on literature of golf – and course architecture!
I’ve enjoyed the site as it is (tho’ do have some problems routing sometimes) – love the club reviews (y’all firmed my decision on Mizuno’s). Maybe putter reviews….how about an article on how clubs are forged/cast/milled – pics please! And, ball reviews.
I tried to comment – but I guess it didn’t work: I really like this idea! I need help with this!
Perhaps interviewing players (pro?) about their stradegy on a famous course – say like Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black, etc. Maybe someone like Mike Keiser (sp) could do so!
And, please – how clubs are forged/cast/milled. And, ball reviews.
I’d love to see a great source for aparrel.
I’d also love to hear about rules changes that might be coming down the road. Like an insider look at the usga or r&a.
How about news about things that don’t make it into the normal media. Like fines for players, or new things going on in golf around the globe.
I’d really love to know about plans for the upcoming return of golf in the olympics!!
i think it would be cool to have a way to “rep” a comment someone posts. similar to a fbook “like”
I really like your format, especially the independent reviews. I notice in most reviews offered, a significant group of golfers is overlooked i.e seniors. Club and shaft combinations are typically 9.5 loft with stiff or xstiff shafts. Like to see more combinations offered so us duffers can made intelligent choices.
I ve always enjoyed the ‘whatever happened to’ articles,whether golfers or equipment
Have to agree with Farvethelooper
More coverage of non mainstream manuafacturers
Straight flat out Club compairasions, whos longest, staightest, most forgiving. Same for balls. What putter is most forgiving?
More coverage of smaller companies (niche companies?) and their products that are overlooked by the major magazines, or get very little press. Think about it: do we really need ANOTHER review of a Taylor Made, Callaway, or (insert BIG COMPANY name here) club that gets tremendous coverage anyway? MyGolfSpy does the best job of this already, but keep it up!
How about golf club reviews for the “lady golfer”?
Hello, I really enjoy the photos of new and prototype equipment. What I would like to see are photos of what is in the bag of the pros (PGA, Seniors, Nationwide, LPGA) on a weekly basis (not just the winners). I am always intrigued by the addition of a new wedge, putter, driver, hybrid.
Do you use the newer equipment or the older models?
Club tests that include using a robot for additional data. Human testing is great but many would like to see true accuracy, distance and forgiveness numbers to compare to other equipment and marketing claims etc.
Keep up the good work MGS!!!
I really am not concerned about what you decide to cover. However, never, never, never, give up any of your independence, and willingness to state your opinion, backed up by factual, reaearch and stats, regardless of whose ox gets gored.
I would like to be able to test products
I’d LOVE to see all of the reviews (both clubs and product reviews) more organized… some sort of system to browse reviews, not just by club, but by rating, ie: for accuracy, for distance, for total score, for kids, womens, mens…
maybe product reviews separate.
also by price.
pics, videos, everything listed would be great – especially if everything was organized with it’s own section.
I would like to see some of our Australian Courses featured . Also comparisons on makes of golf shafts .
More reviews and an easily search-able review database would be awesome!
MGS… I would like to see more reviews on all the unknown brands and little companies that manufacture golf clubs because there is some quality golf equipment out there that you just dont hear about… quite frankly I am bored with some of the ugly looking stuff that all the big OEM’s are producing these days… I had my irons custom made by a master club builder and PGA pro and chose relativley unknown brand drivers and fairway woods, I am very grateful for the advice I was given… Keep up the good work MGS
Totally agree! I love hearing about what the main guys are doing, but I walked in to my golf store this weekend and realized there is a huge selection of manufacturers that never get reviewed or looked at. I doubt that it’s all bad on that side of the putter wall. Also, it would be fun to have a diamond in the rough/thiftstore finds section for vintage clubs castaways that are collectible or usable. MGS rocks and I know 2.0 will be a good move.
I would like to see the new equipment brought out compared directly with the line of equipment it replaces. This way we can see if there have been playing improvements as well as cosmetic ones. The big manufacturers keep bringing out new lines and then superceding them six months later. We need to know if there are advantages or if we are being played for our bank balances. A comparison between old and new would inform of the use of upgrading or not.
Great idea!
I’d like to see more reviews of Japanese clubs. Katana, Yamaha. Mactec, Bridgestone, PRGR, etc.
Japanese clubs are seldom featured (much less reviewed) in US golf magazines. They are also not included in Golf Digest’s Hot List.
I would like to see a golf clud review ” categorie ” easier to find, drivers, putters. etc. A data base we can compare clubs. The clash of adj. drivers and best forged cavity back irons were awesome but will it possible to consult it If I need it to in 2013 ???
Whats in the bag of tour pros, everything, driver, fairways, rescues, irons, putter.
I love what you guys do and appreciate the hard work you put in.
I would like to see my product reviewed on your website. I am a little guy that has a great product.
A few things the Zoom Boom has done.
It moved a college golfer’s release point 6 inches in 10 swings. As you know that is huge. For those of you who don’t know. His coach tried for 2 1/2 years and could not get him to move it. (Went from hitting a big draw to hitting lasers)
A manager of The Edwin Watts Store in The Villages increased his club head speed 10 mph from 99 to 109 in 12 swings.
A manager of a large teaching chain took a swing with his club after using the Zoom Boom and said “you can’t be that square.” so he recalibrated his computer. Afterwards he was still just as square
Please contact me.
I would like to see my product reviewed on your website. I am a little guy that has a great product.
A few things the Zoom Boom has done.
It moved a college golfer’s release point 6 inches in 10 swings. As you know that is huge. For those of you who don’t know. His coach tried for 2 1/2 years and could not get him to move it. (Went from hitting a big draw to hitting lasers)
A manager of The Edwin Watts Store in The Villages increased his club head speed 10 mph from 99 to 109 in 12 swings.
A manager of a large teaching chain took a swing with his club after using the Zoom Boom and said “you can’t be that square.” so he recalibrated his computer. Afterwards he was still just as square
Please contact me
I would like to see more reviews on the component industry. OEM’s aren’t about performance they’re about money.
Thanks
Ollie
I realize this doesn’t relate to the website but HOW ABOUT A MY GOLF SPY TOURNEMENT AND EQUIPMENT SHOW???? All the little guys who don’t get face time at the PGA show could be featured exhibitors.
Please remove that pop up, It pops up all the time even when I’m signed in.
I like Vicki’s idea of “how the tournament players “think” their way around a course. The mental game is neglected and is probably the most important part of success. Also what mental tips or exercises they might have that they use consistently.” particularly from a pro – on a known course.
Equipment reviews just like now! maybe some putters.
Ball reviews!
I like MGS just fine now!
Maybe interviews with pros on particular techniques (fancy shots).
Thanks, MGS, for being!
More in depth tech info —– grinds on wedges & irons, shaft info.
Impressions of new clubs by golf professionals
When you review a club or set of clubs comment on a user guide ie. for high handicaps or for game improvement. You should not but this club if you index is 15 or higher. Thats useful information for the non-pros in your readership.
would like to know which lower price golf balls work closer to the most expensive one’s. Tired of paying over $45 a dozen
I love data. I would like to see more technical information in the reviews. What kind of spin do certain club models produce, launch angles. I know my game well and am looking for clubs that fit my game, Golf Digest rarely helps narrow the field.
don’t turn it into an online magazine, keep your focus on what others are not doing
Now all you need to do is hire 3 more secretaries, an accountant, plus more collating equipment, start a fund drive to raise necessary $ to put all these suggestions in place….then remind yourself to never again open up this can of worms!…lol
Doc
You hit the nail on the head Doc. I need a secretary for sure and a couple other spies on board. Just have to raise some money to do so
I’ve got qa’s about the R11 sleeve. I know the TP is .335, and the stock Blur is .35. I want to put a Project X into my R11 head but don’t know if all sleeve sizes are universal into the head? Will the R9 work? Thanks
I didn’t take the time to read ALL of the comments, so forgive me if this has already been said. Reviews from the membership on golf courses, especially Canadian courses. Also if it would be possible to involve us people to the north on some of the giveaways from distributors. I realize that some of the distributors do not operate in Canada. But make the effort to maybe team up with some Canadian companies so us canucks have some opps to get some cool gear.
You have my vote Jeff!
There is loads of sites and golf magazines that review golf courses.
The PGA own website have all the lates news on players
This site is all about “I saw latest ecuipment here 1st “.
Please keep it that way Pleassseeeee!!
I here ya Jacques…going back and forth on this. We will always keep it like that but want to splash a couple unique new forms of content up on the site. Trust me though we will make it different then other sites.
Thanks for your comment.
I really like DIY and How to articles on clubmaking and restoration of clubs. Stuff like paintfill,groove sharping and refinishing. Thanks
I second the comment about more information on components. You could compare the component company’s exclusive brands (i.e. Maltby, Golfsmith) with traditional manufacturers and even knockoffs. I might even try building a few clubs rather than always paying the retail price.
Bottom line is I’m an equipment junkie and that’s why I read MyGolfSpy. Up here in Syracuse, NY that’s the only way to make it through winter. My motto is “I can buy my game….I just haven’t spent enough yet!”
I would like to see what the PGA Tour pros are using for equipment, something like what’s in the bag.
More free stuff from top OEMs
That should help
Some training aid reviews
I would like to see more pics and reviews of courses around the US.
Traveling to play golf is fun a few times a year and having quality information about courses and rates would be helpful.
Consider reviewing component club heads. Why? Clubs assembled with component heads can not be “tested” before purchase. Therefore, it’s not possible to determine if the head will deliver what the manufacturer promises until it’s assembled.
If the head does not deliver what it promises, the buyer learned an expensive lesson and may abandon the component market forever.
I personally like the simple look of the old clubs, irons especially. Yes, I’m one of those quacks that liked the Lil’ David Slingers (I own a set that’s never been hit) and the looks of the Cleveland VAS too. I’m aware that those two statements conflict, but when I say the simple look, I’m referring to the forged blades of earlier years. Today’s forged blades, with exception of a few, look like a crumbled beer can hanging on a stick. Exceptions would be Mizuno, Scratch, Fourteen TC 910 and few others offerings.
Now, what I’d like to see on Golfspy is a comparison of the old irons to the new with respect to distance, dispersion, spin characteristics, etc. Answer the question, are the new clubs really that much, if any better. What a shocker it would be to find out from real golfers (week end warriors) that 10 year old irons that cost a fraction of today’s irons are really better performing clubs. Appease me with a showdown of say, Taylormade Forged 300′s against the Taylormade latest and greatest that Dustin Johnson hits a 3 iron 260 yards with. How about the Bridgestone J38′s against a set of Precept Tour Premium irons that can be bought for about $100. Let’s see the difference then decide two things, are the new offering that much better, and if so, is the difference worth the $500 to $600 cost differential in today’s economy. Now Golfspy if you really want to help your readers, what better way than making the big companies put their clubs where their mouths are?
I’m one more person wanting you to test/rate component heads. I would think that if you asked the major component companies to send you samples all with the same shafts, or, just have them send you heads and put them together yourself with the same shafts, then you’d have very interesting test information to share.
Choose a popular mid priced shaft and let’s see how the component heads compare.
I personally think that the major performance difference today between one driver and another (loft and face angle being equal) is the shaft. This type of test would at least give a fair comparison between the component heads.
I know this has been done elsewhere but this forum is excellent in that people are willing to help others.
A place for people to post (short) videos of their swing for feedback and ideas for correction from others.
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I would like to see more information on club building components. When perusing the various web sites and catalogs it is hard to know what is are quality components or not. I realise that club building only pertains to a tiny fraction of the audience however a little something every now and then would be nice.
I think you guys should do an annual unbiased hot list of your own because golf digest just isn’t getting it done anymore.
i would like to see more spy pics and future designs. Its interesting to see models that are coming out next year, especially when im about to buy a club soon.