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Survey – What’s In Your Bag?

BY Tony Covey
Aug 28th 2014
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WIYB

Over the years at MyGolfSpy we’ve reviewed a lot of equipment. From the beginning we’ve been committed to providing objective, data-driven reviews that empower you, the consumer with the knowledge to make intelligent decisions about the equipment that goes into your bag.

As we move closer to the start of the next chapter of MyGolfSpy we want to hear from those of you who have purchased equipment because of something you’ve read on MyGolfSpy.

Survey Question

Tell us how an equipment purchase made because of a MyGolfSpy #DataCratic review improved your game? Post your personal story in the comments section.

* Testimonials could be used on MyGolfSpy.com

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Tony Covey

Tony is the Editor of MyGolfSpy where his job is to bring fresh and innovative content to the site. In addition to his editorial responsibilities, he was instrumental in developing MyGolfSpy's data-driven testing methodologies and continues to sift through our data to find the insights that can help improve your game. Tony believes that golfers deserve to know what's real and what's not, and that means MyGolfSpy's equipment coverage must extend beyond the so-called facts as dictated by the same companies that created them. Most of all Tony believes in performance over hype and #PowerToThePlayer.

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George O

9 years ago

Good old ping eye 2+ for 33 years. Had a shop put in grafalloy attack lite R-flex. Was measured at a shop and though I am 5′ 11′ I play orange 3deg flat lie. Also a few years ago I bought an old set of orange ping eye2+ and had them reshafted with attack lit senior shafts for the future (I’m 62). Add a total mix of other clubs, Cobra driver, ping G25 3 wood, taylor 5 wood, old tommy armor 7 wood and odyssey white ice mallet putter

ED

9 years ago

I’M 67 AND I JUST GOT RID OF MY TM IRONS THAT WERE A STIFF SHAFT AND WENT WITH MIZUNOEZ IRONS REGULAR SHAFT. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I HAVE ARTHRITIS IN MY RIGHT HAND AND RIGHT SHOULDER SO I HAD TO GO A LITTLE LIGHTER. HOWEVER, I STILL HAVE THE TM WOODS, STIFF GRAPHITE. GOTTA GET RID OF THEM TOO. I;M THINKING OF THE MIZUNO EZ DRIVER AND FAIRWAY WOODS, REGULAR GRAPHITE SHAFTS. CAN ANYBODY TELL ME IF THEY PLAY THESE WOODS AND HOW GOOD THEY ARE?

Joey

9 years ago

My bag:
10.5* SLDR White driver- 57g stiff Fukijura Speeder
RBZ Stage 2 3HL- 17*- 69g stiff Matrix Ozark
RBZ Stage 2 4 Tour hybrid- 21.5*- 80g stiff Fukijura Rocketfuel
Rocketballz 4 hybrid- 22*- NS Pro 95g stiff
Taylormade Speedblade (5-PW, AW- 50*)- NS Pro 95g stiff
Cleveland 588 RTX 54* and 58*- NS Pro 95g stiff
Titleist Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2

Joey

9 years ago

I was looking online for new irons because my swing coach recommended that I get some new irons with stiffer shafts. I was doing some research and I saw the Taylormade Speedblades for the first time. I loved the look (even though they look like a rock from the top), so I had to get them. I went to an indoor driving range (since it was the start of the winter) and they were there. I had to try them out. I loved the feel and the flight. They were loooooooonnnngggg! I ended up getting them with NS Pro 95g Stiff shafts and I gained about 20-25 yards with each club. I ended up winning four tournaments this year. If you can get them, do it.

t wright

10 years ago

ping irons & t/m 11s

flatcat19

10 years ago

About 5 years ago I picked up the game of golf. With a hand-me-down set of Big Bertha irons and a Callaway FT-5 I found misspelled on eBay for $10, I was near ready to start. Purchased a WH#1 Odyssey putter I found on CL and started to hit the course.
This set-up lasted me a couple of years, and performed quite well for me. I was starting to take lessons and really starting to improve. Until IT happened. I returned to my car one day to find it had been broken into and my sticks had been stolen.
Being a newer father to 3 kids, money to spend on fun and games was short in supply. It has been 4 years since I have been able to play. A co-worker of mine is a fairly avid golfer. On a visit to his house the subject got brought up while I was hitting his clubs into his practice net. He exits to his garage and returns with a set of sticks and gives them to me.
*Ping G-2 driver. S flex Adilia shaft.
*Adams Tight Lies 16* FW S stock shaft.
*Nike forged split cavity irons 4-PW and a V-Rev SW

All to do was arm myself with a putter. I went to a local Big 5 and found a Wilson Harmonized putter on the cheap(mirrors an Odyssey #9).

Everything is stiff, so I’m having a hard time hitting them consistently. Driver is horribly light to my liking. FW does not instill confidence to me. Irons are difficult to get used to with them being more of a players iron. Putter is cheap with no feel at all.

Screw it. I’m playing again and enjoying the game.
I would like to get the irons bent and see if I can reshaft the driver to fit me a little bit better.

Mark Davis

10 years ago

Oh, sorry… what’s in the bag?

Ping G20 12 degree driver
Ping K15 3 and 5 woods
Ping G15 hybrids 23 and 27 degree
Hogan Forged Apex Edge Irons 6-PW (the 2001 model)
Ping Anser Forged Wedges 52/56/60
Cameron Mil-Spec 34/340 putter

Mark Davis

10 years ago

Tough choice. The review on 3 wheel carts convinced me to go with the ClicGear 3.5 after my shoulder surgery. The review of compact GPS convinced me to go with the Golf Buddy Voice.

Clubs come and go. The ClicGear has made walking possible again and made every round a sheer joy. The Golf Buddy has saved me I-Don’t-Know-How-Many shots in just a few rounds.

I’ll go with the Golf Buddy. Shots is shots.

Lee Lewis

10 years ago

I had been a player that never really considered “smaller” manufacturers equipment. I always had just assumed that the big box companies were where they were for a reason. The review that really stood out to me was the one written on the Adams 9064 driver. I had never really thought about Adams as a possibility for my game until I read that post. The way I viewed equipment after that was totally changed! I purchased a 9064 and used that head with different shaft combinations (most recently a tour spec “fuel” shaft) until it broke (literally). On top of that, I now have played a combo set of CB3/A12pro irons for the last two seasons and am playing the best golf of my life. I also began appreciating MGS commitment to acknowledging the real putter “artists” out there and have turned that knowledge into a David Whitlam gamer that I absolutely adore (not to mention a back-up Betti that works its way into the bag every now and then). Thanks, MGS for broadening my horizons and improving my game!!

Lee Lewis

10 years ago

Sorry WITB:

Taylormade SLDR 9.5* – Fujikura Fuel tour spec
Adams XTD 3wd 14.5* – Proforce VTS black
Adams A12 pr hybrid 20* – RIP’d VS proto
Adams CB3 forged 4-6 – KBS tour
Adams A12pro forged 7-PW – KBS tour
Taylormade xFT 50, 54, 58 – KBS tour
David Whitlam 2000 Memorial oil can custom blade putter
or
Bettinardi Tour Stock 2 Fit Face

Sharkhark

10 years ago

I have a stage 2 driver. Recently bought. Transformed my driving. Hitting fairways.
Titleist ap1 712 irons. They are good but moving to Callaway apex irons soon.
Callaway razr black hybrid. Awesome.
Scotty Newport Putter.

lance sedevie

10 years ago

After reading the putter review in which the Ketsch won I stumbled upon the review of one of the testers of the P&SI egos putter. While I am a 4.2 hcp I hate misreading greens! This putter is expensive but when using common sense about the game of golf its a better purchase than a new driver and chasing the elusive 10 yards. COR is maxed out and if your fitted reasonably close you are good to go. Once learning your greens based on the speed you can consistently produce putts that go in much more often or at least burn edges. Getting the ball in the hole saves strokes! Thanks to Andy for answering numerous questions and for getting me set up. Great Service! I urge you to consider whats important in making you a better golfer and take a look at these putters the next time you are ready for a purchase. Without MGS I would have never heard of them!

Matt

10 years ago

WITB
I’ve been slowly upgrading through eBay over the last three years. Irons are next, but the Maltby’s aren’t bad for my level of play and might just stay in the bag.

Driver: Nike VR Pro Limited Ed Forged
FW: Adams Speedline F12 17*
Hybrids: Nike VRS 21* and 24*
Irons: Maltby CER 701u 4-G
SW & LW: Maltby Tricept 54* & 58*
Putter: Never Compromise Sub 30

JAY R

10 years ago

Overall I’m an equipment nut. I really enjoy trying and buying all the new stuff, but it doesn’t relate it improved scores. I really like the approach from #mygolfspy when they review equipment. It’s diffidently not your cookie cutter review. You take a honest position to what is fact vs marketing. That said, it has made me realize I like the equipment as a part of my golf experience.
CURRENT BAG:
Driver: SLDR, 12*(set at 10) with Attas 3
3 Wood: RBZ Tour 14.5 with stock Matrix X…blue printed at 16.7*
Hybrid: Adams Pro 20* with stock Matrix and DHY 24* with stock Matrix
Irons: Daiwa advisors 5-pw with Kevlar TR Diamond Braid-S
Wedges: SM4-50,54 stock wedge flex, 58* MD2-DG wedge flex
Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport Button Back, 34″
Bag: 2014 Titleist Light Carry

Simon ACT

10 years ago

Well a Frogger Brush was the first thing MGS got me to buy, then a Ping Ketsch putter followed by a G30 driver. I love all 3!

MmmmmmBuddy

10 years ago

WITB
Driver – taylormade- R9 SuperDeep TP 9* Fubuki 63s 45″ Set to N
Fairway – Taylormade SLDR – S 3HL 17* – Graphite Design Ys-Q Stiff
Hybrid – Adams 18* DHy AeroTech SteelFiber 75i Stiff
Hybrid – Cleveland 22* Hibore AeroTech SteelFiber 75i Stiff
Irons – Adams CB1 Pro Black 5-9 Project X Flighted 6.0 Std length, 1* flat
Wedges – SCOR 46° and 50° Genius 12 in Firm, – .25 inches, st lie.
Wedges – C.Carnahan Forged 54*, 58* TTDG Stiff, bent 1* flat
Putter – Ping-Scottsdale Anser Nickel Salty Grip 33″ Bent 4* up

I have read MGS for years, initially because of the early pics and info on new releases, but more lately because of the #datacratic approach to reviews. This approach very closely mimics how I have always chosen clubs for my bag, and helped my customers choose clubs for their bags. Because of the information that I have read on MGS, I have installed a Salty grip on my putter, and replaced all of my short game clubs with stuff that I would not even have considered…

Well done MGS.. Well done.

And thanks!!

Jayfang

10 years ago

I was looking for a driver for a while, did some testing before and after I read MGS “Most Wanted”. There was a strong correlation between what I found and the test results – this helped both with short list and confidence to purchase.

I tend to hit high & low on the face, and my big miss is low left hook. Regularly would lick me out-of-bounds. The Ping G25 performs well, but I don’t like low face, and the high back-to-front MOI makes it feel like swinging a bus. the Nike Covert 1.0 was poor. Nike Covert Tour 1.0 performed pretty much exactly the same as my 2006 Nicklaus Q4 440 cc driver. Callaway X-Hot shaft too long, hooks more than others…

So ended up with Cleveland Classic XL Custom Driver (9.0 degrees as home course is windy and went with the very smooth Mitsubishi Fubuki Tour 53 shaft). Between club & swing improvements, net result is I’ve won a club league competition and major competition. Handicap index is down 6. Play the same ball approx. 45 holes.

David Pilvelait

10 years ago

My game improved when I stopped buying equipment after reading supposedly unbiased equipment reviews on other golf web sites. I learned – the expensive way – to basically trust no review if it isn’t posted here. Thank you, MGS, for your hard work for the good of my game.

Teaj

10 years ago

the 1 club that I put in my bag that has helped the most has been the Callaway BBA I custom fit it myself with an Accra Tour Z LS 75 M5 which helps me still get loft on the drive but both the gravity core of the BBA head and the shaft bring that spin rate down which is what I battled with previous drivers.

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha
Wood: Taylormade (shudders) RBZ Stage 2 tour 5 delofted to 16 deg. (only wood could find that I could open up as much as I need.)
Hybrid: Ping i20
Irons: Titleist 714 CB (5-P)
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX (50/54/58/62)
Putter: Odyssey Havok

ToohipGottago

10 years ago

WITB

Drivers: TM RBZ 9* Tour/Cobra Amp Cell Blue set at 9.5* Draw
Fairways: Gigagolf 3W 15*/5W 17* Grafalloy Blue 65 Stiff Shafts
Irons: TM R7 CGB Max 4-PW REAX 90 Stiff Shafts
Wedges: Gigagolf 52*/56* bent 1* up True Temper Dynamic Gold S Flex
Putter: Ray Cook Gyro 3 35″
Balls: Nike Mojo’s and 20Xi’s

I replaced some old Dunlop clubs that I bought new in 1994 with what is listed above. The TM irons were literally 6 years old but never hit. So I gave them a whirl. Loved them right out of the box. I ordered the Gigagolf stuff because I had heard great things about their clubs and wanted to support one of the custom guys. The drivers are something I wanted to play with and see what would work. There is a distinctive feel between them but they are both good. The RBZ Tour is harsh on impact but goes forever while the Amp Cell is softer and more forgiving off the tee. I’m a 20 handicap so I just play golf for fun and enjoyment. I will never be a pro nor want to be. I would like to decrease my handicap some while still enjoying the game. My wife just into golf this year and she is really enjoying it too.

Brian

10 years ago

My driver “was” the worst club in my bag for years. This past winter I did a driver fitting. Best $50 dollars I have ever spent. I spend 2 1/2 hours hitting 14 different drivers. My fitter didn’t force me into any clubs. He just wanted to find the best for me. We did… Callaway FT Optiforce 440. I am averaging 50 – 60% fairways hit now. I don’t think that I will buy clubs ever without being fit for them again. Don’t believe the hype machine about more yardage. Find the longest and straightest you can.

Driver: Callaway FT Optiforce 440 9.5 – Diamana S+ Stiff
4 Wood: Tour Edge Exotics CB4 16.5 Aldila RIP Stiff
3 Hybrid: Nike Covert Kuro Kage Stiff
4-PW: Taylormade Rocketbladz Tour – Kbs Tour Stiff
Cleveland CG 16 52 Degree bent to 51
Cleveland CG 15 56 Degree bent to 55
Cleveland Rotex 60 Degree 8 Degree Bounce
Ball: Srixon Z Star XV – Liking the Nike RZN Black Lately too

Brian

10 years ago

Forgot
Putter Scotty Cameron Newport 35 1/4 inches long – with 3.0 Superstroke

Josh Kooiman

10 years ago

After reading the reviews and hitting multiple clubs I am a Cobra convert. Was hitting Adams, no I have the Amp Cell Irons and went back a couple of models and picked up the Amp Driver. Also have the Tour Trusty Wedge.

Cobra Nut

10 years ago

How do you like the Tour Trusty? I am hitting a 56* 588 Forged Cleveland but want 59* Tour, is it worth it in your opinion? Also I am in Michigan and we have softer ground where I golf can you comment on the bounce as well with this club?

Doug Hanson

10 years ago

Currently 8.3

Jetspeed ———— MGS
Sonartec 14*
Ping hybrid i20, 17*, and 20*———- MGS
Mizzy mp64
Titleist vokey sm-5 50*, 55*, 60*
Nike Method mc-01 —————–MGS
ProV1

WHO KNEW?

Doug Hanson

10 years ago

OMG, my apologies for auto spell….

Doug Hanson

10 years ago

This is somewhat of an interesting topic to me as golfs spy is pretty much what helped me get back into the game after a ten-year hiatus. I knew I wanted to start playing again after a minor heart attack, so I was searching the Internet for clues to which might be the best driver to buy. So, I stumbled across my golfspy driver test a few years ago, and the Ping i20 was rated as the best driver. The Ping i20. So, I did a little eBay work and got one delivered to my home for about $150. Immediately I was bombing the ball to 250 to 260 yards out with this beast. It was nice to be able to knock the ball out there, not quite like I did 15 years ago when I was young and strong, yet still long enough to compete with most everybody at the course. Anyways I play that ping driver for over a year, and then after reading the driver results for the next year, that’s when the slider came out! Boy boy did I want to slider, but every time I went and test hit it I couldn’t get it to go any farther than my ping! So with my local golf Smith, the fitter after watching me ahead and list drives pulled out a tailor-made jet speed, and said here try this. So I started hitting the jet speed, and sadly I was hitting it 10 to 20 yards further then everything else. So obviously you can imagine my excitement with that. Yet I still couldn’t figure out why the jet speed would go further than the slider? I honestly can’t tell you why. However since they were $100 cheaper to begin with I again went to my friend the eBay, and managed to pick up a brand-new one for $140. The jet speed it has given me another 10 to 20 yards on average then the pain so I am very happy with it as I occasionally rope them out there about 280. Anyways so with all of that happiness going on golf spy is what gave me information I needed for better drivers.

Then, my putting was going into the toilet and I couldn’t hit a putt to save my life. So I reviewed my golf spies putting contest your reviews whatever you want to call him, and found the Nike MC – 01 to be the winner. So I armed my wife with that information, and where to order one, and much to my surprise my brand-new Nike method patter was under the Christmas tree this last year. This putter immediately improve my putting beyond believe. I have actually become a pretty decent better now with it, and I am no longer afraid of any butt. So this is my third buy based on my golf spies recommendations, and everyone of them has been extremely beneficial. So regardless of everything else I am grateful for the information that led me to purchasing this better equipment and keep me in the game. Thank you golf spy!

Chal

10 years ago

I made 2 purchases this year:

TaylorMade SLDR. I found that with the right spin and launch I have hit some of the longest drives I have ever hit. Great Club

Ping Ketsch. Made the mistake of getting the slight arc vs straight back. Slight Arc did not work for me.

RANDY

10 years ago

You asked:
TAYLORMADE JETSPEED DRIVER/GRAPHITE DESIGN YS-6…45” (S) SET AT 11*
TAYLORMADE SLDR MINI DRIVER W/SPEEDER 57 (S) 14*
TAYLORMADE RBZ 3 WOOD W/ MATRIX XCON 5 (S) 15*
TAYLORMADE RBZ 5 WOOD W/MATRIX XCON 5 (S) 19*
4 THRU SW TAYLORMADE SPEEDBLADES W/TT SL ½” LONG/ 2* UP (S)
TAYLORMADE GHOST TOUR DAYTONA 62/35” 3* FLAT
GOLF PRIDE NEW DECADE GRIPS…SKY BLUE/BLACK
TAYLORMADE PROJECT A/NIKE RZN “RED”
SUN MOUNTAIN 2013 HYBRID BAG W/SV1 SPEEDCART
BUSHNELL “MEDALIST” RANGEFINDER

tom frogley

10 years ago

Your driver tests prompted me to blind buy a 910d2 driver a few years ago, safe in the knowledge i would be able to find a shaft and setting that suited my swing, i have always liked titliest drivers but a bad experience with a 905 early in my golfing days put me off (too much club for a beginners swing!!) What really sold it for me was your statement it was the first driver from titliest to suit a wide range of handicaps. Its still in the bag now and have no intention to change it. It came with the project x 7c3. It has had several shafts since but am getting good results with a gd ysqst 7x and couldnt wish for a more consistent driver. I have since added the 910fd and 910h to the bag also. Great clubs. Thankyou golfspy for saving me a fortune!

Ryan

10 years ago

Driver: RAZR FIT 9.5 degree
3 wood: R11 TP 14.5 degree
Hybrid: TM Rescue 19 degree
Irons: Cobra AMP FORGED 4-GW
Wedges: Titliest SM4 54&58 degree
Putter: Odyssey DART

Tom T

10 years ago

Cleveland Classic XL 10.5* driver
Cleveland Mashie 3 and 5 woods
Cleveland Mashie 4 and 5 hybrids
Ping G25 irons 6 thru GW
Cleveland cg16 wedges 54 and 60
Macro squarestroke blade putter

My irons are relatively new. I had ping i20s previously. The rest of the bag has been pretty stable for a while now. My putter has been in my bag for 8 years. I honestly haven’t hit any driver or woods that perform better than my Clevelands. Too bad they aren’t going to be making Woods anymore………..

mike c

10 years ago

I purchased the MP650 3 wood (15 degree, 83g white board Xflex, std length) partially because of the MSG review done 2 years ago. Mizuno wasn’t even on my radar for woods (even though I play MP-57s). Hit it. Bought it. The MP650 is my favorite club in the bag today. I also purchased the RAZR Fit Xtreme driver (8.5, Black Tie X Flex, +0.25″) when the MSG 2012 driver review came out. Again, hit it. Bought it. Tested out the SLDR 440 and BBA a few months ago to see if it made sense to try to drop my RPM by 200. Negligible gains weren’t worth the $400 so the RFX stayed.

I visit this site almost every day. Keep up the awesome work.

andrew

10 years ago

because of the review on mgs, i asked for and (received) an Adams 9064ls 10.5* driver for Christmas… liked it so much i went and bought another in 9.5*- my version of adjustable, i guess. also i snapped up a cobra s2 i found at a garage sale for $20… i am a gearhead, so…

Salmon

10 years ago

Forgot the reason why I bought the Bushnell V3 was because of the most wanted range finders lol

stephenh

10 years ago

About 3 years ago, I wanted to get my own equipment since a handful of people played at work and I wanted to learn how to play too. Found this site, subscribed and since then, these are the items I have bought due to the great reviews on the products in the order of purchase:

Adams 9064ls (no longer have, gave to brother)
Bobby Grace sniper putter (won at this site!, still in bag)
Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme driver (won at this site!, plan to give to brother)
Adams CB2 irons (3-GW, gave to brother)
Mizuno MpT-11 (56*, still in bag)
Ping i20 driver x 2 (still in bag, other as back-up)
Adams CMB irons (3-GW, still in bag)

As you guys test more equipment, my brother benefits!

Mikko U

10 years ago

I have Mizuno MP-650 fairway woods in my bag thanks to your three-wood test a few years back.

I was getting slightly bored of my Ping i15s and while they’re probably the easiest fairway woods off the deck I’ve ever hit. The issue with them was that my miss on average was a fat one, leading to trouble especially off the tee.

I’m a bit of a Mizuno aficionado and not having had a chance to really test the 650 fairway woods, I trusted your review and ordered them online as no dealer had them in stock anymore.

Boy am I glad I did, they feel great and balanced. The stock shaft feels just right to me, they’re great off the tee and very good off the deck. In fact if I could only carry one type of club by Mizuno, it wouldn’t be their irons, wedges or putters, it would be the 650 fairway woods.

Andy W

10 years ago

Is the Ping Ketsch putter even conforming?

Aug 19, CEO John A. Solheim says,
“In the highly-praised Ketsch putter, which is widely used on Tours around the world, our internal team recently determined the grooves in the face technology are deeper than intended. As a result, we suspended production and shipments of the putter. Today, we are announcing the Ketsch putter is returning to production and will soon be available with new grooves.

Robbie White

10 years ago

My Current Bag:
Driver – Adams 2104 XTD 9.5* w/ Matrix Black Tie 6m3
Low spinning matte black head that feels and sounds great. more forgiving than previous Adams models. I’d picked up about 3 mph club head speed and that coupled with the low spin, about 12 to 15 yards further.

3 wood – Taylormade RBZ Tour Spoon 13* with Matix Ozik Xcon7
Might be the best club in the bag. I can hit it high or sting it. I can rip it 270 or feather it in at 240. Feel exceptional and will never leave my bag unless it gets stolen or broken.

5 wood – Taylormade SLDR 17.5* with a Fuji 77 speeder
Probably the strangest club in the bag. Its actually a HL3wood but I have added loft (closed the face a tad) and I cut it down to a hybrid length. So it really plays just like a 18* 2 hybrid. Great club for long par 3’s and getting home in 2. 220 to 235 club.

Irons – Taylormade Burner 2.0’s 4 thru PW with Dynamic Gold s300
I catch alot of flak for these because they are game improvement and im a +1, but I have played my best golf with them. The 3rd round with them was a 65. All the irons have DGs300’s except the 4 iron. I bent it stronger and put a fuji fit on hybrid shaft in it. It plays like a 4+ and is 205 to 215. very good club. 5 thru pw are all standard loft an +.5 inch

Wedges – Cleveland RTX cb’s 50* (bent to 48.5*), 56* (bent to 54.5*), 60* (bent to 58.5*)
I was a long time Vokey guy and tried these as a tip from a player that I repsect. They are great wedges. I hate alot of bounce and I hate a pronounced leading edge so as you can see all my wedges are bent quite strong and that gets rid of the leading edge and much of the bounce.

Putter – SeeMore FGP Original.
This one is the money maker. I had one forever and head fell off of it after an airline handled my bag. I couldnt get it like I had it before, so i went to a Scotty center shaft and then a tank #7, but they weren’t as good as my SeeMore. I contacted SeeMore and they found the exact model I had before. (Zach Johnson model that they dont make anymore). I bought it from the factory, put a 90gram back weight in it, with a SS mid Flatso and its been money.

Ball – 2013 Prov1x all 11’s, and Srixon ZStarXV all 1’s.
In Louisiana some months are very windy due to the gulf being just south of us. When it gets windy I tend to switch to the Srixon. If I play firmer greens, I’ll game the ProV1x. Both are great balls

Random things – Ball marks are Dimes close to the hole and quarters further away. Balls are marked with a purple dot for LSU and a pink dot for my daughter.

AWOL

10 years ago

Im 33, 11hcp

Driver: TM R1 set 8* with Fujikura Speeder 757, 85g, shaft cut 45 in
3 Wood: Jetspeed, Matrix Shaft
3H & 4H: TM RBZ 1, Matrix Shafts
5-AW: TM Speedblades, KBS Shafts
SW & LW: Titleist Vokey SM4
Putter: TM Ghost Spider S with 14oz weights, Super Stroke Slim 3.0 grip
Ball: Bridgestone B330RX or TM Tour Preferred
And of course Golf Pride New Decade Grips Black/Orange on all clubs

So i always look for club reviews at MGS before i buy. My most convincing review was when i had I bought PING G20, your article about this driver that everyone should buy, (underestimated), was shadowed by TMag launches that year. It truly was a fairway finder i miss it so much im thinking of trading the R1 for a G30. You guys are awesome keep up with the honest reviews!!!

Robert S

10 years ago

After much investigation and use of the data from the Most Wanted Driver, I bought a Ping i25 and it has helped me both get more (MORE) distance as well as becoming more accurate. Thank you for doing all that research, it’s great!

Vin Smith

10 years ago

I have made two sight unseen purchases thanks to my golf spy. The first was the Adams 9064ls driver which I baged for around three years before the shaft broke. Fantastic club – straight and long. I tried several other drivers but nothing came close. The second sight unseen purchase was the Ping Ketsch putter which i am using at the moment. Deadly – straight arc fitted. Just surpurb. No sign of a $30 dollar rebait though. Perhaps that is a USA thing? Thanks my golf spy you are great.

jay

10 years ago

My specs haven’t changed in fore ever, so what did I do? I got fit. It pays too, I have been playing 2* flat lies for years, but was fitted though Ping and was fitted for blue (+75) upright. I was very suspect of the fitting, but its only money. The fitting was spot on, I stopped missing left and am enjoying my ball striking.
Set Make up: SLDR 12* set to 9.5
SLDR H/L 3 wood 16.5*
Adams Pro Hybrid 20*, DYH 24* driving iron
Ping i25s 4-pw w/zz65 hard stepped 1x( all grips are the new Lamkin UTX-blue)
Callaway MD2 52*/58*…SC Newport Button Back 34″
Titleist lite carry bag, Pro-V1X

Qwagmire

10 years ago

G25 driver and Ketsch putter. In fact the article on the Ketsch, and my success with it, has led to about half a dozen of my friends buying one too.

SLDR driver, major fail, never hit it worth a darn

Brian

10 years ago

What’s in my Bag?
Cleveland Custome 988 clasic 10.5 driver upgrade shaft fukubuki 53 gram stiff
Ping G-25 3-wood. fujikura Blur 005 stiff shaft
Ping I-25 19* hybrid fujikura F-1 80 HB stiff shaft
Ping I-25 22* hybrid fujikura F-1 80 HB stiff shaft
Callay Apex Irons 5-AW with Fujikura Mci 100s shafts.
Fourteen 56* RM-12 wedge
Fourteen 60* RM-12 wedge
Kenny G. “Flow Neck” putter. Long super stroke grip.

Dan

10 years ago

In my bag: Cleveland 588 Custom Classic Driver w/ Miyazaki JDL 6 R Flex
Cleveland 588 Classic 3 Wood w/ Matrix Ozik XCON 6 R Flex
Cobra T-Rail + 17* Baffler Hybrid w/ GD G70 R Flex
Cleveland 588 MT 3-SW w/ UST Mamiya Actionlite 55 R Flex
Ping Karsten TR Pal Putter 35″

I’m 62 and got fitted for all the clubs and I’m playing some of the best golf of my life with this setup. I’m sorry to hear about Cleveland since I always come back to them after trying other clubs. The Launcher was the best driver I ever owned, straight, forgiving and long. I traded in the Launcher because it was time and went with the Custom classic because MGS felt it was very underrated and I love Cleveland clubs. It is like the Launcher with adjustability. The 3 wood is just a plain bomber. It’s the easiest 3 wood I’ve ever hit. I also read the review on MGS. Maybe when I’m 72 I’ll try Srixon if they’re available in the the US by then. MGS is the best golf site on the Internet due to the knowledge and comments from it’s Staff and members..

Terry Heffernan

10 years ago

MGS was the source causing me to purchase the Cleveland Altitude 588 Driver this year. I’m 63, 5ft – 7in, 130lbs, so MGS’s article, describing the 588 Driver as one that truely delivers added distance off the tee for slower swing speeds , caught my attention. I am delighted with what the 588 has done for my game, but even more so with the realization that MGS is the gold standard for accurate, unbiased info on golf equipment performance.

Chris

10 years ago

The Review on the Cobra S3s was the highest reviewed iron at the time and helped with my decision to get them!

Cobra Bio Cell Pro driver
Cobra S3 irons 4-pw
Nike vrs 3 wood
Cleveland cg16 56
Cleveland rtx 50
Mg golf putter

Stewart S

10 years ago

I’ve waited for the MGS driver test before testing new models in case there was something really good I would not have considered.

Driver. Callaway x2 hot set at 9.5 degrees, stock shaft
3 wood. Callaway x2 hot, 15 degrees, stock shaft
3 & 4 Hybrids. Nike Covert 2.0, stock shafts
Irons. 5,6,7,8,9,PW,AW,SW. Nike Covert 2.0, KBS Tour 90 stiff shafts.
Lob Wedge. Nike VR Forged, 60 degrees, DG Spinner shaft
Putter. Nike method core drone 2.0, 34 inches.
Ball. Nike RZN Black.
Bag. Nike VR Staff bag.

Kenny B

10 years ago

I’ve been reading MGS for quite awhile but only joined a year ago. What a great group! Love the datacratic testing. Picked up several things from reviews, so here’s my bag.

Driver: SLDR with Hiskei Wave shaft
3-wood: RBZ original (don’t like the white, but can’t argue with results)
3&5 hybrids: also RBZ original
Irons: 5-GW Ping i20
Wedges: SCOR 54 & 58. (Probably add more based on current forum testing)
Putter: Heavy Putter 31in. (Yes, it’s a ladies) with BestGrips MicroPerf
Ball: Srixon Z-Star, currently, waiting for MGS review.
Bag & cart: Sun Mountain

All other grips are Pure Grips
Driver, 3-wood & hybrids have Sunfish sock covers. (Love them)

My old set of irons are Macgregor M685 forged which I love and may go back to them if I can find the right graphite shaft. I think they might be a better match to the SCOR wedges.

Andy W

10 years ago

Gotta vent! Influenced to buy Ping Ketsch because it was the fastest putter to get use to per 15 putts taken by 10 testers on the SAME putt lines all day, well that is INSANE….

How about a putter that actually MAKES putts on the golf course??

Andrew J. Walters
http://www.expertgreenreading.com

TonyG

10 years ago

I don’t make any golf equipment purchases period, without first gathering as much information as possible. MyGolfSpy is always my go source for information topped only by actual Demo of equipment.

Maybe not what you want to hear but your website has occasionally stopped me from making a purchase because the small increase in distance or accuracy just wasn’t worth the $400 investment.

Mike K.

10 years ago

Well I haven’t bought anything yet, but I’m going to pick up a new fairway metal once I find the exact one I want. The info from the fairway metal testing was outstanding and very useful.

Dave C

10 years ago

I purchased a used PowerBilt Air Force One driver based on the tests performed by MGS. Love the club and will be in my bag for a long time. In my bag:

9.5 degree White AFO Driver
13 degree Tight Lies knockoff 3 wood (it works for me, plus I only paid $10)
3-4 RocketBallz hybrids
5-PW RocketBallz Irons
52, 56, and 60 degree TaylorMade Tour Preferred Wedges
Nike Everclear 22 putter

Dave C

10 years ago

The 13 degree wasn’t working all that well, and I found a LaJolla Knife 15 degree three wood that does. Been playing that ever since. The local pro at our muni has a great bone pile if you take the time to rummage :)

The Sheriff

10 years ago

purchased a Ping Ketsch putter after reading the test results you compiled on 2014 putters

John Marsh

10 years ago

What’s in my bag?
12 degree adjustable driver 16 1/2 degree 3 wood 24 degree hybrid over length grip
35 degree hybrid over length grip 8 iron, 9 iron, pitching wedge
52 degree wedge 60 degree lob wedge
putter
10 clubs is all I need golf index of 9.83

John Marsh

10 years ago

Bought a 12 degree adjustable driver. I play public courses with unwatered fairways. In the spring adjust to fade for higher flight and carry, once the courses dry out adjust to draw for lower flight and plenty of roll.

SIOUXpucks

10 years ago

My first real memory of visiting MGS was reading the review of the Adams 9064LS driver. I had just gone through trying out a few different drivers, settling on the Titleist 910 D2 before reading your review. Even though I had just purchased the Titliest curiosity got the better of me and I snagged the Adams off e-bay for a cheap enough price so I ended up with two drivers instead of one. The first trip to the range with the Adams had me convinced I had made a good choice. Over the past few seasons I tried going back to the Titleist but I found myself always coming back to the 9064LS. It’s still in my bag and just recently I sent the 910 down the road. Thanks MGS for helping me find a driver I like….not that I hit it great all the time but I have more confidence in it than other drivers I’ve owned in the past. I am really starting to itch again though to try out the Ping G25 or G30 having ready so many good things about it’s combination of distance and forgiveness.

Barbajo

10 years ago

Can’t forget the Kentwool socks! Love those suckers — bought 3 pair!

Brian

10 years ago

I’ve been reading MGS reviews for years and have made several purchases and avoided others because of MGS reviews. Being an engineer myself, I love all the data and controlled testing.

I almost always look for MGS reviews when making purchases which apparently ends up being quite often by looking at what I have in the garage. The purchases directly influenced include:

Adam 9064LS driver
Cobra Amp Driver

Titleist 910H Hybrid
Cleveland Mashie Hybrid

Nike Core MC01W putter
Arthur Xtreme Engineering Xcaliber shafts
Tour Striker training club

Bill

10 years ago

Have been reading/contributing to discussions on MGS for a number of years now. Most of my club/ ball/ GPS etc purchases have been influenced by MGS over a number of years.
I still play my Wilson FG tour Irons (original model) due to info gleaned on this website.
I’m looking at getting fitted at Wishon golf for my next set as MGS has raised awareness of proper fitting. Bought a Callaway Razrfit Xtreme driver based on the driver comparisons and now play a Tour Exotics xgc7 beta for the same reason.
I like the data being made available even if I sometimes scratch my head when a proven long drive club like Krank’s offerings come up short. I speculate that your test group covers a wide range of swing speed golfers and Krank really doesn’t suit slower swing speed guys and hence, overall lower numbers. Just the same, I find value in most of the equipment based, data related information.

Vaeth Hewitt

10 years ago

I took up golf at 50. I have now played for 13+ years and have used many types of conventional style putters. I suffer from tremors in my left hand ( been checked by doctor, not related to any serious medical issue). Tried out anchoring putters and did not like the feel.
Read the review of the DaddyLongLegs by Taylormade, demoed and bought it. It has really smoothed out my stroke, thanks guys!

Aaron M

10 years ago

Driver: Taylormade R11, 10.5* (Diamana Regular flex shaft)
Hybrids: 17* Adams Super LS (Stiff shaft), 20* Adams 9031 (Stiff shaft), 23* Adams Pro A12 (Stiff shaft)
Irons: Adams Pro A12 (Aerotech i95 stiff shafts), 5-iron thru PW
Wedges: SCOR Golf 50*, 54*, 58*, (stock iron shafts, stiff flex)
Putter: Odyssey Arm Lock Metal-X #7 head

The driver, hybrids, and irons were custom fit. The wedges used the same specs but weren’t technically custom fit. Putter is off the shelf (but money!).

Jimmy Mitchell

10 years ago

Forgot to add rest of clubs in bag. Driver:Taylormade RBZ, regular flex, 3 wood:Taylormade Burner, regular flex,5 wood:X series, stiff, Irons:RBZ 4-PW, AW, and SW.I also moved to the gold tee’s and my scores have dropped to mid to low eighties with a low score of 78.

John L.

10 years ago

Hi,
I just purchased a Ping G20 driver based on your reviews.
I have been using a Ping I3 3,5 and 7 wood with great results.
Let’s see how the driver works out!

Ross

10 years ago

I’m a mixed bag, never would have thought it but Ping G 25 driver with the Wave shaft, I 20 3 wood, 19 degree G 25 hybrid. Irons are Nike VRS forged with Rifle graphite shafts, Nike VRS wedges, 52, 56 and 60. Ping Ketsch putter. Bridgestone RXS balls.

Adam G

10 years ago

Driver: Adams XTD stock
3 Metal: Callaway X-Hot
20* hybrid: Adams Pro Hybrid
Irons: Adams MB2s 4-GW with KBS C-taper s+
Wedges: Mizuno MT-T5 54* and 58*
Putter: Odyssey Tank 7

Gordon

10 years ago

Currently in the Bag :
Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Blue Set to 9*5 Stiff.
Woods: 15* 3 Wood, 2004 Purespin – Penley Shaft Stiff. ( Old but havent found better yet)
Hybrid: 22* 4 hybrid Cobra AMP
Irons: Cobra S3 with Regular Graphite Shafts 4-GW
Wedge PW – Cobra S3, GW, Cobra S3, Sand 56* Cobra Tour Trusty black, Lob 60* Cleveland
Putter: Odyssey Backstrike Sabertooth
Bag: Golfsmith bag from 2002, black and silver
Balls: Srixon zx Star Yellow, or Bridgestone e6

Optional clubs carried, I will from time to time, carry my old purespin 5 wood sibling of the 3 wood, rather than the 4 hybrid also will swap out my Amp Cell, for previous generation AMP driver 9.5* stiff, And I still have a very old Liquidmetal Driver with an Aldila shaft cut to 43.5 inches that NEVER misses a fairway…but has poor carry distance.

The reviews led me to the s3 irons in particularly.

Damon

10 years ago

Based on reviews/recommendations here, I have put in the bag:
Wilson FG Tour V2 irons. Been playing 3 years now I think, best irons I’ve ever had bar none. Never would have thought I was good enough for these. In fact, they are easy to hit, and I think I’ve improved my iron game because of the confidence I have in them.
Powerbilt AirForce One Driver. Not gaming it now, but it is a nice driver.
Callaway Razr Fit Extreme. Seemed to have performance comparable to any other driver out there, and when I could get it on a crazy low price from Callaway Pre-owned, I pulled the trigger. My favorite driver I’ve ever played.
Nuun drink tablets. I use these daily.
STX X-form putter. I’d been monitoring these since the review you posted a couple years back. As expected, they went on clearance recently and I picked up 3 of them for $90! They are as good as any putter out there, the feel is second to none. At $30, a no-brainer.

Now you need a hybrid shootout – I need to replace the one I have!

eric

10 years ago

Bad News: clubs stolen from the trunk (everything but the driver, which I had to take out, so the bag would fit)
Good News: after you stop crying and the insurance check comes in, you get to test a lot of new stuff.
Driver: Ping Anser (old reliable: it may never leave)
3w: Cobra Bio Cell+
3h: Adams Pro 20 degree
4h: Titleist 913
Irons: Titleist AP2’s 714
Wedges: Titleist TVD’s 50-M grind, 55 (56 bent 1 degree strong), 60 (both K grind)
Putter: Ping Ketsch (bought solely from the MGS test and review)

bart

10 years ago

Well this would be a long list of products that go beyond just clubs. I don’t buy anything without reading MSG articles and the forums for insight and feedback. This is especially important to me because I’m left handed and the in store demos are few and far between.
Driver: Cobra Bio Cell
Irons: Ping G25
Wedges: Scor 4161
Range Finder: Bushnell Tour V3
App: Golfshot
tee: 4 yards more
Orange Whip (actually I bought the one from Skilz)
Gotcha ball retriever (Which I need to get re-gripped from over use)

Kyle

10 years ago

Thanks to MyGolfSpy and a great review, my Cobra Tour Trusty wedges have brought my short game up immensely. The Trustys easily knocked out my Scratch wedges and revived my scores to bogey golf. I am not sure what I’ll do when they are too worn to play anymore.

Golfer Burnz

10 years ago

Powerbilt AFO N7 nitrogen charged driver in da bag.

Stephen

10 years ago

Purchased. ping i25 driver. I have been searching for a driver to lower my spin rate. Your tests helped steer me toward the i25 and it has been awesome. It is the first driver I have had since my Taylor made r510TP with an Accra shaft that isn’t too spinny. The difference is amazing and had really added 15 has on solid drives!

Jackson

10 years ago

Relatively new to the game (just finished my first year) I relied heavily on MGS to guide me through my club selections. Everything aside from my putter, I’ve read the review on MGS.

Ping G25
Ping i25 irons
Nike 3-4 covert hybrid
Callaway Xhot 3-Wood

I didn’t pick my clubs because of the data though really. It was more of an understanding WHAT FEELS GOOD to me, then having the numbers help me understand what I’m working with. Being a newer player, my swing has changed, my clubhead speed has changed, my overall feel has changed. I will still look to MGS though to guide me to my club purchases.

Cheers

AJ

10 years ago

I have purchased the following clubs based on MGS reviews:
Ping Ketsch putter
Taylormade RBZ 3 wood
Ping G25 Driver

Nathan

10 years ago

Titleist 913D2 9.5 Aldila Tour Green
Titleist 913Fd 15 Aldila Tour Green
Titleist 913f 21 Aldila Tour Green
mizuno jpx 825 pro 4-pw kbs tour
Mizuno jpx 825 pro gw kbs c taper
Mizuno mr-12 54 dg spinner
Cleveland 588 58.08
Odyssey white hot #9
Titleist ProV1

Nick

10 years ago

I game a Ping Ketsch and Leupold GX-3i2 directly as a result of the reviews from MGS, All my gear/clubs are custom fit and therefore chosen purely on their performance…apart from the MP-58’s I fell in love with, but again they’re custom fit too.
Your reviews are always the starting point for product research because they seem more based in fact, rather than regurgitating marketing patter.

Regardless of how good the reviews are here, if you only want to spend money on clubs when needed, get properly fitted.

My bag won’t ever contain a brand new driver, £30 an hour for hiring a launch monitor, patience and ebay mean that the Cally/TMAG model will never be for me.

It’s nice to see other golf websites now stating their reviews are “data-driven”.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

JDB

10 years ago

Here’s my setup:
Driver: PING G20 10.5′
3Wood: PING G20 15′
Hybrids: PING G25 3&4
Irons: Adams Super S 5-Pw
Wedges: PING Tour S 54&60′
Putter: PING Karsten Anser 2 1959 33″

Pretty obvious that I’m a PING guy, but I never had a feel for their irons.
I picked up the G20 driver because of the review I read on this site. I agreed with the review in that the rating should have been higher. I guess the testers didn’t like the look even though it was one of the longest drivers they ever tested. I love the look and feel. Thinking of upgrading to the G25 but I’m a little hesitant of changing clubs.

Sperl

10 years ago

Current bag is:
Driver: Cobra AMP 9,5 Driver
Irons: Cobra AMP Cell
Wedges: Titleist Titleist Vokey SM4 / Cleveland CG 15
Putter: Ping Scottsdale TR Anser T Putter

Reading MGS helped me a lot in getting right clubs for me with a “small” budget.

Darren Tan

10 years ago

Let’s see what reading MGS has gotten me.

Driver + Hybrid: Cobra Bio Cell
Irons: Miuras PP9003 with different colored ferrules and grips. Thanks to T for that brilliant idea.
Wedge: Miura 51 deg and Cobra Tour Trusty 56 deg
Ball: Wilson Duo

The only things left will be putter and fairway. Putter I’m still thinking of a Ping Ketsch or others. Fairway will probably be another Cobra Bio Cell.

Wow reading this website is bad for my wallet.

Golfer Burnz

10 years ago

The STX Xform3 putter got a good review from MGS and I see they are marked way down right now. So there is a tip for you, that won’t be so hard on the wallet.

Darren Tan

10 years ago

Thanks for the tip. I saw that they are heavily marked down on Rockbottomgolf.
The thing is, I live in Singapore so I’ll have to check if they are marked down here as well. Else I might just try getting from Rockbottom.

luke-donald-duck

10 years ago

Let’s see now… Based on the Most Wanted Fairway review a couple years back, I got a slightly used Callaway Razr Fit fairway on eBay for about $120 – easily the best golf equipment purchase I have ever made, as it has drastically improved my game off the tee. I got an Adams Pro A12 hybrid and MP-T11 wedges, also based on MGS’s ultimate reviews, and have been extremely happy with them. Finally, I got fit for Mizuno MP-64s last year after reading about all of the superb reviews about Mizuno irons here on the blog and on the forums. Truly, MGS has made a real impact in how I look at equipment and the bag I use today.

sean

10 years ago

The golf industry generally is unchanged in my view. Golfers skills have not really improved due to newer technology over the years in fact to me scores are not really improving as the manufacturers would like you to think.

With the above said 1 club has definitely changed my golf around after phil won the British with it and also after reading your review.the callaway xhot 3 deep. It’s changed golf in many ways especially by helping me keep the ball in play off the tee so I don’t have to many big numbers. Drivers to me really are a farce you may hit 1 in 5 20 yards further but the extra long shafts sold to us consumers mean atleast 1 in that 5 you will need to send out a search party to retrieve it.

So to summarise the callaway 3 deep is a game changer that I feel more golfers would be better served using if they looking to improve.

Bruce N

10 years ago

Could not agree more !!! So many players think the new technology makes them better,, when reality is,, only real practice & playing will,,,,,
I put my driver(s) away over 6 years ago,,, I was able to find a 13 degree hybrid that I have been hitting anywhere from 230-255 yds & all the time, rarely sending a ball way out of play….
As my eyesight is waning I wear glasses,, but reading and distance are different,,,),,,,, it was becoming more difficult to hit the ball square with the hybrid,, I just recently purchased the Taylor Made SLDR Mini-Driver (12 degree) and have been able to now get a better visual when addressing the ball,,,,,,,
I have anywhere from 210-230 yard carry with it, but like the hybrid,,, I do not lose the ball way left or right off the tee…. add roll & bounce,,, I will take 240yds in play any day of the week,,,,,, especially from 6500 yds or less,,,,,
so true Sean,,, so true…….

Steven

10 years ago

When the I first tried the mizuno jpx 800 pro irons,I couldn’t believe that I was fitted with the stiff shafts. I procrastinated. Then they came out with the 825 pros and the same thing, the stiff shafts. I look a chance and I am glad I did. Absolutely love them. One regret is I should have gotten the gap wedge instead of the 4 iron.

Dwayne

10 years ago

Bought a Krank Formula 5 Driver Head last year, best driver head I’ve ever hit, a driving range owner yelled at me for hitting balls into weeds at the back of the range. Sweet music to my ears. W/out MGS review never would have considered Krank.

And then the training aids…..
Tour Striker 7 Iron, good training club. Wish I could hit my 7 iron like this.
Tour Tempo (dink, dink, dink, cha, cha, cha), Has potential but a pain to use earphone doesn’t stay in ear, cord is too short. On/Off gets inadvertently switched on in bag then battery goes dead,
SwingWing resistance training aid (got a hole in it after a month, called manufacturer, they said to glue it, gee thanks)

This website is always a great source of information on new products. What more can you ask for?

mike

10 years ago

Just goes to show how irrelevant this site is. If myself and 5 of my buddy’s who grew up drinking bud light decided to get together and rate other beers I think the results would be flawed. Hence… “the mostly not wanted list”

Salmon

10 years ago

Again, if you were to draw an accurate comparison, it would be something along the lines of you and 5 other completely different people that did not grow up all drinking the same thing (in fact different beers as well as different ages), putting together a review of different beers. This is similar to how the testers are selected as a range of handicaps, areas, and current clubs to get a more statistically relevent result.

If you’re going to insult the website and the hard work people put into it then you might as put forward relevant arguements.

mike

10 years ago

Three years ago I decided to buy a complete set of clubs based on your reviews. I played the worst golf I have ever played. The next year I bought all Callaway and played the best… thanks for nothing mgs.

Salmon

10 years ago

Isn’t that where the whole best performing average across the range of testers comes into play? And they also don’t advocate just going out and buying straight off the list, that just shows poor judgement when buying the clubs. It is meant to be used as a tool when considering buying new clubs and you actually go out and atleast try them and compare them with others and perhaps even get fit while you’re there.

Golfer Burnz

10 years ago

Aside from my mainstream purchases I was inspired by the MGS article, 15 Craziest Golf Club (Irons) Ever Made! I was driven to put together the craziest set I could. I came across a set of Lil’ David Slinger Irons at a local thrift store, added a Maxfli Maltby Torque Arm Putter and slid them into a 1940’s green and black striped Atlantic vinyl golf bag. I’m struggling if I should go with the original Orizaba Power Pod driver or the new Tiger Shark Power Pod II driver. I’ll probably go with some Looney Toons headcovers. As a final touch I may round up an aluminum pull cart with big, retro, spoked wheels. Loud Mouth outfit will be the crowning cherry on top.

Tom54

10 years ago

I read all the tests, get familiar with the products, then I go to a fitter and make my own informed decision as what to purchase.

Salmon

10 years ago

Mike below should probably follow your example next time they purchase clubs…

Ray Tollefson

10 years ago

Get fitted for all your equipment in the bag, Driver, FW/Hybrids, Irons, Putter, and Balls. It definitely makes a difference statistically and mentally! Remember Golf is Talent/Ability/Mentality/Equipment/Conditions

Dean

10 years ago

I play the Mizuno MX-20 irons with Aldila NV shafts 4-pw. I purchase the Cleveland Classic xl driver 10.5 and the 3&5 wood from your reviews I then went and purchased the Cleveland classic Hybrid H3 20.5 after playing the other Cleveland clubs. For me these new additions have worked out very well. They are everything and more then your review. My wedges I have the Taylormade fe203 56/52. Putter is a Odyssey White hot Ice mallet. I am hitting more fairways now with the Cleveland driver then ever before the 3/5 wood shots are very straight. and have given myself a chance for better score hitting more greens in regulations. The price was more then reasonable I bought them on ebay for $100.00 plus shipping driver 3/5 wood with head covers brand new.

RAT

10 years ago

I play –
ZLCobra Driver
WilsonStaff V2 Irons
Bridgestone J33 18* hybrid
WilsonStaff fybrid 19.5
WilsonStaff Wedges 56TC ,52 and 60 Volkey
Scotty putter WilsonStaff Tour FG balls
I bought the Irons and wedges because of the testing performed by MGS
Keep up the testing and ratings ..Great Job..

Salmon

10 years ago

After following closely the blade and mallet reviews over the last two years, and my girlfriend offering to buy me a new putter for my birthday I started testing for myself. While I haven’t bought anything yet the only things that I am seriously testing (simply because they have felt the best after trying just about everything in my pricerange) are putter that have come in the top 5 or 3 in the most wanted tests. I’m am trying to find a Ping Ketsch with it being put on hold recently, I am also looking at buying a Taylormade Daytona 12 or Ping Karstan Anser 2. Thats #1 for both mallet and blade and #2 for blade al vying for a spot in my bag. I wouldn’t have even thought of trying these putters if it wasn’t for the most wanted tests, not simply because they won but because they gave me a starting point, and they feel far better then everything I have tried.

Jimmy Mitchell

10 years ago

I have been a die heart Ping putter user for 20 years. I read about the Taylormade Ghost Spider putter and tried one while playing in a tournament and loved it. Bought one. My putting has improved dramatically. My handicap has dropped from 18 to 12. Three putt are practically nonexistent.

Xerpro

10 years ago

I purchased the sldr based on the driver reviews mgs did. As an accurate driver of the golf ball, the most wanted driver showed me that the over 100 mph category was a good fit for
My game. On the season, I have averaged 64% fairways hit, but 72% since moving from a sftp long hosel to the afforementioned Sldr. Thanks for a great read and recommendation.

Tom Duckworth

10 years ago

You guys have had a big affect on what’s in my bag. I bought a set of Wilson FG Tours V2s because of your reviews. I tried them side by side with the Adams CMBs and the KBS shafts pushed me to the Wilsons. I should add I have a soft spot in my heart for Wilson because I still like to play with my FG-17s from time to time. I bought them new in 79 or 80 and they are still very fine blades. Then after fighting too many times with my Titleist 910 D3 I tried a G25 Ping after reading your Driver tests and now it has a home in my bag. Of course after getting new irons
I had to look harder at my wedges out went some old 588s 52-56-60 replaced with a set of Callaway Forged wedges 50-54-58 your reviews also had a hand in me getting them in my bag. Last but not least a Ping Redwood ZB putter. Thanks for the many fine reviews you always seem to be on top of what’s new before anybody else come out with it.

Ray

10 years ago

I am new to golfing and the Equiptment,so when I was looking to buy a set irons I did some research and came across MGS. The review of super game improvement irons helped me make my choice of the mizuno jpx Ez.With some practice I been hitting them very well and plan to keep them in the bag for a while until I become an more experienced player. Thanks MSG

Osgonzal

10 years ago

In my BAG:
Driver titleist 910 D2 Tour AD DI 6S (i own a 913 D3 but it doesnt work for me)
3w Ping G25 Tour AD DI 7 S
2 Iron Callaway utility prototype X project x 5.5 shafted
Ping anser 3-PW kbs 90 regular
Wedges tItleist sm4 50 and 58
Putt spotty Cameron blade 34″ black and red dots

Mesadude

10 years ago

All the clubs currently in my bag, but the woods, were purchased because of reviews I read on MyGolfSpy. And, I am playing well with them all, and liking every minute of it!
I play around 50 to 60 games a year. Essentially every weekend. I play club tournaments all year as well. Handicap hovers between 15 & 20. Currently at 19.

Driver: original Nike Covert Tour
Irons: Wilson FG Tour V2’s
Putters: Wilson 8802 Centennial and/or Mizuno A302. Been using the Wilson the last month, but was using the Mizuno the last year or so.

Jason

10 years ago

I used to play Cleveland Mashie+ Hybrids. After the reviews of the Callaway Xhot, I made the switch…. GREAT CALL!!!!!

McaseyM

10 years ago

For me, it was the wedges. I play 1-2 years behind the current line up due to my limited finances and the review the the Mizuno MP T11 was my gold. I had a set of clone clubs , not knock offs, and an old sand wedge from Diamond Head, and Golden Bear Costco special lob wedge. After reading the MP T11 review, i tried them and added them to my set of JPX 800 Pro irons and have been luvin it. I’ve had my irons gapped 4 degrees apart and my wedges 5 degrees and have been awesomely consistent for a 20 capper. I’m currently reading shaft reviews to upgrade from my stock Aldila RIP wood and hybrid shafts to something more like fujikura speeder VCs or RIP phenoms.

Rick Carpenter

10 years ago

Nothing at all wrong with playing older equipment, as long as it is GOOD equipment. For many people there is very little to be gained by upgrading from good clubs to newer ones. I just barely traded away my 15-year-old Taylormade Firesole irons. I really didn’t need to… they worked just fine. And it was only last year that I upgraded from my 20-year-old TM Burner Bubble woods. MGS is right on in that a lot of the new offerings are unnecessary and are more market-share desperation than technology breakthroughs. Just use what works for you, regardless of the age. Good luck.

Regis

10 years ago

In retrospect I doubt there is anything in my bag or on my feet that wasn’t vetted first at My Golf spy but my purpose in posting is to say this is the best blog you’ve run. After so many negative subjects and acrimonious postings this is a real breath of fresh air. Love reading what others are using and why. We all get bombarded with WITB articles every Monday and does it really matter what a pro (who gets endorsed) was gaming on Sunday. NOooo Let me see what us regular hackers have fallen in love with (at least this week) and why. Just great-Thanks

Michael L.

10 years ago

I bought the voice caddie vc300 because of the review mgs posted. It has helped me a lot and it really helps judge distance if I don’t have it with me. I really like the front/middle/back green pin location features and the shot distance feature.

Michael Heggie

10 years ago

Due to MyGolfSpy:
Adams 9064LS driver
Mac Gregor VIP forged irons (2010) 4-pw
MG tour C4 golf ball
MG cabretta gloves
4 yards more tees
Leupold GX-2i laser rangefinder
Not ready but about to go in bag is a Bridgestone J40 445 10.5* head going to install Axe Xcalibur Tour 7+ TS flex wood shaft…
How’s that for a MGS inspired bag!!!

Other: Tom Wishon 949 mc (5&7 wood)
Wedges- TaylorMade rac tp z groove 52,56,60
Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 studio stainless

Joel

10 years ago

Just turned 70 and a really mixed bag- but it works for me!
Ping G25 driver won at an auction, G15 fairway metal, 3&4 Razr Hybrids – so easy to hit and very my go-to clubs off the fairway. 5&6 Mizuno JP FlyHi Hybrids- easy, soft landing on the green. Taylormade R7 7,8,9 Wilson staff PW, Callaway SW, Giga Golf 52 & 58 W (Best wedges I’ve owned) Cleavland VP509 putter.

Cobra_Nut

10 years ago

This is what is in my bag at age 47

Driver: Cobra Bio Cell (orange) with Excaliber 6.0 stiff shaft
3 wood: Cobra Bio Cell Plus Red Tie shaft
Hybrid: Cobra Bio Cell 3-4 (red) pvx shaft
Irons: Yep Bio Cell stiff flex steel
Wedge; 56* Cleveland RTX
Wedge; 60* Dunlop
Putter: Odyssey Backstrike
Golf balls: Ttileist nxt extreme, Nike vapor tour, Srixon Z Star xv
Glove: Bionic
Tees: Callaway
Bag: Cobra Amp Cell staff
well you did ask whats in our bag lol so I told you everything I have

Walter

10 years ago

Driver – callaway ft optiflex
3w – callaway x hot
Hybrids – Adams 4,5,6 vtech4
Irons – Nike machspeed 6-aw
Wedges – Cleveland cg16 54&58 degree
Putter – nike ignite blade

Rick Carpenter

10 years ago

I read the MGS driver review, and was interested in the Taylormade SLDR. So I contacted Taylormade. An online rep chatted with me and after discussing my age, handicap, swing speed, etc, he recommended the JetSpeed driver over the SLDR. I actually tried both and there was only about a 10 yard difference at best. So I bought the JetSpeed at about half the price of the SLDR. I had it three weeks before I went into my local pro shop to demo the Adams XTD Ti. Before the MGS review, I didn’t know anything about the Adams XTD. After about 20 balls, I traded for the Adams on the spot. It made that much difference for me. So although I didn’t set out looking for the Adams driver, it was the MGS review that opened my eyes to it. And changed my golf game for the better.

bearinthewoods

10 years ago

How could I forgot! The most ‘wanted premium glove’ introduced me to the asher glove and this thing displaced the titleist players flex that I used to buy. Way better fit and durability.

Rick Carpenter

10 years ago

Age 53, 5.2 Handicap index.

What’s in my bag:

Adams XTD Ti Driver 10.5*, lofted to 12*, with Matrix Red Tie stiff shaft
Adams XTD Super Hybrid 15*
Taylormade Rescue Dual 3H 19*
Taylormade Rescue Dual 4H 22*
Taylormade Rocketbladez Tour 5-PW with KBS Tour stiff shafts
Titleist Vokey Wedges: 52-08, 56-10 and 60-04
Nike Blue Chip 002 Mallet Putter with Super Stroke 3.0 Grip

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

bearinthewoods

10 years ago

After reading the most wanted putter reviews I was turned on to the ping karsten line. Went to the store got fitted for the ping karsten answer 5 and have been crushing my playing partners. Never felt a traditional blade suited my stroke- straight. Also bought the x hot driver following the reviews from last year

timeryder650

10 years ago

My irons are the Tour edge Bazooka HT”s 4 through SW. love them! My driver is the Mazuno MP600. The best driver I have ever owned. Hybrid Hyppo 4 saves my game most of the time.
and my putter is a Dunlop mallet. I love every club I have. I hope I never break one.

Regis

10 years ago

Some pretty serious health issues knocked me out of the game for 2 years. When I went to pick it back up I had Mizuno and Miura irons with steel shafts and a Titleist 910 D2 driver. My swing speed dropped from 95 to 78 (Now up to 85 whoopee!!) . Ironically it was the article on the SLDR driver where you called it the real deal that got me to take the plunge (at full retail after a fitting). Well the slope was greased and since I love pulling shafts (get your mind out of the gutter) my WITB
SLDR 12 degree with Matrix 5×3 White Tie R flex
SLDR HL 3 wood with Mitubishi Rayon Bassara 53g Rflex
SLDR 5 wood with Fujikura Blur A Flex
Tour Edge 4 and 2 hybrids (stock Fuji and Matrix r Flexes respectively)
SLDR irons 5-pw with Matrix Kujoh A flex shafts
Mizuno 52 and 58 degree with spinner shafts ( from pre injury)
Mizuno Bettinardi Putter (pre-injury)

I’m a believer is aftermarket shafts as a priority but I must say The SLDR driver gradually sold me on the complete line and once I realized that playing forged irons with steel shafts was behind me I’m at peace. (At least I think so)

flaglfr

10 years ago

While I mostly go by what a club feels like, I am fortunate enough to be close enough to a dealer (Edwin Watts) who will let me take clubs out and try them before I buy them. Obviously, I have been fitted before and know what works best for me. That said, My Driver, 3 wood and hybrid are all Sldr. My irons are Mizuno MP-64,s and my wedges are Callly Mack Daddy 2. They all feel quite similar and just plain work for me.

As far as a putter, I am a little bit fickle with them. My favorite right now is an older Kevin Burns. That said, over the years I have probably bought enough putters to loan one to everyone in an entire (large) putting clinic. I buy one every 1-11/2 years and have been playing for over 35 years. You can do the math. I never give one away or sell it. Just put it in a dark corner until it stops being bad. Have putters from 8802’s to one of those original Cameron Futura jobbies. Even have a Hogan Apex HB-1. And no, the Futura has not seen the light of day for a LOOOOONG time.

Scott

10 years ago

I bought the Ping Ketch putter based on your reviews. It seemed to open up at impact and push the ball. The funny thing was that it was very consistent at doing that. After making some adjustments, I was able to get it online and go where I wanted it to go. I won the low putts prize for our tournament the first time I put it in play.

Great putter. Now if only I could read greens better.

Andy W

10 years ago

Scott, I can fix that.

Andrew J.
http://www.expertgrreenreading.com

Lou

10 years ago

Let me start by saying that I’ve only been playing serious golf since my father passed away in 2007. The reason I did is because I inherited his golf clubs. As I played more and more, I wanted to know more about the game, the equipment etc…

Without a doubt, 99% of my bag is full of either articles, reviews or opinions made on this site. The 1% being my YES! putter (who has managed his way back into my bag lol).This site is the FIRST site I go to when I want to know more about what is going on. The people here who contribute to the site and the forum, as well as the many informative blogs written by people who I feel are mostly unbiased (maybe the exception of the how many drivers have been released article that I have a slight problem with). It’s extremely gratifying and refreshing to come here and get the “real” scoop. It’s one of the main reasons I donated to the site also. I want this site to stay. When I am able to donate more, I will. Long live Mygolfspy!!

e

10 years ago

You guys said the sldr 430 was the longest. And it is!!

bucketsofjoy

10 years ago

As a newcomer to this site, I haven’t been ready to purchase new clubs since I’ve started reading your excellent work. However, its not about what’s in my bag, but what IS my bag. I purchased an Ogio Chamber based on your recommendation, and I absolutely love it. Thanks!

Mackdaddy

10 years ago

I play a Tour issue RBZ Stage 2 11* driver down to a 10* and 2 degrees open, it has a Matrix ozik tp 7 hd at 44″stiff. I hit it between 250-270. Tipping it down to 44″ made it stiffer and I hit the center of the face more often for the longer drives. I hit about 15-20% out to about 300 yards but they are one or two per round. I play hybrids RBZ stage 2 tour in 18.5*, 23* and 28* with Matrix Ozik Altus Stiff Flex Hybrid Shafts. I play an Adams a12 os 15* hybrid with a Matrix Ozik Program H7.1 in place of a 3 wood because I hit it far better from the rough than I hit a 3 wood and just as far the best part is it only cost me $23 on ebay. I use these hybrids because they fly higher than the irons they replaced and tend to stick tight upon landing. I play KZG Forged III irons with I700 graphite shafts. I have played these most of the last 12 years, I have KZG zo irons with the same shafts and for a year and a half then I switched to Miura CB 501 irons with KBS shafts for a year and a half. I played well with both sets of players irons but not better than I had with the KZG Forged III irons and the Forged III irons were far more forgiving on miss hits. I love these irons. When I originally bought them I had the fitter tap over the backs of all the irons so that I wouldn’t be influenced by the brand names just the feel. I went in for 3 hitting sessions and got it down to three irons I couldn’t tell apart, two were the same KZG Forged III with different finishes and the Mizuno mp 52 irons, 2 to 1 so I went with the KZGs. My wedges are all Cleveland, 588 forged in 50*-8, CG12 DSG RTG in 54*-10 and 58*-8. I love the DSG sole grind it makes picking the ball off the fairways easier. My putter is a custom putter I found at a golf show. It is a Positive Putter build to fit me, it is 33″ blade style 360 grams 303 stainless steel gold in color for less glare with a Winn oversize grip. The extraordinary feature is it’s balance, if I put it on my index fingers it balances perfectly with the toe of the head pointing strait up. This putter swings in a perfect pendulum if I just let it. My handicap ranges from between Plus 2 and 6 over the last 10 years 3.2 today. I play about 100-130 rounds per year and have tried many top tier clubs to include a tour issue Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter and an SLDR driver along with the irons I have mentioned earlier. I can say I have never been happier with my bag than I am right now!!!

Peter Ciambrone

10 years ago

I value the tests and reviews you guys do, they directly impact the equipment I purchase as I feel your tests and reviews are more geared to the average hack that I am.
Most recently I have added 3 pieces of equipment from this years, driver, fairway wood and putter golf’s most wanted reviews, they include:

Taylor Made SLDR driver
Callaway big Bertha 3 wood
Taylor Made Ghost tour Daytona 12 putter

For me, I don’t necessarily buy into the TMAG marketing hype, so bagging the driver and putter was a big pill to swallow but I have to admit they have helped my game and I’m thankful to MyGolfSpy for helping change my mind. In the past I have also purchased the Scor 4161 wedges, I’m on my second set, and again if not for MyGolfSpy I would not even know the company existed, so thanks for all the hard work you guys do, I really do appreciate it and I can honestly say it’s all helped my game.

Pete

Travis Robbins

10 years ago

I very recently purchased a set of mizuno MP-54 irons with KBS tour 120 Shafts. I’ve never hit such a penetrating straight ball! After reading a little about mizuno irons on MyGolfSpy I was inspired to further research the company and make the best purchase of my short golf career!!

jpcgolf

10 years ago

I did not believe all of the SLDR hype until I read your most wanted driver review. I went and got fitted, and I have been hitting that thing far!

John

10 years ago

Taylor made RBZ tour 9 degree driver with after market blueboard x-stiff, Callaway 13 degree x hot 3 wood stk/stiff, TM stage 2 hybrid after market high launch white tie stiff shaft, TM Slider 22 degree hybrid stk/stiff, TM tp 4 iron KBS tour c taper lite shaft, TM tp 5, Mizuno MP 32 6-PW s300 shafts, mizuno 50 and 56 degree and a center shaft Yes putter.

David W

10 years ago

I went back and forth for a long time on what Laser to spend my hard earned money on. After reading the MWLRF article I decided on the Leupold GX-3i due to the speed and the red reticle. I can honestly say I was not disappointed! Several of my buddies who owned or wanted Bushnells now own Leupolds after using my 3i. Sadly, mine was stolen out of my bag at a driving range and I didn’t have the money to replace it (It had actually gone up $50 since I bought mine because it had become so popular). I ended up purchasing a RAZR (for $100 less) which gets the job done but not with same speed and ease of the 3i. I really enjoy playing with my buddies who have the 3i, it brings back pleasant memories.

paul

10 years ago

I’ve been searching for a putter for the last year. When your “putter results” were posted, I tore through the findings!!! Upon seeing how well testers did with the Ping Ketsch, I was on a mission to own one! I went to my local store for WEEKS waiting for their first Ketsch model to show-up. It finally did. I tested it on the putting green for 30 minutes! I loved it. I had it in my bag within two weeks! If I don’t read the putter test results here on MGS, I’m still looking for a putter!

Vinny R

10 years ago

Shoot I have Irons that are couple years old CObra Amp Cells, with KBS Tour C Taper Stiff standard everything. These have been the best for me hands down. And I have tried all others everywhere with fittings and this are awesome. Got them blind from a buddy in LA. Also My wedges are Ping Tours from neighbor with Spinner DG shafts, love those but go back and forth with Cobra Trusty wedge set. Both are fun and easy to hit. My hybrid and wood and driver is Krank. I have the ability to test whatever I want on different machines and play on lots of course in PHX, and so far nothing has come to kick it off. And no matter where I work at I can play what I want. its not on my contract to hit Krank either.

JEM

10 years ago

Purchased a Taylormade SLDR S based on reviews in MyGolfSpy. Launches high, goes longer, and the bias setting helps me keep it in the fairway. I would probably have never considered a 14 degree driver if I hadn’t read their reviews.

Paul Jungblut

10 years ago

After reading about the callaway razrfit driver,I got one and found it to be long and dependable. I got 3 girls on our high school golf team to buy the razorfit driver and it increased their distance and improved their scores. We made the state high school golf meet for the first time since 1995 .

TK

10 years ago

My Current Bag is:

Drivers: Fourteen CT112 with Grafalloy Blue(white) stiff shaft
Titleist 910D3 with Diamana Whiteboard X Stiff Shaft
Fairway 3: Adams Speedline F11 Ti 15* with Fujikura Shaft
Hybrid 3: TaylorMade Rocketballz 18*
Irons: Titleist 712 AP2 Irons (4-PW)
Wedges: Scratch 8620 51* / 56* / 61*
Putter: Scotty Futura Phantom Mallet
Bag: Sun Mountain
Ball: Pro V1X
Shoes: Asics Gel Ace

TK

10 years ago

Sorry – Forgot to add that I purchased my Titleist 910 driver, TM Hybrid + AP2s after MGS recommendation. Was never a Titleist driver or a TM fan and was leaning towards Adams (Driver) and Callaway Apex Forged (irons) – until I read the MGS reviews.

Mild mild west

10 years ago

So in the bag currently:

TM SLDR – purchased after the best driver test and then my own testing against other drivers, and then the great support of the MGS members in helping with questions.
TM RBZ stage 2 fairway – purchased after the MGS member user testing.
Adams Tight lies fairway – tested myself after hearing about it first on MGS
TM RBZ stage 2 rescue – tested because of positive comments on the forum
Ping i20 irons – went and got fitted for these after hearing positive comments from MGS and the members of the forum; outperformed all the other irons I tested.

So when I’m thinking about a new club, I look at what MGS has to say, consider the views of the excellent members of the forums and then back this with thorough testing and fitting.

MGS does not make my decisions, it helps me to focus and think about what might be best for me – keep it going MGS.

Fozcycle

10 years ago

Current bag is:
Driver: Cobra Bio Cell Blue, set at 10.5* neutral
Fairway Woods: Cobra Bio Cell Blue, 3W & 5W
Hybrid: Cobra Bio Cell Blue 2H
Irons: Cobra Bio Cell Blue, 4 – GW with Dynalite 85 Stiff shafts
Wedges: Wilson R90 Sand Wedge
Putter: Nike Method Drone 33″

Fozcycle

10 years ago

After 13 years of playing graphite shafts (left wrist shattered in 1998) I was given the opportunity to try and review the Bio Cell irons. I am now gaming a 14.4 handicap, down from 19. As for the Cobra Bio Cell Driver…….one of their all time best (and I have had many cobra Drivers in the past). Thanks Cobra and MGS.

bill kraus

10 years ago

Miura CB501 irons
Miura K-grind wedges

The Muira irons and wedges brought dreamy consistency to both distance and accuracy

Jeffrey Fish

10 years ago

I am not one to jump on a band wagon or buy something just for the sake of buying. I typically keep my drivers and wedges for 4 years, irons for more, and putters for even more. And I’m not a big training/swing aid guy either. But your review of The Orange Whip was the push that I need to purchase one. It is, by far, the best and most effective warm up/swing training aid I’ve ever tried and purchased. And my friends agree – they all have to swing it before we hit the first tee.

leftienige

10 years ago

Hi Jeffrey , I’ll guess you don’t have any bets on the game then , helping their swings !

Butters

10 years ago

Wilson Smooth Driver 10.5
Cleveland Rut Iron (bomb on a shaft)
Ping S59 Irons 5-PW
Ping S59 Hybrid Irons 3 & 4
Wilson 1959 Triple Duty Wedge
Wilson R90 wedge
Slazenger Kirk Currie custom putter

Matt wiseley

10 years ago

Driver- ping G30
3 wood- Cobra bio cell
4-gap wedge- cobra amp cell
52/56/60- ping gorge ss wedges
Putter- taylormade ghost tour maranello

Love the site, keep the reviews coming.

Calloway are chumps for complaining about the picture of their “newest driver”.

hckymeyer

10 years ago

Tough to narrow down the purchases, but I’ll do my best to keep it to just a few :)

TMaG SLDR, I would have never had the experiences and performance with this club if it wasn’t for MGS. Getting fit at the Kingdom was a once in a lifetime experience and it’s all thanks to MGS. It’s still in the bag and I haven’t changed a thing since I got it.

Asher gloves, first read about them here and started using them. You can’t beat the color choices and performance for the price of a ten buck chuck. That they performed well in the glove review was a nice bonus as well.

I picked up Speedblade irons this year as well thanks in large part to the review by MBP. They were on my radar, but since I already had the Amp Cells from the previous years reviews it was a tough decision to switch. I’m very happy with the results though!

I honestly don’t think there is a club in my bag that wasn’t discussed at some point on the forum with a solid review. For me this is the place to go for #datacratic reviews and all around solid advice on the forums.

Tom

10 years ago

Actually, reading your recent review of irons saved me money instead. I’ve had Adams Idea MB2 irons for a few years. I occasionally get the itch to buy a new set. Last year I demoed irons at Dick’s alongside my irons. Guess which I hit better. A month or so ago I got the itch again & went to the MGS Ultimate Review of irons. Best rated? The ones in my bag. So still have the best irons & the savings are great!

Ed Rich

10 years ago

I’ve used the Most Wanted Lists from MyGolfSpy as my bible when buying new clubs, bags, gloves, and gadgets. My biggest purchase of the year was the Ping G25 driver due to its performance in the most wanted tests, and it has given me a level of performance and confidence that I had never felt in a driver before.

When hard data and independent testing determines the best piece of equipment to buy instead of marketing and hearsay, everyone wins!

mr_theoo

10 years ago

After the first most wanted test I bought my covert tour. Even though it didn’t win the data showed me that with a proper fitting it would work great for me.

James

10 years ago

I was custom fitted with a set of KZG irons years ago. Hit them fairly well but decided to replace the clubs as I got older. Purchased the Taylormade 2.0″s, hit them straighter but lost over ten yards per club. I eventually still scored well after learning to play with the yardage difference. Recently I decided to replace these with the Adams XTD irons. During the fitting process I hit the Adams 15 yards further per club than the 2.0’s. Of course this was on an indoor simulator that is for lack of a better word, unreliable. I like the set-up and feel of the these clubs and am eager to get these irons out on the course. Can’t wait to see if the distance gain is a reality or just more hype!

Kenneth J

10 years ago

Well, I for one am not someone that can go out and buy brand new, current release equipment very often. What helps me, and why I always come to MyGolfSpy is the trove of archived reviews of most any clubs that I may think about purchasing. Just this summer I was in the market for a new set of irons to replace my Callaway RazrX set (that I didn’t particularly like). I found a great deal online for TM SpeedBladez Tour set, and immedately came here for reviews and comments from other members. I liked that I get honest and accurate assessments of equipment. I went and hit a set locally based on what I read, and got the set. Love the irons. Every future club purchase will start here.

blstrong (SeeRed)

10 years ago

Oh yeah, I also purchased a slightly used Callaway RAZR Fit 3W based on last year’s Most Wanted Fairway Wood review. Love it!

blstrong (SeeRed)

10 years ago

Nothing could be more #Datacratic-oriented than getting fit for clubs, which I likely would not have thought so important before I joined the MGS community. It is the club-buying mantra most often used here, and rightly so. So, I scheduled a club fitting for irons and a driver 2 1/2 years ago and ended up with the i20 5-PW and i20 driver. My game has since improved for various reasons, not the least of which is playing with equipment fitted for me- shaft length and stiffness, lie adjustments, etc. These are things I would not have considered without the influence of the MGS staff and forum members. So, not technically a #Datacratic review, but definitely data-focused and definitely as a result of my participation on MGS.

Robb

10 years ago

Being a long time and yes continuing to struggle 63 year old left -handed golfer, I carry a mixed bag. My sons constantly say “Dad it is the crappy swing , not the clubs”. Maybe so. Year after year I put a new driver in the bag; often the same results. This year; however, after losing 45 pounds and a new Nike VRS 2.0 driver results are getting better. Will never hit a 250 yard drive, but more consistency and finding fairways. Old Man Golf not so bad. Irons – an older set of Adams A-3 Idea 6-pw. Graphite reg shafts. Ping G 25 23 degree hybrid, reg shaft. Ping G 20 17 degree 4 wood. Wedge-56 degree Mizuno JPX. Putter, SeeMore original FGP, and my forever standby a ladies Patty Burke PGA Tournament putter I have had since 8th grade. My love. Still has the original leather grip.

Montie G

10 years ago

I’ve purchased quite a few items based on your reviews. I find your reviews informative and objective and they are always the starting point for any golf related product I’m looking for.

I’ve purchased everything from big ticket items like GPS watch, driver, putting green to smaller items like gloves and tees.

I used the Most Wanted Driver article from last year to choose a Callaway Razr Fit Extreme. I am hitting more fairways and driving the ball significantly longer.

For convenience and improving knowledge I switched from a Skycaddie SGXw to
Garmin Approach S4 based on the reviews here. The yardages were the same and I gave up some options such as hazard locations but not having to carry around a larger handheld device was worth it.

I got the BirdyBall Putting Green and am working on improving my putting but that’s still in the air – for the price, I haven’t found anything even close. It still has the feel of shipping foam to me but I will eventually get over that.

I also purchased the Asher golf gloves and Four More Yards Tees that I am very satisfied.

Thanks again for all of your great work and reviews.

iMike74

10 years ago

I recently bought new irons, after having been looking, and trying out stuff for more than a year. Many irons that I tried I had read about on MSG, even if I still think there have been too little focus on the irons of late. But this story isn’t mainly about the club model, it’s about the shaft.

Since I have a rather slow swing speed and am less than athletic I always end up in the “graphite” and regular to soft-regular area when fitting based on clubhead speed and ball speed. However I also hit very high shots, with a high number on launch angle, and I have always felt that ordinary graphite makes me hit the ball even more up into the air, and that I don’t like the “mushy” soft feel they used to have.

But then I read about UST Recoil on MSG and I got very intigued about the possiblilty to get a slightly lighter shaft, that is soft enough in flex but still with a more iron-like feel. It felt just right for me. Through a professional fitter / club maker I got the chance to try them and I ended up getting the new Callaway Apex with UST Recoil shafts in the 800-series. JUST PERFECT!!

W.B. Neal

10 years ago

Current bag is:
Driver: Big Bertha Alpha
Fairway woods: Ping Rapture 2014 and G20
Hybrid: Mizuno
Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged
Wedges: Mizuno
Putter: Taylormade Spider
The bag will stay as is. Flooding the market with new products doesn’t influence me anymore.

Tom

10 years ago

I am using Wilson 1200’s I purchased new in 1990. I am using a Ram Rhythm Titanium driver I purchased on E-Bay for $7.07 in 2006. I use an Odyssey White Hot putter I received for Christmas a few years ago. My most recent purchase were two Taylormade RBZ Hybrid 3&5 clubs I purchased with gift certificates I received when I retired. Prior to 1990 I used a set of Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear clubs I purchased in 1983. I still have them and plan to take them out for a round.

Large chris

10 years ago

Are you sure you are on the right website

rmorris

10 years ago

Bag has set of Maltby MMB irons 3 – PW, 56* & 60* Maltby Tour Grind MG forged, 18* Snake Eyes Hybrid, 14* SMT Solitare 3 wood and TM R1 fully jacked to draw and 12* loft. Current putter, subject to change at a moments notice is the Maltby Pure Trak at 34″.
Swapped the stock Phenom shaft for a Fujikura Motore, hit the drive straighter than ever. Swapped the Project x shafts in the irons to KBS C-Taper Tour at the season start, the irons a full club longer than before.

Andy W

10 years ago

LOL… From the 2014 MGS Most Wanted Driver -Distance Awards, I could not help but notice Krank came in dead last. Yet they are the ones that win the long drive in Vegas every 4 out of 5 years. Thinking Krank knows something about distance, so what happened? So I hollered at them. One thing led to another, and my custom Krank driver arrived early this Summer. Straight and LONGER is the rest of the story!! As I expected, Krank’s expertise in distance can not be surpassed, and is only match by my expertise in the having the best putter in the world as well. I now have the best bookends EVER in my bag, now to find the filler clubs.

Andrew J. Walters
http://www.expertgreenreading.com

Andrew Arvan

10 years ago

I have a degenerative eye condition, and over the last 3 seasons I’ve been looking into bright colored golf balls to help me see the ball better. The only problem? Most colored golf balls are made of granite. I found this website during a search of Volvik golf balls, and I’ve been coming back daily since. Your review prompted me to purchase a dozen Vista balls in bright pink, and the difference in visibility for me is tremendous. I still lose my playing partners ball in flight, but the Vista is almost like the Pro Tracer funcion when watching a PGA event on TV. That, and the spin around the greens is more than my playing ability can use.

Bruce N

10 years ago

Have been playing the original Tommy Armour irons (G-Loomis graphite stiff shaft) for 28 (?) years,,,, even though I am now 55 years young, still have as much distance with them as I did, 15 & 20 years ago.
Cleveland wedges, 53, 56 & 60 degrees help the short game (Ha, ha !!!)
I have replaced the 3 & 4 irons with a 22 & 25 degree TA hybrids (just so much easier to hit).
Also carry a 17 degree Adams hybrid and recently replaced a 13 degree hybrid (that I used as my driver) with the new Taylor Made SLDR Mini-driver (so far so good).
As for putting,,,, changing putters has never really helped the game, so I am playing the same Taylor Made Nubbins putter I won from Killian’s in a bar putting contest about 12 years ago !! Maybe I should drink more when I golf, I might putt better !!!

For all of you counting,,, it is 14 !! within the rules…

Ty Maple

10 years ago

I read about Machine putters first on this site. Did some digging, and it turns out the founder of the company, Dave Billings, is a member of my club and lives around the corner from me. He’s a wonderful guy, and he has a really great product. Add in his fitting capabilities, and you have a fantastic combination. I really love my Machine, and I have all the confidence in the world that I have the right setup for my putting stroke and style. The results have been there, too, as I’ve putted a lot better since getting the Machine sorted.

mike b

10 years ago

after reading your review of the Hiskei Wave shaft contacted the supplier and had one made for my Callaway Big Bertha. The results were amazing a much tighter shot dispersion, and a 10-15 yard increase in distance. Keep up the good work.

Rik Barrera

10 years ago

I have been a big follower of the Most Wanted club series and have often put in play clubs based on recommendations from this series. My greatest success story to date has been the Ping Ketsch putter. I was amazed at the results of the testing so I had to check it out. Rolling it indoors it felt buttery smooth so I made the leap and bought it. Bottom line: Best decision ever! I’m not a long hitter so I have to make up strokes on or around the green. The Ketsch did that for me. Significant increase in one putts. And to top it off, mainly because of this putter, I won the award in my league for Most Improved Golfer by lowering my handicap 3 strokes over the course of the league. Deep grooves or not, this is a great putter. I’ll take the $30 rebate and keep rolling in the putts…thank you very much!!!

Golfer Burnz

10 years ago

I loved the look of the Ketsch and the MGS results. A deep wallet not in the cards, I went with the Ray Cook M1-DR, based on similar appearance. I have been very pleased with it.

chip morgan

10 years ago

I recently changed from Titleist ap2 forged irons to Ping G25. I am 64 years old in good health. My driver swing speed is about 90. I also changed drivers from Ping G25 to Ping G30. After club change my handicap just dropped from 4 to 3 (2.8 index). The new Ping irons are just easier to hit and my ball fight is higher. I feel this club change helped me and I would recommend others consider changing to a more forgiving iron.

Ken Jarvis

10 years ago

I had corba amp irons last year, reading reviews I bought the the amp cell irons, and after a couple months of not hitting them good, I read the reviews on the X hot irons, kinda the same feel as the amp irons, dropped my score 3-5 strokes. I have rep the x hots for a long time now!! and I have the x hot driver beastly long!!!

Niel van Heerden

10 years ago

I am from Mossel Bay in South Africa and for a person from Africa all the new drivers and irons is confussing. After comparing all the Test data I went fir the Taylor Made SDLR driver and the Rocket Ball irons. It helped my golf a lot as I can see a daily improvement. I did add the Taylor Made Spider Putter. No more 3 putts. Thanks for all the reviews it help a lot.

RevKev

10 years ago

The SLDR has been a true revelation for me. Reading the reviews I knew that this driver should fit my game – I launch it high, it’s meant to launch high, I struggle with spin, it’s meant to reduce spin.

So I went to a couple of demo days and then found a nice deal on global golf. It’s been in my bag since March with very unexpected results. I’m only marginally longer than with my old driver but I am so straight that I’d be willing to take Iron Byron on for accuracy. I’ve had oodles of rounds this summer where I have not missed a fairway and that straight and consistent distance trumps what ever else was going on with my game prior.

tmvds

10 years ago

Actually getting fit properly for irons….. Have the Ping i25s, loved the feel buy my dispersion rate wasn’t the greatest for a 5 handicap. I went to a local, very professional clubfitter, finally….and he said I was fighting my own swing with the stock stiff Ping shafts. He put me in the KBS V shafts in X flex (yes, from stiff to X) and my dispersion rate is 1/3 of what it was before, and I’m hitting the ball higher and longer. So every time somebody here tells you to go and get properly fitted for your equipment, well, I listen now.

guy crawford

10 years ago

After reading and comparing the data in the most wanted driver section I went and hit a Nike Covert 2.0 Driver. It lived up to the information in the study. It was ultra forgiving on mishits with minimal ball speed loss on slight mishits. I never would’ve ever picked it up if not for the My Golf Spy information. After changing out the shaft and getting the loft correctly dialed in I was amazed but not surprised at the distance and forgiveness this club delivered. Straight down the fairway is my new mantra. So yes I bought it and put it in the bag. Thanks!

Barbajo

10 years ago

Man, where to start…

When looking for new irons a couple years back, your reviews of the Wilson FG V2’s blew me away, as did the review for the Mizuno MP-59’s. Really wanted to get fit for the Wilson’s but couldn’t find a Wilson fitter. Did find a Mizzy fitter, so those went in the bag. The right sticks and some sound teaching from my pro made golf fun again.

Bought an Adams Tight Lies based on the accuracy testing, but didn’t like it. Wound up trading it in for another FW that tested well, the Cally X2Hot (2 Deep – now my favorite stick n the bag!).

Also bought a Cally RAZR rangefinder based on your testing (a winner!!!), and am now an Asher Gloves fan.

chris bourquin

10 years ago

Getn on a few years now but i settled on my mizuno irons based largely on what i found around the forumns and reviews. While not an active participant i do read everything you post.nice to see the edge coming back to mgs

Chris Ridings

10 years ago

For me it was learning about the PING Irons. I have since gone to the i20’s and my game have never looked better. Love all the reviews.

Jeff

10 years ago

I bought some golf clubs at a pawn shop 3 years ago and I’ve played with those exclusively. I finally had the opportunity to get a new club this summer and I went with a putter, I figured I hit more shots with that club more than any other, so that should be my first real golf investment. For Father’s Day I was waffling between the Taylormade Daytona putter and the Odyssey Versa 2. Something about the Odyssey just felt perfect for me, so I went ahead and spent way more for the putter than I did for all my clubs combined.

Ever since then my scores have dropped (not amazing, down to 41 or 42) but I now have the irrational confidence to step up to a 20 foot putt for par and darin it. Feels great.

David

10 years ago

Getting fitted for a putter and being surprised with an odyssey #9, while moving away from a mallet! More putts made! More fun on the course!

Markb

10 years ago

After comparing last year’s MGS’s driver test results to my own and finding a close correlation, I jumped on this year’s Most Wanted Mallet Putter test with a relish. My Odyssey 2-ball was betraying me, so I was in the market for a replacement. I bought the MWM winner, the Ping Ketsch, as soon as I could find one and put it through my own serious test. I found some differences between the MGS results, but my overall conclusion was the same… the Ping Ketsch is a phenomenal putter. It has been in my bag ever since.

Now, as Paul Harvery would say, the “Rest of the Story”. Ping mysteriously stopped production on the Ketsch a mere four months after launch and eventually offered existing owners a $30 partial rebate because of “defectively” over-deep grooves in the Ketsch’s face. I don’t care, I’m still using it and somehow the too-deep grooves are still rolling putts in.

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