Wayne, It varied slightly depending on the head that each tester chose. 0 wedges are everything the originals were and more. Your driver can be putting over 100 pounds of force on you during your swing. The Tour Striker costs $100 ($120 for graphite). I am relative new to the game (currently sporting a 15 index) and play 4-5 times a month. Sign in with Google. Best, Matt. September 6, 2021 at 9:20 pm · Reply. It has a fairly wide sole with plenty of bounce, so it’s not inclined to dig. I keep my WITB up to date HERE. Matt Saternus. April 13, 2021 at 8:46 am · Reply. Hitting 3W off the tee is a way of life for many. BY Matt Saternus; Jul 30th 2012; Read all comments; 4 ; Tour Striker Driver – Review. September 19, 2016 at 6:57 pm · Reply. Matt Saternus (36:33) You’ll be a popular czar. In the long irons, the 902s are more square. Aug 21, 2013 | 13 Comments . I got my ZX MKII 3-wood out on the course for the first time yesterday, and my findings very much agreed with what you’ve written in this review. Mac Attack. A capable club from the turf. October 26, 2018 at 12:19 pm · Reply. Both are urethane covered. Now, if that means something to you, awesome. Jon, I have not hit the Ft Worth 15 HI. Matt, At a big box fitting the recommendation was G430 vs the. In sports, you hear the term “tweener” for a guy who’s too small for one position, but too slow for another. Matt Saternus. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . Colter. See moreMatt’s What’s In The Bag Updated: November 2023 All clubs built by Club Champion. They use to make some of the best irons around in the 60's 70's 80's but we all knnow how that's gone for many US companies. Michael. Consistent with the review above, it’s not the longest, but it’s plenty long. Michael. Matt Saternus. Visit Shot Scope HERE. Matt Saternus. January 11, 2023 at 10:05 am · Reply. Best, Matt. My 3 wood barley got airborne off the deck and went into the lake. Latest posts by Matt Saternus . Matt Saternus. Helping golfers to improve with the very best technology available and the most cutting edge information. We recently reviewed TaylorMade’s RSi1 iron and found it lacking in the subjective areas and, more importantly, not worth the hype when it comes to performance. Everything is customized: headshape, weight, length, lie, alignment aids, rotational value (toe hang), offset, as well as all the aesthetic stuff like finishes, paintfill, and stamping. Bert B. I’m sure plenty of golfers will launch the 14. tried friend’s P790s black version and loved the flush feel on impact. Sep 5, 2013 | 19 Comments . August 30, 2021 at 7:07 pm · Reply. Your Name. When I wrote my review of the original Rogue 125 MSI, it’s stats for play and wins on the PGA Tour were already impressive. -Matt. February 21, 2022 at 11:36 am · Reply. The Fujikura Ventus TR is a perfect blend of the two. October 23, 2022 at 5:55 am · Reply. Sep 5, 2013 | 19 Comments . 8 Can’t Missing Putting Trainers. February 8, 2019 at 7:37 pm · Reply. BY Matt Saternus; Mar 15th 2013; Read all comments; 14 ; True Temper Proclaims – The Lightest Shaft Ever Introduced. David Ziser. Performance. 0 to 7. Note: This post is accurate at the date of publication. Matt Saternus Golf. With regard to looks, the Project X plays it safe with a solid blue color and minimal graphics. I think the pricing is intriguing. 5° Aldila VS Proto 'By You' (80 Stiff) COBRA: 5w Speed LD F/ST Tour AD YS Designed by Graphite Design made for Cobra Stiff. July 14, 2022 at 5:51 pm · Reply. Full Swing; Short Game; Putting; Ball Flight Laws; Course ManagementMatt Saternus. 5 at 11 or 12, I just tend to be low launch. Obviously at $125/shaft, the Prototype 125 isn’t going to be a best-seller. On the basics, the TecTecTec ULT-X performs very well. SHAFT REVIEW – Project X Graphite Shafts. WITB ; contact ; Matt Saternus. The Fujikura Ventus HB hybrid shaft is a fitting counterpart to the wood shaft. A sub-40 gram driver shaft? Could it possibly be durable enough and can it actually perform? There’s light, there’s superlight, and then there’s the new PXv 39 from Project X. The TR21 X has a quiet, robust “snap” that doesn’t seem like it matches the feel, but at the same time they work together beautifully. Matt Saternus. Blog; Store; Advertise; Donate; More . 🏀 LIKE & RT this post to enter. April 14, 2020 at 9:59 am · Reply. This new version is a hair quieter than the original, but the differences are minute (hopefully you’re sensing a theme). 8 Can’t Missing Putting Trainers. REVIEW! – Fujikura MCI. Conclusion. Graham, If it’s working for you, it sounds great to me. The Tour Edge Exotics Pro 721 driver is one of the more adjustable big sticks on the market. Sep 5, 2013 | 19 Comments . Brandon. Matt Saternus. -Matt. March 5, 2022 at 3:55 am · Reply. The UST addressed both my concerns with the VTS. 5, you’d have to pick 30 or 31. -Matt. Matt snobbery in golf is one of the top 3 reasons golf is not growing. Matt Saternus. Email Address. On top of that, I hit an all. Sign in with Google. Christopher. In your opinion, is the 2021 version of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x improved enough in feel and/or performance to choose it over the 2019 model? I buy my balls used and am trying to decide between the higher. best, Matt. Nice review Matt…. BY Matt Saternus; Dec 11th 2012; Read all comments; 25 ; Introduction. $30 is less than a greens fee, less than a lesson, and FAR less than our “average” training aid price of $100. Tom, I can’t say for certain how it will work for any given player, but if you hit most drives straight and a few to the right, this should shift that whole dispersion left. It’s a Tour Edge Exotics CBX 119 that’s survived countless challenges. January 2, 2019 at 4:40 pm · Reply. Rick. I don’t know why you don’t pull this, but I would guess it’s as much a shaft issue as anything else. VKTRY Performance Insoles Review - November 10, 2023; Forely Golf Balls Review - November 8, 2023; Odyssey Ai-ONE Putter Review - November 7, 2023; 14 Comments. The only question is why you haven’t clicked the link to go buy one yet. Played it yesterday. Testers Wanted & 2021-2022 ReviewsSign in with Google. Create Account; MGS HQ. In addition to the wood shafts, Mitsubishi is offering hybrid version of both the S+ and D+, also in a variety of weights and flexes. I do think the PTx is noticeably easer to hit than the Ft Worth 15 and could make for a nice combo set. Gareth, 2 degrees is probably the most I would recommend changing a set. As compared to other balls that we have tested this year, the Bridgestone is slightly above average when it comes to wedge spin. Steve. Hey! Is the Ping G FW3 SF TEC lighter then the original Ping G FW3?Matt Saternus. I’m a low launching player, so my best strikes launch around 12 degrees, and my worst thin shots were still launching around 9 and 10 degrees. Sep 5, 2013 | 19 Comments . Best, Matt. Matt Saternus. June 25, 2023 at 2:48 pm · Reply. Matt Saternus. As far as the comparison with the AP2, that seems right, but I don’t have any head-to-head testing data to back that up. The modus 120 plays similar to a kbs tour…. That is a definitely a popular way to go. Finally, the C300 fairway wood has the same adjustability as the driver . Best,Matt Saternus. You can also swap the three weights in the sole to make it draw-biased, fade-biased, or neutral. There are a number of fitting options that Callaway is offering with the Big Bertha Fusion driver. Noticed in Gankas’s recent Instagram post Wolff has a 2017 M1 back in the bag. Matt Saternus. 3 degrees. Matt Saternus. April 1, 2021 at 11:41 am · Reply. Matt Saternus - who used to be with MGS (so hope I'm not offending anyone here) - has a site called PluggedInGolf on which he does an occasional series titled, "Golf Myths Unplugged". What’s in Matt Fitzpatrick’s bag? By Hannah Holden Sep 29, 2023 Read full article - What’s in Matt Fitzpatrick’s bag? WITB. Matt Saternus. Matt Saternus. Peter, My recollection is that the P770 is a bit smaller with a little more spin, the i525 a bit longer and perhaps more forgiving. Matt Saternus. -Matt. Steve, My best advice is always to get a fitting before you buy new clubs. Create Account; MGS HQ. I build custom putter & HC racks (and occasionally other things, I'm flexible). Aug 21, 2013 | 13 Comments . Aug 21, 2013 | 13 Comments . February 16, 2020 at 9:06 pm · Reply. At the 2021 Worldwide Technology Championship, Viktor Hovland cruised to the clubhouse following a third-round 62. January 9, 2023 at 10:10 am · Reply. December 16, 2022 at 8:35 am. Best, Matt. Soenke. 8 Can’t Missing Putting Trainers. I fought back by learning clubmaking. Bill, I got mine directly from Nippon. November 5, 2022 at 6:42 am · Reply. Matt Saternus. Matt Saternus. PING improved upon that even further by making the G410 Plus quieter and more solid feeling. Written By: Matt Saternus. Off center, the Apex UW is quieter and lower pitched. -Matt. What you could have easily missed was the launch of the Elements. Matt Saternus. Buy them direct from Shot Scope HERE. I ordered it with a project X even flow blue regular shaft. Fujikura offers the Ventus TR Red in four weight classes – 50, 60, 70, and 80 grams. Tyler, Unfortunately I don’t recall much about the D+ Limited Edition, so I can’t offer a knowledgeable comparison. Best, Matt. I don’t have any data on steel vs. This is a carbon steel, forged milled putter & I love it. Matt Saternus. WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E. Carry distance – 260-261 (all Matt’s numbers) and 262 for Zack with the Stealth 2 Plus Offline – This is where there is more of a separation, G430 11 yds, 0211 12 yds, the rest 14-17 yds In summary then, the Stealth 2 Plus recorded slightly higher clubhead speed probably because it was Zack swinging it instead of Matt and as a. The TaylorMade RSi2 irons deliver improved mishits to the better players. He committed himself to practicing and improving his own game as well as learning everything he could about the golf swing. Best, Matt. 8 Can’t Missing Putting Trainers. The silver face is of average height and conventional shape. -Matt. Matt Saternus. With few exceptions, every tester performed similarly with each grip. Are these 370 parallel or 355 taper tip! Has. By Matt Saternus January 1, 2012 in Putters. The other models all fit somewhere in the middle: a little bit of kick and a little bit of torque. Matt Saternus. Golf Putters ended the 2023 PGA Tour season with a torrid stretch, winning twice including a L. Matt Saternus. James, I haven’t heard of that, but I also don’t personally know anyone who has been gaming the G700 for any significant amount of time. The 2021 Titleist T100 irons are easily one of my favorite sets of the year. -Matt. PUTTR Training Aid Review - November 21, 2023; Should You Fit Irons By Handicap? – Golf Myths Unplugged - November 20, 2023; Caddy Splash Golf Club, Grip, and Shoe Cleaner Review - November 17, 2023;. Excepting the 0211 Z [review HERE ], this is the largest, most forgiving iron in PXG’s line . October 14, 2022 at 2:30 pm · Reply. By: Matt Saternus In a world of increasingly complicated, high-tech training aids, The Pill dares to be different: a training aid so simple that you know how to use it the first time you lay eyes on it. For $99, Game Golf Live is a great value. Matt Saternus. The exceptionally engineered Ventus is designed to significantly tighten shot dispersion and maximize ball speed especially on off-center shots. September 28, 2023 at 8:31 pm · Reply. the key to buying any set of irons is get fitted. Mike, The Trinity will “work” in a lighter head, but you’ll have a lighter swing weight and the shaft may feel a bit stiffer. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. If you’d like to upgrade the feel of your favorite flat stick and potentially add a little. Your Name. Matt Saternus. April 15, 2022 at 8:26 am · Reply. Worst Irons ever played as a 0 HCP. :: Rolling Duffle II: 28. Matt Saternus. The model that will get the most attention is the #28 Arm Lock because it’s most similar to Matt Kuchar’s putter. Short story, keeping my irons but, purchased the M6 driver and will purchase a 3 wood. Rob, Not at the moment, but we will reach out to them and ask if you’re interested. on. 0 on the Rifle scale. One of the things that has changed with the B. When I finalize the bag for the year, I’ll certainly update the page. Matt Saternus. WITB. Brian, We’re going to have a full review of the C722 hybrid in the coming weeks. -Matt. October 21, 2023 at 11:47 am · Reply. How would compare these to the epic flash hybrids from 2019/2020? I have a 21. Greg Cohen. Titleist hybrids have become a staple in the bag of Matt Meeker [full WITB HERE]. Glenn, Per the KBS website, they have a graphite shaft as light as 65 grams. 8 Can’t Missing Putting Trainers. Per Graphite Design, the Tour AD XC has the softest butt section of any of the Tour AD shafts, equaled only by the Tour AD BB. . The differential was greater than I expected, however, with about 400 RPMs separating each ball from the next. He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. Email Address. Matt Saternus. 99?Matt Saternus. For this test, we used two seemingly-identical six irons. ” If you are a right-handed golfer playing with a high torque shaft, you will likely see your ball consistently end up left. October 30, 2017 at 4:16 pm · Reply. Matt, I’ve been playing the Rogue ST LS but with my 100mph swing speed I found that I lost distance compared to the Max. SHAFT REVIEW – Project X Graphite Shafts. November 4, 2023 at 7:25 pm · Reply. L. Timothy, The B330 line is the older version of what is now called the Tour B, that’s why it’s less money. Best, Matt. I think having both is a fine idea. Introduction. Sound & Feel. I tested the original Edison head-to-head with Edison 2. 50 Words or LessThe Pliability app is a great way to improve your mobility and flexibility. The Graphite Design Tour AD HD is available in weights ranging from 40 to 80 grams . That doesn’t jive well with a classic wood shaft (ie my current ventus). Matt Saternus. Sound & Feel. Robert, No, PING changed the adapter with the G410. Vokey’s S Grind, inspired by Steve Stricker, is a full sole with trailing edge relief available from 54-60 degrees. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. John, Interesting question. January 25, 2023 at 8:42 am · Reply. Scott, My recollection is that they’re in the same ballpark. When you read the technical notes, your expectations go from “high launch” to “moon balls. We had everything from “Each ball performed flawlessly” to one tester rating the B330-RXS a 4/10 for spin. FYI, I got fit for the T200 irons with the Nippon 950 GH NEO shafts. Harkshark. Introduction. Apr 25, 2023. October 14, 2019 at 9:47 pm · Reply. Matt Saternus stated the ZX7 irons [full review HERE] “should be at the top of any good player’s demo list. WITB ; contact ; Matt Saternus. I was lucky enough to play today at Chambers Bay, site of the 2010 US Am, and 2015 US Open. . The +PLUS Series is available in weights ranging from 64 grams to 102 grams, and flexes from regular to X-stiff. Email Address. 8 Can’t Missing Putting Trainers. SHAFT REVIEW – Project X Graphite Shafts. I bag the same clubs, 4 woods, 2 hybrids and 5 to SW plus putter unless I play a course that's dry in which case I'll trade off the SW for an L wedge that has no place in the bag otherwise. The sole shows the club’s. I am looking to make a change to the i525 irons. That’s not how golf was meant to be. And based. Regardless of the quality of contact or the start line, every shot flew. Pontus Grönberg. We’ve seen Morikawa go back to a Sim and Brooks go back to an M5, but really Interesting to see someone go back to a driver that’s 6 generations old now. What stands out most at address is the lip on the front edge, a result of Adams’s Extended Face Technology. Jonathan, I think the XE is cool if you’re traveling to very different climates and elevations, but I. T. Matt Saternus. September 27, 2022 at 5:08 pm · Reply. Breathing is something that we all do without thinking, but it has a huge impact on our bodies and our minds. Richard, There’s no need for the retail model to have a welded neck, but they could offer the same toe hang with a flow neck or a modified double bend. That's not going to change the shaft. Best, Matt. I bought the ST200 and found the ball sounded terrible off the face ,almost a dead sound and my distance was ordinary to say the least. Full Swing; Short Game; Putting; Ball Flight Laws; Course ManagementMatt Saternus. Matt Saternus. Best, Matt. Will anything stop Nunchuk and its mission to take over every club in your ba Every shot was near the center of the face, and the monitor was showing the same push-draw time after time. And if you like the look of a club, that can go a long way toward helping it perform. January 18, 2021 at 9:23 pm · Reply. 1,116 Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Matt Saternus Retweeted Project X Golf @ProjectXGolf · Apr 1 🏀 Giveaway 🏀 The Final Four is here! With. It has the smooth feel and pronounced kick of the blue with the. March 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm · Reply. The new P770 review will be up next week; that’s a very solid offering. Name: Matthew Saternus . Matt Saternus. At first look I was a bit put off by the shape, but the more I sized it up, I liked it. Matt, Just got the G400 SFT. January 19, 2022 at 10:06 am · Reply. As MyGolfSpy’s Matt Saternus explains, “Torque is a club’s resistance to twisting. They are 2-3 degrees stronger than the Tour and 1. Testers WantedMatt Saternus. Matt Saternus. Definitely troubling if true. -Matt. Blog; Store; Advertise; Donate; Testing Signup. Out of light rough, the G400 FW is great. February 2, 2021 at 7:31 am · Reply. Comparing their best fit to their worst fit, our testers gained an average of 17. This is a near-perfect hybrid that combines serious ball speed with the forgiveness that we all want in a long iron replacement. Lesson Content & Presentation. The top line is slightly thicker than the MP-18 SC, and there’s a bit more offset. You can get 14 clubs without the bag for $899, though the bag sells separately for $185. Best, Matt. mike. 5, and 6. If anything, it could lock the grip into place more effectively resulting in less rubbing. Bio; Latest Posts; Matt Saternus. Sunday showdown. Off center, the Apex UW is quieter and lower pitched. Matt Saternus. WITB ; contact ; Matt Saternus. May 12, 2021 at 9:00 am · Reply. Matt Saternus. gazpacho. During his time at Duke, Matt fell in love with the endless challenge that is golf. Best, Matt. The distance was a bit shorter than the others due to hitting some higher-spinning fades and pushes. I first saw The Pill at the 2013 PGA Show, and I immediately named it to my “Best of Show” list. Matt Saternus. You might benefit from the forgiveness of the XP, but the stronger lofts might not be beneficial. Nigel, I haven’t tested them head to head, so I don’t have any educated opinions about the comparison. August 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm · Reply. I brought the MACTEC out to test it head-to-head with my gamer to find out [check my WITB HERE]. April 21, 2023 at 2:52 pm · Reply. What counters these design elements are very aggressive lofts. Matt Saternus. John, I just tested the longer version, stock. He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. If you ever get the chance to go to golf equipment mecca (the PGA Show), you will see that one thing this industry does not lack is putting trainers. I’ve used towels, pillows, coins, business cards. At a mere $30, the Tour Striker Educator is an absolute no brainer for the golfer that wants to work on any part of their game. Best, Matt. Fairway Woods: Titleist TSR3 15* Mitsubishi Diamana Whiteboard D+ 70 X-Stiff. Matt Saternus. September 4, 2023 at 5:44 pm · Reply. Driver: Titleist TSi3 9*- Mitsubishi Diamana Whiteboard D+ 60 X-Stiff. This will train you to shift weight properly. Though they’re larger than my gamers, I enjoyed looking down at the TR21 X irons. July 19, 2023 at 6:49 pm · Reply. Aug 21, 2013 | 13 Comments . Matt Saternus. March 2, 2022 at 8:30 am · Reply. 8 so 4,6,8gram tip weights are going to really effect the shaft. May 5, 2023 at 7:01 am · Reply. Matt Saternus. One of the voices sharing that message is Matt Lyon, known on Instagram as @WingtipGolf or @LessThan14 . The lightest TR Red is available in R2, Regular, and Stiff flexes. June 12, 2023 at 7:49 am · Reply. Matt Saternus - who used to be with MGS (so hope I'm not offending anyone here) - has a site called PluggedInGolf on which he does an occasional series titled, "Golf Myths Unplugged". Snyder. LOLOL. Leave a Comment Cancel. SHAFT REVIEW – Project X Graphite Shafts. It is slightly higher pitched, but it’s so quiet that it doesn’t really register that way.