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GolfWRX Forum Member dpb5031 talks about the TaylorMade Twist Face Experience
Forum member dpb5031 (aka Dewey) joins TG2 to talk about his Twist Face Experience at The Kingdom. Recently, him and 6 other GolfWRX Members went to TaylorMade HQ to get fit for new M3 and M4 drivers. Does Twist Face work? Dewey provides his answer.
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On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, I head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a full driver fitting with the new Titleist GTS lineup. We dive into the fitting process, talk about what made the biggest difference in performance, and break down how the different GTS heads and shaft combinations compare on the launch monitor. If you are thinking about a new driver setup for this season, there is a lot to take away from this one.
I also get into Brooks Koepka and the gear setup he brought to the PGA Championship, including the putters that caught my eye during the week. There are some interesting equipment trends showing up at the highest level right now and we break down what stands out.
To wrap things up, I talk about reshafting a few wedges, what I learned during the process, and swapping an adaptor onto a new shaft for another build project in the shop. A gear packed episode from start to finish for anyone who loves golf equipment and club building.
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Excited for this week’s WITB as we get to add the new Titleist GTS woods to the bag! I was fit at Titleist’s TPI facility in Oceanside California a few weeks ago and my new clubs just showed up. I am also adding a cool set of irons that I built last year some wild custom wedges into a new golf bag. Speaking of the bag I have a new Ghost Anyday Black Ops stand bag that I will be using on my Motocaddy Remote M7 electric cart.
Driver: Titleist GTS3 (11 degrees @ 10.25)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6s
3-wood: Titleist GT1 3Tour (14.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD CQ-7s
5-wood: Titleist GTS (18 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7s
9-wood: Titleist GT1 (24 degress)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7s
Irons: Bettinardi CB24 (5-PW)
Shafts: KBS C-Taper Lite 110 stiff
Wedge: TaylorMade MG5 (50-09 SB)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT 125 Stiff
Wedge: TaylorMade MG5 (56-12 SB)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT 125 Stiff
Wedge: TaylorMade MG5 (60-08 LB)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT 125 Stiff
Putter: Dan Carraher ZT Proto
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
Bag: Ghost Anyday Black Ops Stand Bag
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters. After spending time on the greens, I break down what makes this design stand out, where it performs, and why it has me completely torn between loving it and fighting it. If you are into feel, alignment, and consistency, this is one you will want to hear about.
We also take a look at some of the putters in play on the PGA Tour last week. From familiar favorites to a few surprising setups, there is always something to learn from what the best players in the world are rolling with under pressure.
To wrap things up, I walk through the process of building a set of JP Golf Prime irons paired with Baddazz Gold Series shafts. From component selection to performance goals, this is a deep dive into what goes into creating a unique custom set and why this combo has been so intriguing.
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CB
Jan 24, 2018 at 12:06 pm
sloppy journalism. life’s too short.
BG
Jan 21, 2018 at 4:03 pm
My comment is awaiting moderation :-O
Mark
Jan 23, 2018 at 12:56 pm
GolfWRXstaff needs some training in grammar! “Recently, him and 6 other GolfWRX Members went to TaylorMade HQ” You used the comma correctly ??, but ‘him’ vs ‘he’, really?
Wally
Jan 20, 2018 at 12:26 pm
A review in audio, never, print is better plus you don’t have to listen to the fluff.
DD4442
Jan 20, 2018 at 11:55 am
Yup, interested in the content, but too busy to listen. If it’s not on the page it’s not on the stage.
dr. bill
Jan 20, 2018 at 10:14 pm
But the written word requires ‘thinking’ by the reader and thinking hurts gearhead’s brainlets. They love to listen because listening is easier and lazier. Also, most gear lovers suffer from ADD and they only relate to their ‘toys’. This website is a gearhead stage!
Benny
Jan 26, 2018 at 7:47 am
Yo Dr Bill
I have ADHD and it’s far from any suffering. Plus why are you on this website if its made for us “Gearheads” with “ADD” and “who relate to their toys”? As matter of fact people like yourself, w/o ADHD, are more likely going to suffer. Your comments make it sound as if we are plagued. But do you realize the multi billion dollar business golf is and how much of that is spent by “Gear Heads”? You are singling yourself out with these comments and the fact you even stated these shows immaturity and simple jealousy. This sterotyping of others is probably something that you do wveryday to make yourself feel better. Most likely driving people and even loved ones away from you. Keep up the hreat work Dr Bill because its people like you who help make this world so amazing and allows me to live a truly wonderful filled life!
Get Real
Jan 20, 2018 at 7:40 am
In our hyper-busy, mod-ago-go, stretch-elastic 97% polyester 3% spandex modern ADD world filled with pointless products and pathetic acronyms, one simply doesn’t have the time to waste with time consuming, painfully linear, aural presentations. Which is why the printed word is still by far the communication mode of preference by the majority of active people who are not addicted to their smart phones.
If you insist on posting these podcasts, you need to label them as such right up front and create a separate top level menu item for them.
For you marketing geniuses out there, you simply aren’t “getting the word out” if you don’t take the time to publish it in print. Depending on someone to suffer through your podcast is naive at best.
Kurt
Jan 20, 2018 at 11:42 am
But the “printed word” requires thinking and thinking hurts most on these gearhead fora. Just look at the Main Forum and the tiny twitter-sized blurts only expressing immature feeelings!
Only on this free forum can you get comments that are relevant to the issues. As for the “marketing” podcasts, just let it go because people’s livelihood depends on the commercial message. Golf equipment sales are cratering.
Fred Womble
Jan 19, 2018 at 9:50 pm
I hate to be the grammar police but someone actually wrote, “Recently, him and 6 other GolfWRX Members…” Triple bogey, guys.
Kurt
Jan 20, 2018 at 11:36 am
What do you expect from juvenile 140 character twitter brainlet gearheads who only tap a keyboard and don’t own or ever use a pencil? Shakespeare?
paul
Jan 19, 2018 at 8:39 pm
If you look carefully at the “twist face” graphic image in their advertising it would have a cupped section when twisted that much… and therefore illegal.
The actual face is not twisted that much; only a gentle change in face curvature.
dr. bill
Jan 20, 2018 at 10:16 pm
The Twist Face only comes into play for tour players with high speed swings. It’s useless for 99.999% of the remaining golfers.
dat
Jan 19, 2018 at 4:48 pm
Garbage “viral” marketing approach TM takes, as always. When will they learn that their clubs are no different than the other guys, except they cost $100+ more.
Cornwall1888
Jan 20, 2018 at 4:35 am
Same price as ping and cheaper than Callaway and titleist
allan
Jan 20, 2018 at 5:48 pm
Golf OEMs are in desperate straits! Golf participation is collapsing worldwide. Old decrepit Baby Boomers are giving up. Millennials are too poor for golf living on iPhones playing video games! Green fees and equipment prices are skyrocketing to support the OEMs, retailers and golf courses, all of whom depend on gearheads and the rich. Even Tromp golf courses only cater to the uber-rich and ignore public peons.
Getemgoose
Jan 19, 2018 at 3:16 pm
What an aweful podcast. An hour long to hear thoughts? Ridiculous.
Kurt
Jan 20, 2018 at 11:45 am
You can easily skip through the podcast garbage to get to the 10 minutes of relevant commentary. Don’t tell me you just sat there listening to the whole thing!