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Bridgestone Enters The Morgan Cup

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I'm going to do my shaft fitting today. So, hopefully I will have my MC bag narrowed down. Then I can send my Tour Rep my specs. Then I should have a pretty good idea of what it will look like. Until we get better confirmation on what's going to be actually available.
 
bullfrog said:
I'm going to do my shaft fitting today. So, hopefully I will have my MC bag narrowed down. Then I can send my Tour Rep my specs. Then I should have a pretty good idea of what it will look like. Until we get better confirmation on what's going to be actually available.
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Have fun. Can't wait to hear what you'll be looking at when your done
 
bullfrog said:
I'm going to do my shaft fitting today. So, hopefully I will have my MC bag narrowed down. Then I can send my Tour Rep my specs. Then I should have a pretty good idea of what it will look like. Until we get better confirmation on what's going to be actually available.
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Have fun dude!! I know you'll be giving us a great recap later.

ddec said:
If it was that orange one it was the one I installed when down there. UST Attas shaft
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Thats nice dude. I hit it with the PX in it. I loved.
 
I'm just heading up to Golf Galaxy. I can't imagine they are going to blow my mind or anything like Bettinardi did. At least I will know what shafts to get that will work for me.
 
Okay I think I got it figured out unless something isn't available or some different shafts come out PGA show time. But attentively it's going to be:

All with PX Graphite 5.5 shafts. Midsize Multi-Compound Grips w/ 2 wraps Black/blue or Black/yellow haven't decided yet.

J40 445
J40 14* 3W
J40 18* 5W
J40 21* 3H
J40 24* 4H
J40 DPC 5-PW
J40 52* Black Oxide Wedge
J40 58* Black Oxide Wedge
Bettinardi SS#5 Custom
 
Very solid Bullfrog!! You get to hit the 5.5 graphite shaft? Curious what you saw different than the 5.5 steel that swayed you to graphite.


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bullfrog said:
Okay I think I got it figured out unless something isn't available or some different shafts come out PGA show time. But attentively it's going to be:

All with PX Graphite 5.5 shafts. Midsize Multi-Compound Grips w/ 2 wraps Black/blue or Black/yellow haven't decided yet.

J40 445
J40 14* 3W
J40 18* 5W
J40 21* 3H
J40 24* 4H
J40 DPC 5-PW
J40 52* Black Oxide Wedge
J40 58* Black Oxide Wedge
Bettinardi SS#5 Custom
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Nice bullfrog! I also went with px graphite 5.5 in my irons and hybrids. I also did the black and blue grips.

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I switched my specs up a bit. I am going with PX black shafts in my driver and woods. I think they will look awesome with my white VDR grips. They will look all Dark Trooper (Star Wars reference).

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mcook77 said:
Very solid Bullfrog!! You get to hit the 5.5 graphite shaft? Curious what you saw different than the 5.5 steel that swayed you to graphite.


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I didn't get to hit either. I only did the optimizer. My buddy just switched to graphite and he is loving them. I can't hit his because he is a lefty. I know I hit both ways for my MC video. But that was different. So, I decided that I wanted to try out graphite. No real reason. I know that's not the right answer or the one that everyone wants to hear. But that is the answer.
 
bullfrog said:
I didn't get to hit either. I only did the optimizer. My buddy just switched to graphite and he is loving them. I can't hit his because he is a lefty. I know I hit both ways for my MC video. But that was different. So, I decided that I wanted to try out graphite. No real reason. I know that's not the right answer or the one that everyone wants to hear. But that is the answer.
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I will be interested to try these when it comes MC time.

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SethO said:
I switched my specs up a bit. I am going with PX black shafts in my driver and woods. I think they will look awesome with my white VDR grips. They will look all Dark Trooper (Star Wars reference).

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I am considering that px black shaft. It sounds interesting





bullfrog said:
I didn't get to hit either. I only did the optimizer. My buddy just switched to graphite and he is loving them. I can't hit his because he is a lefty. I know I hit both ways for my MC video. But that was different. So, I decided that I wanted to try out graphite. No real reason. I know that's not the right answer or the one that everyone wants to hear. But that is the answer.
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Did the optimizer recommend the 5.5 graphite? what else did it recommend?

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it recommended either the graphite or steel PX 5.5. Plus another one that I don't remember what it was. Didn't sound familar to me. But then again I know nothing about shafts.
 
bullfrog said:
it recommended either the graphite or steel PX 5.5. Plus another one that I don't remember what it was. Didn't sound familar to me. But then again I know nothing about shafts.
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Nice. Glad to see someone else going graphite with the irons

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I realized last night that I did not know as much as I thought I did. It was mentioned previously that I went with the PX flighted 5.0 steel shafts because that's what I was fitted for and what I was currently playing. I was wrong.

I was fitted to the non-flighted versions and have been playing them the last 7 months. Now that I have this J38 6 iron with the flighted shaft, I get to perform a shaft comparison between the 2 and see which one fits me better. Not knowing much at all (if anything) about shafts, I headed out to read the differences and below is what I found. After reading the below, I am honestly not really sure which one I would prefer. I am still of the belief that Bridgestone paired the J38/J40 irons with the flighted shaft as the stock offering for a reason so unless I see something that jumps out as really bad with the flighted, I will most likely be sticking with that.

Project X (non-flighted)
A proven winner on the PGA Tour, the patented RIFLE design features a discrete constant taper for each shaft in the set. Longer taper rates result in more energy transfer to the ball, getting the ball up faster and flattening out quicker for a penetrating trajectory and ball flight.

Project X Flighted
In addition to the playing characteristics that have made the Project X shaft a tour favorite, the Project X Flighted features an exaggerated change in kick point within each shaft throughout the set to optimize ball flight through the bag. Long irons provide a lower kick point for higher ball flight, easier launch and greater distance, while the short irons have a higher kick point for a lower trajectory, greater accuracy and control.
 
mcook77 said:
I realized last night that I did not know as much as I thought I did. It was mentioned previously that I went with the PX flighted 5.0 steel shafts because that's what I was fitted for and what I was currently playing. I was wrong.

I was fitted to the non-flighted versions and have been playing them the last 7 months. Now that I have this J38 6 iron with the flighted shaft, I get to perform a shaft comparison between the 2 and see which one fits me better. Not knowing much at all (if anything) about shafts, I headed out to read the differences and below is what I found. After reading the below, I am honestly not really sure which one I would prefer. I am still of the belief that Bridgestone paired the J38/J40 irons with the flighted shaft as the stock offering for a reason so unless I see something that jumps out as really bad with the flighted, I will most likely be sticking with that.

Project X (non-flighted)
A proven winner on the PGA Tour, the patented RIFLE design features a discrete constant taper for each shaft in the set. Longer taper rates result in more energy transfer to the ball, getting the ball up faster and flattening out quicker for a penetrating trajectory and ball flight.

Project X Flighted
In addition to the playing characteristics that have made the Project X shaft a tour favorite, the Project X Flighted features an exaggerated change in kick point within each shaft throughout the set to optimize ball flight through the bag. Long irons provide a lower kick point for higher ball flight, easier launch and greater distance, while the short irons have a higher kick point for a lower trajectory, greater accuracy and control.
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Cookie, I was looking at this too. I almost went flighted but because of where my swing bordered, it was more beneficial (spin and launch# wise) to stay with the non flighted. I had issues before with my short irons getting too high and that's why Callaway put me into flighted shafts. But the Mizuno Optimizer was different this time around.

bullfrog said:
I didn't get to hit either. I only did the optimizer. My buddy just switched to graphite and he is loving them. I can't hit his because he is a lefty. I know I hit both ways for my MC video. But that was different. So, I decided that I wanted to try out graphite. No real reason. I know that's not the right answer or the one that everyone wants to hear. But that is the answer.
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Awesome you got this all sorted out BF! You'll definitely see some differences but the optimizer knows what it is doing.

SethO said:
I switched my specs up a bit. I am going with PX black shafts in my driver and woods. I think they will look awesome with my white VDR grips. They will look all Dark Trooper (Star Wars reference).

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Lol. I've pondered the PX Black.
 
Yoccos said:
Lol. I've pondered the PX Black.
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haha I've pondered the PX black for my 4 wood and have started to ponder the VTS shaft for my hybrids.
 
ddec said:
haha I've pondered the PX black for my 4 wood and have started to ponder the VTS shaft for my hybrids.
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I requested the VTS in my 3h. I've considered taking the request for a 60* out and putting in for another hybrid. Even though my 5i will be 2* stronger putting it nearly on par with the 4h haha.

I hit the VTS in the Adams A12 and it was a beast. A case of the lefts though. Seems to be my hybrid miss lately lol.
 
mcook77 said:
I realized last night that I did not know as much as I thought I did. It was mentioned previously that I went with the PX flighted 5.0 steel shafts because that's what I was fitted for and what I was currently playing. I was wrong.

I was fitted to the non-flighted versions and have been playing them the last 7 months. Now that I have this J38 6 iron with the flighted shaft, I get to perform a shaft comparison between the 2 and see which one fits me better. Not knowing much at all (if anything) about shafts, I headed out to read the differences and below is what I found. After reading the below, I am honestly not really sure which one I would prefer. I am still of the belief that Bridgestone paired the J38/J40 irons with the flighted shaft as the stock offering for a reason so unless I see something that jumps out as really bad with the flighted, I will most likely be sticking with that.

Project X (non-flighted)
A proven winner on the PGA Tour, the patented RIFLE design features a discrete constant taper for each shaft in the set. Longer taper rates result in more energy transfer to the ball, getting the ball up faster and flattening out quicker for a penetrating trajectory and ball flight.

Project X Flighted
In addition to the playing characteristics that have made the Project X shaft a tour favorite, the Project X Flighted features an exaggerated change in kick point within each shaft throughout the set to optimize ball flight through the bag. Long irons provide a lower kick point for higher ball flight, easier launch and greater distance, while the short irons have a higher kick point for a lower trajectory, greater accuracy and control.
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Nice Cookie. Look forward to seeing which way you end up going. I think the flighted would be the way to go if I wasn't really thinking graphite. I'm also thinking the PX Black in my Driver and FW's. It is a sweet looking shaft!
 
Yoccos said:
I requested the VTS in my 3h. I've considered taking the request for a 60* out and putting in for another hybrid. Even though my 5i will be 2* stronger putting it nearly on par with the 4h haha.

I hit the VTS in the Adams A12 and it was a beast. A case of the lefts though. Seems to be my hybrid miss lately lol.
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I'm going to see if a store near me has an A12 with that shaft in it to try it out.
I threw in a 4h even though my 5 iron will be very similar loft.
 
ddec said:
I'm going to see if a store near me has an A12 with that shaft in it to try it out.
I threw in a 4h even though my 5 iron will be very similar loft.
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I'm thinking Ill go this route. I'd use the 4h probably more than a 60* wedge. I just seem to miss a lot with a 60*. But could be good for greenside bunkers.
 
Yoccos said:
I'm thinking Ill go this route. I'd use the 4h probably more than a 60* wedge. I just seem to miss a lot with a 60*. But could be good for greenside bunkers.
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you went with 2 FWs right?
 
Yoccos said:
Sure did. The strong 3w and 5w. I usually like the 15* so it was kinda nice it worked out like this.
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remember when you hated hitting a fairway wood
 
what if you bent the 60 to say a 58?

Yoccos said:
I'm thinking Ill go this route. I'd use the 4h probably more than a 60* wedge. I just seem to miss a lot with a 60*. But could be good for greenside bunkers.
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Hanks said:
what if you bent the 60 to say a 58?
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That might be an option too. I like my 60 on some chips where I just need it to stop. I'm really not trying to open my face unless I have too (bunker shots). That's a good thought dude. My JAWS was bent to 59* lol. I went with OEM's approach and I liked it.

ddec said:
remember when you hated hitting a fairway wood
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Yes!!! Dude then the 3w I have in my bag came along. Having hit the J40 FW already I feel a lot of confidence with my FW choices!
 
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