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KBS $-Taper Lite Steel Iron Shaft Review

March 3rd, 2019 - The new KBS $-Taper Lite steel iron shaft is the latest entry in a list of light weight steel shafts from KBS.  Leveraging off the success... read more

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KBS $-Taper Lite Steel Iron Shaft Review

The new KBS $-Taper Lite steel iron shaft is the latest entry in a list of light weight steel shafts from KBS.  Leveraging off the success of the very popular $-Taper steel shaft, the new Lite version will have a slightly higher ball flight and spin but maintains the stiffness in the butt section...
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Our Best New Irons of 2018 and What's New in 2019

A lot of thought went into our discussion about the best new irons in 2018.  Some of the irons were nearing the end of their life cycle (Callaway APEX CF 16) while others were just recently introduced (Ping i210/i500).  And, we are going to go out on a limb and talk about new irons for 2019 that...
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Fitting Tips and Technology

Mizuno ST190 Drivers

It has been a long time coming but Mizuno ST190 drivers are going to make a dent in the very competitive driver market.  Over the last say 4 years, Mizuno has made a big push to expand their market share beyond just irons, wedges and hybrids.  To be very honest, the technology may have been there,...
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The Problem with Testing Stock Driver Shafts

Ok, I admit it, I am biased.  But so should you be!  Getting a driver fitting at a box store is an adventure in what manufacturers drivers are available and if there are any custom shaft options.  And, I love Tony and the crew at MyGolfSpy to death but I think consumers are learning...
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Mizuno JPX-919 Hot Metal Pro

Wow!  What a great addition the JPX-919 Hot Metal Pro makes to the JPX-919 lineup!  This is not the first time Mizuno has done a "Pro" version of one of its lines and probably will not be the last. If you are transitioning from some cavity back or even muscle back irons and want a little...
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ACCRA TZ5 and TZ6 Shafts

ACCRA TZ5 and TZ6 shafts are the newest in a broad line-up of shafts from ACCRA Golf.  The cool thing about these shafts is that they tend to perform differently, especially the TZ6, from the lighter weights to the heavier weights.  ...
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Fitting Tips and Technology

Get More Distance Off the Tee and Drop Strokes Off Your Game

It's no secret that if you get more distance off the tee you will drop strokes off your game.  Pretty simple.  If you are closer to the green on your approach shots, you can hit more greens and shave 1-3 strokes off your game!  That's not me talking.  That is Callaway and TrackMan...
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Dialing in Your New Iron Shafts

There are so many new iron shafts coming this year it will make your head spin!  But it is interesting that with all of the new iron shafts, the major manufacturers pick a few stock "no upcharge" options, and then give you little or no guidance as to why they have chosen those shafts. ...
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What 2019 Driver Head Appeals to You?

So, what 2019 driver head appeals to YOU? When selecting a club head, the driver head has to look good to your eye, sound good to your ear and feel good in your hands.  This is what we call the "soft side" of the fitting process but it is very important.  I cannot...
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KBS $ Taper Iron Shafts

KBS $ Taper Iron Shafts are not new but they deserve their own review.  This line of shafts was developed in response to some Tour demands for a shaft that was slightly lower launch and spin than the KBS Tour, yet a little higher launch and more responsive in feel than the KBS C-Taper.  Viola!...
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