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August 23, 2025 10
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Wedge comparison

We do not list the CG measurements on the wedges but they would also be pretty similar with the TSW, Max Milled and DRT wedges.  Wedges tend to have slightly higher CG's because of their increased loft. ...

August 22, 2025 5
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Left handed driver for 2026

I am told we are working on a new RH driver for 2026 and we may also add a LH version of the same driver.  The decision on the LH model has not been made for sure yet.  It is still very much in the model...

August 22, 2025 5
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Head weight on irons

I just happen to have a RAC 6 iron head sitting here in my office and when I check the head weight it is 257 grams.  Our spec head weight on the STi2 Gen 2 6 iron is 260 gram with a +/-3 gram tolerance. ...

August 21, 2025 5
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CHANGING FROM DIANAMIC GOLD S-300 TO GRAPHITE UST IRONS

We do not have the UST Dart V shaft to be able to do our own shaft stiffness profile comparison to the Dart HDC.  On their website UST shows the Dart V made in a 90, 105 and 120 gram weight range.  In...

August 21, 2025 5
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Ping S159 inside hosel dimension

Ping has started using a universal type of hosel bore and we actually find the .370" tip size shafts fit better.  With .355" taper tips we actually use a shim to keep the shaft centered at the bottom...

August 21, 2025 5
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Reshafting ZX5

The Srixon ZX5 iron use a .355" tip size iron shaft.  Neither the Recoil Dart 75 or Fujikura Pro 75 .370" tip size shafts will fit the Srixon ZX5 irons.  The same is true with the MPF Pro Series+ .370"...

August 21, 2025 5
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IST fairway adaptet

When using the LH adapter in a RH club the standard setting and upright setting will be the same in both the RH and LH club.  The settings in between the standard and upright settings will read opposite...

August 20, 2025 5
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Left Handed Woods

We do not currently have any new LH fairway woods in the works for 2026.

August 18, 2025 5
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Hosel diameter

Ping has been using a universal type of hosel bore with their newer irons and the MPF Pro Series shaft will work with this hosel bore.  It should work well with the S159 wedges.  I would recommend the...

August 18, 2025 5
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Forgiving 5 iron option for TS3 set

We also have the new TS3.5 irons coming the end of September or first of October and the 5 iron in this set could be another option.  It will have a wider sole than the TS3 to help create a high launch. ...

August 18, 2025 5
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Ping AWT 2.0 equivalent

The closest replacement shaft to the Ping AWT 2.0 stiff steel shaft is the True Temper AMT Black (TT0125).  AWT stands for Assending Weight Technology and AMT stands for Assending Mass Technology.  Both...

August 18, 2025 5
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NV shaft vs Pro Series

The Aldila NV R flex iron shaft tests quite a bit stiffer at the tip compared to our Pro Series+ R flex iron shaft.  I would recommend the  Rapport Core Blue R flex (VA0007) iron shafts.  It matches...

May 6, 2025 5
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UST Gold 55 vs Gold 65

The bend profiles between the Gold 55 A and Gold 65 A are very similar but the 55 actually tests a little stiffer.  The higher torque will give it a little more flexible feel and the weight should help...

May 6, 2025 5
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High MOI Putter Shafts .600 grips

Super Stroke is not making any of there normal length putter grips with a .600" core size.  They make the Zenergy 1.0P 17" putter grip with a .600" core size.  That is the only one that I see of their...

May 6, 2025 5
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BBTG TS4 vs TS3

The bottom of bore to ground line measurement on both the TS3 and TS4 irons measures 3/4".

May 6, 2025 5
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Whippy Shaft Dillema

Grafalloy make a ProLaunch Blue iron shaft in an 80 gram weight shaft that is a low kick point high launch shaft.  It has a micro mesh tip section which makes the shaft tip stable but it is still more...

April 10, 2025 5
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What does the “#6” mean beside irons?

When we first started the MPF testing we tested 5 iron.  We actually purchased all those 5 irons.  When we became a part of Golf Galaxy we could 6 irons from their old fitting carts and we changed to...

April 10, 2025 5
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DBM TS3 and 4 timing?

We are currently showing both the TS3 & TS4 DBM irons are due in next week.  Week of April 14th.

April 9, 2025 5
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Ralph Maltby Hero Driver

Back in 2003 we made a Hero Forged Beta Titanium driver.  It was part of our Distance Master line of clubs that we use to offer.  It was 450cc, 10 degrees loft, 57 degree lie angle, 2 degrees closed...

April 8, 2025 5
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