Soooooo, I demo'd some new-to-me stuff today. Summary below:

  1. Bang driver is HOT faced. Hard for me to hit straight. Medium trajectory (even tho it's 12 degree), and roll out was REALLY good. Low spin maybe? Sounds good feels good. Fade monster for me, though.

  2. The Innovex head was meh. Loud, easier to hit straight but not as hot as the Bang. Less distance and roll out.

  3. Both heads had the new FGS ULtralite 45 in A flex in them. This shaft is a SLEEPER! Get one.....hell, get 3 and put your favorite heads on them! I can't tell you how surprised I am at the weight, feel, and flight. It's $30 ferkrissakes!!!! PapaD's new favorite shaft!!

  4. Played the IsI Nickel today with the stock ZZ65 steel shafts. My new favorite irons! I was thinking of reshafting to graphite or lighter weight steel, but my MDLT swing changes have me on a better path and damn if stock steel doesn't feel good again. We'll see about long term wear on the body by the end of the week after 3 full rounds with steel.

    sdandrea1 Bang driver is HOT faced. Hard for me to hit straight. Medium trajectory (even tho it's 12 degree), and roll out was REALLY good. Low spin maybe? Sounds good feels good. Fade monster for me, though.

    If with MLDT centered swing ball position mid and push /fade make sure your ball position is really centered. Try dialing the face closed a smidge see what happens change nothing with the swing ala Trish club face video of dialing face to hit draw or fade.

      sdandrea1 Bang driver is HOT faced. Hard for me to hit straight. roll out was REALLY good. Low spin maybe? Fade monster for me, though.

      This was the overwhelming consensus at FGI.
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        sdandrea1 Bang driver is HOT faced. Hard for me to hit straight. Medium trajectory (even tho it's 12 degree), and roll out was REALLY good. Low spin maybe? Sounds good feels good. Fade monster for me, though.

        Couple things... were you worn out from the Ping irons? Sounds like it. Don't give up on it. Try it again. If its still fading try a shaft change. Its a 12 degree hot faced driver... give it a chance. That shaft might be too flexible

            Typhoon Couple things... were you worn out from the Ping irons?

            I'm shocked that I'm not tired at all! The PING irons don't feel heavy on this swing path I've got going. I'm going to carry the Bang tomorrow along with another driver that I trust on tight holes. I only carry 9 or 10 clubs anyway.

                sdandrea1 is it the Big Bang 525? That’s what I was thinking when I wrote an A flex shaft might not be stable enough for a head that size.

                      Eguller Shoot him a question about head weight.

                      Swing weight is probably B1

                        a month later

                        Initial impression on the ACER XDS REACT hybrid irons. Only got 6 holes in, but will be gaming them tomorrow for 18 in a team event.

                        1. Sound and feel is solid. Better than the Integra i-drive version. These have MCS 70 graphite, trimmed to A.
                        2. Leading edge is out in front of the hosel. Takes a little getting used to.
                        3. Stupid easy to point and shoot high straight shots. This genre of club can just be thumped into the ground behind the ball and if you bottom out at the right spot, a great shot results.
                        4. Twin rail sole is Cobra-like. I can't tell if it acts any different than a smooth soled I-drive version.
                        5. I hit the 45 degrees PW about 90-95 yds, the 50 degree AW about 75-80. 41 degree 9i went about 110.
                        6. Standard Hireko- recommended length is 8i 37.5", 9i 37", PW 36.5", AW 36.5". I built them to that spec, did not measure swingweight (because I don't care) and they feel just right.
                        7. Chipped a few shots with the A wedge with nice results.

                        The only thing keeping these from being in more better player's bags is looks, ego and brand/shape snobbery. They really are like cheating.

                          sdandrea1 Initial impression on the ACER XDS REACT hybrid irons. Only got 6 holes in, but will be gaming them tomorrow for 18 in a team event.

                          I have had a full set of those since they came out quite a few years ago. Another solid product from Hireko with nice fit and finish. The onset face take a bit of getting used to. I have them in and out of my bag over the years and always hung on to them for "when" I get old (😜). They are very solid and have a hot face. I had a bit of an issue chipping with something like a 7 iron. The ball would jump off of the face and I had some distance control issues. One issue is the heads will chip from bag chatter over time if you don't use head covers. The ones I tried kept falling off so I tied them together and they always got tangled. Ones that fit better would be a better selection. These are a very unique. I also have a full set of the iDrive hybrids and like them also. I wouldn't say that one is better than the other, just a bit different. I didn't get to play any last summer but hope to try next spring if my left arm allows. I plan to try with either the Reacts or the iDrives with either the MCS 70 or FST 115/90.

                            colej Cole. Play nice! This is a thread for papaD to post his reviews. It is a safe space where he cannot be bashed for being a Ho.

                              sdandrea1 So how do they compare distance and height to a similar loft iron?

                                  DonM So how do they compare distance and height to a similar loft iron?

                                  I'd say they are about the same distance but a slightly higher trajectory with less roll out in landing. I carded a 73 today in a team competitive round. My handicap is plummetting since I switched to the Freddy Mercury girls. Too easy and confidence inspiring. Had an eagle and 2 birdies today.