Golf Digest 2007 Hot List Discussion

Hmmm.... you have a good list there.

Driver: Ping Rapture

Fairway Wood: Callaway X-Hot

Hybrid: Taylormade R7 Draw Rescue or Cobra Baffler

Game Improvement Iron: Cobra FS9

Super Game Improvement: Adams Idea Tech OS

Players Iron: MP-67

Blade Putter: White Hot XG series

Mallet Putter: Nike Unitized

Lower-priced Ball: Bridgestone E5/E6

Tour Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1/V1x

I hate the time of year they put out this list though. Seems like March would be a much better time. Closer to the time when more equipment releases will be available. Then again, their list is completely biased and means nothing anyway, so I guess I couldn't care less... :fool:

This may be tougher then one would think...

Does Drivers get two Categories this year? Regular and Super MOI?

Driver: Ping Rapture

Driver Super MOI: Nike SQ SUMO

Fairway Wood: Nike SQ2

Hybrid: Adams Idea

Game Improvement Iron: Callaway X-20

Super Game Improvement: Ping Rapture

Players Iron: Callaway X Prototype

Blade Putter: TP Mills

Mallet Putter: Ping Craze-One

Lower-priced Ball: Nike Mojo

Tour Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1/V1x

:fool: I'm Done!

Then again, their list is completely biased and means nothing anyway, so I guess I couldn't care less... :fool:

I couldn't agree more! It seems like whichever companies give Golf Digest the most $$ for advertising always ends up winning the most "Editors Choice" awards

The only reason I enjoy this issue is to used it as a reference when looking at new clubs I am thinking about purchasing...I always take them to the course first before buying.

moi driver sumo 2

driver rapture

3 wood ping rapture

hybrid titleist whatever it is

players irons r7 tp

game improvment iron nike cci

super game improvement r7 draw irons

wedges new titleist wedge

putter blade nike unitized tiempo

putter mallet the scotty cameron mallet

ball 2007 nike one platnum

Driver: Taylor Made Superquad

Driver MOI: Callaway FT-i

Fairway Wood: Titleist 906F

Hybrid: Cobra Baffler

Game Improvement: Callaway X20

Super Game Improvement: Something from Adams

Players Irons: Callaway X Forged

Blade Putter: Ping Redwood

Mallet Putter: White Hot XG SRT

Wedges: Titleist Spin Milled

Low Price Ball: Bridgestone E5/6

Tour Ball: ProV1/x

Driver: Ping Rapture

Driver MOI: Sumo

Fairway Wood: TM draw

Hybrid: Cleveland halo

Game Improvement: R7 draw

Super Game Improvement: Adams

Players Irons: Ping S58 Tours

Putter: heavy putter

Wedges: TM Y cutter

Ball: Nike platinum

when will the 2007 February Issue of Golf Digest be available (the actual magazine, not just the list on the internet) ?

thanks

Then again, their list is completely biased and means nothing anyway, so I guess I couldn't care less... :fool:

 

I couldn't agree more! It seems like whichever companies give Golf Digest the most $$ for advertising always ends up winning the most "Editors Choice" awards

 

The only reason I enjoy this issue is to used it as a reference when looking at new clubs I am thinking about purchasing...I always take them to the course first before buying.

Exactly... Isn't this one of the reasons so many of us rely on each other here on this website for unbiased club reviews and feedback? The ranking systems are always so messed up. How does a companies "marketing influence" (insert any other pointless category that is not performance related here) affect how well you or me hit their product? It doesn't... So why is it a category? The days of buying a club without hitting it or getting fit for the right shaft are on the way out the door. Just because my favorite pro hits a certain club, doesn't make it right for me.

Driver: Nike Sumo squared

Fairway Wood: titleist 906f2

Hybrid: callaway x hybrid

Game Improvement Iron: nike cci cast

Super Game Improvement: callaway wide sole fusion

Players Iron: nike cci forged

Blade Putter: scotty cameron

Mallet Putter: 2 ball mallet

Lower-priced Ball: nike juice

Tour Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1/V1x seamless

wedge -titlesit spin milled the new ones with different grinds

I would not be surprised to see the Odyssey Black Milled Series, it's a great feeling putter and looks pretty good too.

i don't know, who spending what on advertising this year in golf digest?

i don't know, who spending what on advertising this year in golf digest?

That's pretty good!

I predict they will select equipment based upon who buys the most ads in then next 12 months. Call me a cynic, but it is how I feel about a list that takes sales into account.

Driver: TM 460 or Nike Sumo (or other high MOI drivers). Hi-Bore will be a dud.

Fairway Wood: Cally X Series

Hybrid: Taylormade R7 Rescue

Game Improvement Iron: Mizzy MX-25 or the new Cobras

Super Game Improvement: Ping Rapture

Players Iron: Callaway X-forged

Wedges: Ping iWedge

Blade Putter: Nike Unitized

Mallet Putter: Odyssey 3-Ball

Lower-priced Ball: Bridgestone E5/E6

Tour Golf Ball: TM TP Red/Black

Driver: Nike sumo2

Fairway: ping rapture

hybrid: Baffler

GI irons: r7

superGI: Adams

Players: ping s58 or X forged

wedge: ping iWedge

blade putter: NC milled

mallet putter: odyssey tri-ball

premium ball: new nike one black

cheap ball: DT Solo

What's humorous to me is that so many people spout the conspiracy theory about magazines being influenced by advertisers, yet think nothing about the fact all golf forums (this one included) essentially have "plants" from the various OEM's who purposely don't divulge the fact they work for the specific OEM but are always starting or joining threads any time they can push the greatness of their product. Not to mention advertisers at all the golf forums. You may think everyone posting to threads is just an "everyday Joe Golfer" like you, but don't be fooled. There are plenty of plants in EVERY forum.

What's humorous to me is that so many people spout the conspiracy theory about magazines being influenced by advertisers, yet think nothing about the fact all golf forums (this one included) essentially have "plants" from the various OEM's who purposely don't divulge the fact they work for the specific OEM but are always starting or joining threads any time they can push the greatness of their product. Not to mention advertisers at all the golf forums. You may think everyone posting to threads is just an "everyday Joe Golfer" like you, but don't be fooled. There are plenty of plants in EVERY forum.

So very true. But "plants" are usually pretty easy to spot. More often, OEM's cruise the boards for feedback. heck, if these forums aren't the world's best market research study, I don't know what is. :fool:

I've been lucky enough to have provided feedback (both positive and negative) on products on various boards, and on more than one occasion have had product sent to me to try to see if I liked it better than the product I did not like. So these "plants" as you call them, can be a very GOOD thing too... :)

Look out for the new Exotics CNC milled face forged CB irons and their new fairway woods and tour proto driver. I think big things are ahead for these guys. These clubs flat out outperform most others.

Cardo

Look out for the new Exotics CNC milled face forged CB irons and their new fairway woods and tour proto driver. I think big things are ahead for these guys. These clubs flat out outperform most others.

 

Cardo

Good points, I think that with this latest line they will make a step-up, people realize how good the first Exotics were.

There will be 2 or 3 Ping items in the list. Look for them to jump on the Srixon balls.

Driver: Callaway FT-5

Fairway Wood: Titleist 906F2

Hybrid: Taylor Made Rescue Dual

Game Improvement Iron: Mizuno Mx-25

Super Game Improvement: Ping Rapture

Players Iron: Callaway X-forged

Wedges: Mizuno Mp-R

Blade Putter: YES! Callie Forged

Mallet Putter: Odyssey XG 2-Ball

Lower-priced Ball: Bridgestone E5/E6

Tour Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1/V1x

What's humorous to me is that so many people spout the conspiracy theory about magazines being influenced by advertisers, yet think nothing about the fact all golf forums (this one included) essentially have "plants" from the various OEM's who purposely don't divulge the fact they work for the specific OEM but are always starting or joining threads any time they can push the greatness of their product. Not to mention advertisers at all the golf forums. You may think everyone posting to threads is just an "everyday Joe Golfer" like you, but don't be fooled. There are plenty of plants in EVERY forum.

I think marketing intrest by major OEM`s in these forums is limited. The reason I say this is by and large the people that frequent these forums are avid golfers and better players. Essencially we make up a very small segment of the buying public. The major OEM`s get there sales volumes by other means.

Now what I think these forums get used by are small niche companys and the component companys these guys are all over these forums and I would suggest that some of these forum owners/managers have direct connections to these component companys.

Good luck finding someone who is unbiased about golf clubs. Who's playing what matters. Every thing about a club is designed to give a positive bias about the club including shape, size, graphics, graphics on the clubshaft, etc. If a reviewer loves or hates black and gold then this influences how they feel about Nike. If you think Mickleson will only play the absolute best equipment then is he plays the fti maybe you might try it. I think the magazine does a good job of letting you know whats out there and gives some opinions that may or may not matter to the reader.

These are my guesses

• Driver: Nike SUMO Sq
  
• Fairway Wood: Callaway X Hot/X Series
  
• Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro
  
• Game Improvement Iron: Callaway X-20
  
• Super Game Improvement: Callaway Fusion Wide Sole
  
• Players Iron: Adams Idea Pro
  
• Wedges: Ping iWedge
  
• Blade Putter: Ping Redwood
  
• Mallet Putter: Heavy Putter B2M
  
• Lower-priced Ball: Titleist NXT
  
• Tour Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1/Pro V1x (That's a given)
  

Don't think the publishers don't know which companies spend the most with them. Afterall, that's the publishers job. Trust me, there will be something from each major OEM on that list. That's business.

I am surprised that many are listing the callaway x-20 - will it "qualify" since it will have justed come out?

Is the hot list a preview of new items for 2007, or a review of the top items for 2006 that were "hot".

I am surprised that many are listing the callaway x-20 - will it "qualify" since it will have justed come out?

 

Is the hot list a preview of new items for 2007, or a review of the top items for 2006 that were "hot".

Yes, the X-20's do qualify, here is a like to the nominees: Clicky Clicky

What's humorous to me is that so many people spout the conspiracy theory about magazines being influenced by advertisers, yet think nothing about the fact all golf forums (this one included) essentially have "plants" from the various OEM's who purposely don't divulge the fact they work for the specific OEM but are always starting or joining threads any time they can push the greatness of their product. Not to mention advertisers at all the golf forums. You may think everyone posting to threads is just an "everyday Joe Golfer" like you, but don't be fooled. There are plenty of plants in EVERY forum.

So very true. But "plants" are usually pretty easy to spot. More often, OEM's cruise the boards for feedback. heck, if these forums aren't the world's best market research study, I don't know what is. :fool:

 

I've been lucky enough to have provided feedback (both positive and negative) on products on various boards, and on more than one occasion have had product sent to me to try to see if I liked it better than the product I did not like. So these "plants" as you call them, can be a very GOOD thing too... :)

"...on more than one occasion have had product sent to me to try to see if I liked it better than the product I did not like."

I can't believe that's the case.

However, let me go on record to any "plants" on this forum as saying that the quality and playability of the following products is substandard, and my opinion will not be swayed by a "plant" sending me the following items free of charge (including shipping):

Mizuno MP-67's (thought I'd get backups to cover poor quality control)

Taylor Made Forged R7 irons (Japan only...not good enough for the US?)

Taylor Made Superquad 8.5 degree stiff (Not as good as the Titleist?)

Titleist D2 9.5 degree V2 stiff (Not as good as the Superquad?)

Sonartec GS 15 degree stiff (Aren't you a wedge company now?)

Titleist Vokey Oil Can Spin Mill new grinds (Not as good as Sonartec?)

1 case of new Titleist ProV1 (Anyone hit the new TM Red ball?)

1 case of Taylor Made TP Red (Anyone hit the new ProV1?)

1 case of new Bridgestone B330S (Aren't you a tire company?)

Mizuno 10" Staff Bag (the blue is nice, the running bird however...)

Butch Harmon Golf School Coupon (Tiger told me it's not worth it)

Try as you will, "plants", my loyalty will not be bought with free products, even those sent to my address, which is readily available thru a PM at your request!!

Laughed my Word not allowed off.....too funny :fool: :) :D :)

 

However, let me go on record to any "plants" on this forum as saying that the quality and playability of the following products is substandard, and my opinion will not be swayed by a "plant" sending me the following items free of charge (including shipping):

 

Mizuno MP-67's (thought I'd get backups to cover poor quality control)

Taylor Made Forged R7 irons (Japan only...not good enough for the US?)

Taylor Made Superquad 8.5 degree stiff (Not as good as the Titleist?)

Titleist D2 9.5 degree V2 stiff (Not as good as the Superquad?)

Sonartec GS 15 degree stiff (Aren't you a wedge company now?)

Titleist Vokey Oil Can Spin Mill new grinds (Not as good as Sonartec?)

1 case of new Titleist ProV1 (Anyone hit the new TM Red ball?)

1 case of Taylor Made TP Red (Anyone hit the new ProV1?)

1 case of new Bridgestone B330S (Aren't you a tire company?)

Mizuno 10" Staff Bag (the blue is nice, the running bird however...)

Butch Harmon Golf School Coupon (Tiger told me it's not worth it)

 

Try as you will, "plants", my loyalty will not be bought with free products, even those sent to my address, which is readily available thru a PM at your request!!

 

Driver: Callaway FT-5(TOur Edge PROTO)

Fairway Wood: Titleist 906F2

Hybrid: Taylor Made Rescue Dual

Game Improvement Iron: Mizuno Mx-25

Super Game Improvement: Ping Rapture

Players Iron: Callaway X-forged

Wedges: Mizuno Mp-R

Blade Putter: YES! Callie Forged

Mallet Putter: Odyssey XG 2-Ball

Lower-priced Ball: Bridgestone E5/E6

Tour Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1/V1x