The $5000 TaylorMade SLDR Guarantee - 20 GolfWRXers. 4 Locations. Details here!

[magdocjr]

Wrinkle wrinkle little star
When is Rob gonna tell us what you are?

Dang 37 hours of work in the past two days and finally home. Next Thursday will not get here soon enough

[longball78]

[color="#282828"]I understand I'm late to the game. However, I'm willing to be a fill in. [/color][list]
[*]Handicap: None.
[*]Location: Here.
[*]Reason why you should attend: Me golf like.
[*]Current driver set-up: I like to drive because when my wife drives I close my eyes.
[/list]

[PingG10guy]

[quote name='Paranorml' timestamp='1395864085' post='8957011']
[quote name='PingG10guy' timestamp='1395863638' post='8956953']
Location for the list of the picks?
[/quote]

Not sure if you mean location of each pick, where each is going, or what page the list of picks is on. The latter can be found on the preceding page.
[/quote]

I didnt know the list was on previous page. Thanks

[HipCheck]

[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395878359' post='8958465']
I knew I wanted Reynolds but it is seeming like there is something way way way bigger and better there than it is made out to be.
[/quote]

Reynolds is one of my favorite places. Middle of nowhere. Roughly half way to Augusta from ATL. Ritz-Carlton, sweet tea, TaylorMade Kingdom on-site, infinity pool on a huge lake, Six courses (the Creek Club is private). What's not to like???

[Pure745]

Wow.. CONGRATS GUYS!! Some solid members got picked for this one, great job Rob and WRX fielding this bunch

[bvmagic]

Congrats to all going! I was lucky enough to attend the first SLDR fitting last year at TPC Sawgrass. I'm sure Taylormade and Avery will treat you all just fine. Wish I could go just to watch!

[^m9]

Congrats everyone. Very interested to see the percentage of members that get significant improvements from their current drivers.

[chickenpotpie]

It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.

[BidenTP]

[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1395885782' post='8959271']
[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395878359' post='8958465']
I knew I wanted Reynolds but it is seeming like there is something way way way bigger and better there than it is made out to be.
[/quote]

Reynolds is one of my favorite places. Middle of nowhere. Roughly half way to Augusta from ATL. Ritz-Carlton, sweet tea, TaylorMade Kingdom on-site, infinity pool on a huge lake, Six courses (the Creek Club is private). What's not to like???
[/quote]

+1

I cover out to reynolds for my job and i love when i have to go there. My inlaws are always thinking about getting a place at reynolds and im always trying to talk them into it!

[HipCheck]

[quote name='bidenn' timestamp='1395923002' post='8960583']
[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1395885782' post='8959271']
[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395878359' post='8958465']
I knew I wanted Reynolds but it is seeming like there is something way way way bigger and better there than it is made out to be.
[/quote]

Reynolds is one of my favorite places. Middle of nowhere. Roughly half way to Augusta from ATL. Ritz-Carlton, sweet tea, TaylorMade Kingdom on-site, infinity pool on a huge lake, Six courses (the Creek Club is private). What's not to like???
[/quote]

+1

I cover out to reynolds for my job and i love when i have to go there. My inlaws are always thinking about getting a place at reynolds and im always trying to talk them into it!
[/quote]

Keep talking! Gotta convince them!

[attachment=2142977:creekclubNo12.jpg]

[ThunderBuzzworth]

^^ any chance I can just go there now please? This michigan winter has backed me into a corner and I am susceptible to breaking down and crying if it snows one more time (snow in today's forecast).

[joey2aces]

[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]

Shouldn't be that bad of an undertaking if each individual does it themselves. My jealousy is split between going on the trip and people getting out the cold!! Gonna be 55 tomorrow though... hopefully the rain holds out for me to go to the range.

[chickenpotpie]

[quote name='joey2aces' timestamp='1395926924' post='8960943']
[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]

Shouldn't be that bad of an undertaking if each individual does it themselves. My jealousy is split between going on the trip and people getting out the cold!! Gonna be 55 tomorrow though... hopefully the rain holds out for me to go to the range.
[/quote]

Yeah, I guess one reason for my line of thought is that there is probably a mix of folks in this....guys who post a lot and guys who don't. The vocal guys after the trip will get the most press and discussion, and all the rest of the results could get lost. That's why I think it would be good to summarize all the results into one post (not 20 or 24).

Case in point.....anyone ever have Lasik and do internet research on it? Its easy to find folks who had horrid results, because they are the most vocal. Hard to find folks who had great results, because they are out living their lives (and the percentages are actually quite good, of folks who had good results). If you just read the internet research, you would never get Lasik. Not that that situation applies 1:1 for here, but what I'm saying is that more vocal posters could seem to swing the "perceived" results one way or the other. And this cuts both ways....if 12 guys have great results, I don't want the 8 guys who didn't have great results to get overshadowed. There's good data there too.

[Doc420]

I would like to see the first page of the results be set up like the Nike trip so that you won't have to search through 20 pages to find out how things turned out. Good or bad I will post my results and give my opinion. But then it is basically up to people to make up their own mind and make decisions on their own.
I will take much the same approach as Pure745 did on his trip, If it isn't better than what I have in my bag, then it probably won't stay.

[PingDrv00]

[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1395926195' post='8960863']
[quote name='bidenn' timestamp='1395923002' post='8960583']
[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1395885782' post='8959271']
[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395878359' post='8958465']
I knew I wanted Reynolds but it is seeming like there is something way way way bigger and better there than it is made out to be.
[/quote]

Reynolds is one of my favorite places. Middle of nowhere. Roughly half way to Augusta from ATL. Ritz-Carlton, sweet tea, TaylorMade Kingdom on-site, infinity pool on a huge lake, Six courses (the Creek Club is private). What's not to like???
[/quote]

+1

I cover out to reynolds for my job and i love when i have to go there. My inlaws are always thinking about getting a place at reynolds and im always trying to talk them into it!
[/quote]

Keep talking! Gotta convince them!


[/quote]

Who could not like Reynolds Plantation, talk about a nice place? I knew they were supposed to doubt the SLDR, but not the location? A phrase comes to mind, "Nothing like looking a gift horse in the mouth?"

[NTKT10]

@PingDrv00,

I think you misinterpreted some of those comments, nobody is doubting Reynolds.

[magdocjr]

I will post all information I get from the experience. Good, bad, ugly, indifferent. I don't post all that much but I will to keep you guys that didn't get the opportunity to go informed. Is it Thursday next week yet???? I almost made a right turn into the airport this morning instead of the left to go to work.

[Oaks]

[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]

I wish that we had done this with our #TeamJetSpeed Trip...

[magdocjr]

[quote name='NTKT10' timestamp='1395929864' post='8961299']
@PingDrv00,

I think you misinterpreted some of those comments, nobody is doubting Reynolds.
[/quote]

Hell as soon as I find out my flight information, I will be looking at flight change fees to stay an extra day to play again!

[ThunderBuzzworth]

[quote name='NTKT10' timestamp='1395929864' post='8961299']
@PingDrv00,

I think you misinterpreted some of those comments, nobody is doubting Reynolds.
[/quote]
Thanks, I should have worded it a little differently: I was saying I have heard Reynolds is amazing but it is looking more like it is going to be on a whole higher level than I expected, like the Grand Canyon... It's all fine and dandy in pictures and stories but when you go there in person it is awe inspiring. I aplogize for any confusion

[joey2aces]

[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395928107' post='8961073']
[quote name='joey2aces' timestamp='1395926924' post='8960943']
[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]

Shouldn't be that bad of an undertaking if each individual does it themselves. My jealousy is split between going on the trip and people getting out the cold!! Gonna be 55 tomorrow though... hopefully the rain holds out for me to go to the range.
[/quote]

Yeah, I guess one reason for my line of thought is that there is probably a mix of folks in this....guys who post a lot and guys who don't. The vocal guys after the trip will get the most press and discussion, and all the rest of the results could get lost. That's why I think it would be good to summarize all the results into one post (not 20 or 24).

Case in point.....anyone ever have Lasik and do internet research on it? Its easy to find folks who had horrid results, because they are the most vocal. Hard to find folks who had great results, because they are out living their lives (and the percentages are actually quite good, of folks who had good results). If you just read the internet research, you would never get Lasik. Not that that situation applies 1:1 for here, but what I'm saying is that more vocal posters could seem to swing the "perceived" results one way or the other. And this cuts both ways....if 12 guys have great results, I don't want the 8 guys who didn't have great results to get overshadowed. There's good data there too.
[/quote]

true... I had lasik back in the day... 2001. Love it... still don't have to wear glasses. But never wrote a post on it.

[OUZO Power]

[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]Beat me to it. I wanted to post this last night but over the phone was a chore.lol

Would also like to see more details about the current settup such as shaft and flex, also the loft of their existing driver.

[QMany]

[quote name='Doc420' timestamp='1395928785' post='8961149']
I will take much the same approach as Pure745 did on his trip, If it isn't better than what I have in my bag, then it probably won't stay.
[/quote]
I would hope/guess that is the approach everyone takes.

[Doc420]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1395930772' post='8961429']
[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]Beat me to it. I wanted to post this last night but over the phone was a chore.lol

Would also like to see more details about the current settup such as shaft and flex, also the loft of their existing driver.
[/quote] I will do something like that when I do my reviews. Yes, I have been fitted for my current driver, but that is only as good as your fitter. I would love to see somebody do a story on fitters, and how all of these top 100 fitter awards get handed out. There must be 500 top 100 fitters floating around.

[cphrey]

Well, here I sit at work, in front of the computer, with a frost delay at the Valero and checking my email every 10 mins! Should be a fun week until blast off, full of sleepless nights, some range time, and club cleaning...playing in a scramble with some friends this weekend at www.gvrgolf.com, should be a good way to keep my mind of the epic trip upcoming.

 

Not a Kingdom, or Reynolds, but pretty nice track:

 

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1395886074' post='8959299']
Wow.. CONGRATS GUYS!! Some solid members got picked for this one, great job Rob and WRX fielding this bunch
[/quote]

Names posted where?

[Oaks]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1395930772' post='8961429']
[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1395922711' post='8960567']
It would be nice to see a table put together with the following info:

User
Current driver
Fit or not?
Current results
New SLDR setup
New results
Difference

Could be a little bit of an undertaking, but I think it will help folks really see all the results in one shot, and hopefully let people believe the results one way or the other.

Overall, I think this is a great concept, just want to see maximum learning come of it, without the bickering that could ensue.
[/quote]Beat me to it. I wanted to post this last night but over the phone was a chore.lol

Would also like to see more details about the current settup such as shaft and flex, also the loft of their existing driver.
[/quote]

I created and sent a Excel sheet with all of this information laid out to HipCheck and Ben - Hopefully we can see it filled in and see the results. Wish we had done in for #TeamJetSpeed

[attachment=2143161:SLDRWRX.jpg]

[Doc420]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1395931591' post='8961531']
[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1395886074' post='8959299']
Wow.. CONGRATS GUYS!! Some solid members got picked for this one, great job Rob and WRX fielding this bunch
[/quote]

Names posted where?
[/quote]Page 19 I believe

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='Doc420' timestamp='1395932283' post='8961613']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1395931591' post='8961531']
[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1395886074' post='8959299']
Wow.. CONGRATS GUYS!! Some solid members got picked for this one, great job Rob and WRX fielding this bunch
[/quote]

Names posted where?
[/quote]Page 19 I believe
[/quote]

thanks sir

[ThunderBuzzworth]

I will provide all my current info if you guys want before we go, that way if they are doing live updates you can see the differences. On one of the previous couple pages I did put up my trackman results with my current driver setup.

Current setup: Yes I was custom fit
Callaway Razr Fit Extreme 9.5 head
Setting is on open so loft is down to more like 8.75
Diamana Ilima 70x tipped 1.25
Finished length is 44.75
Ball of choice is 20XI-X but I am not against switching if something gives me the performance I am looking for.

Current numbers: on trackman 2 days ago
SS: 126-28
BS: 186-89
LA: 11-11.5
Spin: 2500 rpm
AOA: -1.5

The loft on my current setup is leaving me vulnerable to lofting up quite easily (which I know going into this). If Taylormade puts me into a 10.5 and gets me fitted into a shaft that gets my launch up to about 13- 14 and also lowers my spin rate into the 17-1800 range while retaining ball speed.. I will be a prime example of the loft up challenge being the real deal.

With a higher swing speed however, I am curious at what point is a higher launch angle no longer the optimal number? Or is higher launch always better?