Jason Gore WITB: shot by Jason 2016 Sony Open (Update: Jason posted)

[tmax77]

Fantastic stuff...Jason thanks for all of the insight into your world...huge fan. Thanks for taking the time and goodluck in the new season and with the new sticks

[bu11dog]

Awesome read.

 

JG, just so you know, my kid is still using the Gore-illa cover you sent us. He slept with the thing like it was a teddy bear for about a year and now it's on his 3 wood.

[KPH808]

Nice to see his actual posts. Play well this year JG!

[Lacey Underall]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

[station2station]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

I feel you, but I'm hearing it's soo low spin it's like a slider 430cc 8.5* (a driver I couldn't get to spin over 1100 no matter what).

 

Once I thought about it, I stopped caring.

[campion]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

I feel you, but I'm hearing it's soo low spin it's like a slider 430cc 8.5* (a driver I couldn't get to spin over 1100 no matter what).

 

Once I thought about it, I stopped caring.

 

Has this been confirmed by Callaway that this driver will not be released to the public, or this just speculation? Looking through the pics from the Sony Open this week it looked like a few more pros were testing/playing this club, but its not out of the realm that Callaway would release 5 drivers for this year.

 

The only reason I ask is another golf website site has it listed as "sub-zero" and shows it on the USGA approved list.

 

 

[hoosierfan00121]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

[pga43]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

I feel you, but I'm hearing it's soo low spin it's like a slider 430cc 8.5* (a driver I couldn't get to spin over 1100 no matter what).

 

Once I thought about it, I stopped caring.

 

Has this been confirmed by Callaway that this driver will not be released to the public, or this just speculation? Looking through the pics from the Sony Open this week it looked like a few more pros were testing/playing this club, but its not out of the realm that Callaway would release 5 drivers for this year.

 

The only reason I ask is another golf website site has it listed as "sub-zero" and shows it on the USGA approved list.

 

It still would have to be on the USGA's approved driver list for the Tour Pros to be able to play it so that alone doesn't mean it might come to retail but it also doesn't mean it won't.

 

 

Greg

[campion]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

I feel you, but I'm hearing it's soo low spin it's like a slider 430cc 8.5* (a driver I couldn't get to spin over 1100 no matter what).

 

Once I thought about it, I stopped caring.

 

Has this been confirmed by Callaway that this driver will not be released to the public, or this just speculation? Looking through the pics from the Sony Open this week it looked like a few more pros were testing/playing this club, but its not out of the realm that Callaway would release 5 drivers for this year.

 

The only reason I ask is another golf website site has it listed as "sub-zero" and shows it on the USGA approved list.

 

It still would have to be on the USGA's approved driver list for the Tour Pros to be able to play it so that alone doesn't mean it might come to retail but it also doesn't mean it won't.

 

 

Greg

 

Good to know, I didn't know there were different lists. I'm hoping that they bring it out or perhaps start a program like titleist's MOTO. If the name is in fact "sub-zero" my guess would be that cg would below the center line, which sounds interesting.

[pga43]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

I feel you, but I'm hearing it's soo low spin it's like a slider 430cc 8.5* (a driver I couldn't get to spin over 1100 no matter what).

 

Once I thought about it, I stopped caring.

 

Has this been confirmed by Callaway that this driver will not be released to the public, or this just speculation? Looking through the pics from the Sony Open this week it looked like a few more pros were testing/playing this club, but its not out of the realm that Callaway would release 5 drivers for this year.

 

The only reason I ask is another golf website site has it listed as "sub-zero" and shows it on the USGA approved list.

 

It still would have to be on the USGA's approved driver list for the Tour Pros to be able to play it so that alone doesn't mean it might come to retail but it also doesn't mean it won't.

 

 

Greg

 

Good to know, I didn't know there were different lists. I'm hoping that they bring it out or perhaps start a program like titleist's MOTO. If the name is in fact "sub-zero" my guess would be that cg would below the center line, which sounds interesting.

 

There aren't different lists. If it's on the USGA's approved list it is approved for anyone, professional and amateurs.

 

 

Greg

[Beastmode Broker]

very awesome wow

thanks Greg and thanks Jason for your response

all the best w Cally in 2016, go get em!

[Lacey Underall]

Callaway should bring back the Tour Authentic line. Would only appeal to gear heads like us, but it would satisfy the "problem" I referenced above. As the other poster mentioned, Titleist is already doing this with MOTO.

[hankmoody]

I'll echo the awesomeness of this thread and Jason's contribution to it. Not that it matters much, but I'll be pulling for Jason in 2016--he's officially one of us!

[Holy Moses]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

99% of Callaway's customers will never know or care that Gore's is a little different

[HipCheck]

Guys,

 

Jason will be joining us on Tuesday Jan 19 for a live chat with our members.

Here's the thread. Time is TBD, but you can ask a question now.

 

If answered you could win a new Callaway XR Driver or Jason's Gore-illa head cover.

 

Enjoy.

[Ironhorse723]

You really can't go wrong when United States Defense contractors help design a driver :cheesy:

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

Great post Jason, always like watching you play. Good luck this season!!

[bigeasy]

Thought this was pretty interesting considering the topic and timing of the recent change. Go to the 3:00 minute mark.

 

Why would he mention Jason Gores new Ping G driver with a chrome elements shaft that was just released and he has already left Ping? I find it hard to believe that a touring pro who has access to Pings launch monitor and equipment made available to optimize his distance, could pick up 18 yards in either carry or total distance. Callaway must be awesome!

[short and straight]

I want to know if he's still using his sweet vintage anser putter? Jason, you can pm me :)

[KillerBgolfer]

I've always been a Jason Gore fan and just thought I'd check this thread out. Blew my mind when I saw that he actually responded and is a WRX member. Very cool and I'm not an even bigger fan. Hope to see you lifting those trophies soon Jason!

[Mookie91]

So awesome to have a player like Jason Gore take time out to chat with the Golfwrx Community.

 

Thank you Jason and hoping you have great success this year!

[chicagolongball]

Sounds like a new version of the famed Callaway LCG heads. I'd be interested in trying that one out.

[drvrwdge]

Just got a set of s55's and am a bit of a Ping homer but those new Apex Pro's look really really good. Tough to drop a G for new irons though.

[Smoot]

How cool is it that I touring pro took the time out to explain the process on trying to get better!! Thanks, Jason!! I wish you nothing but fairways and greens this year!!!

[staysober for golf]

Those numbers are sick Awesome!!! Wow is all I can say. Good luck JG59 :superman2: :superman2:

[Mookie91]

#1 - thanks to Jason for contributing!

 

#2 - have to say I'm a fanboy with 14 Cally sticks in the bag. But the fact that Jason is gaming a driver that nobody can get at retail bothers me a little. When the GBB was released, pros were immediately hitting a version with 2 sliding weights that will probably never be available at retail. Don't get me wrong, I know that tour guys have been hitting proto equipment for a long time. But this is two straight driver releases where Cally staff players are immediately playing drivers we will never get our hands on (and they seem to perform better!). Just a little disappointed in that.

 

99% of Callaway's customers will never know or care that Gore's is a little different

 

95+% of Callaway's customers wouldn't be able to hit Jason Gore's driver nearly as well as an off-the-rack R-Flex, and would incur irreparable spleen damage trying. Not to mention property damage.

 

Notice how much more polite and well-behaved everyone is when there's a star Tour Player in the room? Just the one post, and there's less haranguing, less ridicule of the OEM and any player(s) in question.

 

.wrx Headline - "Jason Gore Breaks Internet"

 

Manners, guess they are a bad thing

[Holy Moses]

Man comes on the WRX forum and is top 5 heading into the weekend. Coincidence? I think not!

[Jaywh2]

Jason Gore is a solid guy. So nice and positive attitude.

 

I'm confused about his irons. I though he played the apex pro from the balcony pictures but this week appears to me the mb blade. Maybe I'm confused. I hit those blades a few weeks ago. Very good sticks. .

[pga43]

Jason Gore is a solid guy. So nice and positive attitude.

 

I'm confused about his irons. I though he played the apex pro from the balcony pictures but this week appears to me the mb blade. Maybe I'm confused. I hit those blades a few weeks ago. Very good sticks. .

 

He was working with the Callaway guys on Tuesday on the practice range. Think they made him up a new set of irons cuz he like the ball flight, as well as how they went thru the turf.

 

 

Greg

 

Greg

[300_yard_drives]

Funny I recall him saying the same things about Ping a few years ago..........

... because at the time (two years ago) that equipment was great for him. Two years worth of evolving game, equipment and swing dynamics has a direct impact on what's good for him NOW.

Yeah I played with Jason in the final round of the Southern California Open two years ago when he first switched to ping. We were tied in the final group, but my nerves got the best of me. He told me he wished he had played ping his whole life and something like ping clubs make an average ball striker into a great one. These were things said to me directly from him. Cool he switched to Callaway. They make great gear and really take care of their staff.