TXG tour experience Golf (YouTube channel)

BlakeBstone · April 17, 2018

Haven’t been on the forum here in a while, I recently found them on YouTube. Not sure if it’s been talked about here but the testing they do is very informative and I find that there approach to fitting shafts and heads is a bit eye opening. Worth checking out if you have the time.

Z1ggy16 · April 17, 2018

It's been talked about. Matt had an account and it was deleted/banned for some odd reason. I think because he was promoting the channel and that's not allowed or something along those lines.

Ian is my new favorite guy on YT when it comes to getting club/data info. He's got a lot of insider knowledge; things like Tiger was testing Pro OJ earlier this season and that the switch to it before the Masters wasn't random and sudden. He may have been playing to switch for months now.

BlakeBstone · April 17, 2018

It's been talked about. Matt had an account and it was deleted/banned for some odd reason. I think because he was promoting the channel and that's not allowed or something along those lines.

Ian is my new favorite guy on YT when it comes to getting club/data info. He's got a lot of insider knowledge; things like Tiger was testing Pro OJ earlier this season and that the switch to it before the Masters wasn't random and sudden. He may have been playing to switch for months now.

There video on the PO should make some people on here cringe lol. That is definitely not a shaft that is going to fit a wide variety of players.

Z1ggy16 · April 17, 2018

It's been talked about. Matt had an account and it was deleted/banned for some odd reason. I think because he was promoting the channel and that's not allowed or something along those lines.

Ian is my new favorite guy on YT when it comes to getting club/data info. He's got a lot of insider knowledge; things like Tiger was testing Pro OJ earlier this season and that the switch to it before the Masters wasn't random and sudden. He may have been playing to switch for months now.
There video on the PO should make some people on here cringe lol. That is definitely not a shaft that is going to fit a wide variety of players.

Right... it's a pretty specific range of players who would like it/benefit from it the most.

jah7838 · April 17, 2018

I randomly ran across that video this morning about the PO. It was pretty interesting to watch...I really enjoy videos about shaft technology, so their youtube channel is probably one that I will go back and watch when I have free time.

TollBros · April 17, 2018

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1613816-great-relatively-new-youtube-equipment-channel-txg/page__fromsearch__1

Qwiklap · April 17, 2018

I like their vids. Looking forward to see how their guy does with Super Speed Golf.

ThorntonMelon · May 17, 2018

(Note I just posted this on the other site as well, hope no one minds the copy paste but I wanted to put the information out there.) So I wish I could get this on the main page where more eyes could see it, but this is where these things go. Apologies in advance for its length

After watching a youtube video a couple months ago by TXG, Ian made a comment that a great fitter could literally change the way someone delivered the ball based on the equipment they had. As a full blown club ho, who spends stupid money on equipment, I've never heard this. I have been fit by every legit fitter in New England at some point over the last 5 years - you name them, I've been there. Ive traveled out of state, been there, done that. I have very strong feelings about fitting, and don't want to make this a session of anyone else, but it would be fair to say I think the big name fitters are good for letting you try a bunch of stuff, but nothing much more.

I'm a 13 that can get low 80's and blow up high 90's. And long story short I decided to drop my schedule and fly to Toronto and meet Ian. This was a significant expense both in fitting cost and travel costs but I will tell you it is the single best thing I've ever done from an equipment standpoint and I'd recommend it to anyone who spends more than 1000 bucks a year on equipment.

To start, I tried to book a full bag fitting in April, he was booked 45 days out. It was scheduled to be an afternoon one day and then the morning of the next. About a week ago I learned I needed to be at an event the night of the afternoon appointment. I let the team know and they agreed to meet me an hour earlier the next day and I flew in first thing in the morning. I fully expected the session to be cut short for that reason but there was nothing I could do and appreciated their flexibility.

So yesterday morning I went and got fit by Ian. I will NEVER again be fit anywhere else. It was a game changer. Started with irons, and was relatively inconsistent as per usual. He kept switching combos, but the amazing part was that every time I told him that I felt something, he could figure out what I was feeling and address it. Most incredibly to me, you could see the path improve. It was remarkable. I didn't believe it from the videos and it was completely legit. Best part - after he dialed me in he told me to hit my (fit) clubs and immediately spraying started again. Then he gave me the dialed in ones and once again, striping them.

Then we went to driver, which I generally hit well but not well into screens. I was predictably all over the place, though decent output. He told me he thought he could get 10-15 more yards out of my swing, which I kind of laughed at because I know my distances. He then handed me a combo and said "this will work or it won't" - which it didn't, but immediately switched out the shaft, and the next one I was indeed getting 15 more yards out of. Which was just crazy for me. Mind you, my whole bag is fit clubs made in 2017-18.

Then putter - he watched me hit three putts with mine and said "You have a pretty unique putter swing - this is probably the only putter I have that you can hit the way you want to"- and immediately the numbers on the screen all got better, you could see the roll was better. The whole thing just made me shake my head.

We then did fairways, hybrid, and wedges. No upsell on the fairways and hybrid, He showed me that my shafts were ill-fit, the numbers improved immediately, and took my clubs to re-shaft them. Wedge I told him I liked what I had, and at this point he had spent close to 5 hours with me, I felt bad and didn't want to take up more of his time given that he'd rescheduled for me. He didn't miss a beat and told me based off my swing he knew what would work, and again, you could see the difference in the feel, the numbers, the spin, and the contact quality. His instinct on what I could get out of my swing was the most amazing thing to me - I see myself as inconsistent and not particularly long, and he could see the ability to squeeze performance out of minor tweaks. Was very, very impressive.

Long story short, this was the best fitting I've ever seen, it changed my entire view of what fittings are and should be, and I'd encourage anyone with the capacity to get to Toronto to see Ian. Ignoring that is he an amazing fitter, he is a wonderful person and it's the kind of business I am happy supporting. I cannot imagine there is anyone who wouldn't get improvement in some way from his insights. He's now the only guy I'll let do my stuff and I hope very much that he doesn't get so busy he can't fit me in.

asimone · May 17, 2018

That's awesome that you got to get fitted by them. I started researching club fittings and new clubs a few months ago and stumbled upon their channel and have been hooked since. It's amazing what they can do and how knowledgeable Ian appears on the channel. Glad to hear he just as good in real life. Wish I had the money to spend to go up there and get fitted. Sounds like an awesome experience.

IL2AZ · May 17, 2018

Would love to do a full fitting with Ian, it probably would save me money in the long run with all the simulator to on course failed experiments I have had...

Carolina Golfer 2 · May 17, 2018

Grear write-up. Love to hear that. I am scheduled with him next month. I'm the same as you. Been through several current model clubs, some were for most weren't.

I love how he said in one of his earlier videos he gets more satisfaction out of helping mid to high caps drop several strokes and completely change their games, than he does scratch guys.

Fade to Black · May 18, 2018

Subscriber to TXG's YouTube channel. Really enjoy the content they provide, specifically the "why" things work and how changing equipment into something that is fitted to you can make the world of difference.

Great channel (and they're very active with engaging their subscribers answering questions, taking suggestions for future episodes etc).

Tommyj · May 18, 2018

Ian has referred to the shaft in several of his videos as a timing mechanism. I immediately thought of the few times I've had a certain club with a shaft that really fits my swing DNA. All of sudden the swing becomes effortless, I'm in sequence and the club comes through the hitting area on the correct path, distance and accuracy are produced without having to work it. Probably similar to what ThorntonMelon experienced during his fitting.

If you've just discovered TXG its well worth going through their past videos. Just a wealth of knowledge, unlike a lot of the other youtube guys just testing the newest driver on GCQ.

ChaosTheory · May 18, 2018

Equipment affects motion, I don’t care what anyone says.

BlakeBstone · May 18, 2018

Best and most informative golf channel on YouTube for sure

Llortamaisey · May 18, 2018

If they could figure out how to cut their videos in half, they’d be amazing. If they cut them down to 5 minutes, they’d rule the world.

ThorntonMelon · May 18, 2018

I like the length of them... Different strokes I guess...

Carolina Golfer 2 · May 18, 2018

I like the length of them... Different strokes I guess...

Same here on the length if the content is good and their content is great. I think the longer the better.

He said the reason they are the length they are is he wants people to get the full idea of how s fitting goes. Not just videos of 5 swings and showing the numbers. But they whys behind everything.

Ive learned so much from watching them.

ChaosTheory · May 19, 2018

If they could figure out how to cut their videos in half, they’d be amazing. If they cut them down to 5 minutes, they’d rule the world.

They could be shorter. But I like them for my treadmill sessions. :)

Fade to Black · May 19, 2018

Never had any issue with the length of their content.

2Bad4u · May 20, 2018

I guess some people just have short attention spans. LOL

phatchrisrules · May 20, 2018

Glad you all are liking the content! We have definitely seen a spike in the traffic lately and have had a lot of people coming through the shop from all over the world!

Llortamaisey · May 20, 2018

I guess some people just have short attention spans. LOL

But most people just have things to do, like play golf.

Fade to Black · May 20, 2018

I guess some people just have short attention spans. LOL

But most people just have things to do, like play golf.

Hard to play golf at night.

tyorke1 · July 2, 2018

I've seen a lot of fitting but never seen the results my buddy got from TXG. Cameron was fit in the spring and call in bull or what ever I don't care but he gained 25+ yards and he could already hit it. We played a tourny on the weekend and was was 30 by me when we were side by side last yr or he had a little on me. He was fit into a ping g400 max and the veylax or something like that shaft. Two of his tee shots shocked us that they carried that far. I have no affiliation with txg or do I even know them but they did a great job with Cam. He bought a complete set of everything and he is happy. Nice job guys

rymail00 · July 3, 2018

I agree TXG is by far the best Youtube golf channel. Before TXG Rick Shiels was my go to youtuber for initial reviews, and Crossfield too.

Personally when I get the update on my phone of the new video release I personally hope its a long one because you know they've really dived deep into what the topic is (just my thought on video length that's all).

Although I miss the fittings they used to do. I mean I like the other videos too, but I love watching the fitting process. Where I live I can't get fit, not even a half Word not allowed fitting here, and the only time a trackman shows up here is twice a year for a single Ping and Titleist demo day, so I love the deep dive into the LM #'s and the "how's and why's" each shaft or head combo maybe affecting the outcomes one way or the other.

I just wonder how this whole Patreon thing will work out. It could be very cool, but unfortunately without access to a real LM, or living in an area where they may be visiting for their upcoming "sessions" might not be worth it for us small towners. But time will tell, but who knows maybe it will? Sounds like they are planning on really doing some huge things in the future with the help of Patreon.

Bar_Stroll · July 3, 2018

I couldn't agree more with everything said about TXG (except the part about shorter videos, I wish they'd live feed the studio everyday). I just got back into golf about 5 months ago after not playing for 8 years. I was just kinda playing here and there and then ran into TXG. It opened my eyes as to how much gear can be an influence in concert with your swing. Following the channel made me look further into my gear and how gear I was looking into would match me on the course. It's made golf a bad sickness now, they've cost me tons of money! haha

Chris, here on the forum, has been extremely kind and helpful to me as well. When they announced Patreon I had to join. I look forward everyday to what might come out of TXG.

I doubt they'll ever make it to my course but if they make to South Florida you bet I'll be trying my best to get there.

Z1ggy16 · July 3, 2018

I agree TXG is by far the best Youtube golf channel. Before TXG Rick Shiels was my go to youtuber for initial reviews, and Crossfield too.

Personally when I get the update on my phone of the new video release I personally hope its a long one because you know they've really dived deep into what the topic is (just my thought on video length that's all).

Although I miss the fittings they used to do. I mean I like the other videos too, but I love watching the fitting process. Where I live I can't get fit, not even a half Word not allowed fitting here, and the only time a trackman shows up here is twice a year for a single Ping and Titleist demo day, so I love the deep dive into the LM #'s and the "how's and why's" each shaft or head combo maybe affecting the outcomes one way or the other.

I just wonder how this whole Patreon thing will work out. It could be very cool, but unfortunately without access to a real LM, or living in an area where they may be visiting for their upcoming "sessions" might not be worth it for us small towners. But time will tell, but who knows maybe it will? Sounds like they are planning on really doing some huge things in the future with the help of Patreon.

I only watched a little bit of the patreon video. I know what it is so I just assumed it was an hour long video of why we should give them money. I'm all for donating to them because I love their work, but what else did the video say?

Carolina Golfer 2 · July 3, 2018

I agree TXG is by far the best Youtube golf channel. Before TXG Rick Shiels was my go to youtuber for initial reviews, and Crossfield too.

Personally when I get the update on my phone of the new video release I personally hope its a long one because you know they've really dived deep into what the topic is (just my thought on video length that's all).

Although I miss the fittings they used to do. I mean I like the other videos too, but I love watching the fitting process. Where I live I can't get fit, not even a half Word not allowed fitting here, and the only time a trackman shows up here is twice a year for a single Ping and Titleist demo day, so I love the deep dive into the LM #'s and the "how's and why's" each shaft or head combo maybe affecting the outcomes one way or the other.

I just wonder how this whole Patreon thing will work out. It could be very cool, but unfortunately without access to a real LM, or living in an area where they may be visiting for their upcoming "sessions" might not be worth it for us small towners. But time will tell, but who knows maybe it will? Sounds like they are planning on really doing some huge things in the future with the help of Patreon.

You most likely have seen my fitting video then, it was up about a month ago, "Rob" higher handicap iron fitting, then a driver one that followed. Best fitting experience of my life, and spending 5 hours with Ian and a round of golf with Matt the day before capped an incredible couple days with them.

BParis · July 3, 2018

You most likely have seen my fitting video then, it was up about a month ago, "Rob" higher handicap iron fitting, then a driver one that followed. Best fitting experience of my life, and spending 5 hours with Ian and a round of golf with Matt the day before capped an incredible couple days with them.

Rob, I enjoyed watching your fitting videos.