STank724's WITB

[STank724]

I've been on this site a little over a year and my bag has changed a lot in that short amount of time. I probably owed a WITB to my previous setup, which lasted me the better part of 6 years, but all but one of those clubs have moved on to new owners. With that said, I finally found some time and decent indoor lighting here in the PNW to snap some photos; another passion of mine.

 

The '22 bag is pretty locked in with the exception of the 5w that has really begun to show its left (coughhookcough) bias in recent times. I may also tinker with Modus wedge shafts down the line. The 3w and 4 utility were recently built by myself – funny how a 7 iron head (previous set) flying off at the range can quickly turn into a newfound hobby/obsession.

 

Let's get into it.

 

(Yes, I'm a 13 club guy.)

 

Driver: Taylormade Sim 2 Max (10.5º @ 9º)

Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60X 

 

3-wood: Taylormade Sim Max (15º)

Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 6.5

 

5-wood: Cobra Fly-Z+ (17.5º @ 19º)

Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VR 8x

 

Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (4), Mizuno Pro 223 (5-PW)

Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT 105TX ssx1 (4), Nippon Modus Tour 115X (5-PW)

 

Wedges: Mizuno T20 (52-09, 58-12)

Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

 

Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Seven

 

Grips: Golf Pride MCC Black (1 full wrap, +3 bottom)

 

    

  

  

 

  

 

  

  

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

Edited October 12, 2022 by STank724

[T_Golf_23]

Did you try the whole MP line up? If so, how did the 223 compare to the 225 and 221? how does it feel forgiveness wise in the long and short irons in off center strikes? Do the short irons feel like MB or do they seem a little more forgiving? 
 

what irons were you previously playing? What shafts as well b/c those 115 are new. 
 

Do you have gapping issues in the 7-8 change over? 

debating about picking these up. Even though I have the 225 and 221 I am debating about adding the 223 as well …. Don’t know why….. but am fascinated my the whole MP line up….. I am sure it is just redundant. No other line has really caught my attention like these have. Seem like classics across the whole line. Going to be tough to improve on in the future. 

[STank724]

On 3/28/2022 at 3:51 AM, T_Golf_23 said:

Did you try the whole MP line up? If so, how did the 223 compare to the 225 and 221? how does it feel forgiveness wise in the long and short irons in off center strikes? Do the short irons feel like MB or do they seem a little more forgiving? 
 

what irons were you previously playing? What shafts as well b/c those 115 are new. 
 

Do you have gapping issues in the 7-8 change over? 

debating about picking these up. Even though I have the 225 and 221 I am debating about adding the 223 as well …. Don’t know why….. but am fascinated my the whole MP line up….. I am sure it is just redundant. No other line has really caught my attention like these have. Seem like classics across the whole line. Going to be tough to improve on in the future. 

Wow sorry, not sure how I missed this post. Based on your recent posts it looks like you may have already gotten it all sorted out, but maybe this will still help you and someone else down the line. 
 

My MP fitting recollection (all with 7i):

 

225: this is what I started with. It felt extremely hot. I was getting anywhere between 185-195 carry - my Cobra Fly-Z+ was 175-180 during warmup. My peak height and decent angle were looow, like unplayable. The feel wasn’t great to me. 
 

223: moved into the 223’s with same shaft PX 6.0. Immediate increase in launch, peak height and descent angle. Carry between 184-190. Feel was, and still is, powerful but soft. Toe strikes are my miss and I still get good performance; not full carry numbers but the ball still finds its way out there in the direction I want. 
 

221: took 3 swings with the 221 and PX 6.0. Pured every single one. I was pretty shocked. Had never hit a blade before and was expecting to be all over the place, but for whatever reason it all clicked. Peak height, spin and descent angle all increased even more to better numbers (maybe a loft thing?). Carry numbers were the same as previous set with 223. In the back of my head I’ve wondered why I didn’t get a combo of 221 7-PW and 22x 5/6, but I convinced myself at the time blades were not for me. I still don’t think I’m a blade player, but hard to argue with that performance. 

 

The rest of the fitting we keyed in on the 223 with different shafts. The PX 6.0 and DG 120 S300 had the best results, but neither felt like the one for me. Kind of like I needed something stiffer than the DG but more lively that the PX. I didn’t purchase on the spot, but I went in a few days later to play with the Mizuno shaft optimizer. It spit out the Modus 115X, but it wasn’t in the fitting cart. I decided to take a flyer on my order. After finally hitting them, they’re exactly the inbetween I was looking for. 
 

Regarding performance since receiving, I only have a handful of ranges sessions and one round under my belt, but the clubs feel great overall. I had the 5-8 bent 1° weak. I haven’t noticed any major gapping issues so far. I’d say the short irons feel pretty comparable to the 221 7i from my fitting though it’s difficult to remember. I wouldn’t say they’re worlds apart. They feel damn good.

I previously played Cobra Fly-Z+ with KBS Tour S+ (125g). I’m really liking the decrease in shaft weight and the Modus feel smoother to me. 

[Jtbarilla]

I need to know where you got that driver headcover, so clutch for putting tees in there 

[STank724]

On 4/29/2022 at 6:38 AM, Jtbarilla said:

I need to know where you got that driver headcover, so clutch for putting tees in there 

Linksoul. They have Seamus repurpose their boarshorts 🤌

[STank724]

Excited to officially get a M Craft II in the bag – 13g weight in toe, 8g in heel.
 

Bought it used locally to replace the Stroke Lab Seven that I could just never get comfortable with no matter how much practice I put in with it. I used an Odyssey White Hot XG #2 for 14 years prior to the Seven so the M Craft II is a welcome return to a familiar/similar shape. 

 

Replaced the SS Tour 2.0 with a Lamkin Deep Etched Cord which I’m really digging. I went in to the shop fully expecting to leave with a Golf Pride Pro Only Cord and kept trying to find reasons not to buy the Lamkin, but so glad I ultimately went with my gut. 
 

Played 9 on Mother’s Day and drained a 20 footer to close out my round, which solidified its place. 

I’m also really excited to get back into a blade because it means I get a limited edition headcover back in my bag. It’s custom made by PRG with Full Tilt (Ski) Boots artwork – my buddy is/was their Brand Director and had X amount made for athletes, reps, etc. I’m an avid freeskier, more so before my 2 year old arrived, so it’s an ode to my post college years and lifestyle. 


 

 

 

Edited May 11, 2022 by STank724

[DE-ILLINI]

Good looking head cover.

[STank724]

After a pretty ridiculous game of driver musical chairs last year – which saw a Cobra Fly-Z+, Ping G410 LST, Mizuno ST-Z, and a SIM 2 Max – the Cobra LTDx 9° paired with the ZF 60x is going into the bag for the foreseeable future. I’m holding myself to that.

I’ve had it for a couple weeks now, but hadn’t spent much time with it. After my round Sunday and today’s range session, I can firmly say I’m a fan and happy to be reunited with a Cobra driver (the Fly-Z was in my bag since 2015). This thing wants to go straight.

 

Lead tape to bring it up to D4. Debating hot melt, but that feels like putting a ring on the finger... 
 

 

[PureDivots]

Any thoughts to adding a 14th club even if its just some gimmicky club like a 64 wedge or 1 iron?

[STank724]

31 minutes ago, PureDivots said:

Any thoughts to adding a 14th club even if its just some gimmicky club like a 64 wedge or 1 iron?

Hah, there’s some other top end shuffling underway so a possible 14th club will depend on that. I’ve been liking the idea of a 19° utility/driving iron. No intention or itch to add another wedge though. 

[shoot4par]

On 5/10/2022 at 9:10 PM, STank724 said:

 
I’m also really excited to get back into a blade because it means I get a limited edition headcover back in my bag. It’s custom made by PRG with Full Tilt (Ski) Boots artwork – my buddy is/was their Brand Director and had X amount made for athletes, reps, etc. I’m an avid freeskier, more so before my 2 year old arrived, so it’s an ode to my post college years and lifestyle. 


 

 

 

 

 

That putter head cover is 🔥🔥🔥

[STank724]

Officially replaced the trusty Fly-Z+ 4/5 wood with the LTDx LS paired with the Tour AD VR 8x - improved forgiveness and a bump in distance. Still deciding on playing it at 17.5 or 16.5.

 

Did some on course testing with the VR vs a Diamana BF 70tx and the VR won pretty handily. BF required just a little too much effort and I lost most balls high and right. I imagine I'll get bored down the road and try to make the BF work by really playing with the weights and loft sleeve.

 

 

Edited July 5, 2022 by STank724

[STank724]

Not officially in the bag, but testing of the Mizuno Fli Hi 3 begins tomorrow. Wanting another tee club primarily, but also something usable off the deck. 

 

Went an interesting, and possibly questionable, route with the MMT 105tx iron shaft (instead of a hybrid shaft), but I like it in my 4 utility so wanted to give it a shot. 

 

 

Edited July 7, 2022 by STank724

[STank724]

With 2022 coming to a close and snow on the ground, I wanted to post an end of the year WITB. 

 

Turned over the Driver, Wood(s) and Putter all for the better. For 2023, the irons may be on their way out and I'm also due for some new wedges. Also on the hunt for a 230-240 yard club - have had my eye on an Apex UW 21*

 

 

 

Driver: Cobra LTDx (9º @ 10º)

Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60X 

 

Fairway: Taylormade Stealth Plus (19º @ 18.25º)

Shaft: Diamana BF 80x

 

Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (4), Mizuno Pro 223 (5-PW)

Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT 105TX ssx1 (4), Nippon Modus Tour 115X (5-PW)

 

Wedges: Mizuno T20 (52-09, 58-12)

Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

 

Putter: Toulon Garage Las Vegas H7

Shaft: KBS CT Tour

Grip: Golf Pride Pro Only Cord Red Star

[Aprovenz]

On 5/10/2022 at 8:10 PM, STank724 said:

Excited to officially get a M Craft II in the bag – 13g weight in toe, 8g in heel.
 

Bought it used locally to replace the Stroke Lab Seven that I could just never get comfortable with no matter how much practice I put in with it. I used an Odyssey White Hot XG #2 for 14 years prior to the Seven so the M Craft II is a welcome return to a familiar/similar shape. 

 

Replaced the SS Tour 2.0 with a Lamkin Deep Etched Cord which I’m really digging. I went in to the shop fully expecting to leave with a Golf Pride Pro Only Cord and kept trying to find reasons not to buy the Lamkin, but so glad I ultimately went with my gut. 
 

Played 9 on Mother’s Day and drained a 20 footer to close out my round, which solidified its place. 

I’m also really excited to get back into a blade because it means I get a limited edition headcover back in my bag. It’s custom made by PRG with Full Tilt (Ski) Boots artwork – my buddy is/was their Brand Director and had X amount made for athletes, reps, etc. I’m an avid freeskier, more so before my 2 year old arrived, so it’s an ode to my post college years and lifestyle. 


 

 

 

 

Dude, that cover is amazing! Full Tilt boots are the truth!

[STank724]

Bag has undergone some serious overhaul and is nearing completion so figured I’d spend some time detailing the individual changes leading up to the completed 2023 WITB. First up is the putter which made an appearance in my previous post. 

Although I liked the Mizuno M Craft II and used a blade forever, it became apparent that it just wasn’t a great fit. For whatever reason I just couldn’t see my start lines or get them right so I lost a lot of confidence in my putting at the tail end of last year.
 

Before the M Craft, I dabbled with two Odyssey 7’s (Stroke Lab Black and White Hot OG) over the last couple years, but quickly got rid of them because the inserts felt too soft for me. Still, I’ve always loved the shape which lead me on my search for a milled mallet. Spent a lot of time rolling putts in the store with different shapes and hosels.
 

Ultimately snagged a 2022 Toulon Garage Las Vegas H7 with KBS CT Tour on FB marketplace for a steal. Feel off the face and appearance is exactly what I was looking for. It actually came with Carolina Blue paint fill, which was quite unsightly to me, so I gave custom paint fill a shot for the first time - dark gray is what I landed on. Last week I installed a black CT Tour and went up half an inch to 34.5”.
 

Between the slick look and the time spent rolling putts on my practice mat all winter, my confidence level heading into the year is pretty high.

 

[CK423]

how do you like the KBS CT Tour ? 

[STank724]

4 hours ago, CK423 said:

how do you like the KBS CT Tour ? 

I won't make any outrageous claims about performance improvement, especially since it's the only shaft I've had in the LV head, but smooth and consistent is how I'd describe it from takeaway to impact. It's hard to describe, but not something I'd ever felt in any putter I've owned before. It just feels better. I'm a big fan.