Love Ian’s WITB and analysis on why he has what clubs he has. Also love his passion for TM clubs he will try different brands for a while but will always gravitate back to TM for feel, looks and performance for him. I look forward to this and the drivers bracket every year there is nothing like it on TH-cam!
Ian: "I changed from a 51deg to a 50.985 because I couldnt handle the offset that extra 0.015deg created. I also shortened the shaft by 0.005" to balance the weight a bit better"
Thanks for the honest video. It’s not common for a club fitter to showcase playing clubs from several years back and explain why. Can’t wait to see the next version in a few weeks after some “tinkering.”
I was fit in Project X LZ 6.0 a few years ago. Strayed away the last 2-3 years, but back in them now with my ZX7 irons. Great shaft for me. The profile works really, really well for me.
Love the fact that Ian went to an older driver head that just work, but with an updated shaft and setup! I bought 2 this years drivers, Stealth 2 and G430 but they just couldn't compete with a G410 Plus for me, slapped a Ventus TR Red into it and it just goes!
g410 driver is just so damn good for me as well. I pair with a Ventus shaft and occasionally hazardous blue counterbalanced. As well as the sim2 3-wood as they were saying in this video
Its amazing how drivers vary from person to person. My new TRS3 replaced my sim. Picked up ball speed, but also consistency. Smash factor was never under 1.46, and mishits dropped the least out of any driver I've ever hit. Gotta get fitted.
@Ian Fraser welcome to the Darkside! Sim 2 ti is my favorite fw ever. I snapped my last motore 8.3 and went to ventus red tr this year and it’s so good. Sim OG could easily go right back in the bag. It definitely has that long one in there. You may want to build up a uw around 20 for that 235 . I put a speeder evo5 in mine and it’s quickly my go to club .
Went back the OG set up with the woods. If it aint broken, don't fix it. I've still got Adam's XTD Tour irons in the back. Nothing comes close. Awesome set up!
Nice to see some older clubs in the bag! Similar to a few years ago when he had the x2 hot hybrid and the jet speed in fairway. Clubs just don’t stay in his bag as long those days lol.
I hear you on the original SIM driver I wish I still had mine. Cracked the face on mine and TaylorMade replaced it with a Stealth that I couldn't launch. Playing the LTDx LS and it's a bomber.
One minute in and Ian's made a damn smart decision still in the Champion's Choice Newport putter! (I prefer the Newport 2). Not too many people get to stroke a Cameron Button Back, whether it's The Champion's Choice or especially the OG Keopka 08 BB. The simplistic looks of the OG I slightly prefer, but the Champion's Choice Button Back is designed on my favorite Cameron Head Shape ( talking shape only here) ever made- the Special Select! Much prefer Special Select to the 08 OG head shape with that high toe. Plus you've got the added moi of the 2020 head, therefore I play the Champion's Choice. Got one on the original Drop @ 600 or $650 whatever MSRP was originally from my local authorized dealer. Sold for $1000 without hitting it. A week later I ran into an old HS teammate who had a new one on the putting green and FF 1 month later, I had happily purchased the Champion's Choice Newport 2 again for the same markup as I had sold it for. ha! And it'll remain with me forever. Champion's Choice gamer alternates with a few of my other favorites- Oil Can, carbon steel Pro Platinum and of course the Studio Stainless depending on Bent or Bermuda and green speeds.
As a beginner, this is so impressive to me. Ian is so tuned in to his individual specs for each club. To have that level of knowledge, the resources, budget etc is on another level. He will enjoy the new season with that set up.
Mizuno shaft optimizer put me in LZ 5.5 vs S300 in my mp18’s 5 years ago. I went with the LZ’s and they are so good. Would love to try them in the PXG 0317CB!
Ian, understood on the carry and launch/spin on the Sim. Curious on your thoughts about forgiveness compared to some of the newer drivers like the TSR2 or TSR3? You might be good enough to not have that concern hahaha but would appreciate your thoughts.
Please make sure that they turn down the ferrules on those Mizunos... there's a decent looking shelf. Sorry, I notice that stuff as a basement builder lol
I have a SIM 2 V2 3 wood that has been in the bag for 3+ years and will agree there is nothing that can compare to it. I wish I could find a backup of the V2.
Ian what is funny is how similar our thoughts on the i230s are. I waited for years on them. I love them on a monitor. It’s just not there on course. Mine isn’t a look thing. It just doesn’t translate to play.
Well...well..well...now this was an few eye popping configuration Mr. Ian. How nice is it to have access to multiple wood & hybrids so that if "a course" is not suited to your "default" setup...boom one can easily make the adjustments. Us "normal warrior" do not have that luxury :P Well we could it just will cost a vacation or two :P Hope you hit them well. That said, I think Dave and I would have our head in our hands should you put that "driver/fairway/hybrid driver" in the bag....a.k.a "mini driver" known as "TM BRNR." Looking forward to the course vlogs :P Lastly, no BGT on the putter?
Got that sim 2 ti 3 wood yesterday. Took it to the course and boom…25 extra yds vs gamer. Gamer still more accurate. Ordered same shaft that i use on my gamer (Rogue 110 msi 60 3.4 S) so we will see if accuracy improves. But it’s clear that head is much hotter. Now it’s making my driver look weak!! Bag o worms I opened up. And that PXG 0317 CB 4 iron I ordered a couple weeks ago will be here tomorrow 😊
The OG Sim has to be one of the best sounding drivers - especially outdoors - in the last ten years. Every time I hear it on the course I’m like 😍 like a well struck fastball in cricket, out of the middle over the rope for six runs. Just can’t live with the white top line, sadly.
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I have an odd question for you. Can you figure clubhead speed with only having the distance of shot and loft of club? I asked this because today I hit my sim max 9 fairway wood absolutely perfect. I hit the ball 229 yards. I was very shocked. I normally hit it 180. I hit it so pure today I just could not believe it. I did not even feel the the club impact the ball. The most perfect ball strike I have ever had.
Interesting see the PXG here. Considering DTC, yall should hit some of the Takomo offerings. I would love to hear your thoughts on the 101t in particular.
I’ve heard rumors of new callaway apex irons in 2024 I was wondering if that was true or if you guys have heard anything I still have the 2019 apex irons and am looking for a new set but can’t decide rather to go for rogue pros or wait for the “new apex” or do paradyms irons
Great video guys. I used the gen 1 stealth rescue and had to swap it out for the hen 1 plus model. I couldn't hit a straight shot and everything had a draw shape to it. The plus was so much better and even the head shape and face design help me out. ✌🏼 Scott. ⛳️☄️🏌️♂️
Can’t wait to see Ian’s new bag next week
😂😂😂😂
I was thinking the same damn thing 🤣
😂😂😂
Must be hard to come to work daily and see everything potentially behind the “mystery door”
Next week…. More like tomorrow lol
Ian is an absolute headcase 😂 and as a fellow Uber gearhead I absolutely love it!
Haha, I love it - custom stamping, degree stronger, and ground the leading edge... "kind of off the rack".
I was thinking the same. Lol
The June 1st edition is gonna be great
Excited to see Ian’s weekly witb added into the video rotation
Ian needs to do this monthly. What's the Bag May. Wonder what June will bring. He might put Takomos in the bag next ;). Hybrid at 19* is love.
Love Ian’s WITB and analysis on why he has what clubs he has. Also love his passion for TM clubs he will try different brands for a while but will always gravitate back to TM for feel, looks and performance for him. I look forward to this and the drivers bracket every year there is nothing like it on TH-cam!
This is a shock. PXG! Love it. I am still using the Sim2 Ti 5 wood. Its amazing.
Ian: "I changed from a 51deg to a 50.985 because I couldnt handle the offset that extra 0.015deg created. I also shortened the shaft by 0.005" to balance the weight a bit better"
I wouldn’t put it past me.
@@ianfrasergolf that's why we love ya
You should have heard the “YESSSS!!” I screamed when I saw the irons!
Thanks for the honest video. It’s not common for a club fitter to showcase playing clubs from several years back and explain why. Can’t wait to see the next version in a few weeks after some “tinkering.”
i feel the exact same on the hybrid/5/7 wood spot. i went with the HD version of the stealth2 hybrid for added height. absolutely phenomenal
I can’t believe the G430 and i230s are gone wow.
Hearing the what and why is gold. Not going to copy the bag but this helps me think about my setup in new ways. 👍
Haven't been able to knock iblades out of the bag for over half a decade, I don't blame you for wanting that look!
Haven't seen anything this suspenseful and surprising since Stephen King's "Cujo" in the 80's. Appreciate the honesty.
Love the SIM plus driver. Tried newer ones but I always go back to the SIM plus.
I was fit in Project X LZ 6.0 a few years ago. Strayed away the last 2-3 years, but back in them now with my ZX7 irons. Great shaft for me. The profile works really, really well for me.
I have em in my ZX7's too! Fantastic shaft and head combo.
Really interesting on the Sim woods! The setup makes me feel good about mine with a 3 wood and two hybrids/sub 5 wood!
Love the fact that Ian went to an older driver head that just work, but with an updated shaft and setup! I bought 2 this years drivers, Stealth 2 and G430 but they just couldn't compete with a G410 Plus for me, slapped a Ventus TR Red into it and it just goes!
g410 driver is just so damn good for me as well. I pair with a Ventus shaft and occasionally hazardous blue counterbalanced. As well as the sim2 3-wood as they were saying in this video
Nice bag! I just put in a BRNR with av raw orange, nice shaft. Love the putter!!
Guys you are the greatest love watching your videos !!!
I just put my Ping G25 LST driver in timeout and now have the TM Sim Max in the bag! Absolute gamechanger!
Taking a break studying from finals to eat a chicken sandwich and watch Ian's bag dissection. Nothing like it.
Good luck brotha work hard 👍
Its amazing how drivers vary from person to person. My new TRS3 replaced my sim. Picked up ball speed, but also consistency. Smash factor was never under 1.46, and mishits dropped the least out of any driver I've ever hit. Gotta get fitted.
Would love to see a monthly on-course video! Make it happen boys!
Everyone at TXG is exceptional. Such cool dudes
Love to see the sim back on the bag!
Good looking set!
Love to see the 0317CB’s in the bag! Such a great looking club, can’t wait to try them myself.
Just bought a set man. They’re incredible!
@Ian Fraser welcome to the Darkside! Sim 2 ti is my favorite fw ever. I snapped my last motore 8.3 and went to ventus red tr this year and it’s so good. Sim OG could easily go right back in the bag. It definitely has that long one in there. You may want to build up a uw around 20 for that 235 . I put a speeder evo5 in mine and it’s quickly my go to club .
Didn't expect the PXGs 😲 Great to see the experimentation, Ian 👍
Have been waiting for so long for this video. I changed my club set up after that BRNR Mini came out. Driver, Mini Dr, 4w, 7w
Went back the OG set up with the woods. If it aint broken, don't fix it.
I've still got Adam's XTD Tour irons in the back. Nothing comes close. Awesome set up!
oh yes, really wanted to see the entire bag!
Nice to see some older clubs in the bag! Similar to a few years ago when he had the x2 hot hybrid and the jet speed in fairway. Clubs just don’t stay in his bag as long those days lol.
Interesting and awesome 💪🏻🔥⛳️🏌🏼♂️
I hear you on the original SIM driver I wish I still had mine. Cracked the face on mine and TaylorMade replaced it with a Stealth that I couldn't launch. Playing the LTDx LS and it's a bomber.
One minute in and Ian's made a damn smart decision still in the Champion's Choice Newport putter! (I prefer the Newport 2).
Not too many people get to stroke a Cameron Button Back, whether it's The Champion's Choice or especially the OG Keopka 08 BB.
The simplistic looks of the OG I slightly prefer, but the Champion's Choice Button Back is designed on my favorite Cameron Head Shape ( talking shape only here) ever made- the Special Select!
Much prefer Special Select to the 08 OG head shape with that high toe. Plus you've got the added moi of the 2020 head, therefore I play the Champion's Choice.
Got one on the original Drop @ 600 or $650 whatever MSRP was originally from my local authorized dealer. Sold for $1000 without hitting it. A week later I ran into an old HS teammate who had a new one on the putting green and FF 1 month later, I had happily purchased the Champion's Choice Newport 2 again for the same markup as I had sold it for. ha! And it'll remain with me forever. Champion's Choice gamer alternates with a few of my other favorites- Oil Can, carbon steel Pro Platinum and of course the Studio Stainless depending on Bent or Bermuda and green speeds.
As a beginner, this is so impressive to me. Ian is so tuned in to his individual specs for each club. To have that level of knowledge, the resources, budget etc is on another level. He will enjoy the new season with that set up.
It's called rabbit hole syndrome! Too much time in the off season! 😅
Super excited for the monthly match. We dont get to see you talented gents play enough golf
Oh wow hear we go!
Love it
Fun video. Will this be a weekly series? ;)
I love Ian’s bi-monthly what’s in the bag!
Mizuno shaft optimizer put me in LZ 5.5 vs S300 in my mp18’s 5 years ago. I went with the LZ’s and they are so good. Would love to try them in the PXG 0317CB!
I love how serious Ian is when talking about how good all these clubs are.
Then we get to next month and half if them will be changed haha..
Casual backup Champion's Choice! Gotta love it!
That burner mini driver is a beautiful looking club
I have the PX LZ 6.0 in my Mizuno 225s and it is easily the most stable iron shaft I’ve ever played.
I had a similar situation with P770 irons. On a monitor they were great, but on course just couldnt hit a target with them
Just seen the ping G430 LST Titanium fairway coming June, sure Ian will be testing that
Ian, understood on the carry and launch/spin on the Sim. Curious on your thoughts about forgiveness compared to some of the newer drivers like the TSR2 or TSR3? You might be good enough to not have that concern hahaha but would appreciate your thoughts.
Shocker on the PXGs. But they are really beautiful, and I feel like they would still give you some confidence looking down at them
Please make sure that they turn down the ferrules on those Mizunos... there's a decent looking shelf. Sorry, I notice that stuff as a basement builder lol
That was a quick built to test that combo, it’s getting pulled apart to have the shafts PURE’D before the final build.
I’m so tempted to get fit for the cb’s, playing 0311t’s at the min and love them but those cb’s 🤤
Me too!!!
Awesome stuff. Maybe Ian and Mat can do monthly updates because I am sure there is lots of tinkering through the golf season.
I have a SIM 2 V2 3 wood that has been in the bag for 3+ years and will agree there is nothing that can compare to it. I wish I could find a backup of the V2.
Patiently waiting for my ZX5s. I’m unabashedly glad that it’s been wet the past 2 weekends. I know sunshine is coming as soon as I get the TXG call
Have the 5s in 5-7. Love them. So easy to hit high
Called it. Got my club pick up notice and it’s a beautiful sunny day
Nice set of sticks Ian but I'm more interested in the jumper you are wearing. What make is it as it would look great in this spring Scottish weather 😅
Ian what is funny is how similar our thoughts on the i230s are. I waited for years on them. I love them on a monitor. It’s just not there on course. Mine isn’t a look thing. It just doesn’t translate to play.
Hoping they will test out the haywood driver coming out soon.
Ended up in the tensei 1k orange in my PXG Driver. Tested so many shafts and it was miles ahead of anything else for me
I still play the m2 tour 3 wood with a kuro kage shaft.. thing smashes
I expect one of these every other week from now on!
Ian did you try the 0317ST version in shorter irons? You had always mentioned better contact and SD with narrower soles on the shorter irons
Well...well..well...now this was an few eye popping configuration Mr. Ian. How nice is it to have access to multiple wood & hybrids so that if "a course" is not suited to your "default" setup...boom one can easily make the adjustments. Us "normal warrior" do not have that luxury :P Well we could it just will cost a vacation or two :P Hope you hit them well. That said, I think Dave and I would have our head in our hands should you put that "driver/fairway/hybrid driver" in the bag....a.k.a "mini driver" known as "TM BRNR." Looking forward to the course vlogs :P Lastly, no BGT on the putter?
Love the bag! Question: where did you get the “Fraser use only” ball marker?
He's one of us
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Got that sim 2 ti 3 wood yesterday. Took it to the course and boom…25 extra yds vs gamer.
Gamer still more accurate.
Ordered same shaft that i use on my gamer (Rogue 110 msi 60 3.4 S) so we will see if accuracy improves.
But it’s clear that head is much hotter. Now it’s making my driver look weak!! Bag o worms I opened up.
And that PXG 0317 CB 4 iron I ordered a couple weeks ago will be here tomorrow 😊
Would love to see these guys play a full round on the course
PXG Baby….. total world domination!!!!! 😂😂😂💪
Kaboom baby!
Wowww original sim driver, sim2 ti 3 wood. Didn’t see that coming
I was just going to say monthly match please can't wait
Boys love the look of the PXG irons, anychance of a review of the HONMA TOUR WORLD TW757 Vx FORGED Black Editions?
The OG Sim has to be one of the best sounding drivers - especially outdoors - in the last ten years. Every time I hear it on the course I’m like 😍 like a well struck fastball in cricket, out of the middle over the rope for six runs. Just can’t live with the white top line, sadly.
This is crazy i'm getting these very soon can't wait to get out these i525 Pings
I fixed the title for you guys: "Ian's May 2023 What's in the Bag"
Love offset on wedges. Quite a lot of tour players use it as well. Gives you this extra cushion if you tend to dig a little.
Hey Ian,
What are your thoughts on Mizuno 223? I think that would be a good fit for you
As a Glasgow boy ... I've always wondered ... who does he support ... The Scotty gives it away eh !
Can you combo Gen 6 0311 P with the CB’s? They look beautiful. Will test.
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What do you guys think about PXG putters? The Blackbird model cought my attention.
I have an odd question for you. Can you figure clubhead speed with only having the distance of shot and loft of club? I asked this because today I hit my sim max 9 fairway wood absolutely perfect. I hit the ball 229 yards. I was very shocked. I normally hit it 180. I hit it so pure today I just could not believe it. I did not even feel the the club impact the ball. The most perfect ball strike I have ever had.
Interesting see the PXG here. Considering DTC, yall should hit some of the Takomo offerings. I would love to hear your thoughts on the 101t in particular.
they have done a review on the 101T go check it out was good
Whats up with the ferrule job on the 4 iron? :)
I’ve heard rumors of new callaway apex irons in 2024 I was wondering if that was true or if you guys have heard anything I still have the 2019 apex irons and am looking for a new set but can’t decide rather to go for rogue pros or wait for the “new apex” or do paradyms irons
Great video guys.
I used the gen 1 stealth rescue and had to swap it out for the hen 1 plus model. I couldn't hit a straight shot and everything had a draw shape to it. The plus was so much better and even the head shape and face design help me out. ✌🏼 Scott. ⛳️☄️🏌️♂️
Surprised about the 3w. I played the TM titanium but getting better accuracy with Ping g425 3w lst. A little longer due to 13.5 loft
Pxg 0211ST change me as well .. 8620 forging is the softest compare to 1020
After Ian has played a few rounds with the various clubs, I would like to see an update of his thoughts.
Ian, how do the PXG cb's compare to the Miura TC 201's?
What size Matador is that?
Std
LETS GOOO
Any comparison between Edel SMS Pro and the PXG irons?
Have you guys done a test between pured and non-pured irons? Is it worth it?
Great video! Ian, what is your swing speed with your driver, red, blue and green stick respectively?
Videos on this coming soon.
I immediately thought the PXG looked very i-series in pictures with the toe weight. Can we get a comparison video?