Has MyGolfSpy Lost Its Edge?

[saevel25]

I will say this, on the ranking of websites that test golf equipment. They are better than Golf or GolfDigest. If you are like me, if you want the data it looks like you can get it. 

In the end, go to a demo day at a golf course. Try out the clubs. Go get fitted. If you are buying the clubs, the cost of the fitting will be waived if you buy that day. 

[iacas]

Their reviews are “pay to play.”

They tout one thing, but do another. I generally don’t like liars, or people who “massage” data quite a bit, and they feel like a bit of both at times.

[ChetlovesMer]

11 minutes ago, iacas said:

Their reviews are “pay to play.”

Really?
I confess. I'm disappointed. 

[Darkfrog]

In general, I don't quite get what the point of equipment reviews like the MGS Most Wanted, Golf Digest Hot List, etc., other than a marketing tool, regardless of what data is attached to it. Is <company X> driver really better than <company Y> driver, if a golfer is going to go into a shop and buy something off the shelf? It seems like if a player is really interested in getting the best clubs, some level of fitting or self-testing is needed to make an informed decision. Otherwise, just purchase the clubs that you like the looks of the best, or whatever other arbitrary reason.

At one point 3 or 4 years ago, I wanted a new hybrid, so I looked at the ratings on Most Wanted list and Hot List, and bought one of the top rated hybrids. It performed no different than my old Adams hybrid, although it did look cooler.

Does anyone really need a review for golf umbrellas or shoes or pitch mark repair tools or bluetooth speakers to determine which one to buy?

3 hours ago, saevel25 said:

They are also hostile to anyone who questions their methods. I did once, and they went off on me in the comments section not their website. 

The hostility in the comments section of MGS to anyone who raises questions about how they test is a real turnoff. Being defensive and hostile is telling, to me anyways, that maybe their testing is not as rigorous/scientific as they claim (which I am pretty sure is the case).

[Shorty]

I get that people have to make a living, but this would seem like an incentive for them to be positive about pretty much everything.

[Darkfrog]

2 minutes ago, Shorty said:

I get that people have to make a living, but this would seem like an incentive for them to be positive about pretty much everything.

May earn...LOL.