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Ok, I’m down for better info. What website provides better data?

Honestly, I knew he had developed the TM Project A ball, but I didn’t know that about the Pro V1! Appreciate the heads up!!

I’m really glad you got some value out of it. I would do the NP 45 again but there are other hitting strips. I like better than the ET hybrid these days. If you go and check out my Bullseye 3-D review, that’s my personal favorite product right now. as far as foam height, I would recommend 1 inch. I’ve got 5/8, and it’s too narrow. Three-quarter inch may be OK, but I think 1 inch would be best. Hope this helps, reach out if you need anything else.

@@TheGolfNerd Great thanks so much! Will 100% look into the bulleye mat. Would you say it is as realistic and penalizing as the EZ tee? I'm really looking to improve my ball sticking over having a "enjoyable sim exprience" if you know what I mean. I'm also considering picking their enclosure over the Carl's place.

I know what you mean about mats being forgiving in terms of hiding mistakes. Honestly, I’ve never tested a mat that doesn’t penalize fat shots. As far as realism, I think the 3D product feels more real to me than anything else I’ve tested, but it is a bit firm. When checking out complete systems, I’d recommend checking out indoor golf as well. Their sigpro line is impressive. Here’s a link to their hitting mat I tested. Also a coupon code for a discount is NERDMAT shopindoorgolf.com/collections/sigpro-golf-mats/products/sigpro-4x10-golf-mat?aff=295&.youtube.com/@TheGolfNerd

@@TheGolfNerdgreat input, thanks! Would you go with the bullseye enclosure again?

@ I would for sure. It’s been a great product! If you order, please let Rick know I sent you! I am not on commission but I like to let him know.

I don’t notice it, but if you started to change weight for the new swing weight, you might.

Super fast!!

That sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing your setup!!

Thanks!!!

Good advice, thanks!!!

I’m an engineer by education, that’s also why I’m a huge nerd! Anyway, I believe what I learned in engineering school to be correct, that the most energy is conserved in a collision involving objects with zero deformation. It would stand to reason a harder ball will deform less, thus more energy is transferred into the vector of the launch angle. But mine is an unpopular opinion, lol!! Anyway, I’d recommend a titleist pro v1. It’s on the softer side which makes it feel great, but it controls spin off the driver and spins great off a wedge. At our speeds, we don’t need to worry about excess spin, so it would be a great choice. After that, I’d recommend my fave the Kirkland, just cause it performs well but doesn’t carry the same monetary significance when we are having an off day!! Hope this helped. Mike

@@TheGolfNerd thank you, it makes sense. I know the ProV1X would feel firmer, but would more spin help or hinder, you think? I’ve hit both balls and liked the softer feel of the ProV1, so I guess having that confidence could naturally help you score better.

@@sscully67 it should spin a little higher if I understand their products correctly. As far as which, I’d try both and pick my favorite. So much of this is personal preference. My favorite ball is TP5x but I’m too cheap to buy em!!

@@TheGolfNerd what makes the TP5X your favorite, say over the ProV1?

@@sscully67 not sure I can quantify it, but when I use one my confidence goes up.

I did include the vice pro plus in my 2023 roundup and was very impressed. It hung with the pro v1 extremely well. I share the data in that particular video if you are interested.

@@TheGolfNerd I did notice that. The ‘24 model is much different and is worth a retest in my opinion. It seems to check all the boxes.

There’s really no way I could say with any certainty. However, I did notice that the card I used to use ran out of steam on the newer more intense courses. The 3080 is such a good card, that even if you couldn’t run 4k, you will be able to run 1080 for a long time. If it was me, I wouldn’t sweat it.

@@TheGolfNerdThanks! What was the card you used to use that ran out of steam, was it a 3080? I am thinking of getting a 4k projector but I wouldn't want to use the 3080 if there are some golf courses that won't work right away. I am hoping the 3080 would last 3-5 years and then I would upgrade to a newer, faster card

@@AndrewN-926 mine was an amd 6700xt, basically a 3060ti equivalent. I would highly recommend you watch my most recent projector video before you buy a projector. I honestly don’t think the resolution within GS Pro is there to justify spending a whole Lotta money on 4K resolution. If you watch my video, you can see a side-by-side image and make up your mind for your own.

@@TheGolfNerd Thanks. I saw that video and was going to buy a 4k on Amazon and try it out. If it is as you say I would return the 4k. I suppose if I like the 4k and the 3080 is not as good as I need it, I can always upgrade at that time.

@@AndrewN-926 as of right now I’m sure that graphics card will work fine. That’s a very good card.

That’s cool man, I get it. I went data last year and I had a host of other complaints, so I thought I’d try something different. Sorry it didn’t help!

I created this video after another user requested it. Check out the videos on my channel and you will find it.

I know it’s frustrating but that GPU is several generations old. The best I can tell you is it should run 1080p to some degree, probably decently.

Great thing in life is our option to pursue those ideas that we prefer. Good luck with yours!

Yes. I would also consider Indoor Golf SigPro line. I worked with them after making this video and their products are very impressive.

The struggle is real…

That is awesome!! Enjoy it!!

This looks solid. amzn.to/3zJs3yz

Nice.

My pleasure!!

Thanks for the thoughtful write up. I have to respectfully disagree as I am taking what I’ve shared from one of the best fitters in the world, Ian Fraser. As I say in the video, the grip end of the stiffest portion of the shaft if you remove this you decrease the overal stiffness. If you cut from the tip end, the weakest part of the shaft, you increase the stiffness. Hope this clears things up.

@@TheGolfNerd with the greatest of respect it is still wrong and Ian Fraser is wrong! Agreed the butt end is stiffer than the tip so when cutting the same amount off each it will not make it as stiff when butt trimming as opposed to tip trimming but it still makes it stiffer than the original length, that’s basic physics and to do with leverage and deflection. Below is a link to a really interesting video where a club builder has done such a thing with an uncut, butt trimmed and tip trimmed shaft and shows the differing measurements of stiffness… ruclips.net/video/Juw6aCNlgDE/видео.htmlfeature=shared I’m not being pig headed it’s just good to know these things especially if you’re someone such as yourself who seems as interested in the technical side of golf as I am. Appreciate your time mate 😉

@@the_full_english i was hesitant when i heard him say that as it makes sense it would be stiffer. most resources i've read/seen say it makes it stiffer. but i'm just learning about this and know nothing lol. great video either way. subscribing to see what other videos you have.

@@hunterbiles9974 it’s not my video, that’s someone else’s video I linked just to show that shortening makes it stiffer either end you cut from. Happy to be of any help though. I know for fact as well that one of the PGA tour players signed for who I used to work for famously has always used a shorter driver, I believe 44.25”. And he doesn’t go up in flex, he uses the flex suited to his swing speed as normal.

@@the_full_english You are correct. It’s basic physics. Not really a debate. The shorter the less leverage and the less flex. The confusion is probably in the adding weight to the head which would induce more flex.

Thanks Dean, I appreciate you giving me an opportunity to check out your work. It’s special.

Thank you so much!! I’m sorry to hear about your mom. Whoever coined the term the long goodbye really nailed the feeling.

Thank you so much!

Thanks man. Appreciated.

I’m sure you could but I am more comfortable in the $800 range for a pc that will give a good experience. I don’t like to recommend solutions that I don’t have confidence will run effectively.

Couple things. First, it’s the length and lie of a putter, which makes these shots markedly easier. Second, the sole of the club makes it very difficult to completely duff. Finally, the leading edge is very rounded and prevents digging. The loft is 42° so close to a modern pitching wedge. I’m sure the ping is great too but I haven’t used it. But for folks who need a little confidence boost in chipping, this thing is amazing.

Sorry for the slow response!! That’s total screen, but I learned as a result to always tell folks to account for the loss when considering the required padding. Lesson learned for me!! Made my setup a little off a true 16:9 which is a bummer.

I like high value products. I actually do not like Costco as an organization, but I can’t deny the high value golf products they have brought to market. If a beginner bought a complete set, he’d have some very good tools. Sorry to ramble, let me know if this isn’t clear!

I get it. Finding a ball that suits your game is the most important!

@@TheGolfNerd Thanks for the reply. I must admit I am also trying to use RUclips to prove my ball is better than the older brother (who is still a better golfer in our 50's). He's in my head. Mental game is the hardest part for me. I know great players can play with any ball. I just try to maximize the limited skillset. Solid review.

Fair. I just think of it as a 56° wedge, but others have said the same. Next time I will definitely include sand!

Good luck with it!! I still think it’s one of the BEST options for golfers who want a great bum and run game. Thanks again and good luck!!

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Not usually. But shortening the shaft at the grip end, you are removing the stiffest part of the shaft. By cutting this, you reduce the overall stiffness.

@@TheGolfNerd He does a good job butt trimming, CPM recording and Sim hitting. Shorter = stiffer If the butt was 6-12” longer, the CPM would be significantly lower = softer ruclips.net/video/toIor6BB6P8/видео.htmlsi=7FP6armXGFgfGl60

Not familiar with Radeon graphics. Sounds like on board GPU. Most likely lite settings only at reduced resolution. Wouldn’t recommend.

No it wouldn't run it. The benchmark score for a Ryzen 7 7730U onboard graphics is 2,470. In comparison the minimum hardware requirement on the GSPro site says Nvidia GTX 1070 which would have a 13,507 benchmark score.

@@KS-iy5xr thank you!

Love it! Enjoy!!

I tried it in last year’s test, I agree it compares very closely to pro v1!

@@TheGolfNerd thank you!! Keep up the great videos!

I have and created a video showing how each separate component affected the outcome. It’s kinda neat.

Cool man! I can say that the Kirkland will most likely spin more on approach, and that will definitely shorten the flight.

Thanks! I haven’t but I will say with 100% confidence, big max builds a very solid cart. I will be testing a new cart soon, so you may want to hold off, but it may be a few weeks.

@@TheGolfNerd thank you for the response. The autofold and quattro is at a really good price at the moment which made me think of getting them. They are currently around $100 and im using a 2 wheel trolley so really, anything with one more wheel is an upgrade for me.

@@angbangis that’s hilarious! It is a no brainer for $100. It’s built like a tank.

4’x10’ here’s a link: shopindoorgolf.com/collections/sigpro-golf-mats/products/sigpro-4x10-golf-mat?aff=295&.youtube.com/@TheGolfNerd

I wouldn’t call it a major issue, but it’s not my favorite. I usually only use the brake when absolutely necessary, otherwise I just position the cart so that it sits still. Having said all that, the simple fact is the cart is very well-made and should be at least on your list.

I had to draw the line somewhere!

Very cool!!

@@TheGolfNerd update I’m now able to swing the club naturally with shorter shaft and I’m getting 200 yards in the air and straight + added loft! I’m so happy I almost cried!!!!!😁

@@surroundedbyjaggoffs sorry I missed this before!! Hope the good times are still rollin’!!