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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This RUclips channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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Bets on ole bluey stays in bag 😂
He’s been saying he’s gonna take it out, so now it’s a mystery
I probably need to go thru this process as well. . .
If all you’re gonna do is top it, they may as well be an old one
Great name, that is what I call the X wife!
The stars will have to be out of whack if that happens
I really wish Rick would do a video with TXG boys for a full bag fitting. I think that would help Rick more than anything.
Now that's a great idea.
Agree
100% Would be awesome to see him fitted to the right shaft/setup - imagine he wouldn't have problems with the review channel as I would argue most manufacturers would send him the clubs in his spec.
Great idea
I wouldn't. Seems everybody does that and there is no way they are light years ahead of a lot of the other brands... except in price! Great set up for the review channel launch and we should get to see a lot of testing going on starting with different iron sets. Got to agree with Rick that Cobra is underrated and make exceptional equipment for a great price! Almost went that direction myself but had Cobra's for 20 years... was time to change it up.
Rick, you should host a "Clash of the Clubs" series where you pit your old clubs against the new ones in various challenges! ⛳ It could be a fun way to test out the performance differences and give us viewers some entertaining content. Can't wait to see your new bag setup in action! 👏
Watching your videos really makes me want to start golfing again. Had to sell my clubs to support the family. The pandemic was rough on the family. Golfing is something my dad and i really enjoy doing together. Keep up the great videos been watching for years!!!
You should 100% get yourself out to Canada and get fitted by Ian at TXG. That would be an awesome video with one of the best fitters in golf
@Tom yeah, they would need to pay Rick bucks to get him on. It would be huge for their channel. I like their work and I don’t think they need to pay anyone but it will pay for itself with new subscribers
I think Rick would do well with a Srixon ZX7/ZX5 MkII combo set. Turf interaction is the best out there and they are super soft, accurate and forgiving 🎯
Superb irons I currently play the combo set best irons I have used.
he doesn't seem to review much srixon clubs - last srixon club review i saw from him was for 745/945 irons
Rick needs to work on his swing first.
Zx5 is a solid choice.. especially since he does not want the "power" irons. I Mixed in the ZX4 3 and 4 iron.. solid solid set.
i agree.
Rick, I just came back from 20+ years away from the game, and I sometimes have no idea what I am doing. Your videos motivate and entertain me when I can barely walk with one foot in front of the other, let alone hit a golf ball straight. Thanks for the content! Check out some courses in Nova Scotia at some point, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised!
Love this Rick. Looking forward to watching you work through the changes. As a massive Srixon fan I hope you give the ZX7s a look, as well as the ball. Can't wait to see the videos of you working with the new clubs
Rick, I work as a club fitter and have had the opportunity to test most of the clubs on the market. I think you will be disappointed by the cobra cb. They have a TON of offset for a cb iron, and they feel really firm/clicky. The new srixon zx7 have less offset and still a bit clicky imo. I would recommend looking at the ping i230 with maybe an icrossover or i525 for your driving iron or look at something like a mizuno pro 225 or 223.
Agree 100% I played the first-gen ZX7/ZX5 combo, and the i230 feel very muted and soft (close to the ZX7 and way softer than the ZX5). Even after testing the mk.ii ZX irons, the i230s were as forgiving as the ZX5, but felt way better. They are consistent in carry distances, get up in the air easily, and look clean in the bag. Not to mention Ping's custom fitting is second to none. Maybe the only downside is the weak number of included no-upcharge shaft options which do not come close to Mizuno's.
As someone who has followed you since around 2015, hearing you preview matches against some of the best players in the world makes me so happy for you. You deserve this man!
I have the new Cobra's and I can tell you for sure they are incredible! Feel great, look superb behind the ball and have a good level of forgiveness. I have a mixed set...PW to 7 MBs and 6 to 4 Cab's. Great set definitely worth trying
Personally got the Titleist T100 irons 4 to PW (46) and SM9 wedges 50, 54, 58 - can say they will not be leaving the bag for many years!
Agree with u on that! I got the same iron set up, and sm9 60° n about to get a 52 or 54. T100 were the best irons i've tried in the fitting n they will be in the bag for a long time!
After playing 2019 T200's for a year, i was recently custom fit for T100s’s best irons ever. same, they'll be in my bag until the grooves wear out !
Great bag bro hang on to em im looking for almost the same in left hand!
hey Rick, take the screw out of the side of the driver pack it with something like plastic that comes in packages or something of that nature put the screw back on and boom you will love the sound of it! i did this with both my g410 and g425 totally changed the sound without adding any swing weight
Just got fit for the new Srixon Mkii irons, cannot recommend them hem enough. Do not overlook those they are as good as anything!
It's the swing, short game, and putting lol. New clubs won't do anything except maybe give you some brief confidence that will disappear quickly. Also put the ego aside and drop the utility iron for a hybrid, 7, or 9 wood.
Very surprised you didn't upgrade to the latest Ping driver. Sounds like it has all the forgiveness with more distance and better sound. Everything else made sense. Excited to see what you end up replacing everything you are with! Great explanations and reviews.
I agree. I upgraded after playing the 425 for a year and I love the 430. PING really came through as advertised.
I figured after how well he hit it at Augusta there was no way he was swapping that one out. If I hit that tee shot off 1 that'd be my driver for life lol
G425 has better numbers than the g430 I’ve heard
Don't leave out the Wilson Staff CB irons Rick. Incredible feel and the forgiveness is there as well.
Interesting to see a pro like yourself have similar thoughts as a recreational golfer. Similarly, I swapped my gap wedge for one that matches my iron set to give me more confidence on the full distance shots. I really don't use my sand and lob wedges outside of 50-60 yards.
How come no content this week? Is all well?
Would be cool to see some Wilson Staff gear in the bag. The new Dynapwr Carbon driver looks sweet or even their irons. Hugely underrated brand!
Love my D9's
@@neilcollie346 same, the D9 forged irons are underrated and more forgiving than they look, definitely an upgrade from TaylorMade MC's
@@neilcollie346 Me too.
I'm going for a fitting next week for a full bag of dynapower. Loved my initial hit of the demos
Get Wilson back! You seemed happy with them! It’s a brand I’ve always fancied and never bought beyond fairway woods. That putter needs to go! Odyssey worth a try!
You should really do a full fitting with the boys at TXG that would be phenomenal content!!!!
That would be brilliant 👍🏻
please! i would love to see rick and ian crossover
I really enjoy my cobra radspeed 3 wood. I'm in agreement with you on the rails. I love just the little bit of piece of mind that gives me just a little bit more confidence with it. And the fact when I hit it square it just feels and sounds absolutely amazing. I love it.
Rick, here is an idea for you; when testing the new golf ball you would like to use try making it a blind test where you paint the ball or mark out the branding. This would allow you to focus on feel and performance.
I’ve got a G425 driver too - there’s definitely nothing I’d change it for, even though it’s tempting with the extra distance I could get when testing callaway alternatives
Where’s the new “break 75” video? 🙏
I just went from TSi3 to G430 LST, paradym triple diamond was longer but control/dispersion was an issue! I play i210’s BUT just seen the new PXG cavity backs, forged & milled, got to be worth a fitting!
Rick where are you man. This is the longest I've gone without seeing a video uploaded by you.
For wedges possibly change 46 to a pitching wedge (48) and go with 52,56,60 for equal gaps between the wedges
I appreciated hearing your thought process and rationales for choosing both the clubs that are (or will be) leaving the bag and those that are staying. Thanks!
11 days without a new video, Rick....what's up??
He's building the mythical review studio.
I understand the reasoning of 14 degrees of bounce in English winter, but not for the Scottish summer links courses. You should get a set of each, depending of where you are playing. No surprise of skinning a 14 degrees bounce wedge when you are on a links course... Have fun tinkering your bag, that is almost as good as playing 😅
Rick, I really love my Cleveland wedges. I hit the RDX-2 in 50, 56 and 60 degree. An interesting thing about the is a two part bounce angle so you can hit ones in the back of your stance with lower bounce.
Very excited for the upcoming reviews and what you will be putting in the bag. I feel Srixon irons have been so underrated and would be lovely to see you bag them.
In my opinion the Srixon Z star is an excellent ball. I get greater spin and feedback when compared to the Titleist Pro V1 (just my feeling).
When it comes to wedges I use a 46 PW and then a 50, 54 and 58 as I found that provides the same gapping throughout and similar distance gapping.
Keep up the great work and excited for what's to come. Love from South Africa.
Those cobra cb's do look slick
Honma look to them.
Watching you saying that you’re going to bag but alter the putter…can’t help but notice the new salt n pepper in that beard 😂
Your staying with the Ping. You hit well but the best drives I've seen you hit were with the new Wilson driver and there were other people said the same thing. Love the channel waiting patiently for spring in Mn. Minnesota Minnesota
Great content Rick, new sticks always bring a level of confidence when we play. Looking forward to more videos!!
Should of got lessons instead would help him a lot more
Srixon ZX7 irons with the Srixon Utility. Such a soft feel.
6 index here. i would recommend for you rick, try a 7 wood instead of a long iron. i hit long irons for years and last year tried a g430 7 wood and there was no comparison. easier to hit, longer shaft goes further, really got better performance and value. for irons, try hitting the srixon zx7s, they are ridiculously forgiving and easy to hit. cheers
Great video! I love how Rick steps through his thought process. I also love how he leaves all of his "binned" clubs as cliffhangers with the unspoken hopes a different brand will reach out and throw him a bone on replacing them :-) haha just teasing! Thanks for the great content (as always) Rick!
Srixon is a good way to go. Love my ZX7 and ZX driving iron.
I recommend checking out the Cobra King Tour. I’ve been playing the earlier version, forged FlyZ+, for five years. My lofts are weaker than the new King Tours, back then they were closer to the new Cobra CB’s. Was all set to get some custom Mizunos before I hit them. The feel reminded me of a well-struck blade, which is what I grew up playing.
Mostly excited for the new reviews channel. That’s what got me into golf. I was just up late at night watching you review clubs even though I’ve never golfed in my life lol. It made me want to golf and here I am 5 years later golfing all the time 🙌🏼
I love how Rick has been talking up a complete bag change for the last few months on the podcast, but when it comes down to it is basically only getting a new iron set. Just goes to show that if it's not broke, don't fix it! I would have loved to see head to head testing of new products against his current set to make the decision for each slot though.
Hey Rick, I always love the club reviews, and when you do club changes in your bag. It's cool to see your thought process each time.
I am curious though... do you think your game suffers from changing clubs as often as you do?
I agree that it's more about technique than the equipment, but changing to a different brand of wedges (even if just for a short time) may give you a different mindset, like a refresh, starting anew with figuring out your short game.
Old bluey is like your relationship with Peter Finch. It doesn't come out much, but when it does comes out, it always delivers.
Good call keeping the 3 wood! Biggest mistake I've made in golf was getting rid of an old Callaway Warbird 3 wood trying to chase distance. I haven't found one I've liked as much since.
Been a while since we had new content. Hope all is OK 👍 if it's a planned break then enjoy it!
Just wondering the same thing. No podcast this week either.
Beginning to get a little concerned, praying all is well.
I like 48-52-56-60 and 4-Pw in a modern lofted set with the Pw around 43 degrees. Obviously you’re a better player than me Rick but the gapping is so much better for someone who prefers full swings
I would love to see you holding a charity auction for any clubs you're taking out of the bag. Some of the clubs would do really well, particularly anything with your logo on them.
Looking forward to seeing what you add to the bag this season!
Bring back more “what’s in the bag” videos
Oh Rick you're such a tease mate keeping us all on the edge of our seats 😂
😂
Rick should start making "HOWEVER" count on the top left😂
@Rick…. Where did you go? I hope everything is okay and you’ll have new content out soon.
Rick my mailbox will be open for All your old clubs!! 🤣 love the videos!
The snow has FINALLY stopped falling, the sun is out, Spring is here, local courses that had to delay opening due to the eternal winter are prepping for a May 1 opening - and I'm going thru my bag as well. First to go? The BAG! So old. And my LW and SW, both SM8's, have only been ok for me. My wedges are usually great. I really need 'great' with those. The rest of the bag is pretty new and stays.
Oh, new ball this year. Going back to the ProV1 - Had been using a Chrome Soft the last several years. My son gave me a yellow ProV1 to try, thought I'd like it. I didn't think I'd like it, but i was very wrong. Better ball flight all the way around for me. Great feel on the green putting. Sold. Even the yellow.
I enjoy your channel and look forward to the next. . . . . Cheers.
I want to see Rick review the Good Good line up of putters!
Rick, try the Mizuno JPX forged and the JPX Tour. Obviously they are soft as butter when you hit them well because they are Mizuno. They are also forgiving and look great behind the ball.
I believe Alec Steele is back in the UK again. You should book up with him to get a center mark on your putter. You could guarantee center, and he could do a short video of it. Win win.
Goto BlingYourSwing Rick, get that putter marked central! Done a fantastic job personalising my putter.
A Pro told me years ago to go to a center shaft putter, best advice I've ever received, improved my putting by tons
I’m a linksmaster owner and yes, it’s absolute class. A Rick Shiels bag isn’t his bag if “Old Bluey” is not there. Can’t wait for the new clubs, Rick.
Got the making of a great video series this! maybe a video on each new club and the process/fittings you went through??
The new ping driving iron is a good addition the adjustable loft sleeve is super handy
Excited to see the changes. Have you checked out the Wilson Staff CB irons? You mentioned liking the V6s which these evolved from and for me, they have been the best feeling irons I've hit this spring.
Old Bluey lives on! 🎉 My F9 is in white and it's never leaving the bag either...
Love the opening comment from Rick , “ I have had these clubs for oh! Almost 12 months”. As if that’s a long time 😂
Good call on the 425, that club treats you well. Linksmaster is crazy nice.
This is going to be interesting but I would change your long iron for a 7 wood, there is a reason why the pros are doing it and you play well with old bluey
Love it Rick!
A recommendation on the wedges: I run a set PW, and vokey 50, 54, 58 with lower bounce on the 50, mid on the 54, and high on the 58. I really like this gapping for full swing distances and the options on bounce give me a variety of shots around the greens and bunkers.
Ping making best irons out recently, the crossover is a good addition to the bag for a driving iron
2 minutes into the video and I just noticed something: This video was #29 in Trending!! Congrats Rick!!
Rick says he doesn't like the blue on his 3 wood while wearing a matching hat and shirt.
Iam so excited watching, tomorrow is my first time playing golf. Man I hope its awesome
Sooo, a 20min video about your old clubs, great content
Your loyalty to your 3wood is epic
Great video Rick, absolutely in love with your new bag.
At this point in your game and the need for a change I and I think many fans would love very much to see you go get a proper fitting for your full bag. I think it would make an incredible video not only for your channel but also for viewers who would like to see a fitting. I strongly feel that finding someone whom is brand agnostic and just giving you the hard data would be a treat to see. Love the content Rick as always.
Missed a trick, Papa's got a brand new bag. Love it keep it up
I had literally the exact same wedge set up down to the model. I ended up moving to vokey 46°, 52°, 58°. The 58° is the perfect pairing of the 56 and 60. This also is a better spread for me and approaching from 50-120 yards.
You are to funny! Really relatable explanations. At the end where you show your swings you can be 15 - 20 yards longer. Shift earlier to in your downswing to the left with you hip. This would make your very classic swing more dynamic. Cheeers from SoCal.
Rick! Got a fun video idea. Would love to see you hit different golf balls with different drivers to see which combinations sounds the loudest/best off the tee. It be like an ASMR video
Rick, you should do a video on giving old Bluey a make over. Get the colour changed and get a dot on your putter.
Might be a good way to get viewers existing clubs brought up to date without spending fortunes on £700 drivers.
Bling your swing in Durham do a great service for these ( I’m sure others do too) they did a Sldr mini driver for me. Looks brilliant
I did the same with putting a PW that matched the irons vs a “wedge” PW, and gained far more confidence with it. Good move!
I was in the same spot at Rick with wedges. 50, 56 and 60. Had the Vokey SM7 56 bent to a 55 and then had an even 5 degrees of loft difference between them all. Working pretty well so far.
For irons I can’t recommend the Mizuno MP-18 SC enough! Few years old but go a long way, amazingly forgiving and feel like nothing else.
Rick you really should consider the Wilson Staff CB iron set from 4-GW. I love my set; standard lofts, pure forged makeup, thus amazing feel; very sexy looking and well priced. In fact, not to long ago you tested them out and had a very rewarding test. That said, I also have the Wilson Staff 52 Wedge as well. For your less loft 56-60, longer irons and driver....I highly recommend you giving TXG a call and have Ian give you a nice fitting. With respect to the ball, I started my pick from the putting green and worked my way back. In the end, I went with the Vice Pro Plus for their feel, perforce and cost efficiency.
The rogue ST woods and drivers are the Ole'Bluey for me. They sit so well behind the ball and sound amazing. The 5 wood is my favorite, goes just as far as a 3 wood and sometimes driver
Rick - "I've had these clubs for near on 12 months!"
Me - "I've had these clubs for near on 12 years!"
;)
Keep up the great content! Cheers.
Hey Rick, for your putter just drill a little hole exactly where you want your alignment aid and fill it with paint
Golf clubs are funny. When I began playing 25 years ago, the ping sound was what everyone wanted because that meant you had one of those new fangled titanium drivers. All the drivers I started with were steel and sounded like hitting the ball with a fence post. Friend came along with his new Titanium, wow that was so loud it made everyone know this guy has to be good swinging a $500 driver.
You’re a brave soul for actually using that Augusta bag. I would leave it in a glass case at home lol
That gap can be taken up by a 5W… as someone that hits woods with height, it’s a great club for that between 4i and 3W distance… solid gapping and it allows a ton of control
For wedges, maybe consider the Pings. I've had a few Ping wedges over the years and they always feel great.
Since you are looking to test and review new wedges, please please try the new Edison 2.0 wedges. They even have odd numbered lofts standard so no bending required!!!
As a player who at times struggles with blading wedges, I really want a professional opinion on these from a feel/forgiveness/versatility standpoint.
The new bag is sick! The best of luck on the hunt for some replacement irons!
I was asking myself the same questions with my wedges. I went with a full set of Edel SMS wedges and i strongly recommend them. Crazy spin machines.
I would love to see you take on an idea I've had for years. Really depending on your level of play, finding clubs or setups that have dual purpose. Example find a driver with the loft at 9 degrees with a certain shaft for your distance setup vs. A 10 degree loft adjustment with possibly a different shaft. Not talked about a lot but pros make these modifications pretty often and would be cool to see you share the wisdom with the public now that adjustable woods have become some predominant. Like a refined version of your playing with 2 sets video that then goes into different wedge grinds.
I put a G410 3wood in the bag this winter.... that club is the easiest, most satisfying fairway wood I've ever hit. Half the time, I hit it further than my driver
Rick, don't get too close to manufacturer and their marketing gurus. Concentrate on your technique, there is still a bit room for improvement vs tourplayers you challenge