Reader fitting opportunity - Yonex irons

stevek1969 said:
I think its sad that people on here are bitching about who gets picked and who doesn't , it doesn't hold the Forum in a good light, GM and the companies might think why bother. Just my 2p worth
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If you look at my post 57 it was in reponse to 56 nothing to do with who was getting picked,
As I said I did not enter the opportunity.
I was I thought actually sticking up for Jake as he had said previously the list of applicants
was with Yonex.
As with GM and companies pulling the opportunitys I seriously doubt it.
They actually need publicity to sell their wares.
If not so be it,you don't miss what you never had.
 
pokerjoke said:
If you look at my post 57 it was in reponse to 56 nothing to do with who was getting picked,
As I said I did not enter the opportunity.
I was I thought actually sticking up for Jake as he had said previously the list of applicants
was with Yonex.
As with GM and companies pulling the opportunitys I seriously doubt it.
They actually need publicity to sell their wares.
If not so be it,you don't miss what you never had.
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Did i mention you i don't think i did ,but there were a few bitchy comments which were a poor show. Major companies don't need fitting days like that to sell there gear
 
Congrats to the three lucky forumites and hope you have a great day...

I didn't enter this one so can say that without gritting my teeth!!
 
Congrats to the 3 who have been selected - probably a good job I wasn't I would probably have embarrassed myself given how I was hitting my irons on the range last night. A certain well known phrase involving a bovines rear end springs to mind.

Enjoy the day guys :thup:
 
I've just got in from work and was delighted when I received the email from Jake. However after reading some of the comments on here it has taken some of the polish off what should be a very enlightening and rewarding experience thanks to the Golf Monthly Team and Yonex who have been kind enough to offer the experience.

Do I deserve it, have I contributed enough to the forum, I honestly don't know?

What I do know is that although I'm relatively new to golf compared to many, over the years I've contributed to many angling forums and was one of the most respected writers on the match angling circuit. I did it because I liked to help like minded anglers, enjoyed seeing them catch more fish and I never asked for or expected anything for it. I applied the same principles on the bank because too many people start fishing only to pack in because it's too difficult to get to grips with the basics and as a result people are leaving the sport - Just like golf.

One day I would like to be knowledgeable and good enough to do the same in golf but I'm a long way off and being classed as a short hitter with age working against me just short of the big 50, I'm very keen to see if the fitting opportunity can help gain lost distance and enable me to hit my 7 iron more than 135 yds.

I'm both honoured and very grateful to be chosen for the opportunity and hopefully those who have missed out will be fortunate enough to be picked for another opportunity in the near future.

Thanks to all the well wishers and thank you very much to the GM Team and Yonex for making this happen.
 
Some of the past winners have had a handful of posts of any. I think that's what he was getting at. Its a fair point to make that he hopes its a board poster that wins rather than someone from twitter, who after winning, logs on here, says yippie, then is never heard from on here again.

He wasn't having a pop at low post counts, more the no post counts.
 
BTatHome said:
No need to question yourself Dave ! Congrats, you'll no doubt all enjoy the experience of the day.
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garyinderry said:
Some of the past winners have had a handful of posts of any. I think that's what he was getting at. Its a fair point to make that he hopes its a board poster that wins rather than someone from twitter, who after winning, logs on here, says yippie, then is never heard from on here again.

He wasn't having a pop at low post counts, more the no post counts.
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Absolutely this. It's not about number of posts at all, if it were homer would get everything :o

I think what pj is saying is that there have been those who've been lucky and then never been seen again.

What annoys me slightly is the 'pick me, pick me' nonsense. Put your entry in and let jake choose.

And then to describe his lack of urgency as 'poor' is nonsense. Though I understand the poster has reworded that.
 
BTatHome said:
No need to question yourself Dave ! Congrats, you'll no doubt all enjoy the experience of the day.
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This +. Don't let anything spoil your excitement at such a great opportunity. Everyone has the same chance - gotta be in it to win it and then hope and be gracious when you're not picked :-) The fact there's something to be "in" is awesome of GM and something never to be taken for granted or questioned...
 
Congrats to all the people chosen, you will no doubt have a great day and I look forward to reading all about.
 
I chucked my name in the hat. I wasn't picked. C'est la vie. Hope the three guys really enjoy there day. I really do.

And frankly, some of the comments, and what appears to be bitching, does no-one any credit. GM must be a substantial bit cheesed to be reading this stuff. They could be well excused for not offering these fantastic opportunities to us. Nuff sed.
 
Congrats to the 3 winners - enjoy guys

It is always a great expirence to go to these fittings with the companies

I can see exactly where PJ and Therod are coming from

But I know at least I have got zip chance so don't apply

Will be interesting to see what the clubs are like - have a Fc who uses Yonex
 
Dave B said:
I've just got in from work and was delighted when I received the email from Jake. However after reading some of the comments on here it has taken some of the polish off what should be a very enlightening and rewarding experience thanks to the Golf Monthly Team and Yonex who have been kind enough to offer the experience.

Do I deserve it, have I contributed enough to the forum, I honestly don't know?

What I do know is that although I'm relatively new to golf compared to many, over the years I've contributed to many angling forums and was one of the most respected writers on the match angling circuit. I did it because I liked to help like minded anglers, enjoyed seeing them catch more fish and I never asked for or expected anything for it. I applied the same principles on the bank because too many people start fishing only to pack in because it's too difficult to get to grips with the basics and as a result people are leaving the sport - Just like golf.

One day I would like to be knowledgeable and good enough to do the same in golf but I'm a long way off and being classed as a short hitter with age working against me just short of the big 50, I'm very keen to see if the fitting opportunity can help gain lost distance and enable me to hit my 7 iron more than 135 yds.

I'm both honoured and very grateful to be chosen for the opportunity and hopefully those who have missed out will be fortunate enough to be picked for another opportunity in the near future.

Thanks to all the well wishers and thank you very much to the GM Team and Yonex for making this happen.
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Dave, just go and enjoy the day. It doesn't matter what others say, it's always an opportunity for the people that the GM. Team put forward and nothing to do with number of posts or time served on the forum.

Just make the most of it!
 
Year ago my buddy got some Yonex VMS irons, he picked them over a set of TMs and they were a seriously forgiving set of irons with not too bad a packaging. My brother now owns them and loves them.

I dont see them in peoples bags much but have always noted that the blades are very expensive and a serious bit of kit.

Yonex seem to have quite a few heads in the current line up with quite high design in the cavity. It is going to be interesting to see who gets what.

Grats all.
 
This is certainly one of the fitting opportunities that I am looking forward to reading about. I know very little about Yonex gear as I do not see it in the shops very often. I have seen the odd club in people's bags and those that have them swear by them. Unlike some of the other brands where I know the range and can see what is being aimed at who, this will be an eye opener for me and I am intrigued to see what Yonex have and what people are fitted for. I like a brand that is a bit less mainstream and so this will be of real interest to me.

Congratulations to those that have been picked. I am sure it will be a great day.
 
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