Today we are honored to unveil all of the details of the 2024 Morgan Cup sponsored by Cobra PUMA Golf. If you missed the amazing 2023 version of this event and want to get a better understanding of what it entails, click here.
The question is asked, what happens when you take a group of THPers (You could be one of them), make them tour players for a journey that leads to a weekend of competition at an amazing venue and where they get the same treatment including bag, clubs, accessories and even apparel scripting? The Morgan Cup happens…DO YOU WANT TO BE A TOUR PLAYER?
When & Where
September 27th-29th
San Antonio, TX
Briggs Ranch Golf Club
Qualifying
THP Experiences are held throughout the year and are the most unique events ever created. Sharing int he game with THPers and industry experts and are filled with equipment, prizes and more. Your ticket to enter these events is the 2024 Albatross Club membership which goes to help a wonderful charity helping children. Want to see all of the amazing benefits, click here.
Cost & What’s Included
Cost – $599
Multiple Days of Team Golf (27 on Saturday, 18 on Sunday)
Team Lodging in Briggs Ranch Casitas (single occupancy)
New Golf Bag
Full Set of New Cobra Clubs (of your choice)
New PUMA Footwear
Scripted PUMA Apparel
All Food and Drinks Including Amazing Private Group Dinners
Trophy Ceremony with Lunch on Sunday
R&D Talk
And so much more
Every participant in the 2024 Morgan Cup will receive 14 clubs, a golf bag, accessories, apparel, and footwear all provided by their sponsor, Cobra Golf and PUMA Golf. Every participant is tasked with reviewing their equipment on the THP Forum leading up to the amazing weekend of golf and after as well.
Skill Level
ALL skill levels are welcome, and we mean that with everything we stand for. This is a handicapped team event where all participants are part of something incredible. Playing alongside a team made up of 6 THP Forum Members and 1 person from Cobra PUMA Golf.
The Teams
Team Hackers
Captain: @twright971
Asst Captain: Mike Yagley from Cobra Golf
@JB
@inioch
This Could Be You
This Could Be You
This Could Be You
This Could Be You
Team Paradise
Captain: @jdtox
Asst Captain: Jose Miraflor from Cobra Golf
@Wonger
@Redd
This Could Be You
This Could Be You
This Could Be You
This Could Be You
There are 4 spots occupied for each team already, but that means EIGHT total spots still remain for the 2024 Morgan Cup.
How To Signup
Signup will take place April 11th, 2024
Signing up for this amazing experience involves nothing more than sending in an email with some information that will be requested, along with being a 2024 Albatross Club Member. From there, we will randomly select for the remaining open spots.
Do You Want to be a Tour Player?
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Posting this because they don’t have a competing forum or anything and Yags is LIVE on a Q&A. right now if anyone wants to hear some Darkspeed goodness from the man himself!!
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Got to finally watch this. [USER=35570]@Master Yagley[/USER] is such a joy to listen to talk about gear. Love that he gets so genuinely excited about what they turn out at Cobra! Great watch/listen ?
[QUOTE=”JohnSinVA, post: 12322545, member: 25956″]
How many Morgan Cuppers are thinking about going with the widelow in one of the wedge slots?
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I was initially leaning that way in the 60° as I play the low bounce now. The Cobra website though says it isn’t for firm or shallower swings which is both me.
[QUOTE=”TWright971, post: 12320788, member: 11048″]
Interested in why the MAX 3 wood and then the X 5 wood? Is it just you need more height/spin with the 3 wood?
Have you had a chance to try any of the clubs out yet?
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For me, the 3 wood has always been “get it down there as far as you can” club. I figured more height and more spin would be the most beneficial for me with that club. Plus is seems to be the more forgiving of the line. It is a bit of a one trick pony for me as I would most likely not use it anywhere but from the fairway on par 5s. The shorter 5 wood with more loft is not usually an issue for me, hence going with the X instead of the Max. I don’t feel like I need the added forgiveness.
I am also toying with the idea of turning down the loft of my 5 wood, passing on the 3 wood, and putting a second hybrid in the bag instead.
I stopped by Golf Galaxy yesterday, but it was too close to closing, and I spent too much time on the putting green. I am changing my putter choice to the counter balanced Agera RS. I was the most stable putter for me, and it felt great. I am now a fan of counter balanced putters. It really helped take my wrists out of the putting stroke and allowed me to rock my shoulders smoothly.
This Saturday I will be hitting the rest of the clubs to finalize my list. Woods, irons, hybrids.
[QUOTE=”Raiderboost, post: 12321562, member: 55623″]
I could be down with this bag. I love the Lin-Q Red in my ST-X Driver and ST-Z 5w and would love to try it out in the Darkspeed. I had the 54* and 58* in Black with the versatile grind and loved them. I also have the Agera and it may never leave my bag. It’s so so good to
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[QUOTE=”BigDill, post: 12320548, member: 48932″]
For those selected for the Morgan Cup, that video with Yags is basically mandatory listening. Tremendous explanation of the technology in the Darkspeed driver heads.
I will also say that I think the propensity of club selection is to lean towards forgiveness. While the 9 degree LS may be intimidating on paper, it’s a supremely easy club to hit and get good launch. It is low spin for sure, but it’s not low spin in the sense of the phrase a few years ago. Don’t be afraid to have confidence in your abilities.
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I am still considering the LS as well for my selection. Other reviews concur with your assessment.
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Gotta say I love the muted color scheme.
[QUOTE=”JDax, post: 12313338, member: 22002″]
They are no upcharge in the Darkspeed, but this shaft talk…
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Oh geez you would have already replaced grips and shafts twice by now. ?
[QUOTE=”Mmaynard11, post: 12323164, member: 19877″]
Oh geez you would have already replaced grips and shafts twice by now. ?
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You have a point … probably.
I need to find some putters to hit. PGA SS had zero cobra putters.
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 12323245, member: 51186″]
I need to find some putters to hit. PGA SS had zero cobra putters.
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As your Lord mentioned, Golf Galaxy around here has them for sure. Been over a year since I’ve been to our PGA SS, so I can’t speak to their stock.
[QUOTE=”cagolfer, post: 12323073, member: 75968″]
For me, the 3 wood has always been “get it down there as far as you can” club. I figured more height and more spin would be the most beneficial for me with that club. Plus is seems to be the more forgiving of the line. It is a bit of a one trick pony for me as I would most likely not use it anywhere but from the fairway on par 5s. The shorter 5 wood with more loft is not usually an issue for me, hence going with the X instead of the Max. I don’t feel like I need the added forgiveness.
I am also toying with the idea of turning down the loft of my 5 wood, passing on the 3 wood, and putting a second hybrid in the bag instead.
I stopped by Golf Galaxy yesterday, but it was too close to closing, and I spent too much time on the putting green. I am changing my putter choice to the counter balanced Agera RS. I was the most stable putter for me, and it felt great. I am now a fan of counter balanced putters. It really helped take my wrists out of the putting stroke and allowed me to rock my shoulders smoothly.
This Saturday I will be hitting the rest of the clubs to finalize my list. Woods, irons, hybrids.
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I will say the X was not hard to hit at all. Going to come down more to the ball flight you’re looking for. Max went higher than the rest, but also more left. X and LS were similar for me but just had a bit lower spin in the LS but both had the fade I look for when hitting well.
You know your game better than I would so I am not trying to influence one way or the other, but the X I wouldn’t say is unforgiving anymore so than the Max. These three really all are great to hit.
[QUOTE=”LLIB, post: 12323637, member: 50911″]
Did you notice if they had the rest of the new line? I’m going to be up that way Saturday and would like to try some stuff so I’m not wearing myself out and getting bad info Sunday at my fitting
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I’m heading that way on Saturday as well… I went up two weekends ago and walked out when all of the bays were booked solid for 3 hours.
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 12323245, member: 51186″]
I need to find some putters to hit. PGA SS had zero cobra putters.
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Man, I was fortunate then. It’s been almost a month ago, but they had 5-6 different 2024 models and several 2023 models last time I was there. I’ll keep my eye out next time I’m in there and let you know if they’ve restocked.
On the flip side, I love it that they’re moving Cobra putters this season.
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Jose talking about the fairways. 😳 So excited about those.
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What is insane is I have played golf with both those guys! Both are also really good at golf.
these added videos are making me want to get the DarkSpeed irons more & more. 😮
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these added videos are making me want to get the DarkSpeed irons more & more. 😮
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I think you might like them given what you’re playing now.
Just gonna leave this here. Thanks again for the MC Champion swag [USER=11048]@TWright971[/USER]!
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[QUOTE=”JonD, post: 12324429, member: 5907″]
Just gonna leave this here. Thanks again for the MC Champion swag [USER=11048]@TWright971[/USER]!
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Yessssssssssss!!!!
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[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12324593, member: 5944″]
? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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Thank you for the info Lord Tox! I hit the King Tours with the MMT 105 and came away impressed enough to give it a second look.
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? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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I think that changes things for some folks.
Thankfully the kind Lord [USER=5944]@jdtox[/USER] found a way to make this happen.
So when we see the skanks, shanks, tops, fats, thins and everything else, it wont be a shaft issue.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12324593, member: 5944″]
? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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ooooh! That’s a great option to have.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12324593, member: 5944″]
? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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That is an awesome development. Does this change anyone’s current leader for bag setup?
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 12322561, member: 48815″]
Yags and Jose are absolute treasures. The fact that we and others have had, and the new guys will have, the access to them to ask any question we can imagine is amazing. And, no matter how brilliant or not the question might be, the conversation is unfailingly respectful and friendly. Only at THP!
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Yes. Only at THP. Spending time with Yags and Jose was amazing.
I’ve been under the weather all week, so I haven’t been very involved in all the equipment pondering the past couple days. Going to wait one more day and see how I’m feeling tomorrow before I book a fitting to solidify my plans for a winning MC bag.
In other news, I won a little March Madness contest recently. I didn’t keep good track of who paid up and who didn’t, so I didn’t realize I still had an outstanding package coming. Now, I did receive some Team Hackers stickers in an earlier package, but that was before I made it on to Team Paradise. I can only assume this was sent out after that announcement, so the inclusion of the sticker and flag in this package can only be seen as an act of war. [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER], I do really appreciate all of the balls, but there will come a time when I return this favor…
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[QUOTE=”SleevePlz, post: 12324670, member: 40632″]
I’ve been under the weather all week, so I haven’t been very involved in all the equipment pondering the past couple days. Going to wait one more day and see how I’m feeling tomorrow before I book a fitting to solidify my plans for a winning MC bag.
In other news, I won a little March Madness contest recently. I didn’t keep good track of who paid up and who didn’t, so I didn’t realize I still had an outstanding package coming. Now, I did receive some Team Hackers stickers in an earlier package, but that was before I made it on to Team Paradise. I can only assume this was sent out after that announcement, so the inclusion of the sticker and flag in this package can only be seen as an act of war. [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER], I do really appreciate all of the balls, but there will come a time when I return this favor…
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Ha the truth is that I had it packed before the announcement, I just forgot to sent them until much later. But it is even better now. Consider it payback for Jose putting a Paradise sticker on my driver.
That’s fantastic. Great work [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER]
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12324593, member: 5944″]
? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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Paging [USER=21902]@golfinnut[/USER]. If you want to hit my irons with MMTs at some point just let me know and we’ll make it happen.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12323248, member: 5944″]
Shockingly they have had them at both Golf Galaxys I’ve been to here if thats an option. Surprised PGA SS doesn’t have them, they had a few in SA when we were there
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Yep surprising. Around here PGASS has had the biggest selection of Cobra putters last year as well as this. I ended up just rotating through stores to find specific models.
[QUOTE=”Inioch, post: 12324609, member: 72219″]
Thank you for the info Lord Tox! I hit the King Tours with the MMT 105 and came away impressed enough to give it a second look.
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This is what I am thinking.
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That is an awesome development. Does this change anyone’s current leader for bag setup?
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Probably leaning towards the King Tours with MMT 105. Ever since I got Dart V in my current irons I don’t think I’m going back to steel.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12324593, member: 5944″]
? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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Well, this is pretty darn cool. Love this option. Played it in a 5i and King Tour last year just as a test and my first foray into heavy graphite to see if it was going to work for me. Was very happy with the result.
[QUOTE=”BigDill, post: 12324682, member: 48932″]
Ha the truth is that I had it packed before the announcement, I just forgot to sent them until much later. But it is even better now. Consider it payback for Jose putting a Paradise sticker on my driver.
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Job well done!!
[QUOTE=”SleevePlz, post: 12324670, member: 40632″]
I’ve been under the weather all week, so I haven’t been very involved in all the equipment pondering the past couple days. Going to wait one more day and see how I’m feeling tomorrow before I book a fitting to solidify my plans for a winning MC bag.
In other news, I won a little March Madness contest recently. I didn’t keep good track of who paid up and who didn’t, so I didn’t realize I still had an outstanding package coming. Now, I did receive some Team Hackers stickers in an earlier package, but that was before I made it on to Team Paradise. I can only assume this was sent out after that announcement, so the inclusion of the sticker and flag in this package can only be seen as an act of war. [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER], I do really appreciate all of the balls, but there will come a time when I return this favor…
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Throw out those balls and frame the flags ???
[QUOTE=”JonD, post: 12324737, member: 5907″]
Paging [USER=21902]@golfinnut[/USER]. If you want to hit my irons with MMTs at some point just let me know and we’ll make it happen.
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I’ve already played the MMT shafts. Didn’t care for them too much
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 12324593, member: 5944″]
? ??? ANNOUNCEMENT ????
Slight change to the available options for [B]GRAPHITE[/B] [B]IRON SHAFTS ONLY[/B]
Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts are now available for Morgan Cup Participants as an alternative graphite option. This is the [B]ONLY[/B] upcharge option available other than no up-charge options already listed. If you try to choose a different graphite option it will be changed by your captain.
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That is a HUGE option for these guys. Great shafts and if you’re interested in Graphite a fantastic choice.
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So … went to the PGASS to check out what’s what with the Cobra lineup
LS vs MAX with LinQ Blue & HZRDUS Black
LS was the clear Victor here
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Ignore the outliers there in white. But the dispersion was great with both.
280 yards with the LS
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142 ball speed
2300 spin
275 yards
I can live with that for sure.
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On to the irons.
Tour vs Dark Speed
Man …. I absolutely love the Dark Speed irons. It’s been decades since I’ve hit a 7 iron 180+ yards
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Blue were the Tour with DG120 steel
Red Dot was the 185 yard 7 iron! For this old man, ill take that any day of the week & twice on Sunday.
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The KBS shaft is pretty damn good. At least for about 25 swings anyway.
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I don’t mind the top line either. Not as thick as i expected. Pretty ice looking irons to be honest. I think they would look nicely in the MC bag.
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Hit the putters next.
Too bad they were all 35″ but I did roll one of the mallets & blades
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I will need more time with the putters but I’m still leaning towards the classic blade.
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So … went to the PGASS to check out what’s what with the Cobra lineup
LS vs MAX with LinQ Blue & HZRDUS Black
LS was the clear Victor here
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Ignore the outliers there in white. But the dispersion was great with both.
280 yards with the LS
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142 ball speed
2300 spin
275 yards
I can live with that for sure.
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On to the irons.
Tour vs Dark Speed
Man …. I absolutely love the Dark Speed irons. It’s been decades since I’ve hit a 7 iron 180+ yards
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Blue were the Tour with DG120 steel
Red Dot was the 185 yard 7 iron! For this old man, ill take that any day of the week & twice on Sunday.
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The KBS shaft is pretty damn good. At least for about 25 swings anyway.
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I don’t mind the top line either. Not as thick as i expected. Pretty ice looking irons to be honest. I think they would look nicely in the MC bag.
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Hit the putters next.
Too bad they were all 35″ but I did roll one of the mallets & blades
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I will need more time with the putters but I’m still leaning towards the classic blade.
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You got ALOT accomplished today!!!
Is this your first time getting swings with the new Cobra lineup?
Is it strange that I get excited seeing others swinging the Cobra clubs and trying to figure out what will work?
I think I may go black wedges over raw.
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I think I may go black wedges over raw.
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Same
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I think I may go black wedges over raw.
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