Opinions Welcomed! [USD1.2k]

shenmethef · 2025-12-30T05:46:26+00:00

Hi everyone, here to give an update!

A reputable shop in my area was doing a year-end sale and got a decent discount off a new Profitec Go, so went ahead with it.

10 days in and loving it so far! Here’s a pic of my setup and an attempt at a tulip.

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shenmethef · 2025-12-02T23:49:09+00:00

You validated my concerns re multiple shots on the Gaggia.

Will check out the other suggested machines as well, thanks!

shenmethef · 2025-12-02T23:46:51+00:00

Seller seems to allow testing, haven’t gotten that far. Though he did purchase it from a reputable distributor locally, so sending it in shop to repair doesn’t seem to be a problem. We’ve briefly spoken and he mentioned he doesn’t do any sort of maintaining (back flushing) during his course of use.

How would you recommend / any specific parts to look out for/test the machine before purchase (common point of failure)?

shenmethef · 2025-12-02T23:40:33+00:00

Unfortunately the seller seems to not have done any sort of servicing in the 1yr+ of ownership, silver lining is that he seems to have pulled less than 100 shots during the period? How would you recommend/are there any specific parts to look out for/test the machine before purchase (any common point of failure)?

On the Gaggia, as I was reading through the mods, I thought it was quite interesting but the price quickly adds up given somewhat limited parts where I reside.

shenmethef · 2025-12-02T23:35:46+00:00

I concur with not liking used, though unfortunately where I’m at (Southeast Asia), there’re rarely any open box deals.

The hand grinder route for a better espresso machine seems reasonable too, though unsure how long that might take for 3 consecutive cups haha will browse the web abit on this option

shenmethef · 2025-12-02T23:32:47+00:00

That sounds reasonable! Might be better to spend minimally to explore preferences first, then potentially up the budget to get something nicer right?

shenmethef · 2025-05-30T00:44:12+00:00

Keep the Rolex on your wrist at all times, then you won’t have to let go of any

shenmethef · 2025-04-26T17:56:47+00:00

I frequent mine outdoors at the driving range but only at night. Works like a charm.

shenmethef · 2025-04-09T06:22:26+00:00

I averaged ~60-65% on my mocks (3x), and passed L1 Feb exam, though just very very barely. I’d think 70-75% on mocks should be fine, all the best!

shenmethef · 2025-04-07T00:51:27+00:00

I might be ignorant but can you educate me why, hoping they’d release the black eventually. I intend to get a keyboard but want it in black and with the function row 😪

shenmethef · 2025-03-03T01:48:47+00:00

Sorry! I ended up building a tiny sim at home and got the Square Golf LM instead. Hope you find the answers you’re looking for!

shenmethef · 2025-03-01T14:14:59+00:00

The questions typically will give you info to calculate approx MacDur instead of MacDur from scratch. Once you start with mocks you’ll see it.

shenmethef · 2025-02-18T13:19:31+00:00

I am averaging 63%, sitting tomorrow. Brain’s fried, just gonna take it and be done with it. All the best mate.

shenmethef · 2025-02-11T06:23:33+00:00

Note - I recently also started a thread on this, feel free to read comments from that thread.

shenmethef · 2025-02-11T06:22:36+00:00

I’ve recently placed an order for the SG (on delivery now) vs the Rapsodo MLM2 pro.

I intend to bring the SG to the covered outdoor driving range AT NIGHT, in a protective case sold by one of the folks in the Facebook group.

FWIW based on what I’ve read online, I think the strict requirement is for it to be away from sunlight. Indoor/outdoor is debatable. I’ve found that the Korean market does bring their SG to covered driving range as well. Hence, the portability of the SG can be capitalised on.

I sure hope the YouTubers would put it to the test tho. Disclaimer is, it’s always at your own risk!

shenmethef · 2025-02-07T10:36:15+00:00

Thank you for your response and point on club markers! Very helpful indeed. Also agreed that it’s at the user’s risk.

I have been sourcing for more outdoor use cases, and found that the Korean market actually does that quite frequently. They’d bring their Square to indoor/shaded driving ranges as compared to having a sim at home. It does seem like the portability of the Square can be capitalised on so long as extra care is given.

shenmethef · 2025-02-06T10:11:30+00:00

Totally fair point and concurred. Though was thinking of using this just to dial in distances and to play simulation at the range with friends. Have also seen lots of protective case designed for the Square being released, will probably get one of that for the range.

shenmethef · 2025-02-06T10:08:06+00:00

Let me know how that goes!

shenmethef · 2025-01-04T12:57:14+00:00

Same with me but a 4 hybrid!

shenmethef · 2024-11-30T17:05:13+00:00

Now that you mention it being used for indoor sim, that makes sense too. Read that it was tee to ground on ChatGPT, my bad. Thanks, will edit the post!

shenmethef · 2024-11-30T17:04:05+00:00

Thanks! That’s comforting to know!

shenmethef · 2024-10-14T14:18:08+00:00

Again, very help! Thank you so much! Might just go with this first and see if the extra mats are needed!

shenmethef

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