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Forum Post: Re: Which Titleist iron works best for me?

Austin T — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:16:00 GMT

Blades can be tough to switch to. I considered blades when I switched irons 3 years ago. I took a set out on the course for 18 holes. I could hit them great...sometimes. I just wasn't very confident in them. I definitely think that you can learn to play blades better, and that if I would have played more than just one round with them I could have liked them more. But I didn't really want to have that adjustment period, learning new distances and gaining confidence in my swing with different clubs. So I tried out the AP2's because they are the perfect combination of shot control and forgiveness. I bought them and have loved playing with them for the last 3 years. I will probably play with them for another 5 years and then be looking for a set just like them. I found that I can work them and shape shots very easily and I am able to do so consistently. I switched from cally X-14's with stiff shafts, which were great irons, but I am unbelievably happy with my switch to AP2's. ps. I have the 710's not the newest 712's. And I have the DG S300 shafts on them.

Forum Post: Re: Fitted for the Wrong Swing

Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:14:00 GMT

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I'm 28 years old and this is my first year I've finally been able to get out and play all year. Since my clubs were fitted for myself when I was 16, I decided it would be a good idea to buy a new set this year.

I got fitted for the swing I had with my old clubs which was wrong. I'm 6'3 1/2" and I really slouched down. I asked the fitting guy about standing more upright and he said don't worry about it since they fit for the swing I had.

I ended up buying a new set of Titleist CB irons std lie, +3 more loft, std length. They felt great when I bought them.

Next I go to my local golf pro to start getting lessons. He fixes my swing by making me stand more upright and closer to the ball based on my club selection using the belt buckle and butt of the club as a guide. This was all new to me.

Now everything I'm hitting is a hook at the target or bladed and I've maybe felt good solid contact with the ball 5 or 6 times out of 400+ golf swings in the last 3 days. The club pro told me to give it a few weeks before making any changes but it's pretty unbearable to go from a 7 handicap to taking about a stroke penalty every other hole because of lost balls. Majority of my divots are now toe deep. After looking at the clubs that Ernie Els and Stewart Cink use, it's faily clear to me my clubs are now wrong.

I will try to post video of before and after swings. It's fairly clear my club pro has got me on the right path to better shots because my swing looks so much better.

My question is, What options do I have now as far as my clubs are concerned? Because at this point, I feel like I just paid a lot of money for the wrong clubs.

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If your golf pro wants you to give it some time while you transition to a new swing, I would probably do that. You were fit for your swing and the clubs were fine. If you get fit again and are not finished changing your swing, you will not end up being fit for your new swing. Talk you your pro again. He is the person watching you swing - ask him where you are going with your swing and what he anticipates as far as changes. You can then talk with your fitter and see if you can get back for a refit after you have finished making your changes.

Forum Post: Re: AP2 or CB

Austin T — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:00 GMT

I play the AP2's, I love them. I love the CB's but was more visually comfortable with the AP2's. I am big on visual so I went with the AP2's. I think they will be more like your S57's than the CB's. I am pretty much the same handicap as you 7-8. Ultimately I would say that you should go to a shop and hit both of them, try the longer irons and the shorter irons. I personally like the styling of the AP2's a whole lot more than the CB. The MB's are sexy though. If I could go back to when I got my AP2's, I would've gotten a mixed bag: 3-6 AP2's and 7-PW MB. So maybe you should consider a mixed bag?? Best advice: go try them out!

Forum Post: Re: New to Golf

Paul D — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:54:00 GMT

After you learn the basics to the golf swing, by seeing a teaching pro...

Remember... everything you do with the club, regardless of what shape your trying, NEEDS to feel as natural as possible. Meaning... in escense... TENSION FREE.

Forum Post: Re: Titleist sticker

Alexander R — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:54:00 GMT

I would love to get a sticker for my car also. My profile info is up to date. Please send me one if you can.

I LOVE the NEW PRO V1.

Forum Post: Re: 712 MB shut face

Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

I don't think you would have received the wrong clubs, but our Middle East rep will be contacting you, if you haven't already spoken with him.

Forum Post: Re: West Illinois / Midwest get together

Austin T — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:23:00 GMT

What about Weaver Ridge or Spirit Hollow? Gibson Woods?

Forum Post: Re: AP2's or MB's??

Tim S — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:00 GMT

I just had a fitting done for MB's and while the fitter said while the fitter said the trackman numbers pointed towards the AP2's, I pushed for the MB's and I am glad I did....the trakman numbers were not that different and the MBs are longer and more consistent. I was scared about getting the MB's because veryone thinks they are way too much club for a 11HDCP..but let me assure you they are not.....once you hit 20 -25 balls at the range, you will become ultra comfortable with them and your confidence in your club will skyrocket.

Once I got on the course with them, it was even better....playing from different lies, and lengths to the pin really made these clubs stand out....they glide through the turf much easier than the AP2s.

When I went for my fitting appt, it was cold and rainy and the turf was wetter than a sponge....the AP2s dug in way too much while the MBs trasitioned easier through the wet ground....

go for the MB's...you wil not be disappointed......the club does not make the golfer....if you can hit Ap2s, you can hit the MBs

Forum Post: Re: Hi TT,

Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

If you wanted to stay in steel, the NS pro 950 shafts are very popular on the LPGA as they are almost as light as a heavyweight graphite shaft with the feel and performance of steel. If your swing speed of 70-80 is with your driver, you may want to consider going to a graphite shaft. We offer the AD di65, VS proto 75 and 85 as well as the Aerotech i95 and 110 in graphite. I would contact IrishOffice@acushnetgolf.com or UKConsumer@acushnetgolf.com to find a good local fitter to help.

Forum Post: Re: Question for a fitter

Nick B — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:00 GMT

well if you are happy with your ball flight, then absolutely stick with your current stiffness, seeing as ball flight is largely dependant on the stiffness of the shaft (lower flex = higher trajectory). As far as which club to get, its up to you whether you want the standard 913F, of the Fd, which has an even less amount of spin added to the ball and more distance, but is a different shape as well, with a full pear shape (compared to the classic fairway wood shape of the 913F). If I were you, I'd test out both with the XS shaft and see which one you prefer, and if youd rather have the more distance and less spin, compared to the regular 913F. Good luck.

Forum Post: Re: 913 D2 Settings

Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:11:00 GMT

Hi Tony, C1 is .75° less loft and .75° flatter lie angle. Here is the link to the performance guide that you can print out.

http://www.titleist.com/golf-clubs/913-performance-guide/

Forum Post: Re: Height in golf

Lou G — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

It's all about swing mechanics. Height has an advantage in some sports (even in wrestling, tall people use leverage to the advantage).

Back in the old days, one of the pros was about 135 lb dripping wet but could bomb a golf ball 325 yards with a laminated driver.

Why does the LPGA phenom (who is 15) hit as far as another LPGA pro (the longest on tour) that is 6' tall? Why would a 115 lb female out drive 90 percent of the male population (that is about 5'10" and about 175-180 lb)?

Forum Post: Re: Tournament Preparation

Ben M — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:41:00 GMT

Play more than you practice if you are this close to the tournament. If you do spend any time on the range, practice picking targets, going through your pre-shot routine with each ball, and accepting the results without trying to "fix" anything. I'd also make a game plan for the entire course. Know what club you are going to hit on each tee, which side of the fairway you want to be on for the best angle into each green, what kind of lay-up distances you want on par 5s, etc... Then take that gameplan to the range and play an imaginary round on the range. If you hit a bad drive on an imaginary par 5, you hit a layup shot. If you hit a pull an approach to an imaginary green, you play the kind of shot that you think you'd need.

Above all...have fun. Competitive golf is a blast with the right attitude.

Forum Post: Peter Uihlein

memphisunited — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT

I think Peter Uihlein is going to be a star soon on the PGA TOUR. He's gone about his career in the right way. He's won on every level - college, amateur, and now the European Tour. I think learning how to win golf tournaments is important. Some of these young guys that come out on tour are very talented, but they don't know how to actually win. Good luck to Peter and congrats on the first European Tour win.

Forum Post: Fitted for bad swing

Matthew H — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT

I recently went to get fitted for a new set of CB irons. I had asked the guy about my bending over so much since I'm 6'3 1/2". He had said to not worry about it since they fit me for the swing I have.

This is my first year playing a lot in since I've played in high school. I'm 28 now. I decided to get a new set of irons and start taking lessons. He fitted me for std lie, std length.

I went to my first lesson the other day and now I"m standing more upright. Our local pro showed me the video before and after, and I was really impressed. The problem now that I'm more upright is that my swing has changed and my irons haven't. I've hit about 400+ balls in the past 2 days and I"m making bad contact with all and toe deep divots. My irons feel so bad now but I know my swing is right.

What are my options with my irons now?

Forum Post: Re: Iomic Sticky 2.3 grips

Ken W — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT

Look at the butt end of your Titleist stock grip. Usually, the stock grip says M580. When they are put onto the .600 diameter shafts, the outer diameter is like having one extra wrap over the Iomic grips which have a .600 inner diameter. Two total wraps before grip installation and you'll have the same size. Nice grips!

Forum Post: Whats the rule??

Curtis M — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:04:00 GMT

Bad drive right / left on the hole running parallel to you. Equally bad 2nd shot, but on that shot the ball drops into the cup of the different hole. Whats the penalty / rule for this?

Forum Post: The Odd's

K.M. T — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:10:00 GMT

I would be most grateful if anybody can throw some light on the odd's of an 1)club level golfer, 2)tour professional

golfer making a) hole-in one, b) eagle, c) albatross/double eagle, d) condor in golf.

Forum Post: Re: Who's your sponsor??

Trent J — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:37:00 GMT

Forgot to add a few.

6. Patrick Gibbons Handmade belts, cash covers, and yardage book.

7. Iliac for my head covers and other accessories!

Forum Post: Re: Yesterday TPC Sawgrass Stadium, Today Team Titleist Bag Tag!

Deno — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:57:00 GMT

Mike and the entire TT Staff deserve all our thanks for making Team Titleist the place to be. Can't wait for the pics.

Deno