Fitting session next week - excited/anxious

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By george t

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  1. george t

    george t
    Old Lyme, CT

    I have some pro shop credit that needs spending, and my AP2s are 10 years old, so the time is right for new irons.

    I have to admit I’m more than a bit anxious, as my game has been awful this year. Not quite sure if it’s just age, degeneration I or rust, but hoping an updated fitting will get me back on track.

    Hardest part - not knowing what will be the fitters recommendation. I’m just hoping the recommendation is not tennis or fishing! Joking aside, when I bought the AP2s, I knew that was what I wanted. This time around, I’m not the gear head I once was. But the excitement is real - so looking forward to the outcome!

  2. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Be opened minded, take your old clubs with you for comparison.

    BUT. My first question, to be fair to you, would be.

    With your game being, AS YOU PUT IT, awful this year, do you think new equipment is the answer? Maybe a visit to your pro for a refresher session to tighten up your swing, before purchasing a new set of clubs might be your first step. Purchasing a new set and finding out that you still have the same issues with your game could frustrate you even more. New clubs will not resolve swing issues. With respect, please give it some serious thought.
  3. george t

    george t
    Old Lyme, CT

    Chuck Z said:

    Be opened minded, take your old clubs with you for comparison.

    BUT. My first question, to be fair to you, would be.

    With your game being, AS YOU PUT IT, awful this year, do you think new equipment is the answer? Maybe a visit to your pro for a refresher session to tighten up your swing, before purchasing a new set of clubs might be your first step. Purchasing a new set and finding out that you still have the same issues with your game could frustrate you even more. New clubs will not resolve swing issues. With respect, please give it some serious thought.

    Chuck, I’ve had this internal debate for a few months, and I’m a firm believer that it’s rarely the arrow that is at fault. But I do believe that part of my issue is that a fitting from 10 years ago no longer suits me, and I’m overswinging in an attempt to regain yardage. And even when my handicap was comfortably between 6 & 7, I always felt that maybe I would have benefited from a more forgiving club. I just couldn’t get past the thick topline that the AP1s had back then.

    My swing has always featured a smooth tempo, and my swing speed has always been in the merely mortal range. Reviewing video from a few years ago, I’m definitely going at the ball much harder. My ball striking has been a little better the last few rounds, my miss has been hitting a bit fat.

    I’m not sure what a Team Titleist fitting session entails, but being outdoors with Trackman, I’m very optimistic that my Titleist fitter will be able to dial me into a better solution. And yes, I’ll be bringing my trusty AP2s to establish the baseline. But bottom line, if the fitting doesn’t result in a clear cut improvement, I’ll stick with my AP2s and find another way to use the credit.

    Thanks, as always, for your insight and candor.
  4. Barry M

    Barry M
    Reno, NV

    George
    Sounds like you have a good plan - better than most - with a knowledgeable Titleist fitter. Not clear by your post if you were fitted before, but if not it's a great experience (with the right fitter).
    After being through it a few times my only advice is go with the numbers and feel, not with what you think you can accomplish down the road later on. Leave it up to the fitter, and once you narrow it down to 2 or 3 setups, let the fitter switch back and forth without letting you know the shaft, flex, lie, etc. and then compare the final stats before your decision.
    Good luck and have fun with it.
  5. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military

    Barry M said:

    George
    Sounds like you have a good plan - better than most - with a knowledgeable Titleist fitter. Not clear by your post if you were fitted before, but if not it's a great experience (with the right fitter).
    After being through it a few times my only advice is go with the numbers and feel, not with what you think you can accomplish down the road later on. Leave it up to the fitter, and once you narrow it down to 2 or 3 setups, let the fitter switch back and forth without letting you know the shaft, flex, lie, etc. and then compare the final stats before your decision.
    Good luck and have fun with it.

    I agree. I wish that there was a way to hide all info of the components, so that only the fitter knew what he was giving you. The less you know, the better. I believe that his job is to know and your job is to keep hitting shots until you both find the right combo.
  6. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    The important part of the fitting is to find consistent distance and good dispersion. Only secondary should you try to match your distance that you hit 10 years ago - especially by swinging harder. The fitter can help you find the T100S/T200/T300 that matches you easy swing of today.
    My 7 iron is 10 yards shorter than 7 years ago, but my 6 iron has it covered. Oh, the joy of passing 70….

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