Ball Plant tour and Manchester Lane Fitting

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By Bryan S

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  1. Bryan S

    Bryan S
    Wooster, OH

    I was fortunate to travel to Boston last week and was able to schedule a tour of Ball Plant 3 and a full bag fitting at Manchester Lane. I was amazed at what goes into making a Titleist ball. Numerous steps both automated and by hand. Every step along the way is closely controlled and any flaw will get rejected. It was a very eye opening experience. Kyle, who did my fitting at Manchester Lane, was awesome. I was able to hit all the latest offerings from Titleist and using Trackman and found the 13 best clubs for my swing. The short game area was outstanding. It was fun to see the "Tiger tee". All in all a great experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves golf as much as I do.

  2. Lance P

    Lance P
    Hillsborough, NC

    Sounds like a great time for you and all the others who get a chance to visit the ball plant. Jealous...
  3. Speedy

    Speedy
    East Coast, NH

    That's a great day! And getting fitted at Manchester Lane is a treat and you're right about the short game area, so much fun to experience. And the "Tiger Tee" is nuts... Thanks for sharing!
  4. Amanda S

    Amanda S
    Richmond, Va

    What is the distance on the Tiger tee? Were you able to hit from there? Don’t they have a putting green that’s like ginormous?
  5. Brian D

    Brian D
    Norton, MA

    Amanda S said:

    What is the distance on the Tiger tee? Were you able to hit from there? Don’t they have a putting green that’s like ginormous?

    I believe the distance Karen said was 438 yards, but not 100% sure my memory is as accurate, but it is certainly close to that distance. They use that tee for the Long Drive guys who come down from time to time.
  6. Bryan S

    Bryan S
    Wooster, OH

    I did not get to hit from the Tiger tee but I would estimate it at least 50 back from the main tees. And yes, they have a putting green that is 100 yards long and I was told perfectly flat.
  7. Brian D

    Brian D
    Norton, MA

    Bryan S said:

    I did not get to hit from the Tiger tee but I would estimate it at least 50 back from the main tees. And yes, they have a putting green that is 100 yards long and I was told perfectly flat.

    Sorry for the correction, but the green is actually 300 yards long and dead flat. They check it daily for how soft/hard it may be as well as rolling it out to ensure the same or close to same with each test. There is nothing that the testing crew has NOT thought off. It is a real treat just to step on the grounds
  8. Bryan S

    Bryan S
    Wooster, OH

    Bryan S said:

    I did not get to hit from the Tiger tee but I would estimate it at least 50 back from the main tees. And yes, they have a putting green that is 100 yards long and I was told perfectly flat.

    Thanks for the clarification! I was busy taking it all in and missed the number.
  9. Brian D

    Brian D
    Norton, MA

    Bryan S said:

    I did not get to hit from the Tiger tee but I would estimate it at least 50 back from the main tees. And yes, they have a putting green that is 100 yards long and I was told perfectly flat.

    Certainly understand. Every time I head down the direction, I feel the chills come on and once I am inside that Guard shack, I feel like I drove into heaven.

    There is not a single blade of grass out of place, or at least before I start swinging. Karen and her entire team are nothing but THE BEST in the business. They are not there to sell you anything. They are there to ensure you as a golfer are confident in the equipment you are playing. There is not a single detail that is missed. They ensure your numbers look good, the shaft is the right shaft for your game and desired shot, and most of all they are the most informed people I have ever met. I would call them golf geeks, but that may sound derogatory, so I will go with GOLF GODs in the closest place to heaven on earth.

    I think I have been there about a dozen times, and each and every visit I always learn something new and certainly more than the last.

    Who ever can make the journey to head to Manchester Lane, I promise 100% you will not be disappointed.

    All the best,
    -Brian
  10. ADeLucia

    ADeLucia
    Clayton NC

    sounds like a great experience!
  11. Brent Wells

    Brent Wells
    El Paso, TX

    Military
    Thanks for sharing. That’s the only facility left on my bucket list. One day I’ll make it.

    Cheers,

    Brent
  12. Tom P

    Tom P
    Stanley, NC

    I went to the Oceanside fitting center six years ago. It is amazing. The plan is to experience Manchester Lane next year along with a tour of Ball Plant 3.

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