ping, titliest fairway woods

NoelAPM

Just looking for opinions here and experience from low handicappers mainly.

I'm on the market for a new 3 and 5 wood, and i need help deciding what to splash the cash on. I've try'd ping i15's and really liked them but there pricy. I also like the look of the titlest 909F2.

What do you think of the 2 examples above and is there any others i should try out? I have a fast swing and fly the ball high and straight.

Thanks.

Whyner

What handicap are you?

NoelAPM

15 and falling.

f22

In terms of the Titleist F2, if you fly the bal high choose your shaft carefully. It's a much more low profile face than the F3 for example and would help pick the ball up.

Personally had the F2 and got rid of it for an R9 TP, it just never gelled with me even though it's a great club. Try them out first.

soundsham

Try Taylor made for both and try the rescues as they may bemore suitable than the 5w

Russman

Both are good clubs but if you can, get fitted for whatever you end up getting.
The feel off the Titleist can be a little "dead" (I've been lucky enough to try a few of them and the shaft choice makes a huge difference) and less lively than the Ping, not necessarily a bad thing.

You might also consider the G15 as opposed to the I15, I know the G is marketed as a higher handicappers club but its far from that IMO. I have the 3w with the Serrano shaft and there is a very strong flight on it, certainly doesn't balloon.

Most of the major manufactureres make good stuff nowadays, its unlikely that anyone makes a club that is significantly "better" than anyone else's so its going to come down to personal preference and fitting.

Enjoy whatever you get !

NoelAPM

Was gonna go to fore golf an get fitted cause im gonna upgrade the irons in maybe 2 years. I was told that its fairly pointless to get fitted for woods however, as long as the shafts stiff I'd be safe enough.

Wasn't sure about that advice tho.. in 2 minds now what to do.

f22

NoelAPM wrote: »

Was gonna go to fore golf an get fitted cause im gonna upgrade the irons in maybe 2 years. I was told that its fairly pointless to get fitted for woods however, as long as the shafts stiff I'd be safe enough.

Wasn't sure about that advice tho.. in 2 minds now what to do.

Strange advise to be honest about the shaft type, characteristics of shafts in each category can be miles apart between models and brands.

Russman

f22 wrote: »

Strange advise to be honest about the shaft type, characteristics of shafts in each category can be miles apart between models and brands.

Big +1 to that. With woods the shaft is by far the most important element, and generally the only bit that can be changed. Massively important.

I remember being at a WYG event there a few years ago on one of the practice days and one guy on the range was given about 10 or 12 fairway woods (same model just different shafts) to try out of the Taylor Made tour van and you could clearly see the differences in the flight with the different clubs. He was a Taylor Made staff player but at the end of it all he still insisted on using his own Callaway fairway wood though !!

BoardsMember

f22 wrote: »

Strange advise to be honest about the shaft type, characteristics of shafts in each category can be miles apart between models and brands.

+1 on this too

I went to Fore Golf a few years back and they pretty much concentrated on shafts throughout. I was looking for a new Driver. I quickly picked the head that I liked the look of and feel from. From then on it was shafts all the way.

The last time I bought fairway woods (3 & 5) I bought to match my driver, i.e. same make, and same stock stiff shaft. I had no idea what I was at. I was off about 15 at the time. I used the 5 wood about 5 times in my life, never found use for it. Swapped it for a taylor made hybrid 21 degree and never looked back.

If I was doing it again I would prob go for a higher loft hybrid - the 21 degree is very strong, is not a million miles behind the 3 wood. And with more loft you have more options re what shape / flight etc you want to choose. Best of luck, the Fore Golf is a great experience.

NoelAPM

BoardsMember wrote: »

+1 on this too

I went to Fore Golf a few years back and they pretty much concentrated on shafts throughout. I was looking for a new Driver. I quickly picked the head that I liked the look of and feel from. From then on it was shafts all the way.

The last time I bought fairway woods (3 & 5) I bought to match my driver, i.e. same make, and same stock stiff shaft. I had no idea what I was at. I was off about 15 at the time. I used the 5 wood about 5 times in my life, never found use for it. Swapped it for a taylor made hybrid 21 degree and never looked back.

If I was doing it again I would prob go for a higher loft hybrid - the 21 degree is very strong, is not a million miles behind the 3 wood. And with more loft you have more options re what shape / flight etc you want to choose. Best of luck, the Fore Golf is a great experience.

How long do they keep you on record for? And do you have to buy from them?

BoardsMember

NoelAPM wrote: »

How long do they keep you on record for? And do you have to buy from them?

I'm not certain to be honest, but I dont see why they would delete the informormation. You dont have to buy from them. From what I remember, they are happy to recommend clubs for you, or to make them for you themselves. I think the info re swing speed, lie, ball flight, spin etc that they store allows them to make recommendations re what "off the shelf" clubs would be a good bet, and perhaps what modifications should be made to same.

NoelAPM

Sound, well thanks for the input everybody! I'm back on the get fitted bus.

Russman

Somebody told me recently that ForeGolf won't give you your specs to take away unless you buy from them.....

I've never been to them so I don't know if thats true, maybe call them first and see what the deal is if you go for a fit.......