Titleist fitting

TheDoc

Howdy,

Have a Titleistfitting this Thursday at my local club. After having some real uncertainty with my Taylor Made Burner Superfast 2.0 I went back to my old Titleistdriver and have been hitting it solid.

I had a week off there a while back and when browsing in the shop the morning before a round I took out a 910 Demo. I was blown away. I hadn't really used the new range of drivers and definitly never used the weight technology. The pro set it up with a slight draw for me and I hit the longest and best flight drives I've ever hit. Was such an easy hit, lovely at address and was consistent and long.

So with a bit of money in the account from good finishes, and a bit of money coming up from work I decided I'll buy one, just my look there is a FREE fitting day going on. So I plan to buy the driver and get it fitted all in the one day.

Just wondering if anyone has experience going to these things, funny enough, I've never been fitted before. I've always been worried that as I'm young enough, there is always room for a swing change, and changing my swing will then mean changing my clubs if they are custom. Granted I'm happy with the swing off the tee, cant see any issues.

Just looking for a bit of info for anyone whose being fitted before, as to what I can expect. I believe the guy is coming up from Carton house? ( or something ).

I'm very interested to see what sort of equipment will be there, to get some figures from it, literally never been measured or tracked etc. with my golf swing. Might be in for a suprise or a shock horror

*also extremely bored in work and want something to read and reply to for a few hours *

TRS30

TheDoc wrote: »

Howdy,

Have a Titleistfitting this Thursday at my local club. After having some real uncertainty with my Taylor Made Burner Superfast 2.0 I went back to my old Titleistdriver and have been hitting it solid.

I had a week off there a while back and when browsing in the shop the morning before a round I took out a 910 Demo. I was blown away. I hadn't really used the new range of drivers and definitly never used the weight technology. The pro set it up with a slight draw for me and I hit the longest and best flight drives I've ever hit. Was such an easy hit, lovely at address and was consistent and long.

So with a bit of money in the account from good finishes, and a bit of money coming up from work I decided I'll buy one, just my look there is a FREE fitting day going on. So I plan to buy the driver and get it fitted all in the one day.

Just wondering if anyone has experience going to these things, funny enough, I've never been fitted before. I've always been worried that as I'm young enough, there is always room for a swing change, and changing my swing will then mean changing my clubs if they are custom. Granted I'm happy with the swing off the tee, cant see any issues.

Just looking for a bit of info for anyone whose being fitted before, as to what I can expect. I believe the guy is coming up from Carton house? ( or something ).

I'm very interested to see what sort of equipment will be there, to get some figures from it, literally never been measured or tracked etc. with my golf swing. Might be in for a suprise or a shock horror

*also extremely bored in work and want something to read and reply to for a few hours *

I have been to a fitting in Carton House and really enjoyed it. If you are into your clubs and like figures like spin rates etc then it is very enjoyable. Also good to know how far you really hit the ball. The good thing about the 910 woods is that they are adjustable so that if you change your swing you can normally change the settings to suit.

The only bit of advice I would give is to swing like you normally do when you are playing.

Enjoy.

TheDoc

TRS30 wrote: »

The only bit of advice I would give is to swing like you normally do when you are playing.

Enjoy.

Yeah thats definitely something that while obvious you need to keep in the back of the head. So I dont try burst the ball just to see higher numbers haha

I was shocked to hear that when I asked about a Taylor made fitting, there is only 4 shafts they can select for the Burner 2.0 driver, but with the 910 driver there is over 60 shaft possibilities,

Russman

Hi,
I had a fitting out in Carton last September. The fitter at the time (he's now on the tour van) is one of my best mates, so we spent a long time one evening messing around with different shaft/head combos on the Trackman.

All in all I'd highly recommend it, its amazing to see the different results that different shafts and settings provide, both with the irons and woods. The trackman numbers don't lie, you can hit two shots that look more or less the same and find out that one of them pitched 15yds further. You're also hitting good golf balls rather than crappy range ones.

The stock shafts that are available with the Titleist drivers/woods are far better than the options with other manufacturers so thats where the big advantage is IMO. I'm not a Titleist fanboy by any means, but its something Taylor Made are lacking. Most big manufacturers make quality heads nowadays so getting the right shaft is really the key.

Its also good to see how far you really hit the ball I've seen a few fittings where guys swear they hit their 6 iron 190yds and the numbers coming up shot after shot are 155yds !! Usually they insist the machine must be wrong !! The guys who have clubhead speeds of 120mph and hit 300yd drives are sadly found out........

Another interesting thing, and it's not really equipment related, is how little difference hitting it much harder makes. I was hitting shots normally and then really throwing myself into one and the difference was only a couple of yards.

BigChap1759

Russman wrote: »

Hi,
I had a fitting out in Carton last September. The fitter at the time (he's now on the tour van) is one of my best mates, so we spent a long time one evening messing around with different shaft/head combos on the Trackman.

All in all I'd highly recommend it, its amazing to see the different results that different shafts and settings provide, both with the irons and woods. The trackman numbers don't lie, you can hit two shots that look more or less the same and find out that one of them pitched 15yds further. You're also hitting good golf balls rather than crappy range ones.

The stock shafts that are available with the Titleist drivers/woods are far better than the options with other manufacturers so thats where the big advantage is IMO. I'm not a Titleist fanboy by any means, but its something Taylor Made are lacking. Most big manufacturers make quality heads nowadays so getting the right shaft is really the key.

Its also good to see how far you really hit the ball I've seen a few fittings where guys swear they hit their 6 iron 190yds and the numbers coming up shot after shot are 155yds !! Usually they insist the machine must be wrong !! The guys who have clubhead speeds of 120mph and hit 300yd drives are sadly found out........

Another interesting thing, and it's not really equipment related, is how little difference hitting it much harder makes. I was hitting shots normally and then really throwing myself into one and the difference was only a couple of yards.

Sorry but have to disagree with you on this one - most of the Titleist stock shafts are "made fors" whereas TM only use original OEM shafts. Not a big deal though if you're getting properly fitted using a launch monitor.

Russman

Sorry, I meant to say range of available shafts for Titleist.

golfnut1

Due to an issue with my 910 d3 I was given a d2 while waiting for a new one. I never really messed about with the settings before as I was happy with standard a1 setting or sometimes lower the loft down. Since getting the d2 I have messes around with it quiet a lot. Its one degree more loft than my d3 so just though I'd crank it down at it should be pretty similar especially when its my old shaft I'm using. My conclusion, the sure fit adjustable hosel just doesn't make any difference at all.
The 910's are great drivers but when getting fit I would suggest doing so in only an a1 setting. If its to high/low try another head/shaft combo instead of messing around with the settings.
The d2 that I'm using has only a .25 difference when loft is reduced between my old d3 yet it plays more like + 2-3 degees and distance is massively down.

Russman

The D2 & D3 heads play quite differently even with the same shaft, its not really a like for like comparison in fairness.

golfnut1

True. I know the d2 spins a bit more but its a 9.5 cranked down to a 8.75 and it goes ridiculous high. Like a 12 loft and the better a hit it the higher it goes. I see no difference in flight if its set to 8.75 or 11 degrees.
Regarding getting fit with an a1 setting. If the adjustable hosel works then it gives you most amount of room for adjustablity either way if fitted with an a1 setting.

matt-dublin

what shaft are you using golfnut?

golfnut1

It a Mitsubishi rayon javln fx m6.
I was custom fit for it and it's perfect for me with a d3 8.5.

matt-dublin

I think that's a mid/high launch shaft, the flex point is quite low but mix it with the d3 head it will give you quite a drilling/penetrating flight.

The d2 head will be a bit higher but much more forgiving.

Try the d2 with an aldila rip 60 and see how u get on with it

elberry

I have a D2 and wish I went for a proper fitting, it is worth it in the long run. I like the D2 but I am not getting the distance out of it that I would expect, the club feels too light with the stock Kaili 65 stiff shaft, when I nail a drive I am a good 10 years less carry than my previous driver, I think this is all down to the shaft. I am driving the ball very well, took me a while to get used to the lighter weight shaft, and distance is acceptable but I am sure I just don't have the most suitable shaft for me, changing shafts later costs more than a proper fitting in the first place. Titleist drivers are nice, but in modern drivers with the lightweight heads I think the shafts are more important than the head. I think most golfers would like the D2 head, even though my only issue with it is that its slightly open even when set at the neutral settings which means a little more work to play a draw and need care with a fade that it doesn't turn into a slice. Its a forgiving head and matched to the right shaft its a very nice driver.

TRS30

elberry wrote: »

I have a D2 and wish I went for a proper fitting, it is worth it in the long run. I like the D2 but I am not getting the distance out of it that I would expect, the club feels too light with the stock Kaili 65 stiff shaft, when I nail a drive I am a good 10 years less carry than my previous driver, I think this is all down to the shaft. I am driving the ball very well, took me a while to get used to the lighter weight shaft, and distance is acceptable but I am sure I just don't have the most suitable shaft for me, changing shafts later costs more than a proper fitting in the first place. Titleist drivers are nice, but in modern drivers with the lightweight heads I think the shafts are more important than the head. I think most golfers would like the D2 head, even though my only issue with it is that its slightly open even when set at the neutral settings which means a little more work to play a draw and need care with a fade that it doesn't turn into a slice. Its a forgiving head and matched to the right shaft its a very nice driver.

Totally agree that the shaft is very important.

With out seeing your numbers is could be to do with your spin rates. If your spin is too high the ball will 'fall out of the sky' when the speed drops and will also get little or no run.

Maybe keep an eye for a Titleist fitting at a range near you as normally you will hit your own driver first and then change heads, shafts etc to get better numbers. You just have to remember the shaft that is best suited for you and then go and buy it off ebay.

TheDoc

What a horrible day to get fitted.

Was out in the range in my club, gale winds and lashing rain. My Da went out a few hours later in perfect conditions.

Eventually gave it a shot, in the lashing rain and wind. The guy, Paul, was really nice and easy to talk to, and made some pretty accurate assumptions about my driver from the way I was swinging and the club I was using.

He grabbed a shaft from the dozens there and I hit three daisy cutters, let the fourth slip in the hand and the fifth nearly went flying out of my hand.

We got things dry and I got a few off for a good sample set.

He then put in a slightly different shaft and made some adjustments to get my flight up, but really it was tough to get anything accurate. And in fairness to your man, he didnt want to give me anything specific, as he said himself nothing spreads faster then a bad reputation.

We looked at the sample set of 12 and it was all over the place, I usually carry about 250 and today was barely carrying 170yrds into the wind.

He gave me a setup that hes confident will work for me, so it will be delivered in the next two days for me to take out and check I like and can hit, then I can make a purchase, or I can get looked at again.

Very impressed with the setup.

**** the weather

elberry

TRS30 wrote: »

Totally agree that the shaft is very important.

With out seeing your numbers is could be to do with your spin rates. If your spin is too high the ball will 'fall out of the sky' when the speed drops and will also get little or no run.

Maybe keep an eye for a Titleist fitting at a range near you as normally you will hit your own driver first and then change heads, shafts etc to get better numbers. You just have to remember the shaft that is best suited for you and then go and buy it off ebay.

That is what is happening, the ball is carrying a good 10 yards less and there is near zero rollout, so I am a good few yards back on alot of drives, its still far enough out to accept it. So if its spin rate how do I reduce this without changing my swing? A shaft change?

TRS30

elberry wrote: »

That is what is happening, the ball is carrying a good 10 yards less and there is near zero rollout, so I am a good few yards back on alot of drives, its still far enough out to accept it. So if its spin rate how do I reduce this without changing my swing? A shaft change?

There could be lots of reasons so I am not saying thats whats it. You need to get on a launch monitor or trackman and see your spin rates. Depending on ball speed it should be around 3,000- 3,8000 rpm. Once it gets over 4,000 your getting too high.

A low spin shaft will help however it could be due to a swing fault. If you look on the Titlesit website you will see a shaft chart which will show you what shaft are low spin.

THEFRIDGE

Hi lads
Can someone please let me know if going to Carton for a fitting was worth it. My driver is killing me at the moment.
I have a €400 budget. Am I being realistic ? Would like to know how much people have paid so I can try get an average price.
Also is there a charge for the fitting ? Is it deducted from final price if you purchase .

Thanks in advance.