My first Titleist Fitting Day!

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By Walker C

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  1. Walker C

    Walker C
    Baltimore, MD

    I've been reading, researching, plotting, planning and dreaming of a new complete bag of Titleist weapons and today is the day. I'm attending my first TFD and I'm hoping it's what I'm looking for. My original plan was to fly to Oceanside or drive to Mass for a full fitting; however, I thought I would give this a try first. My concern is, when I called to get an appointment, it was mentioned they have 30 minute slots. I've played for 18 years and have never been "fit" for clubs, but, can't imagine this process only taking 30 minutes. Anyone have suggestions or comments, please let me know. Thanks in advance!
  2. Cath D.

    Cath D.
    Carlsbad, CA

    Hi Scott,  A fitting day is a more personalized "demo" day.  The fitting rep will spend time one on one with you to find the right head and lead you in the correct direction for shaft selection.  It will give you a good idea as to the head and shaft that will work for you, but,  it is not an in-depth fitting.  At our tour facility, you will spend an hour being fit for a driver and fairway, or hybrids and irons or wedges.  The entire fitting would take 3 hours and they will work with you one on one as you move from fairway to wedge green to iron tee to dial in your clubs and gaps.  You would be fitted for your clubs just as our touring pros are when they come to Oceanside or Manchester Lane.  For more information on Tour fits, call us at Team Titleist 1-888-TITLEIST.

  3. ChuckG

    ChuckG
    Baltimore, MD

    I had the opportunity to get fit at the Oceanside facility last year and it was an absolutely incredible experience.  If you're looking to replace your entire bag I'd say this would be a great way to have some piece of mind that you're playing the right equipment fit to your specs.

    You'll have the opportunity to hit every club combination that's available, and like Cathy said, you have plenty of time, so you won't feel rushed.  The entire experience was fantastic.

    If you're considering flying into the Oceanside facility, you may want to plan ahead and play some of the nice courses in the area.  Best of luck with your decision.

  4. John L

    John L
    Dewey, OK

    look make the best of your time. show up lose and ready to swing. if there is a chance to hit some range balls ahead of time do it. make sure he or she gets to see your well oiled swing and not your just out of bed swing. next. if they ask what your desires are just let them know if your looking for a higher or lower ball flight. if you perfer a fade or a draw. those should be the only pre opinon questions they might ask. after that let them recomend clubs and shafts. they know what they are doing. hey will probably ask you how it felt. dont worrie about results and dont care about a launch monitor. if the club feels right and the fitter is happy with the ball flight you described you were looking for thats a good indication your headed in the right direction. if you feel confident hitting the club then you'll feel confident on the course when you need confidence. like i said if you like the ball flight shap and the club feels good thats the one for you. dont worrie about spin rates launch angles or any other statistical stuff. a good fitter dosent need it and the average golfer wont know the diffrence between 3000rpm and 3400 rpm. with a driver. good luck and have fun
  5. Jay U

    Jay U
    fort mcmurray,

    Go to Oceanside, its worth every penny! I made the trip from Canada in June of 2010 thinking that it was going to be a "once in a life time experience". When my fitting was over I was already thinking of my next trip back.

    It is worth the trip. You will be fitted by some of the best fitters in the world. The fitting takes about 4 hrs. They go through every club in your bag. They will even bend the irons the irons ,right there, to get the best turf interaction. The wedge fitting is great also. You hit full shots, partial shots, from the rough, fairway and bunkers. 

    They treat you like a touring pro. The building is really cool also. If you serious about golf and want a full bag of Titleist clubs it is worth the money.

     

    Good Luck!

    Jason

  6. Walker C

    Walker C
    Baltimore, MD

    TT, Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I arrived about an hour early, purchased some range balls and warmed up. My fitter, Drew, was very helpful. I started with hitting 3 different irons to get the feel of the 712 line up. I narrowed it down quickly and began working on length and lie. We added +1/2 and I was still slightly out on the toe, however, he didn't think it would be wise to go longer. Next we went into driver. The issue we had was the RPM's were too high for what is "acceptable." We tried the D2 with multiple settings and shafts and the same for the D3. No matter what, the RPM's were too high. The ball flight was straight to a slight draw which is normal for me and the feel and distance was fantastic, carrying over 300 yards once, but high RPM's. Could the high RPM's be caused by range balls??The last shaft I hit was the Ahina X-flex, it felt good but I wasn't sold and this was the only X-flex I hit. I asked if he had any project X shafts, but he said he didn't want to try them because he felt they were a substandard shaft. I felt like I was being lead towards the made for Titleist shaft. I'm not knocking the fitter, he was very professional and seemed genuine, but I can't buy a driver without a shaft in it. That ate up the remainder of my time and I was sent home with a prescription of a 10.5 D2 in a D-1 setting, with an Ahina X-flex and 910 F with the same. Only problem is, which Ahina would that be? 72? 82? All in all it was a fun experience, the fitter struggled to find a "cure" for the RPM's but was very patient and never gave up. I do see though that I can't make an entire bag purchase with the little information I've been given. Anyone else planning a tour fitting at Titleist soon?
  7. Cath D.

    Cath D.
    Carlsbad, CA

    Hi Walker, It would probably be the Ahina 72 X as that is the X flex shaft in the matrix. We do have the PX in an X flex and it is not a "substandard" shaft. We are talking with the rep in your area to see if you can try it out.

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