T200 Fitting question

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By Kyle L

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  1. I was recently fitted which I have never had done before, at a store that I don't want to throw under the bus because all of his explanations were great. But with that being said I was using the 716 AP2s that I was NOT fitted for wrong length, shaft flex so on. I do have a faster swing speed that does require a heavier stiff shaft and a half inch long. All that being said I went to the store and asked to be fitted for clubs for me. He asked the questions I guess I expected to to be asked (handicap, scores, times i play per week, ect). I do want to think that I am a decent striker but only playing average 18 holes a week in summer i do have some missed shots. I assumed I would be fitted into the T100's with maybe a few of the T200 long irons. I was never even told to try the T100's. My fault for not asking but I was wondering is that normal to not even be asked to try the "comprable" (i know these arent really camparable) irons to what I was playing? Thanks for your imput.

  2. Barry S

    Barry S
    Oakville, ON

    I would go to a certified Titleist fitter at a Titleist fitting center.
    Titleist goal is to get you into the best combination of equipment that works for you.
    A stores goal is to sell you clubs!
  3. Scott D

    Scott D
    Lethbridge,

    When I was fitted the last time by a Titleist qualified fitter I was asked all of those questions along with questions about typical ball flight a well as what I wa looking for in a golf club. This was all before I even before I hit a ball. While we were testing clubs there was always constant communication about what I was feeling and my likes and dislikes on each hit.
  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Hate to say this, but I"m going to suggest the onus is on you as well. The hard part of fitting is knowing what to ask. Was there a time limit on your fitting? Did the fitter appeared rushed? Coming in with AP2, he should have compared both the -100 and -200 with you. Or you should have asked why just the -200? At the end, you may even prefer the -200 over the -100, but it should be your decision when spending your money, not his.

    If not already ordered, he should be willing to let you do a comparison. To note. if you are lucky to get 1 round in a week, the -200 may improve your game with more forgiveness than the -100. You won't have to consider the -200 as a bad choice.
  5. I agree with Don - your answers may have led the fitter to believe you were wanting something easier to hit than the AP2, hence the T200. I always ask people why they are switching clubs, its either "i am not as good/dont play as much as i used to/need more forgiveness" etc or "i am playing more/my handicap is getting better/i feel like i have outplayed my current set" etc. Or i like what i have and just need an update because they are starting to wear down. You may have told him distance was important, hence the T200 etc. I always let anyone try anything they want, sometimes putting an MB in their hand helps them realize why a different option is better for them. But i never talk anyone out of aspiring up to a club, had a college kid last year that is about a 6 handicap - we tried AP2's and wasnt really hitting them very well, he wanted to try the MB's because he always loved the look - he pured every shot with them and he had the itch for blades and went with the MB's - his strikes were night and day compared to the AP2's - the club and ball dont know what your handicap is and if you strike one better then THAT is the more forgiving club.
  6. Thanks everyone. I will be following up with my fitter and be ready to ask more questions, ask if i can try more options. This was my first fitting and really had no idea what to ask/expect. I kind of just let them ask me a few questions without asking more myself. i will be asking the more important questions in the coming weeks and hope to get the "best" clubs for me to help me create my best game.
  7. There is a golf fitter in Long Island NY
    I had clubs fitted about 3 years ago. png irons and woods.
    7-8-9-pw-sw-uw. Driver-5wood-hybrid
    Pete’s golf shop in Mineola NY. Fitting and purchase there.
  8. Since my drives are less then 200 yards, I think I should concentrate on my short game and putting.
    Shots from 90 to 100 yards and chipping around the green can make me more competitive.

    Unless I can increase my swing speed from the T driving is a challenge.
    Any suggestions?
    Thanking you in advance.

    Lenny Rosendorf
  9. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Assuming your 7I is 130 yards, you should set a goal to average 3.0 or less from 130 yards to hole out. If you don't have physically restricted rotation, then over 200 yards is realistic. It will likely be a combination of stretching, strengthening (find a TPI instructor), a PGA teacher to check your swing, and a driver adjusted to fit you. If over 55, it may take a little longer to work on physical condition.

    Jack Nicklaus was a featured 9 hole exhibition player at a Champions event that I volunteered. He cranked a 260+ yard drive on the par 5 I was working. We can't expect to take 170 yards at age 69 and get to 260 at age 79, but with effort we can get to play the whites and potentially the blues with longer drives.

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