simplyme
Head Pro
Today I have been down to a local course, Thorpe Wood in Peterborough, with my eye on the new Taylormade R9 and booked a session with the head fitter there. I arrived at 12:00, Simon took me into the fitting room, aware of what I was looking for and had a selection of drivers sitting there waiting.
I took a few shots with my 907D1 and he was flabbergasted I was sold a 9.5degree driver with my launch angle and swing speed (Thanks American Golf!!!)
I hit a few with the R9 and we couldn't get the launch angle corrrect, my spin was perfect though. We tried a few different shafts and settings to no avail. We then tried a Cobra S9 1 M speed, Mizuno MX900 (I think), Titleist 909 D2 and still couldn't get it correct, despite what degree heads we used.
Then he picked out a G10, 12 degree, stiff with a low kickpoint. Launch monitor showed me hitting this with a beautiful draw, out the middle and the correct launch.
Happy with that, we then went onto the range to hit a few into the wind and then we went to the other end with the wind. I hit the TM 1st on both occasions and was hitting my slice as usual! Then onto the G10 and WOW is all I have to say! I am hitting a great distance with a nice draw and I am full of confidence. Now, roll on 4.30 when I can get down the course for 9 holes!!
Sorry for the ramble, I am just so pleased with the club and the level of service I received!
A big thanks to Simon Fitton at Thorpe Wood and he will be getting regular visits now!
I took a few shots with my 907D1 and he was flabbergasted I was sold a 9.5degree driver with my launch angle and swing speed (Thanks American Golf!!!)
I hit a few with the R9 and we couldn't get the launch angle corrrect, my spin was perfect though. We tried a few different shafts and settings to no avail. We then tried a Cobra S9 1 M speed, Mizuno MX900 (I think), Titleist 909 D2 and still couldn't get it correct, despite what degree heads we used.
Then he picked out a G10, 12 degree, stiff with a low kickpoint. Launch monitor showed me hitting this with a beautiful draw, out the middle and the correct launch.
Happy with that, we then went onto the range to hit a few into the wind and then we went to the other end with the wind. I hit the TM 1st on both occasions and was hitting my slice as usual! Then onto the G10 and WOW is all I have to say! I am hitting a great distance with a nice draw and I am full of confidence. Now, roll on 4.30 when I can get down the course for 9 holes!!
Sorry for the ramble, I am just so pleased with the club and the level of service I received!
A big thanks to Simon Fitton at Thorpe Wood and he will be getting regular visits now!
