RedKing
Newbie
In a business that size, there will be newer staff that won’t be as knowledgable as others etc. They use the same fitting training as the PGA does. So with experience along with that training they should be as good as anyone.
Recommendations for new Driver
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Orikoru
Tour Winner
It was already clear before you clarified that you work for them or at least are a very big fan, so we'll draw a line under it there. All I'll say is your mileage may vary, and you can't speak for the fitters of every AG branch in the country. Some of them will be poor and that was some of our experiences.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I have been fitted for lots of clubs over the years including some demo days for Golf Monthly and with some of the top brands at their flag ship centres. I've been to demo days at my club and local ranges and been fitted by several club pros. The American Golf experience was miles away from anything at any level. You clearly seem to have some form of agenda having giving you the facts. I also have experience of how AG has worked in the past especially at a local store and it is clearly different to your own. I've said my piece so not pursuing this any furtherStatic measurements are merely a guide. And Almost impossible to measure up wrong
Might be interesting to book a fitting nowadays and make a more updated judgement.
My own business “years and years” ago was not as good as it is now. Times change.
I’ve worked for several brands and retailers over the year, AG being one of them in the past. Can honestly say I would never have been told to falsify data.
RedKing
Newbie
The whole point of a forum is discuss experiences and opinions. We’re all allowed to have one. Just because it doesn’t fit the narrative doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it.
Worked for in the past**
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Indeed but you posted questioning that I don't trust all the monitors mentioned. I explained why and you declared your AG "conflict of interest". The fact that I am not alone shows there can be good and bad experiences and we've had bad ones
timd77
Assistant Pro
Anyway, back on topic…
The OP seems to have indicated that the shaft has snapped, so let the man have a new driver.
For the sort of money mentioned, I’d look at the ping g400/g410 or g425, whatever your budget will stretch to. On the Taylormade side, I believe the successors to your current club include the likes of the m2 and sim/sim2, they should all be in your budget and are very good drivers.
Good thing is that there’s a very strong second hand market at the moment, and so as long as you don’t over pay in the first place, you’ll usually get most of your money back if it doesn’t suit you and you move it on.
The OP seems to have indicated that the shaft has snapped, so let the man have a new driver.
For the sort of money mentioned, I’d look at the ping g400/g410 or g425, whatever your budget will stretch to. On the Taylormade side, I believe the successors to your current club include the likes of the m2 and sim/sim2, they should all be in your budget and are very good drivers.
Good thing is that there’s a very strong second hand market at the moment, and so as long as you don’t over pay in the first place, you’ll usually get most of your money back if it doesn’t suit you and you move it on.
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Should be able to pick up a.fairly decent Titleist TSi2for that sort of cash 
VVega
Assistant Pro
Sim 2 (not max) with Hzrdus Smoke RDX (black/stiff)
RichA
Well-known member
Ping G400 are good. I have G400 Max. A friend has G400LST.
Other friends have later G4xx models and it's generally agreed between us that they aren't an improvement and don't sound wonderful.
I also have a TM Stealth 2 HD which is great but probably more expensive.
I can recommend GC4C. When I cracked the head of my G400 Max outside of their warranty period they sold me another in near perfect condition for £50 when it was advertised on the website for over £200.
Other friends have later G4xx models and it's generally agreed between us that they aren't an improvement and don't sound wonderful.
I also have a TM Stealth 2 HD which is great but probably more expensive.
I can recommend GC4C. When I cracked the head of my G400 Max outside of their warranty period they sold me another in near perfect condition for £50 when it was advertised on the website for over £200.
