Mike79
Active member
Maybe my money is better spend on lessons then...
Replacing my irons - Titleist or TaylorMade
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Maybe my money is better spend on lessons then...
sweaty sock
Hacker
Definately worth getting a lesson, even if its for no other reason than starting a relationship with a local pro. They're a great resource for advice on equipment and will be able to see if anything about your current clubs are holding you back.
Obviously more research though, not all pros are created equal! The forum can probably help though...
Obviously more research though, not all pros are created equal! The forum can probably help though...
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Where abouts are you ,maybe get some suggestions.from the group?
TogoPresley
Newbie
I would go for a fitting, sounds like it worked well for past 14 years. IMHO from recent experience there are so many comparable heads that the difference between them for most people would be negligible, but the shafts vary a lot. Not just the flex and the weight, but balance points, launch and spin profiles etc. You may find out that you're playing the exact heads you suit and you need to switch the shafts?
I would just go and try a few diff clubs and see what suits you best rather than restrict yourself to to one brand without trying the others.
I switched from a set of blades at the end of last year to GI clubs, they go high and straight and are 2 clubs at least longer, they do have strong lofts of course but the confidence of hitting a 7 iron comp to my Sunday best 5 has been a revelation. Gone from 4/5 this year to the edge of 2
I switched from a set of blades at the end of last year to GI clubs, they go high and straight and are 2 clubs at least longer, they do have strong lofts of course but the confidence of hitting a 7 iron comp to my Sunday best 5 has been a revelation. Gone from 4/5 this year to the edge of 2
Mike79
Active member
Thanks - I’m in Surrey, just outside Woking
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Never been there but this place gets mentioned a lot
https://www.silvermere-golf.co.uk/shop/custom-fitting/
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
TogoPresley
Newbie
Our Team - Golfing Principles (golfprinciples.co.uk) or Precision Golf | Custom Golf Clubs & Specialist Fitting are two I can recommend from personal and friend's experiences.
Mike79
Active member
I have now
Side by side against the Sim Max, the 921 felt miles better. Didn’t agree with the Sim Max iron at all. Something just didn’t feel right. So they are out of the equation.
Custom fittings have a 3 week lead time and then 8-12 weeks for the clubs to arrive.
I’ve seen the previous model 919 at a good price, but obviously no custom fitting option on that. Could only custom fit on the current 921 model.
Guess I need to do more range time comparing current set against a couple of others to see what’s what.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Pay for the custom fit, get your specs .I have now
Side by side against the Sim Max, the 921 felt miles better. Didn’t agree with the Sim Max iron at all. Something just didn’t feel right. So they are out of the equation.
Custom fittings have a 3 week lead time and then 8-12 weeks for the clubs to arrive.
I’ve seen the previous model 919 at a good price, but obviously no custom fitting option on that. Could only custom fit on the current 921 model.
Guess I need to do more range time comparing current set against a couple of others to see what’s what.
Buy the previous model in them specs.
Can’t be to much difference in the performance.
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
I've got the 919 hot metals, had the jpx900 tours before and I was pushed to tell the difference between these and the forged.
it's about getting the right shaft,for me it was the Nippon 950GH .
it's about getting the right shaft,for me it was the Nippon 950GH .
I've the hot metal pro, and these are night and day comp to the 919, nor sure what they have done with the 21, but it's far superior.I have now
Side by side against the Sim Max, the 921 felt miles better. Didn’t agree with the Sim Max iron at all. Something just didn’t feel right. So they are out of the equation.
Custom fittings have a 3 week lead time and then 8-12 weeks for the clubs to arrive.
I’ve seen the previous model 919 at a good price, but obviously no custom fitting option on that. Could only custom fit on the current 921 model.
Guess I need to do more range time comparing current set against a couple of others to see what’s what.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
That’s interesting.
What’s the difference between them that stands out.?
KenL
Tour Rookie
Not always easy to order a previous model is non-standard specs.
I tried the 919 when they came out, I tend to get invited to try any of the new mizuno irons when they come out as my mate is the mizuno pro in sneck. The 919 were unremarkable, in that they were not that muck more forgiving or longer than my blades apart from the obvious strong lofts, the new ones ate something else thought ?
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes but he dosnt know what his spec is yet.
I was more thinking off the rack if it’s not a special upgrade shaft.
Can always go back and order new ones.
Mike79
Active member
I think I’m going to line up a fitting and go in with an open mind. Explain my game as it is today. Hopefully they get me to hit my irons then make some recommendations as to what could work well. Then focus on on specific sets to fine tune. Right now I’m basing it on what looks good and what’s available on a good deal off the rack.
Thanks for all the input - appreciated!
Thanks for all the input - appreciated!
Mike79
Active member
Had a hit of a T300 this morning along side my 755.
755 has it for feel, T300 much longer. I think I was more consistent with the 755 but it’s the club I’m used to.
Booked in on Friday for a custom fitting session for Ping G425 and as there are no more custom fittings on the current Titleist irons, will try a stock T200 and T300 to see their stats in comparison to see if off the rack works.
755 has it for feel, T300 much longer. I think I was more consistent with the 755 but it’s the club I’m used to.
Booked in on Friday for a custom fitting session for Ping G425 and as there are no more custom fittings on the current Titleist irons, will try a stock T200 and T300 to see their stats in comparison to see if off the rack works.
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Mizuno not an option ?
