The custom fit dilemma

Ethan said:
A bit arrogant for you to propose AG as an option, then say that others advising against doesn't help?

In fact, I think it would help the OP a lot to know that there is a large body of negative experience of AG and other big store fittings. You may have had, or think you had, a good experience. Good for you, but don't assume that others have the same.

They let you try 4 clubs, did they. How were those chosen? Did anyone from AG operate the computer while you were trying them? You can pushed towards a set by means other than pressure sales.
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Why come on and accusse me of arrogance I have clearly stated they are no more than one tool in a bag and no option should be discounted!
Obviously from my post and others have said I was having lessons, I took my Pro's advice over which 4 sets WE narrowed it down to, I didn't use the computer as, once again as I stated I took the 4 Clubs out on the range and did it by feel myself as to how I felt about the 4, no where have I been arrogant, I have tried to help and said he should rule out a particular option just because I did or did not have a bad experience.
Maybe next time you consider the OP and try to help them rather than not reading replies and once again turning another thread in to a clash.
 
pauldj42 said:
Why come on and accusse me of arrogance I have clearly stated they are no more than one tool in a bag and no option should be discounted!
Obviously from my post and others have said I was having lessons, I took my Pro's advice over which 4 sets WE narrowed it down to, I didn't use the computer as, once again as I stated I took the 4 Clubs out on the range and did it by feel myself as to how I felt about the 4, no where have I been arrogant, I have tried to help and said he should rule out a particular option just because I did or did not have a bad experience.
Maybe next time you consider the OP and try to help them rather than not reading replies and once again turning another thread in to a clash.
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Let's not get side tracked but AG. I've had well documented issues with fittings and so won't use them out of preference and yet plenty on here have had decent experiences and so they are a viable option for the OP. If he has a poor experience he may follow me and not use them again. If not, then they may get a sell as a result. It's really a buying option and we need to move on from the semantics (real or perceived) about the previous posts and ensure the OP has all the information and suggestions to help find as many testing options as possible and the right clubs.

2016 - year of harmony on here!
 
davemc1 said:
Just wanna say thanks for all the replies. Some good stuff in there. Really appreciate it
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Another consideration is to give it a timeline.

I'd consider 3-4 lessons (there are normally deals to be had around this time) and winter is a good time to put any changes into your game, to give it time for them to settle before the season starts.

If around March/April it has made improvements, then maybe go and get c/f'ed.
 
davemc1 said:
Ive been weighing up a new set of irons for a while now. The original plan was going to be as a treat for when I got down to 18, but ive got an itch, and an unexpected spare few quid.

The srixon 545s have long been the iron of choice, but I also like the mizuno jpx 850. So question is to those that have tried both, main differences to feel, sound, height and distances?

Both have been roughly same price range of £5-600. However a little mooch has threw up a price of £350 for the 850s but thats in a shop that doesnt offer c/f

How wrong would it be to get fitted at a place where I have no intention of buying their irons, and then going back to the cheaper shop?

Also, im playing bleeding awful. Would it be wise to hang on until form picks up?

Cheers, thanks for reading, and happy new year
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You're looking at a shop trying to shift an item off the shelf here rather than a C/F set that should suite you. You'll probably regret the buy very quickly if you go down this route. A good C/F by a proper fitter will be a good experience and will give answers to your questions about "differences to feel, sound, height and distances". if you're spending big money, do it properly with a proper C/F
 
Liverbirdie said:
Another consideration is to give it a timeline.

I'd consider 3-4 lessons (there are normally deals to be had around this time) and winter is a good time to put any changes into your game, to give it time for them to settle before the season starts.

If around March/April it has made improvements, then maybe go and get c/f'ed.
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For once and possibly the only time I agree with Peter.
lessons will help way better than new irons, I would even go as far as have some lesson get the changes grooved in for a whole season then buy some next September time so you can use them during the closed season and your ready for action for the following season.

Boring I know but it's better than wasting £500 on a set that's not suited to you once you make changes.

lessons not irons :thup:
 
Lincoln Quaker said:
For once and possibly the only time I agree with Peter.
lessons will help way better than new irons, I would even go as far as have some lesson get the changes grooved in for a whole season then buy some next September time so you can use them during the closed season and your ready for action for the following season.

Boring I know but it's better than wasting £500 on a set that's not suited to you once you make changes.

lessons not irons :thup:
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Sod, it's too late to edit my post.

A little part of me has died tonight.
 
davemc1 said:
Ive been weighing up a new set of irons for a while now. The original plan was going to be as a treat for when I got down to 18, but ive got an itch, and an unexpected spare few quid.

The srixon 545s have long been the iron of choice, but I also like the mizuno jpx 850. So question is to those that have tried both, main differences to feel, sound, height and distances?

Both have been roughly same price range of £5-600. However a little mooch has threw up a price of £350 for the 850s but thats in a shop that doesnt offer c/f

How wrong would it be to get fitted at a place where I have no intention of buying their irons, and then going back to the cheaper shop?

Also, im playing bleeding awful. Would it be wise to hang on until form picks up?

Cheers, thanks for reading, and happy new year
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Where did you find the 850's for £350! And if so where they the forged ones? Mates after a set currently.
 
You've had the correct answer twice, in my opinion.

Go go and book a set of lessons from your local pro. Get a qualified (most shop staff have no qualifications of note..) person to sort your swing out. You'll get all the benefit of something to work on in the rain, your golf will improve. Undoubtedly said pro will spot instantly any major issues your equipment may be causing, and after a couple weeks of lessons will be in a great position to give you excellent custom fit advice, will usually be able to offer a competitive price, and you've then built a relationship where things like loft/lie/length/swing weight can all be measured and tweaked on a regular basis for inconsequential outlay.

Simples!!
 
In addition, and in contradiction to a certain Mr Wishon, getting a set custom fit can bring problems if your looking to improve. I, for instance, was custom fit for a very steep lie angle due to an over the top swing.

My niavity was all for the set up, but literally a fortnight later, a few lessons was well on the way to fixing this, changing my lie requirements drastically. If I'd had those clubs and then been hitting pulls with all my good swings I'm sure the improved swing wouldn't have stuck....

YMMV
 
I had a driver fitting yesterday. The best shaft for me numbers wise felt awful so I went for a compromise between distance, dispersion and feel.

Unfortunately, it was also the most expensive option :mad:
 
What does 'feel terrible' mean?

I will tell you what I don't like the feel of. Its a soft tip. I hate the feeling of the club head moving about too much.


If the ball screams off straight on a lovely trajectory with nice distance, what feels terrible? just curious, as people say the same thing but can mean a lot of different things.
 
sweaty sock said:
In addition, and in contradiction to a certain Mr Wishon, getting a set custom fit can bring problems if your looking to improve. I, for instance, was custom fit for a very steep lie angle due to an over the top swing.

My niavity was all for the set up, but literally a fortnight later, a few lessons was well on the way to fixing this, changing my lie requirements drastically. If I'd had those clubs and then been hitting pulls with all my good swings I'm sure the improved swing wouldn't have stuck....

YMMV
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Do you expect to be fitted to the swing you have or would like to have?. Custom fitting matches the clubs to the swing you have. If you bring a weird swing, expect a weird fit. Don't go the tailor for a new suit just before you start a crash diet.

If you had been fitted for a good forged iron, chances are they could have adjusted the lie from upright to flatter to suit your changing swing.
 
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