Titleist AP2's distances shorter :-(

[Macster]

Changed from my Zing2's recently to AP2's, and whilst I'm loving the look of them, i'm not hitting these as far, certainly a club less.

They're set up for me, and also 1* strong on loft, as were my Zings, but definitely not as long.

Cant decide whether I just need to get used to them, or accept the need to play a club more, any thoughts anyone ?

 

[RGuk]

It's not what you'd expect is it?!

I hit my new irons new distances from day one. I guess they are what they are, if you need to club up, it's only a mental thing. You'll soon get used to it.

Could be more to do with the shaft. If these go straight, I'd not worry.

 

[andiritchie]

with a less forgiving club they dont go as far anyway they give you more control and thats what you want from a iron,i iamagine you will get longer with them as you get used

 

[OldWindy]

Were/are the Pings heavier?

 

[Macster]

oh yeh, forgot to mention, ProjectX 5.5 shafts in them, as reccommended by local club fitting, although what they know is anyone's guess !

Had a few problems leaving the ball right of target, but that seems to be improving as I get adjusted, perhaps to less offset etc,
so like you say, if they are straighter, I should be happy.

 

[brendy]

I found my s300 shafts better than the old rifle 6.0s on my racs previously. I was hitting my old clubs ok distance wise, my ap2 3 iron is getting as far as my 5 wood now only with a lower nicer trajectory while my shorter irons are a couple of yards longer now with a little practice and cleaner hitting.

 

[Macster]

I do think the Zings are/were heavier in the clubhead, so that could be a factor, also the shafts were perhaps less stiff.

I dont generally struggle for length, so perhaps these will ultimately keep me on the short stuff more, and hence get my H/C down in 2009 once I'm used to them.

 

[andiritchie]

playing a beautiful club like that will get your h/c down if not you can just admire them in the bag

 

[brendy]

They proabably...no, are definately a little less forgiving than most normal clubs, once you really start getting confident with giving them welly and hitting them cleanly, you should start seeing better results with distance and accuracy. I find they are really easy to fade and draw at will however if you miss them towards the toe, it certainly doesnt go as far.

 

[jeffc]

I had the same with my Mizzy MP30's when I had them but after a couple of lessons and starting to hit them sweet the distance came.

 

[Herbie]

I dont go along with the idea that a particular club(excepting taylored clubs as they do help to some degree) makes a better golfer or score, its mostly in the head and often not on the course, however if it helps the head and then genuinely helps the ability I cant fault it but over the years Ive seen so many golfers dip in their pockets for no proven benefit, simply that they can and feel good for a little while afterwards.

All you need to play a decent round of golf is a set of any old clubs and a bit of practice(last week I used my old half set I keep in the car for a quick 9 holes,havent swung em for over a yr and they are knackered by most standards being 20 yrs old but shot a gross 41), I dont think the average golfer(including me) has the skill/feel/touch or understanding of the game to benefit from better technology or design to a significant level, only marginal benefit at best, perhaps when skill level is heading into the low single figures maybe? The rest is just wishful thinking/ fantacy even.
4 or 5 weeks ago I played a round with a nice chap who had just spent nearly a grand on the latest callaway kit and balls, hes only been playing 4 yrs had a h/c of 21 and during the round couldnt resist telling me all about his clubs, how its improved his game no end, how they work and how his balls perform, oooer!Not to mention telling me how to play from time to time
Having new clubs is a great feeling but the player has to learn to play, the clubs dont teach you anything, neither do the balls, or they would come with teaching certificates.

 

[Macster]

herb: I understand what you're saying, and I cannot be accused of being an 'equipment junkie' like some perhaps.
The Zing2's I have played with have been my clubs for over 12yrs, and whilst they are still fine, I'm sure the grooves are worn and the shafts are tired.
They owe me nothing after this time, but are probably still worth £150-200 anyways.
The AP2's now in my hand may take me a few months to get used to, but I am certain are going to assist me in getting down from 11 to singles as is my quest.
The Titleist Vokey Wedges I have also bought with some winnings I had are simply fantastic, and anyone who plays with old tired wedges should perhaps think of changing more often. These weapons are probably going to help me more, granted.

But, to say all 'old equipment is just fine isnt exactly true - I had never used a Driver till 2 yrs ago when I picked up a G5, which I simply loved from the 1st shot.
Until that, I had never experienced the pleasures of hitting 270-300yrd drives, which the G5 now makes possible regularly, and reasonably consistently. Not all, granted, but pretty damn often.

To change stuff regularly is short sighted, but to change to something which genuinely helps you is a good move if you're serious about getting your HC down.