Comments on: Titleist 909F Fairway Metal Review http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review Golf News, Reviews, and Commentary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:22:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Mike http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-18466 Mike Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:55:47 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-18466 I've never hit a Titleist club until this year, being afraid of the "player's club" label, and wanting to make the game as easy as possible. I believe I wasn't giving myself enough credit and just scared of the reputation. I have a driver ss of around 115 and coming into this year I was a 12, and currently at an 8. I believe a lot of this has to do with my club switches. First, I swapped out my Cleveland Hibore 15* with the red shaft in x-stiff, and went to the F3 15* with a Voodoo x-stiff and it's amazing. My occassional miss with this is a little thin, but you don't lose very much distance, even at the low trajectory because this club keeps the spin down and in the fairway and it rolls and rolls. I spoke to my local clubfitter about possibly going to the F2 15.5* to elimate the thin shots, but he said the increase in spin would probably put me at the same distance as my F3 18*, which I switched to from a Callaway 18* X-hybrid with an NV-85 x-stiff. Since these worked so well, I also swapped out my Cleveland Hibore XLS 9.5* with the red shaft in x-stiff for a D3 9.5* with the Voodoo x-stiff. I've learned that most forgiving isn't always the best way to go, in my case anyways. These clubs provide much, much more feedback and are much more rewarding when your swing is clicking. They helped me to recognize what I was doing wrong so I could work on fixing those flaws, rather than mask them. All in all, I put these above anything else out there, but based on my swing and game. Like the man said, nothing is more important than getting fit. My local guy spent an hour or better with me on the l.m. with a half dozen different shafts. It's nice to go out and know you have the right equipment rather than emptying your pockets to try different things. I've never hit a Titleist club until this year, being afraid of the "player's club" label, and wanting to make the game as easy as possible. I believe I wasn't giving myself enough credit and just scared of the reputation. I have a driver ss of around 115 and coming into this year I was a 12, and currently at an 8. I believe a lot of this has to do with my club switches. First, I swapped out my Cleveland Hibore 15* with the red shaft in x-stiff, and went to the F3 15* with a Voodoo x-stiff and it's amazing. My occassional miss with this is a little thin, but you don't lose very much distance, even at the low trajectory because this club keeps the spin down and in the fairway and it rolls and rolls. I spoke to my local clubfitter about possibly going to the F2 15.5* to elimate the thin shots, but he said the increase in spin would probably put me at the same distance as my F3 18*, which I switched to from a Callaway 18* X-hybrid with an NV-85 x-stiff. Since these worked so well, I also swapped out my Cleveland Hibore XLS 9.5* with the red shaft in x-stiff for a D3 9.5* with the Voodoo x-stiff. I've learned that most forgiving isn't always the best way to go, in my case anyways. These clubs provide much, much more feedback and are much more rewarding when your swing is clicking. They helped me to recognize what I was doing wrong so I could work on fixing those flaws, rather than mask them. All in all, I put these above anything else out there, but based on my swing and game. Like the man said, nothing is more important than getting fit. My local guy spent an hour or better with me on the l.m. with a half dozen different shafts. It's nice to go out and know you have the right equipment rather than emptying your pockets to try different things.

]]> By: Rob http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-18059 Rob Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:54:33 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-18059 I replaced my 2 iron with a 585H last year. My hybrid is 40.5", 19* with a UST V2 100 shaft and it goes maybe 10 yards farther than my 2 iron did. I believe the new 17* 909H comes with a standard length of 41". As a side note the 585H quickly became my favorite club and i just bought another ($76 after shipping thanks EBAY) to replace my 3 iron. I replaced my 2 iron with a 585H last year. My hybrid is 40.5", 19* with a UST V2 100 shaft and it goes maybe 10 yards farther than my 2 iron did. I believe the new 17* 909H comes with a standard length of 41".

As a side note the 585H quickly became my favorite club and i just bought another ($76 after shipping thanks EBAY) to replace my 3 iron.

]]> By: Jon http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-17850 Jon Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:04:28 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-17850 Great Review... Needed some more help if anyone can give me some advice. I have the 907 D2 9.5 and Callaway X FW (3 and 5 wood). I never came around to changing my FW's until now. I tried the 909F2 and the 909F3 and felt that 909F3 was easier to hit off the tee (which I do more of). However, I am scared that buying the F3 would be disadvantages if I don't get to play much...Any ideas? I shoot in the high 70's to low 80's. I have been playing some of my best golf this past season, so I am worried that by getting the F3 I will regret it later when I don't get to play as much... I am also planning to get ride of my 5W and replacing it with the 909H - but wasn't sure if I should get the 17 or 19 degree. Based on reviews the 17 degree would be more like a 5W/2I, correct? Thanks! Great Review...

Needed some more help if anyone can give me some advice. I have the 907 D2 9.5 and Callaway X FW (3 and 5 wood). I never came around to changing my FW's until now. I tried the 909F2 and the 909F3 and felt that 909F3 was easier to hit off the tee (which I do more of). However, I am scared that buying the F3 would be disadvantages if I don't get to play much...Any ideas? I shoot in the high 70's to low 80's. I have been playing some of my best golf this past season, so I am worried that by getting the F3 I will regret it later when I don't get to play as much...

I am also planning to get ride of my 5W and replacing it with the 909H - but wasn't sure if I should get the 17 or 19 degree. Based on reviews the 17 degree would be more like a 5W/2I, correct?

Thanks!

]]> By: chris http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-17602 chris Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:21:48 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-17602 The f 3 -15 degrees is amazing with lots of forgiveness! However, I strongly recommend that you get properly fit for a good shaft to max-out the club for accuracy and length. The Standard OEM shafts are not very good. Upgrade the shaft it makes all the difference. If you are ever in San Diego use a club fitter named Brad he really know his stuff. Buy the F3 its an awesome club with plenty of forgivness. Hit them straight Cheers! The f 3 -15 degrees is amazing with lots of forgiveness! However, I strongly recommend that you get properly fit for a good shaft to max-out the club for accuracy and length. The Standard OEM shafts are not very good. Upgrade the shaft it makes all the difference. If you are ever in San Diego use a club fitter named Brad he really know his stuff. Buy the F3 its an awesome club with plenty of forgivness. Hit them straight Cheers!

]]> By: Craig http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-15459 Craig Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:46:43 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-15459 GREAT FAIRWAY WOODS THE BEST EVER! :grin: GREAT FAIRWAY WOODS THE BEST EVER! :grin:

]]> By: CJ http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-15175 CJ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:52:08 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-15175 Great review, hope the 909D drivers review is on the way. Great review, hope the 909D drivers review is on the way.

]]> By: patrick http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-15055 patrick Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:27:19 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-15055 [quote comment="15033"][quote comment="15032"]Does anyone know how many grams the voodoo 3 wood shaft is?[/quote] I think you'll come to learn that Titleist usually does a pretty good job of making this information available if you take the time to <a href="http://www.titleist.com/golfclubs/shafts_grips/shafts/default.asp?Filter=2">look</a>: Flex - R, S, X; Weight (g) - 80, 81, 83.[/quote] Thanks Erik! The first time i looked i couldn't find it on the site. Erik J. Barzeski said on February 16, 2009:

patrick said on February 16, 2009:

Does anyone know how many grams the voodoo 3 wood shaft is?

I think you'll come to learn that Titleist usually does a pretty good job of making this information available if you take the time to look: Flex - R, S, X; Weight (g) - 80, 81, 83.

Thanks Erik!
The first time i looked i couldn't find it on the site.

]]> By: chris http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-15052 chris Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:58:29 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-15052 I have had the 15 f3 for a month or so and I absouloutly love it! I have had the 15 f3 for a month or so and I absouloutly love it!

]]> By: Rory http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-15040 Rory Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:05:26 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-15040 Thanks for the good review Erik, Thanks for the good review Erik,

]]> By: KyotE http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/titleist_909f_fairway_metal_review#comment-15036 KyotE Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:23:27 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=4619#comment-15036 I love my woods (Pro select). When I become in the market to update my woods it will be hard to compair. the proselect came from a full set but the 5 wood is my go to club ad the 3 wood is easy to hit. old. but from the look of these I wouldn't mind at least giving them a go. Good review. will try them eventualy for sure. I love my woods (Pro select). When I become in the market to update my woods it will be hard to compair. the proselect came from a full set but the 5 wood is my go to club ad the 3 wood is easy to hit. old. but from the look of these I wouldn't mind at least giving them a go. Good review. will try them eventualy for sure.

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