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meenman Great Member

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I know at my club it is generally free fitting for buyers when the manufacturers show up,  but am not going to say that is what it is there

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Joehuggy Established Member

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well the advert says

Ping day tomorrow at Driving range. Two spaces left to have a fitting with the Ping fitter but anyone can have a try.

So I guess that it will be free??

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David in FL Incredible Member

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well the advert says Ping day tomorrow at Driving range. Two spaces left to have a fitting with the Ping fitter but anyone can have a try. So I guess that it will be free??

I would think so.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

Thanks, just needed a second opinon Can't wait for this, will post the results... Hopefully they will give me a printout

Is absolutely try to hit as many different shafts as possible. That's likely to be the big learning point, and the best info that you can take to another driver if you chose to....

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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TourSpoon Super Member

TourSpoon

You are not obligated to buy anything. They are counting on making an impact upon you, and they will, if they can get you into the correct product that would benefit you. If you start striping it down the middle with 15 extra yards, chances are that when you are ready to buy, you will have some loyalty.

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NuclearMike Dedicated Member

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A local Ping rep is a client of mine and he says that he expects a few buyers but more folks taking advantage of the offer for the fitting.  His experience is usually less than 50% buyers unless he has new gear that has lots of positive publicity and draws better crowds.

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indykappa Established Member

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Originally Posted by NuclearMike

A local Ping rep is a client of mine and he says that he expects a few buyers but more folks taking advantage of the offer for the fitting.  His experience is usually less than 50% buyers unless he has new gear that has lots of positive publicity and draws better crowds.

so if the guy before the OP buys one, then there's no pressure, right?!

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Nike Covert 4 hybrid

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carrx Well Established Member

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You're not obligated to buy.  PING makes great drivers, though.  If you're in the market, you could do a lot worse.

Ping i15 9.0 (UST Mamiya S)

Cobra X-Speed 4+ Wood (Aldila S)

Cobra Baffler 3-Hybrid (19)

Mizuno JPX-825 Pro (4-GW) KBS Tour S

Cobra Rusty 55 SW

Cobra Rusty 59 LW

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NM Golf Super Member

NM Golf

If you've never had a fitting its a good experience. You might come out of there surprised how ill fitting your current clubs are.

Danny    In my :ping: Hoofer Tour golf bag on my :clicgear: 8.0 Cart

Driver:   :pxg: 0311 Gen 5  X-Stiff.                        Irons:  :callaway: 4-PW APEX TCB Irons 
3 Wood: :callaway: Mavrik SZ Rogue X-Stiff                            Nippon Pro Modus 130 X-Stiff
3 Hybrid: :callaway: Mavrik Pro KBS Tour Proto X   Wedges: :vokey:  50°, 54°, 60° 
Putter: :odyssey:  2-Ball Ten Arm Lock        Ball: :titleist: ProV 1

 

 

 

 

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