Building a new set

[WillM]

So I am headed to the Titleist Oceanside facility next Tuesday to get fitted for a whole new set of clubs. Very excited to head down there!

Anyway, I am posting to get some input on my bag setup.

Obviously I am going to get a driver and a 3 wood. I also prefer to play a 5-wood replacement hybrid so I will be doing that as well.

It gets messy starting at the 3-iron. I hit my 3-iron well and really like hitting it off the tee because I hit a lower than average ball flight so it runs out to about 220-230. However, when playing long courses with long par 3s it can be difficult to hold the green because I don't hit the iron high enough. Thus, I am thinking about going with a hybrid but then it will go sky high off the tee compared to the low iron I like to hit. So I am torn, what do you think I should do?

From that point I think I am going to do a split set between the new CBs (4-6) and MBs (7-9) and finish off the bag with three Vokey wedges and my Edel putter. Again though, asking for input on the iron set... Do many people play a split set? Or should I just go with a full set of CBs or AP2s?

Regardless, I am super excited to get the chance to be fitted at the Titleist place and I am sure that the fitters there will have some good input as well.

[Sante TwoGloves]

Get the 3 iron AND the hybrid and switch them out depending on the course you are playing until you can hit the shots you want with one or the other.

[allenc]

Why do you have to decide all this BEFORE the fitting?  This should all be stuff you can discover there with the help of your fitter.  If you're springing for the full service at the Titleist headquarters you should use it.  For instance they will probably be able to assemble a 3 hybrid or driving iron with specs that give you the best of both worlds.

[boogielicious]

So I am headed to the Titleist Oceanside facility next Tuesday to get fitted for a whole new set of clubs. Very excited to head down there!

Anyway, I am posting to get some input on my bag setup.

Obviously I am going to get a driver and a 3 wood. I also prefer to play a 5-wood replacement hybrid so I will be doing that as well.

It gets messy starting at the 3-iron. I hit my 3-iron well and really like hitting it off the tee because I hit a lower than average ball flight so it runs out to about 220-230. However, when playing long courses with long par 3s it can be difficult to hold the green because I don't hit the iron high enough. Thus, I am thinking about going with a hybrid but then it will go sky high off the tee compared to the low iron I like to hit. So I am torn, what do you think I should do?

From that point I think I am going to do a split set between the new CBs (4-6) and MBs (7-9) and finish off the bag with three Vokey wedges and my Edel putter. Again though, asking for input on the iron set... Do many people play a split set? Or should I just go with a full set of CBs or AP2s?

Regardless, I am super excited to get the chance to be fitted at the Titleist place and I am sure that the fitters there will have some good input as well.

Could you take some photos and tell us of your experience after?

[JP golf]

@WillM The fitting may help but ultimately it would be up to you.  Confidence is king, but at the same time, which shot would be more important to you and more beneficial?  Could you hit the hybrid off the tee to get similar results as your 3 iron?  Could you flight it a little lower if you wanted to keep it low?  Maybe hit a little 3 wood stinger that would be as consistent and put you in the fairway like your 3 iron does now?

I honestly think at the collegiate level (I think I saw that you were playing in college) that having a shot on those long par 3's that can hold the green is a must, especially when playing courses with hard fast greens.  As you are well aware, you run into a lot of par 3's that are 200-235.  Having the ability to hold those greens could mean picking up a birdie or two or a shot on the field.

Either way, you seem to have the game and the knowledge and I'm sure you will make a sound decision based on your game.  Good luck in your season and keep us posted on your experience at the fitter.

[Kenny Lee]

WillM- the guys at the Oceanside facility are the best in the world. Trust them. But share your thoughts and ideas, as well. As a team, you'll get the best equipment for your game. No doubt.

I hope you start another thread to share your experience. That would be an interesting read.

Good luck and enjoy.

[ncarlsongolf]

I think, as others have stated that you go through the process of the fitting and find what works best there.  Its always best to go in without any biased opinions about what shaft, clubs, or makeup for your set. I have had numerous people that were dead set on getting stiff shafted irons.  They clearly weren't the best fit for them but they couldn't get it out of their head.  Just go in open minded!  

  In regards to what irons to get, have them show you the new TT AFT Shaft it makes it so your low irons are able to be flighted and your higher irons can be hit high and soft, so that could possibly solve your 3-iron  issue on its own!  

[WillM]

Why do you have to decide all this BEFORE the fitting?  This should all be stuff you can discover there with the help of your fitter.  If you're springing for the full service at the Titleist headquarters you should use it.  For instance they will probably be able to assemble a 3 hybrid or driving iron with specs that give you the best of both worlds.

Probably true! I am just an overthinker... aren't we all guilty of that at some point in our golfing lives? Haha :)

 

Could you take some photos and tell us of your experience after?

Absolutely I will. I'll probably start a new thread on it since I haven't found one on here...

 

Thanks for the advice everyone! I am sure that the Titleist guys will be able to help me out a lot. I will keep you posted.

[garush34]

Don't see any issue of having a think before hand of what set up you want to have. Will be good for the conversation between you and the fitter. I thinks it's more of being a bit open minded when you do go in that what you have thought might not be the best set up and being happy with changing on what you originally wanted. 

But at the end of the day enjoy the experience. 

[Shorty]

So I am headed to the Titleist Oceanside facility next Tuesday to get fitted for a whole new set of clubs. Very excited to head down there!

Anyway, I am posting to get some input on my bag setup.

Obviously I am going to get a driver and a 3 wood. I also prefer to play a 5-wood replacement hybrid so I will be doing that as well.

It gets messy starting at the 3-iron. I hit my 3-iron well and really like hitting it off the tee because I hit a lower than average ball flight so it runs out to about 220-230. However, when playing long courses with long par 3s it can be difficult to hold the green because I don't hit the iron high enough. Thus, I am thinking about going with a hybrid but then it will go sky high off the tee compared to the low iron I like to hit. So I am torn, what do you think I should do?

From that point I think I am going to do a split set between the new CBs (4-6) and MBs (7-9) and finish off the bag with three Vokey wedges and my Edel putter. Again though, asking for input on the iron set... Do many people play a split set? Or should I just go with a full set of CBs or AP2s?

Regardless, I am super excited to get the chance to be fitted at the Titleist place and I am sure that the fitters there will have some good input as well.

Why are you bothering going for a fitting if you are nmaking up your mind what you want before you even go?

How do you know a Cb?Mb split is right for you.

And it is NOT obvious that you'll get a driver and a 3 wood. You might want a 4 wood. You might get no fairway woods.

Just let the fitters and computers do the work.

And.........apart from that, why would people here who don't know you have a clue what would suit you?

Just do the fitting.

As for the bit in bold, I daresay they'd have more than "some good" input.

Let's just hope they don';t read your post.

Edited October 20, 2015 by Shorty

[Valleygolfer]

Furthermore, how do you play? Handicap? If it is posted, I cannot see it via mobile. I would recommend the D4 driver and AP2 irons but again I don't know how you play. The 716s look pretty sweet.

[WUTiger]

@WillM,
Worried about hybrid shots ballooning? Go with a pro head - more weight-forward COG - and try different shafts. Hybrid shafts have a variety of launch profiles these days. As of H or 3i...

Get the 3 iron AND the hybrid and switch them out depending on the course you are playing until you can hit the shots you want with one or the other.

 

Edited October 20, 2015 by iacas
Fixed @mention

[WillM]

Check out my experience here: http://thesandtrap.com/forums/topic/85059-my-experience-at-the-titleist-oceanside-test-facility/