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Well I just went in and got fitted for my new irons and found out some things just wondering what you guys think. I bought the set I have now 5 years ago. Theyre AdamsGT3 and though I used to love them I have notices that my ball flight has started to go more right to left but pretty inconsistent. I also notice that sometimes when I try to hit a fade or big draw the ball just doesn't react well. So when I went to try some new irons the pro i dealt with watched my swing and suggested I not use so much of a game improvement iron. I tested the Cleveland CG16 tour, Burner 2.0 tour, and I knew right away that I loved the CG16s. I can do things with these irons that I just cant do with the old set. I hit the CG16 6  side by side with mine and went from 165 to 195. The pro said that the because the shaft was so much stiffer I would notice A LOT more consistency. He also went to a 1* upright instead of 2*. He increased my grip size and added a half inch extension to my shaft length also.Have any of you changed equipment and seen big changes because the way this guy was talking the set i was using was hurting my game a lot.

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haha relax man.  I'm not sure.. I started playing golf last year so I havent experienced this

Driver: adams.gif Speedline 9032LS RIP Shaft (Stiff)

3 Wood: adams.gif Oviation 3Wood

Hybrids: taylormade.gif Rescue 18* 3H - 22* 4H

Irons: callaway.gif X-24 Hot Irons 5-PW

Wedges: cleveland.gif CG15 52, 56

 

Putter: odyssey.gif PT 82

Ball:  e6

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Given your index I don't know how much your clubs could be hurting your game.  Some of these guys are commissioned to sell you clubs, so it's in their best interest to justify your need to purchase new ones.  I'd pay for a fitting at a different location and see if they tell you the same thing.  Make it clear you have no intentions of buying anything right now, and don't share with them anything the last guy said.  If they both come to the same conclusion there may be merit to what they are saying.

Joe Paradiso

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^^^^^ Absolutely do this. Its hard to trust people on comissions.

My only problem with golf is that I am usually standing too close to the ball............ after I hit it.
In my bag

Ping G30 Driver

Ping G25 3 wood

Titleist AP2 3-PW

Edel wedges

Edel putter

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Originally Posted by Step2Jimi

Well I just went in and got fitted for my new irons and found out some things just wondering what you guys think....

Have any of you changed equipment and seen big changes because the way this guy was talking the set i was using was hurting my game a lot.


It sounded like the fitting was thorough, as he even measured the size of your grip, and also recognized you needed a stiffer shaft, probably since your swing speed has increased over the years.  I had a fitting this past Christmas and found I was hitting the Callaway Diablo Edge irons 10 yards further than the others I tried, including my Cobra irons.

Without the fitting I never would have tried the Callaway clubs since I consider them an expensive brand and I prefer to save money on clubs.  But due to the performance I didn't mind spending a little extra money, especially since the clubs were adjusted to my specification.

But, yeah, it makes sense to get a fitting from someone who seems objective and not biased by commissions.   I had lessons from the guy that fitted me, and also knew he had club-making and club fitting experience, and also paid him for the fitting separately, so I trusted his intentions.

2011 Goals:
* Improve club-head speed to 90 mph with the driver
* Ensure increased speed does not compromise accuracy
* Prevent overextending on the back-swing (left-arm is bending too much at the top)
* Relax arms initially at address ( too tense)* Play more full rounds (failed from 2010)

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Thanks for the input guys. He did do a pretty thorough fitting. He spent a lot of time with me answered all my questions and even suggested that i try some of the less expensive irons before i dove into the cg 16s. I just couldnt help my self they feel great. I was hitting them long and able to work the ball much better then the Adams espesially the draw.  It wasnt the first time i tried them I went a couple weeks ago and tried a bunch different sets and had them narrowed down to the burners and the clevelands. I knew pretty much what i wanted and I buy all my equipment from this business so I doubt he was bsing me for the sale.  I just cant imagine that stifer shaft and a couple adjustments from my old clubs are going to make that much of a difference but he was making it sound like it really would. I guess well see if it ever warms up here in NY.

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I have a set of Callaway's that were passed on from my old man when he got new clubs.

I've never been fitted for a set of clubs but I feel I hit my irons really well. But everyone I speak to says if you're getting at all serious, getting fitted for clubs certainly has its advantages.

I guess if I ever think of getting a new set I will get fitted and see how much things change. I just didnt think/realise that getting fitted for clubs could make that much of a difference when you play well with the set you already have.

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I think that the main reason its going to better my game is the distances. Im gaing almost 25 yards. I know it sounds like a lot but the proof is there everytime I hit balls with these things. Its  oging to be tough getting used too. Now insteady of hitting a 6 or 7 im hitting an 8 or 9. Much more acurate club softer landing etc...Well see what happens but people do say getting fitted is a big deeal.

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I'm sure that your 6 irons have different lofts and with a stiffer shaft you don't balloon the ball like you would with a regular shaft. I mean 10-15 yards difference with your irons will help your score big time. Good luck I have the CGs also and love them.

Driver: Titleist 910d2

Irons: Mizuno MP4s kbs tour shafts

Vokey Wedges 50 54 & 58

Putter: Scotty Cameron Fastback

Balls: Pro v1x 

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