2thhacker

I know I got considerably shorter after I bought a laser. I've hit several of those 240 yard "300 yard" drives. As an aside, I was also better before I got an official handicap.

I bought a set in 1992 before my junior year of high school. Great clubs. Way too much offset, but back then I didn't notice for some reason. I played them until last year when I bought some MP52's. Those stayed in my bag about 6 months. Sold them and bought MX300's, which are currently on e-bay. Just bought a set of Ping S58's which I hope will have some staying power. They have a similar appearance at address without the offset. My 845s will stay with me forever though. I played them for 18 years and they served me well. Considering they are plentiful on e-bay in the $50 range I still think they're a good option. It is considered a classic along the likes of Ping Eye 2's and Titleist 962's.

Ug-le for me. Putts go in. Pretty is as pretty does.

Check e-bay to see what they are going for. My guess is that's a good price. You can also pretty quickly do a "web-fit" at pinggolf.com to see if the clubs specs (length, lie) are what you need. This isn't as good as an actual clubfitting session, but it should get you in the ballpark. If the length is correct ping will adjust the lie at a very modest price (i've read $18/set). best of luck.

That's the one I was leaning toward, but thought the Taylor made might be a safer bet. I don't live close enough to a golf shop to try either out. If the TEE is anywhere close to what it is rumored to be I think I'd like it. Will prob pull the trigger while they have 10 percent off used.

Check out hotstixgolf.com. They are located in the Phoenix area and have various fitting services. It is probably on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for.

I traded in some old clubs to globalgolf and have about 150 credit burning a hole in my pocket. I'm looking at replacing my TM 200 3 wood. It's not much longer than my R7 steel 5 wood, and I don't trust it as much. Current contenders are TEE XCG-3 or XCG-V, TM R9 TP, Ping i15, and Titleist 909F2, or maybe even Nike Tour VR. I'm primarily interested in more distance. Anything that likes to go left is out.

+1. If you hit the ball that thin, it doesn't matter what you play. Of course now this is basically a moot discussion since your wife just bought you new irons. Tell your wife thank you that those are exactly what you wanted then take a few lessons and practice. You will grow into them.

Are the 755's as forgiving as the ap2's? Also, the main complaint I've read about the 755's is the shaft. Anybody reshafted theirs?

[LIST] I switched last year from 845s to mizuno mx. 300's ( similar to jpx pro) and if anything I hit the 845s longer. I would give ap1's the nod because I think they offer the best combination of appearance and performance. Jpx pro's probably beat them on looks and feel, but won't be nearly as forgiving as the titleists (based on my mx's and maltby's mpg ratings). [/LIST]

Thanks. The reviews make them both sound great, but obviously the 755 review was not comparing them to 2011 irons. I live about 2 hours from a decent golf shop and unfortunately make most of my purchases based on reviews rather than my own testing. Too much trial and error for sure.

Have any of you played both the Titleist 755 and the AP2? Are they similar in forgiveness, playability, etc?

I've played a TM R7 steel 5 wood for the last couple years. In my younger days when I played a lot my 2 iron was my favorite club in the bag. My swing lost consistency and I switched to a hybrid, but couldn't control it. I am much more consistent now with the 5 wood. It's certainly possible I just was playing the wrong hybrid though.

I remember seeing a "What's in the bag" from either Golf Digest or Golf Magazine a year or so ago (maybe 2, I lose track) that showed Rory playing a combo set of AP1's and AP2's. No doubt he's playing MB's now. Either way they have an excellent reputation and I doubt you'll regret buying them. I looked at them a couple years ago and went with Mizuno MP52's instead. I since traded for MX300's, but still wish I'd bought the Titleists. Looking to EBay the MX300s when I have time to take pics. Solid clubs just not for me.

I had a set for about a year. I only get to play about once a month, and my ballstriking just wasn't good enough for these irons. They are certainly more forgiving than blades, but I still needed more. I just recently traded for MX300's which seem to fit my game better. The 52's are solid irons though if you have time for a little practice.