Titleist 775cb Irons

[shortgame85]

I recently tried the new Titleist 775 irons. I think they are terrific. Easy to hit, yet providing more feedback than other game improvement-type clubs. I'm wondering if anyone else has had the oppertunity to try these new clubs. I never thought Titleist would produce an iron, other than wedges, that I would consider appropriate to a mid- to high-handicapper like me; but, I am becoming a convert to these new irons. I especially like the NS Pro steel shaft. I've used graphite, previously; but, in the regular flex, I believe these steel shafts provide more stability and control, with no lack of distance compared to my current regular flex graphite shafts. Additionally, I like the look at set up. These really don't look like game improvement irons as much as more traditional cavity back irons. The finish on these irons is also a plus: handsome, without being too flashy.

So, has anyone else tried these irons? I would be interested in reading others' opinions. Thanks.

[cupperskillz]

Glad to see someone else has hit these clubs, I've been looking everywhere for reviews on these clubs and haven't found anything. I got fitted for my new set last week and am hoping to play with them this weekend. Like you said, I thought they were very forgiving and look awesome. These are the first forged clubs I've ever played and I'm hooked. These clubs are also long...about 10 yds for me (if my pros launch montior is accurate). When I swing my old sticks(callaway x-12) I feel like I've got a shovel in my hands. Can't wait for the new set to get here.

[shortgame85]

I, too, feel like my old clubs are like shovels compared to the comparatively sleek 775cb set. Also, my Callaway's have graphite shafts. I ordered the 775s with steel shafts, and I actually seem to have more control with the steel compared to the graphite. I even ordered two Vokey Spin Mill wedges
( 256.14 and 260.04 ), with the same shaft, the NS100, that comes with the 775s, in order to create a balanced set. I e-mailed Titleist about the wisdom of putting the lighter swing weight in the wedges and the customer service rep said that my request was not that unusual and they did this frequently. Anyway I'm looking forward to putting this set to use.

I am wondering if any mid to high handicapper has experience with the 904 fairway woods? I don't, and I have read Erik's review on this website, but he's a lower handicap and I would be interested in hearing from others about these clubs.

[muskegman]

There's almost no feeling as good as a well struck 15-degree 904F. I need a new shaft but love that club. Back to the 775cb's.

[alexlax12]

There's almost no feeling as good as a well struck 15-degree 904F. I need a new shaft but love that club. Back to the 775cb's.

I could not agree more, I have the 14.5 and 18.5 904f, when you get those on the screws, man does it feel good.

[shortgame85]

Regarding the 904s: alright, they are good if hit on the screws. My question is this: are they forgiving if mishit, like so many of us will occassionally do? I ask this because I am comparing these to the Callaway X woods. I don't know if this is even a fair comparison, but I am attempting it nonetheless. Any thoughts on how forgiving the 904 may be on mishits?

[iacas]

Regarding the 904s: alright, they are good if hit on the screws. My question is this: are they forgiving if mishit, like so many of us will occassionally do? I ask this because I am comparing these to the Callaway X woods. I don't know if this is even a fair comparison, but I am attempting it nonetheless. Any thoughts on how forgiving the 904 may be on mishits?

Looks like a good question for a new thread... Let's keep this one to the 775s.

[shortgame85]

ok

[boodaboy16]

I just got the 775's last week. I originally tested them with S300 DG Lite shafts and I loved them. The ball went straight and long with a good medium trajectory. I ended up buying a new set on Ebay for much less than the street price. However, this set has the stock NS Pro stiff shaft. I like this shaft too, but I find myself hitting my short irons too high. I previous played Adams Tight Lies GT with the bi-matrix shaft. I would say that I'm only hitting the 775's about 5 yards further, but the ball flight is much straighter with better consistency. I also love the sound and feel of hitting these clubs. Another benefit is my fat shots still go pretty far and stay online well too. I'm getting the lie adjusted tomorrow. I was 2 degrees flat with the Adams and the standard Titleists are a little more upright than other manufacturers, so once I get the lies adjusted, I'm hoping to be hitting the ball even better.

I'm brand new to this site and this is my first post. I couldn't pass up talking about my new clubs.

[shortgame85]

After playing with these clubs for four months, I am as pleased with them today as I was when I first received them. I like their weight , the shaft, their feel on a well struck shot and their feedback ( especially compared to my previous irons ) on a less than well struck shot. There is one caveat: I have begun to hit most of my clubs to the left in the last two months. Because I have hit my fairway woods, hybrid as well as 5, 6, 7, and 8 irons left-- sort of an exagerated draw, not a hook-- I am thinking the cause may be my swing and not the clubs. Now, I hit the 9, GW, 56*, 60* irons straight as an arrow. I bring this up because several people have commented elsewhere that they tended to hit the 775s a bit left. I'm going to check with my club's pro to get his opinion. I will also add, somewhat embarrasingly, that I am not a consistent ball striker, as my handicap might indicate and any comments I may have about the 775s should be considered in that light.

[boodaboy16]

After playing with these clubs for four months, I am as pleased with them today as I was when I first received them. I like their weight , the shaft, their feel on a well struck shot and their feedback ( especially compared to my previous irons ) on a less than well struck shot. There is one caveat: I have begun to hit most of my clubs to the left in the last two months. Because I have hit my fairway woods, hybrid as well as 5, 6, 7, and 8 irons left-- sort of an exagerated draw, not a hook-- I am thinking the cause may be my swing and not the clubs. Now, I hit the 9, GW, 56*, 60* irons straight as an arrow. I bring this up because several people have commented elsewhere that they tended to hit the 775s a bit left. I'm going to check with my club's pro to get his opinion. I will also add, somewhat embarrasingly, that I am not a consistent ball striker, as my handicap might indicate and any comments I may have about the 775s should be considered in that light.

I too hit the 775's left sometimes. And by left I mean a pull but not a draw. However, this occurs for me on the mid to short irons, whereas your lefts are mostly in your long irons. I know my clubs have not been lie adjusted yet. I'm pretty sure they are too upright for me, which I've heard promotes the ball going left. I wonder too if your issue is related to the progressive offset with these irons. The longer irons are much more offset than the shorter irons. I'm a mid handicapper, so I know how if feels to be confused if it's the club or your swing.

[shortgame85]

While I was fitted for the clubs by our club pro, the interesting thing to me was he stated that the standard lie was appropriate for me. Well, alright, but I'm 5' 6". He determined the lie by having me hit a 6 iron off a lie board. I'm begining to think I should have someone else look at this aspect of my clubs. Perhaps a flatter lie might be better. Or, perhaps it is just my swing.

[boodaboy16]

While I was fitted for the clubs by our club pro, the interesting thing to me was he stated that the standard lie was appropriate for me. Well, alright, but I'm 5' 6". He determined the lie by having me hit a 6 iron off a lie board. I'm begining to think I should have someone else look at this aspect of my clubs. Perhaps a flatter lie might be better. Or, perhaps it is just my swing.

I'm 5'6' too. I just had my lie evaluated today by a PGA teaching professional who is also a certified club maker. He spent about 30 minutes with me. He doesn't charge for evaluating the lie, but he would charge $5 per club to make any adjustment. I hit about 25 balls off a lie board with 3 different irons. Surprisingly, he thought the standard lie from Titleist was the best fit for me. He also measured all the specs on my club against the manufacturer specs. I bought them off Ebay, so he was just making sure they were true. Everything matched up. In fact, he said the standard Titleist lie was about one degree flatter than some other manufacturers. I'm still not hitting my short irons very well, particularly the approach wedge. I hit the 4-8 irons very well though. I think I just need to practice with the short irons more.

[shortgame85]

Boodaboy16: Thanks for your comments. I played my home course yesterday afternoon. I hit my 6 and 7 to the left again, consistently. I hit the 8, PW and GW straight as you please. I am going to have a pro look at the lies. I'm so frustrated.

[Dminn23]

While I was fitted for the clubs by our club pro, the interesting thing to me was he stated that the standard lie was appropriate for me. Well, alright, but I'm 5' 6". He determined the lie by having me hit a 6 iron off a lie board. I'm begining to think I should have someone else look at this aspect of my clubs. Perhaps a flatter lie might be better. Or, perhaps it is just my swing.

I don't think its your height that necessarily matters, its the length from your wrist to floor. I'm 5 foot 10 but I have a 6 foot 1 wingspan (usually the two should matchup). When I was fitted for my irons they said I needed a 37 inch 6 iron that was 1 degree flat from standard. I ended up with the 695cb's and they are standard 37.5 inch on the 6 iron so they shaved a half inch off and bent them one degree flat.

Needless to say, I'm hitting the sweet spot everytime. I don't feel like I got a very thorough fitting to tell you the truth, it was awefully fast...BUT, he got it right and the end results are good. I would get a couple opinions if they tell you standard the first time. Thats just me. I know there is a VERY knowledgeable club-fitter around these parts.... gas_can I think it is? He sounds like he knows his stuff and is good at his job.