My first fitting..WOW!

[Texas solo]

Until today, I had never been properly fitted. Since I'm just starting the game again after a 15 year layoff, I figured it was worth it. Wow, was I impressed!
I went to Edwin Watts in San Antonio. I told them I was interested in a#3 wood to start. The sales guy asked a few basic questions and already had a feel of what to start me off with. Based on my height and the distance I usually hit a#7 iron, he chose 3 different woods.
I hit about 8 balls with each, and he kept the recordings of the best 4 balls from each and averaged them together. When all 3 clubs had been hit, we looked at a 3-way comparison and the results were astonishing! I knew that the 3rd club I tried felt the best, almost natural. And the comparison showed that I hit it the straightest AND furthest. I hit this club better off the deck that I ever hit a driver off the tee!!!
Also, I was quite relieved that my swing path, through all 3 clubs, never varied more than 1.5 degrees.
My swing speed was 92 and IIRC, ball speed was 128? Average distance was 185.
I went straight to the driving range and hammered 75 balls....90% of them straight and long (for me)
I just can't say enough how impressed I was with the help I received today....and the results! Getting fitted is the best thing I've done.
And the winning club was....




Taylormade 08 Burner #3, M shaft, 15* loft. I got it for $99 due to the 20% off online coupon I had printed.
I'm so excited that I'm probably going back tomorrow to try the same club in a driver.

[groovezilla79]

Getting fit is always the best way to go. I'll never buy another club without it. Good luck with the driver!

[kpaulhus]

20% off coupon! Maybe I need to get my AP2's sooner than I thought

[Texas solo]

  kpaulhus said:

20% off coupon! Maybe I need to get my AP2's sooner than I thought

Just sign up for their e-mails. It saved me $30 today! It was 20% off any "single" item.

[colin007]

um, how exactly were you "fit"? were all three woods stock off the rack?

[sean_miller]

  colin007 said:

um, how exactly were you "fit"? were all three woods stock off the rack?

coughbuzzkillcough

[colin007]

  sean_miller said:

coughbuzzkillcough

haha! yeah, you got me!

[motteler621]

  kpaulhus said:

20% off coupon! Maybe I need to get my AP2's sooner than I thought

I called golf discount about if any online coupons apply to the ap2's. he told me that titleist never allows the coupons to be used on their products. You can stil try though.

[Texas solo]

  colin007 said:

um, how exactly were you "fit"? were all three woods stock off the rack?

Yes, they were. But considering that I had no clue as to the stiffness, loft, length, etc that I needed, I still consider my experience as being fitted. Call it whatever you like, I was just passing on a great new experience.

[Par Fore]

  Texas solo said:

Yes, they were. But considering that I had no clue as to the stiffness, loft, length, etc that I needed, I still consider my experience as being fitted. Call it whatever you like, I was just passing on a great new experience.

Sounds like the guy knew his stuff and you are going to reap the benefits.....congrats and enjoy the new club....

P.S. You are supposed to post that your swing speed is 110 and you were busting them out there 250 yards

[doctork]

Yet another club-fitting convert. Let us know how it goes on the course, Solo.

Cheers,
DoctorK

[bchaney]

Thinking about going to a Ping demo day to get fit. Sounds like custom fit is the way to go.

[A_Duke]

Nice story, is that 20% off coupon still available? I think you just inspired me to drive up to San Antonio and get fitted for irons, and maybe 3 wood and driver.

[Ryan D]

Sounds like you had a very good experience. I've been to places that are only concerned with selling you anything and getting the commission for it. Congrats on the purchase and go tear up some par 5's