New to the Forum: Need help deciding

[shortgame81]

Hey everybody,

Im new to the site, and was hoping to get some input from all the professionals out there.  Im looking for a new set of clubs and to get a proper fitting ( I bought my last set at Golf Galaxy, in which they did a fitting for me but let me take the clubs straight off the shelf).  Needless to say, I've learned my lesson and decided to do some more research before buying a new set.

The two sets that I liked the best were the Titleist AP2 and the Mizuno JPX800.   There a good size price difference between the two sets, so is the forged set worth the money over the cast set.  Of course I like the AP2's more but not sure if I like it $300 more.

Im a 14 handicap trying to get down to single digits, and I play once to two times a week.

Thanks in advance for any input

[Elvisliveson]

Just MO, but I would save your money and go with the Mizunos. They will make the game more enjoyable for you. And I practice what I preach, I'm a 6 and wouldn't think of playing the AP-2s.

[tweaky]

what did you learn? you're going to buy another set off the rack or used from someone else?  the only difference will be in the head design.  the lengths will be the same (and may not be right for you), the lofts and lies may or may not be right for you (or within decent tolerences), and the grips may not fit you.

but then i'm a prejudiced clubfitter...

go with what feels good

[shortgame81]

Thanks Elvis,  Im probably going to go with the Mizuno set.  Between the two, I felt better with the Titleist, but either would be an improvement over what I currently have.

And yeah Tweaky, I've learned my lesson.  I went to a professional club fitter and will get the correct club length and grip size.  Which is different than my current clubs.  They wont be coming off the shelf, Rather they will be ordered through Mizuno

[Shindig]

Both Titleist and Mizuno will do a custom fitting for you for free. Go to a demo day or fitting day; the schedules are on their respective websites. Also, as long as you're ordering from these companies, you can get a custom set, too. For example, if you prefer the AP2s (which are practically game improvement irons, in terms of forgiveness), but want more forgiving long irons, you could order 4-6 in AP1 and 7 - (whichever wedge you stop your set on) in AP2. You don't need a full set of each to mix these. Titleist will pro-rate it; ordering 4 clubs from AP2 will cost half (4/8) of the set cost. Ordering 3 AP1s will cost 3/8 of that set's cost. You don't need to order 4-A or 3-P in either case.

[dduval08]

I would suggest even looking at the JPX Pro. Now those are a good looking stick.

[shortgame81]

I'm not sure that ever looked at the pro version. after he knew my measurements he just started handing me to clubs to hit. I tried not to look at the club that I was hitting, so I wouldn't judge on brand.

[shortgame81]

UPDATE:  Decided to go with the Mizuno JPX800.  Should be in middle of the week, cant wait to take them to the range