Wishon Clubs

[Hacker James]

Has anyone purchased clubs from Tom Wishon?  There is a fitter near me that is recommended by Tom Wishon's web site and I am considering a new set if the price is within my budget. I've always liked his blogs and have had a couple of conversations with Tom. 

[vasaribm]

I play Wishon wedges and driver.  Each club was purchased through a local fitter and I went through a two separate fittings; one each for the wedge set and driver.   Mainly because they were purchased months apart, but I'm really happy with them and have no issues with quality or performance.

[Hacker James]

Thanks. Tom has referred me to a good fitter near my place. I hope to get together with him soon. I will probably go with 4 through PW and continue using my existing driver, fairway, hybrids, and wedges for now.

[kenstl]

12 hours ago, Hacker James said:

Has anyone purchased clubs from Tom Wishon?  There is a fitter near me that is recommended by Tom Wishon's web site and I am considering a new set if the price is within my budget. I've always liked his blogs and have had a couple of conversations with Tom. 

I purchased a Wishon driver 2 1/2 yrs ago and not only was it a great experience, it is the best performing driver I have ever played with.  I played a 3w for a lot of years because I could not hit a driver so having a driver in my bag that I can actually hit fairways with has been remarkable.   

Since getting the driver, I added a hybrid and then a 4W, and this year I added the Wishon Single Length irons.   I went from no wishon clubs to a full bag in 2 1/2 years lol.  

As much as I like the quality of what he sells, I truly believe the real value and game improvement comes from the fitting process that his fitters provide.  

Edited September 16, 2016 by kenstl

[Hacker James]

I finally got a chance to view the Wishon irons up close.  I am partial to the 565's looks mostly although the 771's are more of a GI iron, but I just do not like the look as well. The 565's are not that much different than the Hogan Edge's I currently play. The owner was not there, but his partner said that it might be possible to buy them 2 or 3 at a time from an initial fitting. I will go back when the owner is there.

[hilmar2k]

I had a fitting for a Wishon driver last week, and should be picking it up tomorrow or Friday. It was a nice driver, but nothing Earth shattering. 

The irons, however, are sweet. I hit the fitter's personal 6 iron (565) and it was unbelievably smooth. I thought I missed the ball, it was that smooth. Trajectory was perfect, and it carried at least 5 yards longer than my 6 iron, and my 6 iron is stronger than the Wishon. I was extremely impressed, and will be getting a set sometime either later this year, or at the very beginning of next season. 

A lot comes down to the fitter, though. 

Edited October 12, 2016 by hilmar2k

[Hacker James]

@hilmark2k  You don't make it any easier for me. I am chomping at the bit to get a set, but really can not afford it. Also, I am wrestling with the idea of whether or not my game justifies it. Little by little I am replacing irons with fairway woods or hybrids as I've lost so much distance with my irons. I am fine from 100 yards in, but struggle with irons after that.  I  suppose I could get only a few new irons and later on add.

I do like those 565's.