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well, finally decided to get fit. I will either adjust loft/lie on what I already have (Hogan Edges), or more than likely go with a partial set of Wishon 565's. I will go with 6 through PW for now and if needed, add a club or two in the future.  Fitter will be ADS Golf, owned by Gene Bonk former head instructor of San Diego Golf Academy who came personally recommended by Tom Wishon.  The shafts will probably be DGIR, but will take it upon advisement. ADS also has other heads available such as Muira's (a bit expensive). This should be done in time for debut on TST SOCAL event. Tom Wishon has moved to the UK, but Gene told me, he can get heads within a week if he does not have them in stock. Fitting is very reasonable at $95/hr and he told me, can probably be done in an hour or less. I hope to get out for under $800. This will definitely be my last set of irons.  Wish me luck. Thanks.

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Love my 565's. I have 5-AW (7 clubs) with Rifle shafts, and the whole thing ran $980.

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2 minutes ago, hilmar2k said:

Love my 565's. I have 5-AW (7 clubs) with Rifle shafts, and the whole thing ran $980.

sounds about right. I used to have the Rifle shafts on my Titleist 963's (DCI Black). Shudda kept em!

Fitter also mentioned the 771's, but I do not like the looks of them.

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:titleist: 913 D3 with Aldila RIP Phenom 60 4,2 Regular Shaft,  :touredge: Exotics XCG-7 Beta 3W with Matrix Red Tie Shaft:touredge: Exotics EX8 19 deg Hybrid w UST Mamiya Recoil F3 Shaft:touredge: Exotics EX9 28 deg Hybrid w UST Mamiya Recoil F3  shaft, / Bobby Jones Black 22 deg Hybrid:touredge: Exotics EXi 6 -PW  w UST Mamiya Recoil F2 Shaft, SW (56),GW (52),LW (60):touredge:  TGS),/ ODDYSEE Metal-X #7 customized putter (400G, cut down Mid Belly)

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I also have the Wishon 919THI driver (separate fitting), and that is the most forgiving driver I've ever hit. Tom designs some great clubs.

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16 minutes ago, Hacker James said:

Fitter also mentioned the 771's, but I do not like the looks of them.

I did not like the 771's, but you should certainly hit them. You mentioned that he carries Miura as well. If he has the tiny Miura blades, hit them for fun. They are crazy small. They won't be the right clubs for you, but it's such an odd look, being so tiny.

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45 minutes ago, hilmar2k said:

I also have the Wishon 919THI driver (separate fitting), and that is the most forgiving driver I've ever hit. Tom designs some great clubs.

yes, I have been exchanging notes with Tom for some time now, here and on other forums as well as his site.  He is pretty good about getting back to people no matter how busy he is.

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41 minutes ago, Buckeyebowman said:

Wow, this is very cool! Can't wait to see how it turns out. And yes, I wish you great good luck.

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OK, had to go on the Wishon Golf website and have a look. Man! Those 565's are sweet! You know what else I found out? There's a Wishon certified fitter about 7 miles from me! Never knew they existed. Amazing what you can find out if you'll just look.

And I did notice that on the website. Wishon must spend a lot of time responding to inquiries and comments from people. You can believe I'll be following this thread!

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Always good to hear a out someone getting fit by a qualified fitter.  I use Ace of Clubs here in Mass.

Let us know how u make out.  I just did a wedge fitting since my iron shafts are so different than my wedge shafts now..

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On 3/8/2017 at 5:24 PM, Buckeyebowman said:

Wow, this is very cool! Can't wait to see how it turns out. And yes, I wish you great good luck.

Excuse the off-topic @Buckeyebowman but what is going on in your profile photo? Is that you proposing?

I use old Taylor Made clubs from eBay and golf shops.


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9 hours ago, Typhoon92 said:

Always good to hear a out someone getting fit by a qualified fitter.  I use Ace of Clubs here in Mass.

Let us know how u make out.  I just did a wedge fitting since my iron shafts are so different than my wedge shafts now..

I need to reschedule.

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11 hours ago, gregsandiego said:

Excuse the off-topic @Buckeyebowman but what is going on in your profile photo? Is that you proposing?

That was supplied by the website! It used to be a picture of mushrooms, which was cool since I'm a 'shroom hunter. But the exact same thought occurred to me. I look like Mark Cuban proposing to some hysterical blonde woman!

I suppose I need to pay more attention to my profile, and figure out how to post pics here.

 

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