Fitting Question

[caniac6]

I did fittings for Titleist AP1s, and Ping G400s. The Titleist fitter put me into a Kuro Kage stiff, and the Ping fitter put me into the AWT regular. My results with the graphite and steel were pretty much the same. I really don't like the Titleist set with two gap wedges, and I've played Ping irons since 1986, so I'm more inclined to go with the Pings. I've always played stiff, and want to know when some of you knew when it was time to switch to regular. My ss with the 7 iron was 85. Thanks

[Club Rat]

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AWT = Ascending Weight Technology, come in Soft Regular, Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff. The shafts are lighter in the long irons and the weight gradually increases into the short irons. The differences in weight will give a "flighted" ball flight where the long irons will encourage a higher ball flight and short irons be lower and more control.

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The next generation KURO KAGE™ TiNi Irons incorporate Titanium Nickel (TiNi) Wire to the Low Resin Content (L.R.C.) prepreg and a smooth overall bend profile with a lower balance point, all in a premium constant weight iron product. This design and materials provide better swing weight without added clubhead weight, increased stability, in a stable, solid-feeling shaft.

@caniac6 when you were fitted, did they use any various lengths shafts in the fitting?
Also, was the fitting done with the use of any data with the use of Trackman or another monitor?

Without data, the only thing which can determined, would be the different ball flight paths, higher or lower trajectory.
With reg flex shafts, off centered hits would be a bit more forgiving.

Edited January 14, 2018 by Club Rat

[caniac6]

The fittings were done with standard length shafts. Trackman was used in both fittings. I don't remember much about the spin numbers, but both fitters said they were good. The ball flight with both clubs were higher and longer than myG30s with stiff shafts.

[WUTiger]

17 minutes ago, Club Rat said:

Without data, the only thing which can determined, would be the different ball flight paths, higher or lower trajectory.

As CR says, without launch monitor it is hit and miss to determine the characteristics of each club. If the launch data will tell you if the club/shaft combinations are usable for you. After that, go with the set you like best.

Also, could you clarify which Kuro Kage shaft version you are using? I suspect it's one of these two:

• TiNi 85 Stiff = 88 grams
• TiNi 105 Stiff = 108 grams

The weight is critical: in some sub-100 gram steel shafts, I possibly could handle stiff. But for 115-gram or so shafts, no way.

For Ping G400, the ascending-weight shaft DG S300 AMTs range in weight from 106-130 grams.

The AMT helps flight the ball in launch, extra lift for longer irons and less ballooning of shorter irons. Consider it for the future.

[caniac6]

85 gram KK.

[Club Rat]

1 hour ago, caniac6 said:

The ball flight with both clubs were higher and longer than myG30s with stiff shafts.

I would suggest testing a complete set of both clubs.
Demo days are a great means to have hands on experience.
Or possibly at the golf store.

Making the switch to reg flex shafts will be a minimal transition.
Control, trajectory and distance are key factors for players when making equipment changes.