Titleist MB vs CBs

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By Ed M

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  1. Ed M

    Ed M

    Hi!! I am writing here as here in Spain in quite difficult to get fitted when you have quite high swing speed (+90mph) most of the fitter do not have x-flex shafts!

    I have a set of AP2 714 with a Px 6.0, but after considering it I do not like the feeling of the club, head is to heavy and the shaft after years playing it I do not like the feeling and the way I swing this combination. Lighter head is really helping me to have a better impact and consistency

    My ss is with a trackman around 92-97mph with the 6i but I often get to too much spin in my ball (c.7000rpm with the 6i)

    I have been trying recently the 714 CBs and MBs and I really like the MBs with a KBS Tour Stiff shaft. The problem is that the fitter told me that Stiff is not enough for me. I really like the feeling of the KBS Tour S and with the MB it is amazing how repetitive I can become hitting the ball but I am looking for an option that really fits my swing so I have the S+ and the X but I like the S combination and maybe the 125-130gr of these shafts might destroy the feeling

    I have to questions:

    1. Which shaft should I used considering I can try more shafts? What about hardstepping? Will the 125 s+ will be ok for my ss? Will they help me to reduce my spin?

    2. A combo is a good option? Only for the 4-5 irons. 6-pw is MB. Or better to stay in the MB? Are the CB worth messing with them? I was even considering 5-p MB and 4i 712U

    Thank you for your help and time!

  2. Patrick A

    Patrick A
    Fairfield, OH

    i actually just got fitted for the 714 MBs and my swing speed with a 6i is around 105-107. they had me hit the project x 7.0 and they are amazing. like you, i also have crazy high spin with my 6 iron. the c-taper shafts were extremely light for my liking but they did have a great trajectory and brought my spin down around the 5200 range if im not mistaken. i got the 5-pw MB and getting a hybrid 3 to bridge the gap between my irons and 5 wood.

  3. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    these are great questions that you have...unfortunately I am in the same situation, each time I go to fitters or even the Titleist Rep in my area X shafts are sometimes not available.  Who can blame them though with so many options of shafts they cannot carry them all!  I have been told that some Titleist fitters in my region can have specific shafts brought in via Titleist if I request them in advance assuming they are available which is a great service that Titleist offers at seemingly no extra cost!  Another option with that being said, I am taking the route of visiting one of the two national fitting facilities at Oceanside CA as a result.  The other facility is Manchester Lane in MASS.  

    I am headed back to Oceanside since they have just about every option one would ever want and a few more!

    I would recommend you make a trip to the states and check one of these facilities out if you have the chance.  JAT

  4. Matt B

    Matt B
    Columbus, OH

    If you like the feel of the KBS you may want to consider the KBS Tour V shaft, they make it in a 120g X-flex. It has lighter weight & lower spin than the KBS Tour. PM plays this shaft, I heard he went to KBS and requested this design. I personally just ordered a set of 714cb with the Project X Pxi shaft.

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