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What clubs should I buy? How long does one usually keep each club? Should I go to Manchester Lane for a fitting?

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By Patrick H

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  1. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    I currently swing VR-S 9.5 Stiff Flex Driver (3 years old) VR 15 Stiff Flex 3 Wood (6 years old) VR Full Cavity Irons 3 - AW (6 years old) VR V-Rev 56 and 60 Wedges (4 year old) and a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Select 2012.

    I am looking into buying all new clubs (besides my putter) and was wondering how long someone should keep their golf clubs?

    I have a 10 handicap and play at least once a week.

    I wanted to know what some of you think on the subject as well as which clubs you suggest from Titleist and if it worth going to a full fitting at Manchester Lane?  

  2. Speedy

    Speedy
    East Coast, NH

    IMO, go to Manchester Lane and get fitted...  I've never been but I've heard NOTHING but great things about it..  And everyone has said it's worth the money... 

    Next time I need an upgrade, that's where i'm heading...

  3. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Christopher H. said:

    IMO, go to Manchester Lane and get fitted...  I've never been but I've heard NOTHING but great things about it..  And everyone has said it's worth the money... 

    Next time I need an upgrade, that's where i'm heading...

    I keep hearing the same things, looks like I will have to call and make that appointment. How long do you usually keep a set of irons?

  4. Greg B

    Greg B
    Gastonia, NC

    Patrick H said:

    I keep hearing the same things, looks like I will have to call and make that appointment. How long do you usually keep a set of irons?

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    Until the groves are worn off! LOL

  5. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    There is the full bag price and you can get just woods, irons, or wedges. A full bag will be 2-3 hours. So just being fit enough is one criteria. You're getting fit with the same equipment by the same people that fit the pros. Standing outside next to the Trackman and seeing the hundreds of options behind you can be intimidating. But when you get finished, there is no question that you have the best options for you. Even just the stock shafts are not always available at local small shops/retailers and then all the custom options. Not to mention your fitting is done with your choice of ball, not some over-beaten range ball. This is it. You have the full and undivided attention of the person fitting you. You are royalty for a day. If you seriously want only the best for you and your game, you can't beat Manchester or California.
  6. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Don O said:

    There is the full bag price and you can get just woods, irons, or wedges. A full bag will be 2-3 hours. So just being fit enough is one criteria. You're getting fit with the same equipment by the same people that fit the pros. Standing outside next to the Trackman and seeing the hundreds of options behind you can be intimidating. But when you get finished, there is no question that you have the best options for you. Even just the stock shafts are not always available at local small shops/retailers and then all the custom options. Not to mention your fitting is done with your choice of ball, not some over-beaten range ball. This is it. You have the full and undivided attention of the person fitting you. You are royalty for a day. If you seriously want only the best for you and your game, you can't beat Manchester or California.

    Do you know exactly what the price is for the full bag?

    It sounds like an awesome experience, can you then purchase those items you got fitted with directly from Titleist that day or is it something you have to wait to do through pro shop or a local golf shop? 

  7. Norris

    Norris
    Springfield, MO

    Hello Patrick; I was fit 3 weeks ago for my driver and fairways and I can tell you it is an awesome (don't like to use the word awesome, since I hear it 1,000 times a day, but this time it's fitting) experience and worth every penny. All I can tell you is about my fitting, and things may be a little different at different locations, so keep that in mind. I was fit by the Titleist fitting van at a local golf course. Don is right about a 3 hour fitting for a full bag. My fitting for the woods lasted 1 hour and a little change. The fitting for the irons is usually 1 hour. Titleist had a tent set up on the practice range, and there were 6 golf bags full of shafts (no heads, just shafts) and it so happened that my fitter had to go back to his van to get the shaft that I needed so he had more in the van. My fitter was a great guy and treated me like I was the only person within 10 miles. I was his only concern, and priority. He showed me everything that the trackman was telling us and what all the numbers meant. He also helped me with a couple swing flaws that I had. Can't say enough good things about my fitter. There's no doubt that you'll know that you have the best equipment for you when you leave, and you will enjoy every minute of it. The experience alone is worth the price.
  8. Mike C

    Mike C
    Dallas, TX

    I would concur with the others in the group about getting fitted at the Titleist facility. I have been to the Oceanside facility and the experience was awesome and I have heard the same from folks visiting the Manchester Lane facility. If you can swing it, I certainly would. Regarding how long to keep your clubs, I think this is based on both personal preference and wear. I always like to have the newest product out there, so for my irons (914 AP2's) and my woods (915's) I replace these on a two year cycle when the new products come out. On the irons, especially the shorter irons, they seem so have a considerable amount of wear by the time they are replaced. I replace my wedges more frequently, at least once per year or sooner, based on their wear. My 60 degree Vokeys get replaced more quickly than the 55 degree because it is my go to club and gets a lot of use as well as practice time. Bottom line, take a look at the wear on your clubface to judge when it is time for a new club.
  9. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Mike C said:

    I would concur with the others in the group about getting fitted at the Titleist facility. I have been to the Oceanside facility and the experience was awesome and I have heard the same from folks visiting the Manchester Lane facility. If you can swing it, I certainly would. Regarding how long to keep your clubs, I think this is based on both personal preference and wear. I always like to have the newest product out there, so for my irons (914 AP2's) and my woods (915's) I replace these on a two year cycle when the new products come out. On the irons, especially the shorter irons, they seem so have a considerable amount of wear by the time they are replaced. I replace my wedges more frequently, at least once per year or sooner, based on their wear. My 60 degree Vokeys get replaced more quickly than the 55 degree because it is my go to club and gets a lot of use as well as practice time. Bottom line, take a look at the wear on your clubface to judge when it is time for a new club.

    Mike C,

    In your opinion does the technology change in the irons and woods every couple of years and is that the reason that you like to have the new products?

    I have noticed a considerable amount of wear on my lower irons as well as my two wedges. I believe it is about the time to set up fitting and get my entire bag fitted. 

    Patrick H

  10. Mike C

    Mike C
    Dallas, TX

    Patrick H said:

    Mike C,

    In your opinion does the technology change in the irons and woods every couple of years and is that the reason that you like to have the new products?

    I have noticed a considerable amount of wear on my lower irons as well as my two wedges. I believe it is about the time to set up fitting and get my entire bag fitted. 

    Patrick H

    I have played the AP2's for the last four generations and the technology has improved with each iteration. I am on my 3rd generation of the Titleist woods and there have been similar changes and improvements with each generation of the woods. In fact, I was never 100% in love with the Titlist hybrids until the 915's came out. The hybrid was the one last hold out in my bag that has now moved over to Titleist. You are probably the best judge to determine if the technology changes between iterations of a club warrant replacement. I have a practice of replacing my clubs (with the exception of the wedges) every two years which coincides with when I start to see a lot of wear on the faces and the new clubs are generally released. I also know guys who replace their clubs every other generation. The great thing I appreciate about Titleist is they do have a longer product cycle than many of the manufacturers. They take the two year period to really tweak the club to get any extra performance and/or forgiveness out of the club. It may be as little as moving the weight around in the head of the club, but if it can help out, I believe it is worth it. Good luck in finding a setup that works for you and a club replacement schedule that fits you as well. The first step is getting to a Titleist fitter, determining the proper setup and getting into the first set. You may find that you like them so much that you never want to replace them!

  11. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Hey Mike, those hybrids are sweet.  As I get older I rely on them more and more and I have played some pretty awesome hybrids in the past from other manufacturers.  I am totally sold on Titleist as well.  When I need that shot, they are there on the number.   Guess you get new shoes more often than clubs.  ha....ha.... At least we keep everything in the Acushnet family....right...cz 

  12. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Mike C said:

    Mike C,

    In your opinion does the technology change in the irons and woods every couple of years and is that the reason that you like to have the new products?

    I have noticed a considerable amount of wear on my lower irons as well as my two wedges. I believe it is about the time to set up fitting and get my entire bag fitted. 

    Patrick H

  13. David L

    David L
    fort collins, CO

    My irons are about 6 years old and I'll probably play them for another year or two. My putter is also about 6 years old and I'll play that for many years to come. Driver is about 5 years old...thinking about replacing that in the next few months. It still has its "pop", but I like the 915 a lot and I've hit thousands of balls with my 910. I think the most important thing to do is replace the grips every year. I might have to replace my irons when the new ones come out though...seen pictures and they look gorgeous!
  14. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Norris said:

    Hello Patrick; I was fit 3 weeks ago for my driver and fairways and I can tell you it is an awesome (don't like to use the word awesome, since I hear it 1,000 times a day, but this time it's fitting) experience and worth every penny. All I can tell you is about my fitting, and things may be a little different at different locations, so keep that in mind. I was fit by the Titleist fitting van at a local golf course. Don is right about a 3 hour fitting for a full bag. My fitting for the woods lasted 1 hour and a little change. The fitting for the irons is usually 1 hour. Titleist had a tent set up on the practice range, and there were 6 golf bags full of shafts (no heads, just shafts) and it so happened that my fitter had to go back to his van to get the shaft that I needed so he had more in the van. My fitter was a great guy and treated me like I was the only person within 10 miles. I was his only concern, and priority. He showed me everything that the trackman was telling us and what all the numbers meant. He also helped me with a couple swing flaws that I had. Can't say enough good things about my fitter. There's no doubt that you'll know that you have the best equipment for you when you leave, and you will enjoy every minute of it. The experience alone is worth the price.

    Norris,

    Thanks for your input and I am glad to keep hearing great things about the fitting process. I am looking forward to booking a fitting at Manchester Lane and start swinging Titleist clubs.

  15. Norris

    Norris
    Springfield, MO

    Patrick, something else I wanted to relay to you since your planning on a fitting, and switching to Titleist equipment. I've played just about every brand known to man kind, but when I switched to Titleist I realized the quality was by far superior to anything I'd played before, and I can just about promise once you get fitted, and go to Titleist, you'll never go back to any other equipment. I know I'll play nothing but Titleist from now on. To tell you the truth though, it was the folks at Titleist that are the #1 reason that I'll never play any other brand but Titleist. Everyone from Titleist Corp. to Team Titleist officials and members to fitters are the best folks you'll ever know. Once you get fitted and purchase your equipment, Titleist will stay with you for anything you need from advice to any issues that might come up. Most (if not all) other companies get the sale, and that's it, but not Titleist. I look at it like being in the Titleist family because everyone at Titleist treat you just like you were family, and will bend over backwards to help you in any way they can, and I know you'll agree whit me once you join the family. Good luck Patrick, and welcome to Team Titleist. Norris:
  16. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Norris said:

    Patrick, something else I wanted to relay to you since your planning on a fitting, and switching to Titleist equipment. I've played just about every brand known to man kind, but when I switched to Titleist I realized the quality was by far superior to anything I'd played before, and I can just about promise once you get fitted, and go to Titleist, you'll never go back to any other equipment. I know I'll play nothing but Titleist from now on. To tell you the truth though, it was the folks at Titleist that are the #1 reason that I'll never play any other brand but Titleist. Everyone from Titleist Corp. to Team Titleist officials and members to fitters are the best folks you'll ever know. Once you get fitted and purchase your equipment, Titleist will stay with you for anything you need from advice to any issues that might come up. Most (if not all) other companies get the sale, and that's it, but not Titleist. I look at it like being in the Titleist family because everyone at Titleist treat you just like you were family, and will bend over backwards to help you in any way they can, and I know you'll agree whit me once you join the family. Good luck Patrick, and welcome to Team Titleist. Norris:

    Norris,

    Thanks for the comment! From everything I have been reading on these forums it seems like a no brainer to switch to Titleist. I have not read one bad thing about Titleist and their products. I enjoy the opportunity that Titleist gives its consumers to stay connected through Team Titleist; it also doesn't hurt to have the best products on the market either. Its good to hear multiple users continuously attest to the family environment that Titleist and Team Titleist have with all levels of golfers. I can not wait to book my fitting and officially switch to Titleist.

    Patrick H

  17. Norris

    Norris
    Springfield, MO

    Patrick; Be sure to keep us updated on how your fitting goes, and what you decide to order. Look forward to hearing from you, and reading your posts here on Team Titleist.
  18. Steve M

    Steve M
    Hatboro, PA

    WELL????? Have you had your Titleist fitting? If so, where was it done and what thoughts and comments can you relay to us? Finally, how are the new sticks????? Steve
  19. Steve M

    Steve M
    Hatboro, PA

    how do you schedule a fitting in Manchester?
  20. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Stephen M said:

    how do you schedule a fitting in Manchester?

    Stephen,

    From what I have read and been told it seems the easiest way is to call Titleist at 1-888-848-5347 and book your fitting for either Manchester Lane (Massachusetts) or Oceanside (California). 

    Patrick

  21. Withander

    Withander
    Copenhagen, 0

    I still play, and very much enjoy my 11 years old 690MB blades.

  22. MMHarmon32

    MMHarmon32
    St Louis, MO

    Military
    As long as you change your grips every season, and were fit for your irons to begin with, there is no reason you cannot keep playing modern irons (in the last five years) for ten years or more, provided they still fit your game, handicap, style of play, etc. Some people switch from Game Improvement irons to more of a "Player's" iron, then go back to GI once their skills decline/age creeps up/practice time decreases. Modern drivers have (in the last few years, with adjustability/higher MOI, etc) reached the limit of what they can legally provide us in terms of distance and forgiveness. There is no need to switch drivers every year anymore. Get yourself custom fit into an adjustable driver like the 915D2/D3 with which you can easily swap out shafts, and there is no reason you can't play it for the next 10+ years. Getting yourself into the correct -shaft- is the most important thing you can do with your driver. As for your irons, being custom fit for loft and lie is key, as is having a set that complements your game (ie, do you like to work the ball, etc). As for wedges, if you practice much at all, you should get new ones about every two years.
  23. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    Michael H said:

    As long as you change your grips every season, and were fit for your irons to begin with, there is no reason you cannot keep playing modern irons (in the last five years) for ten years or more, provided they still fit your game, handicap, style of play, etc. Some people switch from Game Improvement irons to more of a "Player's" iron, then go back to GI once their skills decline/age creeps up/practice time decreases. Modern drivers have (in the last few years, with adjustability/higher MOI, etc) reached the limit of what they can legally provide us in terms of distance and forgiveness. There is no need to switch drivers every year anymore. Get yourself custom fit into an adjustable driver like the 915D2/D3 with which you can easily swap out shafts, and there is no reason you can't play it for the next 10+ years. Getting yourself into the correct -shaft- is the most important thing you can do with your driver. As for your irons, being custom fit for loft and lie is key, as is having a set that complements your game (ie, do you like to work the ball, etc). As for wedges, if you practice much at all, you should get new ones about every two years.

    Michael H,

    This is all great information! I am glad to here that my next purchase of clubs should last for a while. Does the technology keep changing for wedges in your opinion? or should you replace them more frequently because of the amount of use on them?

    Patrick H

  24. MMHarmon32

    MMHarmon32
    St Louis, MO

    Military

    Sorry I didn't respond sooner.  

    No, the technology in wedges doesn't change very often, it's more an issue of wear and tear and the grooves, especially with sand wedges.

  25. PRO V

    PRO V
    golf course

    Patrick.  Get fitted.  If you are serious about golf.  I like to get new products as they come out.  I get fitted every two years and get all new equipment.  But I play a lot.  So go out and hit the new clubs.  There are demo days all the time.  Check this website.  You will know when to change up as soon as you get excited about the new products Titleist is putting out.  Good luck!  Vern

  26. Patrick H

    Patrick H
    Peabody, MA

    vurich said:

    Patrick.  Get fitted.  If you are serious about golf.  I like to get new products as they come out.  I get fitted every two years and get all new equipment.  But I play a lot.  So go out and hit the new clubs.  There are demo days all the time.  Check this website.  You will know when to change up as soon as you get excited about the new products Titleist is putting out.  Good luck!  Vern

    Vern,

    That seems to be the census that obviously the more you play the sooner you change your clubs. How many times do roughly play a year?

    Patrick H

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