I want to encourage everyone to see a good "certified" club fitter.  

I recently went to see a Titleist Certified Club fitter that I found on the Titelist website.  I first went to him in November 2012 and told him I wanted to be fitted for AP2 or CB.  He took some measurements and then watched me swing both clubs.  He asked if I was open to looking a something else.  I told him I was set on the either the AP2 and CB.   He didn't argue and gave me a recommended shaft type, length, and grip size for both clubs.  I later ordered the AP2 and received them in late December.

After playing with them for 3 1/2 months I finally accepted the fact that my swing and 10 handicap didn't get the most out of these clubs and my game was getting worse.  I called him and told him I was not satisfied.  His response was to come back to see him at no charge.  I did and I admitted to him that I steered him and didn't let him do a full analysis.

He suggested we start from scratch.  We did and after 3 hours with multiple clubs, shafts, etc. in a studio with monitors and then out to the range; the recommendation came back to Titilest - but this time it was AP1 irons.  I ordered them and have played 3 rounds with them.  OUTSTANDING results!

The reason for this email is to encourage others to see a certified fitter in a fitting studio (not a big box store) even if you have to drive a long way (I had to go 1 1/2 hours).  Be open to what they say, trust their recommendations & buy from them.  These guys are really professionals at what they do.  They will charge you the retail price and maybe won't be able to give you incentives like trade-ins or other freebies.  But, their service during and after the sale is worth it.  And, the feeling of a well struck shot will last a lot longer than a free glove or trade in for an old set of clubs. 

By the way, if you want to see a fitter and are near Charlotte, NC - see Eerik Kaupinen at Carmel Country Club!