Lie angles and new AP1s ?

Re: Lie angles and new AP1s ?

Gator — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:25:33 GMT

Keith,

Glad you got you new 712 AP1's altered to fit your swing. As soon as you get them back, go hit them on a practice range where you can see the ball flight to make sure your getting the shot shape you desire. If not take them back and have the lies adjusted accordingly.

Here we go Steelers, here we go!

Best of Luck!

Re: Lie angles and new AP1s ?

Keith M — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:48:00 GMT

Gator,

Thank you for your response. Also, nice to get a response from a Steeler fan. I went to Pitt and lived there for 10 years. Hopefully, next season will be a Super Bowl one.

I went back today and explained what was happening. Thankfully, the person who fit me previously was there so he remembered everything we went through last time. It turned out to not be a lie angle problem after all. It was a bum fitting 8 years ago when I purchased my Callys. (I won't mention the name of the store where I was fit previously.)

I'm 6'5" so that's another reason for my extreme lie angle adjustment. However, in my cally fitting, I was told that my shafts should be 1.5" long. I only hit a lie board once and the fitter said, "yup, you're 5* up." Not knowing any better, I didn't question it.

Today, we adjusted for my shaft length, I hit several other brands as well, and each time the result was that I should be about 1* down. Which seemed to make no sense given what was happening. Then he asked, "are you sure about the 1.5" extra shaft?" So we measured and it turns out that it should be 1", not 1.5".

I should have my clubs back after the adjustment shortly, I hope to be hitting them straight again soon.

Again, thanks for your advice.

Re: Lie angles and new AP1s ?

Gator — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:38:36 GMT

Keith,

Definitely sounds like you may need a lie angle adjustment on your new AP1 irons.

I typically do not use a lie board when fitting for lie angle but go off of ball flight only.

If your shots are starting right and going right with a good swing then you need them bent more upright. The toe of iron is catching into the turf causing the face to stay open. This should improve your ball flight and get shots more online.

This is also why I recommend getting fit at a range with a certified fitter where you can see the actual flight of the ball and not just hitting balls into a net at a big box store. Like I said, the lie board tape may tell you one thing but the ball flight is the most important factor.

So go get those AP1's bent more upright and you will have them in the bag soon!

Best of Luck!