716 ap2 distance issues

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By William A

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  1. William A

    William A
    Glennville, GA

    Recently purchased 716 ap2 from Edwin Watts and this was a big change as I have been playing miz irons for 10 years now.   While on the monitor I hit the 7 iron and 4 iron and was getting good numbers according to the fitter.  Once I got to my course and began testing out the actual distance I was shocked!!!  My 6 iron ss is 87mph.  My numbers with mp 62 were pw-130+, 9- 140+, 8-150+, 7i-165+, 6i-180+, 5i-190+.   My new sticks are 10yds shorter.  Pw 115-125, 9i-130-135, 8i- 140-145, 7i-150.  Now my pw is running into my Vokey 52 which I can hit 110-125yds.  I called the store and the fitter wants to adjust the lofts.  I can't see taking the lofts down anymore to try and get better yardage numbers.  Plus most of my shots are stopping on the green and not spinning a lot. If I adjust the lofts down then I know I will not have much spin on my approach shots.  Has anyone else had these problems and can you help me make the best decision.  I like the irons a lot but I think I need different shafts. The current shafts are the s300 stiff amt.  I may just end up swapping them for one of the mizunos since they offer more shafts without an up charge.  

  2. Todd S

    Todd S
    Beavercreek, OH

    Willam, it could be the wrong shafts for you. Those indoor simulators suck I'd find a fitter with an out door trackman. 

  3. William A

    William A
    Glennville, GA

    Thanks for the info.  I believe that is what I am going to have to do.  So far I just have been clubbing down and playing one club less for the yardage.  I play a fairly short course and spend most of the time hitting pw-7 iron.  I believe that the 6-4 iron are starting to run into each other and I have a hard time getting my 4 iron to carry 200yds.  I have a 3i hybrid that I can carry 215 so I have an issue with that gap as of now.  

  4. Brian B

    Brian B
    Kuna, ID

    Yes I agree with the shaft change. I went into the similar situation when I first got my ap2! The odd thing was I didn't change anything and the distance came back plus 5-7 yards with the irons. It was like my swing adjusted to them. Not sure if I helped but stick with them. By far the sweetest iron I've played. You can't explain to people what it feels when you hit a shot and don't feel the ball leaving the face. Love it!! 

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