Switching to Titleist

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By MOliver

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  1. MOliver

    MOliver
    Eyemouth GC Scottish Borders

    Hi guys at TT, I’m 48 and relatively new to golf. Picked up my first club 3 years ago and now completely hooked. My first set of clubs were cally Hawk Eyes and my game was steadily poor. I’m a 28 handicap and struggled to play to that week in week out. 3 months ago I changed to a full Titleist set up. 716 AP1’s. SM5 wedges and 915 D2 driver,913 3wood and 915 hybrid. BEST thing I’ve ever done. Now that I’m getting a good feel for my set up, I’m playing so much better and even broke 100 a couple times since switching. I’m hoping my handicap will drop this year also. Just thought I wound share this with the rest of TT. I was also wondering if anyone else found their game improved once they took the leap to Titleist?

  2. Jerry M

    Jerry M
    Dallas, TX

    I'm hitting it about 1 club further with my 716AP1's. Love the new 818H1 and H2 hybrids I got a couple of months ago. They are extremely solid and forgiving.
    One suggestion - Take lessons!!
  3. Bomber3

    Bomber3
    Lake St Louis, MO

    Military
    Welcome to the team! I think most of us have improved since making the switch to Titleist. Like you, when I switched I was shooting some fairly high scores (high 90s), but within two years I dropped 10 strokes on average and continued to lower my average scores since. Keep working at your game and your scores will come down.
  4. Joseph R

    Joseph R
    Fenton, MI

    My game improved a ton after I was fitted for my last set. I feel confident that I'm playing with the right set, and playing seven days a week has allowed me to work on my game more than I've ever imagined. I love my AP2's, and will be replacing my wedges this spring.
  5. JOSHUA M

    JOSHUA M
    FARGO

    Good to hear your game is improving. Hard not to with the best equipment in golf. :)

    By the way welcome to the Team Titleist community.

    Josh
  6. 19hole

    19hole
    Reading, MA

    As someone who has been with Titlest for over 25 years, I can't say that the switch made a big change in how I played. The biggest difference came when I started to get properly fitted for my clubs. For most club golfers I think it is worth 3-5 shots a round.
  7. I like you, have recently picked up the clubs within the last 6 months. I had the fortune to play a couple of years when I was younger. I went with the 718 AP2's and SM6 wedges. I got fit at the local Titleist center, and compared to my old clubs its like night and day. I can do so much with my Titleist, that I simply could not before. Plus I don't get punished as harshly either. I have taken an easy 8-10 strokes off my entire game. And this year I expect to be lows 80's or single digit handicap. And with Titleist at my back and in my bag, I have no doubts I can accomplish it.
  8. Barry S

    Barry S
    Oakville, ON

    Congratulations on breaking 100! Now the goal is to break 95.
  9. Congrats on improving your game and switching to Titleist, MOliver. I recently made the switch myself. I have definitely seen some major gains since switching. My passion for the game is stronger than ever because I completely trust my equipment and the people behind it. Titleist makes golf more exciting for me in ways that I did not experience from previous brands. I wish you many dropped strokes this year!
  10. Jeremy L

    Jeremy L
    Many, LA

    WELCOME TO THE TEAM!!! Titleist is wonderful equipment and the quality are far better than the others. Plus, you will see the benefits of being a member of Team Titleist. Good luck to you and your continued success Titleist and a lower handicap!!!!
  11. Rooster

    Rooster
    West Wareham, MA

    Military
    Good for you. Curious were you fitted for your set? If not no worries, enjoy. When you become obsessed like most of us on here you can do it then. Also keep in mind the free fittings on Thursdays. You can have your spec's figured out and maybe adjust your clubs to match.
  12. Dwayne N

    Dwayne N
    Island, KY

    Good for you best equipment decision I ever made I don't think you will regret it.
  13. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    I used to play a couple of rounds every couple of years and 130 was possible with enough mulligans. I'm also LH and at age 61, retailers would drag me over to the only LH set in fiberglass A-flex with over-sized super-GI heads in stock. This was the year Acushnet sold Cobra to Puma. I was interested in a Cobra fitting and the pro shop that had that listed in the yellow pages was what is now called a premier fitting site. So, the pro worked with me and started me down the path with 712 AP1 irons. My first mistake was not taking up golf until then, my next was not investing more in me - through lessons and assistance with a TPI trainer. I was stuck on 22-24 for the last couple of years. This year with better conditioning (and a 5 mph increase in driver head speed) and better ball striking, it finally budged late in the season to 18. Between the marketing of custom sets, the best balls in the market, and the TPI instruction, I'm in for the whole deal and I'm not getting older - actually getting better. I had my best round this year as an 84 and I can see breaking 80 next year.
  14. Edward K

    Edward K
    Wesley Chapel, FL

    Military
    Welcome to the CLUB!.........
  15. That’s a great move! Congratulations! I am sure you will get better next year, if you put some practice in. Keep it up!!

    God bless,
    Jack
  16. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Good for you. Better late than never. As you improve and get ready for your next upgrade, go to a Titleist fitting and really get the most out of your gear.
  17. I'm a fan of Angela Duckworth's work on Grit (passion + preservance over the long haul towards a goal) so I'd say your work rate and grit will have a bigger impact on improving your game. That said, I'm with you, a sweet set of clubs adds to the motivation and enjoyment too. I just got my AP3s and I'm stoked for this season.
  18. Schultzie

    Schultzie
    Fairfax, VA

    Looking forward to lower scores after a fitting at Club Champion (MD). Planning on Ap2 or Ap3 depending on how the fitting goes
  19. Thats a great feeling when you start Scoring lower scores than before i think the new set of titleist clubs made your game much better its Amazing how titleist clubs can do that i know kus when i made the switch my game got better and i have old titleist clubs thats why im saving up for some new ones kus i know they will make my game much better well my friend just keep playing as much as you can next thing you know you will be braking 80 or less
  20. Travis W

    Travis W
    Jacksonville, FL

    Welcome to the game of golf. Over the years, my buddies would always come up to me and tell me they bought the latest, greatest driver, irons, etc. The problem was that they weren't that good, so the equipment they had was good enough for them. Titleist makes quality equipment. That's why I picked up a set after a 15 year lay-off from golf. Never regretted it. Now that you have a set of quality Titleist sticks, you don't need to buy any more clubs, invest in lessons going forward and your game will improve immensely. Best of luck!
  21. Dennis B

    Dennis B
    New Lowell, ON

    Yes. My game instantly got better when I switched to Titleist. I did a full bag change out except putter(now I have a Newport 2 in the bag). I used to bag TM's.
    I noticed increase distance and more control with both irons and woods.
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