TPI Fitting & Fall Woods Release

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By Jordan L

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  1. Hello everyone - I’m excited to have a full bag fitting scheduled for mid-April at TPI… the experience and anticipated new set of clubs is a bit of a treat before our first baby arrives this summer!

    Play off a 3hcp… have done a lot of swing & speed training work over the winter (up 25 yards on most clubs!) so I’m excited to see how this fitting can mesh my clubs with my new swing.

    Question - with Titleist’s typical club release schedule, it seems likely that a new woods line is released this Fall… wondering if I should use the TPI fitting to get a “baseline” on head/shaft/settings/etc but then wait to get fit again locally once the new woods line is released?

    Or, assuming there’s a fit with the TSR model that sees significant improvement, should I just pull the trigger?

    My current png woods are decent, so the upgrade isn’t necessarily urgent… but I’d be bummed if the new heads end up being a decent step forward knowing I paid full price only a few months ago for the older model.

    I know it’s an impossible question to answer… just curious how you’d think about this in my shoes?

  2. Jared L

    Jared L
    La Jolla, CA

    It’s obviously only your decision, but I will share my experience. I had a full bag fitting last April at TPI. At the time, I also had in mind that the iron lineup would be refreshed in the fall.

    I should note that I do not change clubs often, especially irons. This fitting was to replace a set I’ve been playing with for 12 years. I should also note that I live less than an hour from TPI.

    I had a great experience at TPI, and was confident with the results of the fitting. Since overhauling a complete bag is a significant investment, I decided to start by ordering woods, hybrids (for the first time), and wedges. I knew these changes would take some getting used to while I decided what to do about irons.

    After thinking about it for a month, I went ahead and booked a follow up iron fitting at TPI for early September. I am extremely happy that I did and love my new set.

    Zero regrets.
  3. Figs

    Figs
    Carlsbad, CA

    What led you to hold off on the irons?
  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    For many years, drivers have tweaked out incremental gains with each release. So there won’t likely be huge differences with the next release. If your current model is 410 or older, it will be worth getting the TSR fitted to see if dispersion or forgiveness are worth the upgrade.
    I wouldn’t bother with trying to see how the TSR performs and try to extrapolate that to the next series. The shaft options will be updated not long after the next release. Have fun at the fitting!
  5. I ran into this problem a few years ago. I was fitted at a local Colorado course in June with the new driver release months away. My takeaway is that I got a much better idea of the shaft specs I need. I pulled the trigger on a TS2 and didn’t wait for TSI. I didn’t look back because the look and comparable numbers.

    Generally drivers are advancing minimal results for distance but there has been more gains in control and accuracy. Weighting, adjustability, and looks seems to lead the categories for change.

    I’d pull the trigger on tsr if you like the results. Can’t find a better looking, sounding, or feeling driver. You could always trade in the tsr when the new model comes out if you really need.
  6. James Young

    James Young
    Costa Mesa, CA

    First and foremost... Congrats on the your first baby!
    Second(ish) - A fitting is always a good check to see if your current equipment is still right for you and your game.
    Third - A full bag fitting at TPI is always fun!!
    Since your in a Titleist Forum... and depending on your current PNG woods... TSR will likely improve over them, leaving you in a tough spot. Haha!
    As a dad myself (teenagers), your world is about to get really expensive and when push comes to shove, getting a complete new bag might be too much $$$. If that's a possibility, prioritizing what you want from a TPI Fitting will be good before going in (sounds like you are already there).

    When the new woods line comes out in the Fall, TSR's will likely be 'less expensive' after the release. If you'd rather just 'pay less' for TSR, use the fitting to confirm head/shaft/settings, and wait to buy TSR later. If you go this route, save TIME AND ENERGY for irons and wedges... this includes mental energy.

    Since the new T series irons are already out and if your thinking about replacing, prioritize them over woods (energy and time wise).

    Also, new SM10s are out and TPI is the absolute best place for a wedge fitting. I don't think I will do a wedge fitting anywhere else (I live in SoCal). Leave yourself ample energy to walk around the facility trying different shots into greens from different lies & bunkers.

    Rest up the night before. The experience will be cool... enjoy the journey!
  7. Hi. As a current Titlest fitter for a couple golf courses in the Midwest, my recommendation is that if you get fitted for a club now that works, it’s worth the investment. Start with the results you want. No need to wait if you can find them now.
  8. Figs

    Figs
    Carlsbad, CA

    First of all, congratulations on the new baby! My world changed for the better when my daughter (now 4) was born, but that meant putting golf aside to focus on the care of our new family member.

    I have been working hard on improving my game since October, and I, too, have seen my irons travel 10- 15 yards longer.

    I'm also planning a full bag fitting. Since they break up the full bag experience into two sessions, I'm focusing on my irons and wedges first.

    Once the woods come out, I plan on completing my 2nd session with them.

    I did something very similar with my irons. I attended a Titleist event shortly after my daughter was born. I was rusty, hadn't played in so long due to COVID restrictions and being a new dad, and my striking was inconsistent. I didn't like the T200 they recommended so I went with a standard used 718 AP3 irons. I didn't see my improvement from my older irons I gamed and blame myself for that.

    It is best to get fitted for that model rather than applying the same logic to a different model or brand. You are paying them top dollar to get you in the right equipment. I would not change a thing.

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