Which new Titleist club should I buy?

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By Tim S

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  1. Tim S

    Tim S

    As I get a little older, my ball striking has gotten better over the last few years. I currently play the 712 CB's and am looking to upgrade to the 716's. My questions is, as I get older, should I look to the AP2 line for more "help" or the MB's since I am striking it a bit better?

    Also, at this point, should I start getting rid of the 4 iron in my bag and replacing it with a hybrid?

    I am 48 yrs old.

    Thanks

  2. Chris92009

    Chris92009
    Ohio

    I would stay with the CB's...otherwise the AP2's are perfect...both are forgiving if needed at weak points during a round and will ensure you stay on track! IMHO

    I would keep your 4 iron if you are happy...otherwise you could do an AP1 - 4 iron ....hybrids can make sense but not yet in your career!
  3. DV

    DV

    Tim,

    You ask tough questions. Speaking in very general terms the MB, which is a beautiful club, is a club I would recommend to an elite player. You very well may be in that category, I do not know. But if any chance you would not categorize your game as such then I would highly recommend a more forgiving club like either the 716 CBs, AP1s, T-MB, or AP2. All these clubs will work fine and are usually selected by each golfer to meet personal preference. I have a scratch handicap and I have hit all these clubs and hit them all well. When I got fit earlier this year for clubs I preferred buying the AP1 as I felt this club performed superior to the others from the thicker turf. I play on many courses where I live that have real heavy rough. This club I have found to be a game changer for me as hitting from the rough from 190 yards out is a difficult shot. Other golfers may not like the offset of the AP1 and may prefer the AP2. Whatever your justifications are the most important factor is how the clubs perform for you with your swing and on the courses you play on. I would recommend you evaluate your game and figure out what shots have given you the most problem and determine what are the most important criteria to you in before you purchase a golf club. Forgiveness is factor highly rated on many golfer's radar but may not be that important to you. Once you have that figured out then pay a visit to your local Titleist fitter and try all thier clubs. I would recommend that you see if you could even hit some golf shots from the rough also. The clubs that Titleist are making perform to a broad class of golfers and only you and your fitter can work out what will ultimately work for you.

    Best Wishes,

    DV
  4. 19hole

    19hole
    Reading, MA

    Age really should not be the deciding factor in how you make up the clubs in your bag. Being 60, I still have a set of MBs in the bag and they are made to a D4 swingweight. I have replaced the 3 iron with a hybrid as few years ago and use a T-MB 4 iron.

    The best way to make this decision is to go to a fitting day and try a number of clubs/shafts under the watchful eye of the fitter. It will be immediately obvious if you should or shouldn't make a club change.
  5. Speedy

    Speedy
    East Coast, NH

    19hole said:

    Age really should not be the deciding factor in how you make up the clubs in your bag. Being 60, I still have a set of MBs in the bag and they are made to a D4 swingweight. I have replaced the 3 iron with a hybrid as few years ago and use a T-MB 4 iron.

    The best way to make this decision is to go to a fitting day and try a number of clubs/shafts under the watchful eye of the fitter. It will be immediately obvious if you should or shouldn't make a club change.

    I agree with him.. It's not just the head but there are so many different types of shafts now that can really help you decide which club is best for you.

    I would find a fitting day and have a ball testing... Good luck!

    BTW: i'm 42 years old and just recently took my 4 and 5 iron and replaced them with an 816; 21 and 25 degree. The Titleist fitter recommended this after being fitted.. Honestly the best thing i ever did. It's amazing how easy and smooth those hybrids are... And yeah, i definitely look like an old man with so many head covers but i don't care.. It's helping my game :)
  6. Robert C

    Robert C
    Maryland

    19hole

    Age really should not be the deciding factor in how you make up the clubs in your bag. Being 60, I still have a set of MBs in the bag and they are made to a D4 swingweight. I have replaced the 3 iron with a hybrid as few years ago and use a T-MB 4 iron.

    The best way to make this decision is to go to a fitting day and try a number of clubs/shafts under the watchful eye of the fitter. It will be immediately obvious if you should or shouldn't make a club change.

    I'll echo these sentiments. The 816 hybrid is simply the easiest golf club I've ever hit. I have two 21 and 23 degree and I believe they are the sole reason my HC dropped from 23 to 18 since the beginning of June.

    I have a few low single digit guys that play them.
  7. Darron K

    Darron K
    Fate, TX

    19hole said:

    Age really should not be the deciding factor in how you make up the clubs in your bag. Being 60, I still have a set of MBs in the bag and they are made to a D4 swingweight. I have replaced the 3 iron with a hybrid as few years ago and use a T-MB 4 iron.

    The best way to make this decision is to go to a fitting day and try a number of clubs/shafts under the watchful eye of the fitter. It will be immediately obvious if you should or shouldn't make a club change.

    I agree with him also. I'm 46 and took out my 4 Iron and have an 816 19 and 23 (set to 24). My Titleist Fitter also recommended that. I was thinking of switching my 716 AP2 5 Iron to a T-MB 5 Iron but haven't pulled the trigger on that yet. I would hit up a certified Titleist Fitter or Titleist Thursday!
  8. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Will be 70 in less than 40 days and just switched from AP2s to AP1s, but went to a fitter before making this decision. Went to a heavier shaft and these irons are very forgiving and have picked a bit of distance, which is greatly appreciated. Set up is as follows; 5-W, two SM6s and two hybrids (915h and 816h1), 913F, 915D2. Love the set up. I work with two Titleist certified fitters and they keep me in check. One does on course (works for Titleist) and the other in house.
  9. JAM

    JAM

    I play the 716 T-MB 3, 4 and 5 irons and the 716 MB, 6-pw. I traded my 21 and 24 hybrids. The T-MB's are outstanding for distance and accuracy. I am 73 years old.
  10. Jeff F

    Jeff F

    I agree with the comments above. I am 48 years old...played the 755's for years. Game went to crap and I went with the AP1's thinking I needed them now with the distance and forgiveness. Never clicked with the AP1's...the offset and thickness. Went and got fitted...all I needed was a lie adjustment 2*up. Hitting the ball great again...and have the AP2's. Love the 915 hybrids...still have a 4 iron but it is a 712U and love it. Not good enough at a 12 for the CB's or MB's...but if you've got the game, let that be the factor of which clubs you get...not age.
  11. Dino J

    Dino J
    Burnaby, BC

    Tim,
    Congratulations on the continued improvement of your game and ball striking!

    I think you've received some good feedback here already -- I completely agree with what 19th and some of the other TT members have said ... age should not necessarily be a factor, particularly at your age.

    I could see if maybe you were approaching your 70's etc. or that your ball striking fell off considerably, that you may wish to consider moving to a more forgiving club, but you do not seem to be in that category and are only 48 years of age.

    Heck, I'm similar to you in age and am seriously considering the move to MB's and T-MBs as I find that my ball striking has improved considerably and I am back to a single digit handicap player again.

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