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Related question... I've never been fitted but if I am going to drop $2-500 on a driver I am thinking about it. There is a Club Champion near me that charges $150 for a driver fitting. Seems steep.

Has anyone had a fitting at Club Champion (or elsewhere)? Can you tell them which driver models you most want to try ahead of time? Does the shaft really make that much difference (as a 15hc I always assumed the stock shafts were fine for me).

Between the $150 for the fitting and then whatever the charge is for a custom shaft, I'm wondering if it's worth it.

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04-21-2017 , 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by revots33

Does the shaft really make that much difference (as a 15hc I always assumed the stock shafts were fine for me).

The shaft makes all the difference. Having a driver with the wrong shaft is like driving a Ferrari with a 4 cylinder. Different shafts in the same driver can cause a difference in backspin, launch angle, ball flight, etc. And by difference I mean a big difference. That's what the fitter is going to do. Find the shaft that fits your swing to get the most out of the driver for you.

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04-21-2017 , 02:41 PM

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scottc25

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Yes, yes and yes to what Suit said.

Having access to a few dozen shafts and Trackman in my fitting was all the difference in the world. What I thought I would be fit into was not even close to what I ended up with.

Club Champion is a very good fitter with locations around the country. I have heard nothing but good reviews from everyone I have talked to that has gone there.

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04-21-2017 , 02:53 PM

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MinusEV

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Don't you usually get the fitting for free if you also buy the club from the fitter?

That's how it's been with all (2) fittings I've done for clubs.

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04-21-2017 , 03:28 PM

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scottc25

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Nope. Ages ago they used to but not any more.

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04-22-2017 , 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Suit

I'd recommend the M2. You can get last years model for under $200 I think. Not bad for a driver that was $400 a year ago and I game it now and love it.

Bought this driver a month ago and it was $299, talked to the salesman about it for a while and he said Taylor made set the prices. So unless your buying it used I don't think ur gonna find one for $200. But even for $299 I think it's a great buy, the driver is awesome.

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04-22-2017 , 08:33 PM

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Yeah the price is set by taylormade, but they'll lower it over time.

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04-22-2017 , 09:22 PM

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The newest drivers on the market today are all very comparable performance-wise. If you like one with adjustable loft/lie/face then stick with Titleist or TM IMO. If that doesn't matter to you then options are endless. Honestly today's top line drivers can barely outperform the top line from 3 years ago. Slight improvement on off-center hits is about all you'll see. Maybe 2-5 yards in distance at best.

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So unless your buying it used I don't think ur gonna find one for $200. But even for $299 I think it's a great buy, the driver is awesome.

Yes, I meant used, but in near-mint condition usually.

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04-23-2017 , 01:46 AM

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But the key is to get your driver fit, and usually you can only get fit for this year's model. So while a 2015 or 2016 driver is most likely to be similar performance-wise, you won't be able to get it fit and therefore can't necessarily realize that performance.

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04-25-2017 , 02:58 PM

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Had some shop credit so I ordered the 816 H2 19* hybrid. Was fitted for this about 6-8 months ago. Replacing the 915h 18* that I currently game.

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04-26-2017 , 12:04 PM

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what about going to top independent club fitter and paying $100 to $200 for their detailed assessment? would probably figure out a ton of things and then you could look for that in purchasing used or new discounted elsewhere.

of course, you get into same problem you/i both mentioned. to get all the specs you probably need new clubs at list price - or near list.

can top golf shops easily measure lie angle? or is it something that is only really exact from factory floor? i know they can change it.

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04-26-2017 , 12:28 PM

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Fitters like Club Champion will have prior generation equipment as well.

On lie angle if they have a machine that can check it (like an Edwin Watts or a Golf Galaxy). I'm not so sure someplace like a Dick's would have that.

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04-27-2017 , 08:34 AM

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I want a rangefinder but seriously guys I've tried to use my friends and my hands will not stay steady enough. Kind of a problem.

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04-27-2017 , 08:55 AM

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Maybe his sucks? Mine doesn't need to be absolutely still to get a good reading. Also you definitely get better at it after you've used it a bit.

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04-27-2017 , 09:33 AM

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If you ride in a cart a lot try steadying it on the front windshield. Also, I agree, you learn to steady yourself after a bit.

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04-27-2017 , 10:57 AM

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Anyone playing the Taylor Made Spider Tour putter that DJ and Day use? I swear it seems like about 50 percent of the players on both euro and pga are playing these now. I messed around with one at golfsmith and really liked it i just have a tough time dropping 300 for a putter.

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04-27-2017 , 11:17 AM

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line of sight rangefinders are pretty 1900's

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04-27-2017 , 02:25 PM

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line of sight rangefinders are pretty 1900's

What is better?

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04-27-2017 , 03:12 PM

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standalone gps units

i loved my sg2. i hate skygolf though so i'll probably look at the garmins once i finally get off my ass and play irl again. have not researched them in years, but i was happy then, so they can only be better now.

no interest in using my phone although the newer phones are likely just as good as a gps.

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04-27-2017 , 03:21 PM

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I still prefer an exact number over a general guesstimate. I love the gps for distance to front/back or hazards, etc. but for the number to the flag I would never want anything but a laser rangefinder.

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04-27-2017 , 04:53 PM

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Booker Wolfbox

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My distance perception isn't great, so I'm definitely on team rangefinder*, it's annoying to get pin depth wrong.

* don't own one, so I mooch distances from those that do. I rarely bother asking the guys with the GPS watches.

Also, it's been a long time since I've purchased any new equipment. Demo days are coming up, anyone have any tips on hot new hybrids I ought to check out?

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04-27-2017 , 08:40 PM

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Agreed. I had Garmin watch and ended up selling it. Using both would actually be ideal but if it's a one or the other thing rangefinder wins for me easily.

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04-27-2017 , 08:43 PM

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I'm interested in getting one with a slope finder also, although I know they are illegal in tournaments etc. Just figure if I used one all the time my ability to incorporate slope into total yardages without the laser could drastically improve. Tough to pull the $300+ trigger though.

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04-27-2017 , 08:44 PM

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scottc25

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Needed a spiked black shoe to go along with my spikeless black ones. $80 on RBG.

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04-27-2017 , 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by timhardawyhatesu

Anyone playing the Taylor Made Spider Tour putter that DJ and Day use? I swear it seems like about 50 percent of the players on both euro and pga are playing these now. I messed around with one at golfsmith and really liked it i just have a tough time dropping 300 for a putter.

there is such a robust market for used clubs in 'like new' condition. just use the intuitive google search terms and you can shave at least $100 off of that price.

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