TXG - VIDEO OF full Mizuno bag give away

[jvincent]

You can bend most forged clubs 4* without any issues.

[Z1ggy16]

You know... TXG is really changing the business if you ask me. Did anybody notice that Michael's AoA on most of his wedges was only 4 or 5 down? That's not "steep" by any means, yet he benefited highly from a good deal of added bounce. I feel like it's so typical to hear "shallow swing, go with low bounce, steep swing go with high bounce" and clearly this just isn't always the case.

 

I currently have some lower-ish bounce T20's but I have a feeling they'll be going bye-bye and that I'll be in the Glide 3.0's next season. This year while gaming the 2.0's I noticed much crisper and cleaner contact than in 2018 when I gamed lower bounce Cobra wedges.

 

 

[Phil_I_am 84]

> @bradleybusch92 said:

>

 

LOL Was just about to post this

[third-times-a-charm]

> @GolfChannel said:

> > @whackhacknslap said:

> > I really understand the difference between hitting on turf and mats. Flying the shop a few hundred miles to get the best experience in the winter months... seems a bit excessive. TXG is a Canadian company in one of the coldest areas on this continent.

> >

> > Theyre doing the best possible work with thier tools/location.

> >

> > This place is hyper-critical on the weirdest shtuff. It's novemeber, you fools.

> >

> > Excited to watch hybrids and woods. Interesting to watch the impact of different shafts on how he hit that mizuno driver. Im interested to see how the wedge fitting goes.

> >

> > Big congrats to that dude, in a few weeks he'll be in sunny Florida playing some KICKASS mizuno gear. The irons alone ... my god.

> >

> > So jealous, like so many in this thread clearly are...

>

> Don’t worry, there will be an Orlando location soon. No inside info, but they have talked about expanding into the US and they spend a ton of time here with surprisingly little to no real competition to worry about for hundreds of miles.

 

Well...theyll have lots of competition in Orlando...

[Tree Levino]

> @revanant said:

> It did. No difference than the MP-20 MB, and maybe even a little better. Really authentic mizuno feel. Way better than the JPX 919 tour.

>

> I’d have no issues bagging them, though I only got a few 7 iron swings in. It reminds me of a marriage between my tzoid pros and mp-4s.

>

> Id rank it above the entire MP-18 and JPX lines.

 

Going to go back and hit the MMC now that I have confirmed that TI X100 is the shaft for me. I think the 919 Tour feels powerful and satisfying out the middle where as the MB is syrupy and marshmallow soft. In the MC reviews the MMC didn't produce better numbers and they all preferred the feel off the MB (it obviously looks a good amount better as well). Ball speed was very good/consistent with the 919 tour for me but I do agree the feel wasn't quite as soft. I do think this is on purpose as some of the tour players prefer a firmer feel. I can't help but think the 919 tour might provide a bit more help - it was very consistent on ball speed for me.

[GolfChannel]

> @third-times-a-charm said:

> > @GolfChannel said:

> > > @whackhacknslap said:

> > > I really understand the difference between hitting on turf and mats. Flying the shop a few hundred miles to get the best experience in the winter months... seems a bit excessive. TXG is a Canadian company in one of the coldest areas on this continent.

> > >

> > > Theyre doing the best possible work with thier tools/location.

> > >

> > > This place is hyper-critical on the weirdest shtuff. It's novemeber, you fools.

> > >

> > > Excited to watch hybrids and woods. Interesting to watch the impact of different shafts on how he hit that mizuno driver. Im interested to see how the wedge fitting goes.

> > >

> > > Big congrats to that dude, in a few weeks he'll be in sunny Florida playing some KICKASS mizuno gear. The irons alone ... my god.

> > >

> > > So jealous, like so many in this thread clearly are...

> >

> > Don’t worry, there will be an Orlando location soon. No inside info, but they have talked about expanding into the US and they spend a ton of time here with surprisingly little to no real competition to worry about for hundreds of miles.

>

> Well...theyll have lots of competition in Orlando...

 

There are good fitters in the area, but nothing of that level sans True Spec Golf which is limited being stuck behind the gates of Lake Nona so most people don’t even know they exist.

 

I don’t really see who would push them personally.

[chocolate_rehab]

> @scooterhd2 said:

> > @sphna12d said:

> > Was I the only one who clicked on this thread hoping for a chance for a Mizuno bag fitting?

>

> exactly. major let down. reading through again, its a good thread, but that initial click bait broke my soul.

 

Lol it broke your soul? Some of you are really dramatic.

 

I think we have a natural bias toward irons we like the look of. My fitter picked a few heads and then was like "is there anything else you want to add to the mix?" I asked for the Srixon z585, and lo and behold, that's what I got fit into with the best numbers by far.

[revanant]

> @balls_deep said:

> > @revanant said:

> > It did. No difference than the MP-20 MB, and maybe even a little better. Really authentic mizuno feel. Way better than the JPX 919 tour.

> >

> > I’d have no issues bagging them, though I only got a few 7 iron swings in. It reminds me of a marriage between my tzoid pros and mp-4s.

> >

> > Id rank it above the entire MP-18 and JPX lines.

>

> Going to go back and hit the MMC now that I have confirmed that TI X100 is the shaft for me. I think the 919 Tour feels powerful and satisfying out the middle where as the MB is syrupy and marshmallow soft. In the MC reviews the MMC didn't produce better numbers and they all preferred the feel off the MB (it obviously looks a good amount better as well). Ball speed was very good/consistent with the 919 tour for me but I do agree the feel wasn't quite as soft. I do think this is on purpose as some of the tour players prefer a firmer feel. I can't help but think the 919 tour might provide a bit more help - it was very consistent on ball speed for me.

 

So, in my hands, there's no question that I find my MP-4s much easier to play than the 919 Tour. My MP-4s have a lower VCOG. Combine that with the harder/clickier feel, and it's not even a real comparison -- the MP-4s win out.

 

I would bet money that the MP20 MB and MMC have a lower VCOG than the 919 Tour, because I got along with them much better.

 

Separately, I might be in the minority, but I think the MMC actually looks better from the top than the MP20 MB. It's more honest--the MB actually has a thick topline for its size, with some chamfering to make it seem thinner than it is.

 

So, long story short, I don't find the 919 Tour particularly forgiving, it doesn't have my preferred feel, and it gives me worse dry ball numbers than my MP-4s. But, if you like them and they gel for you, by all means bag them--golf clubs are super individual, and I'm a firm believer that high mental confidence is the most important feature of a club.

 

Edit: Case in point--Brooks Koepka has done decently with the JPX 919s in his bag. : D

[Tree Levino]

> @revanant said:

> > @balls_deep said:

> > > @revanant said:

> > > It did. No difference than the MP-20 MB, and maybe even a little better. Really authentic mizuno feel. Way better than the JPX 919 tour.

> > >

> > > I’d have no issues bagging them, though I only got a few 7 iron swings in. It reminds me of a marriage between my tzoid pros and mp-4s.

> > >

> > > Id rank it above the entire MP-18 and JPX lines.

> >

> > Going to go back and hit the MMC now that I have confirmed that TI X100 is the shaft for me. I think the 919 Tour feels powerful and satisfying out the middle where as the MB is syrupy and marshmallow soft. In the MC reviews the MMC didn't produce better numbers and they all preferred the feel off the MB (it obviously looks a good amount better as well). Ball speed was very good/consistent with the 919 tour for me but I do agree the feel wasn't quite as soft. I do think this is on purpose as some of the tour players prefer a firmer feel. I can't help but think the 919 tour might provide a bit more help - it was very consistent on ball speed for me.

>

> So, in my hands, there's no question that I find my MP-4s much easier to play than the 919 Tour. My MP-4s have a lower VCOG. Combine that with the harder/clickier feel, and it's not even a real comparison -- the MP-4s win out.

>

> I would bet money that the MP20 MB and MMC have a lower VCOG than the 919 Tour, because I got along with them much better.

>

> Separately, I might be in the minority, but I think the MMC actually looks better from the top than the MP20 MB. It's more honest--the MB actually has a thick topline for its size, with some chamfering to make it seem thinner than it is.

>

> So, long story short, I don't find the 919 Tour particularly forgiving, it doesn't have my preferred feel, and it gives me worse dry ball numbers than my MP-4s. But, if you like them and they gel for you, by all means bag them--golf clubs are super individual, and I'm a firm believer that high mental confidence is the most important feature of a club.

>

> Edit: Case in point--Brooks Koepka has done decently with the JPX 919s in his bag. : D

 

Yes and I'd have to imagine you and I get very different feels out of clubs at different speeds. That said, I've realized maltby ratings don't do much for me because I'm obviously quick enough and find middle enough to play things he deems unforgiving. Your CG argument doesn't work that well though because you love the Apex MB which has a very high CG on it. I also wouldn't assume the CG is low on the MP20 MB or MMC because one of the "design features" is more meat up top to big better vertical forgiveness. The MP18 MB also had quite a high CG. Having played the MP20 MB on course, my guess is the CG is surprisingly high. We won't know until the numbers come out though.

[revanant]

> @balls_deep said:

> > @revanant said:

> > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > @revanant said:

> > > > It did. No difference than the MP-20 MB, and maybe even a little better. Really authentic mizuno feel. Way better than the JPX 919 tour.

> > > >

> > > > I’d have no issues bagging them, though I only got a few 7 iron swings in. It reminds me of a marriage between my tzoid pros and mp-4s.

> > > >

> > > > Id rank it above the entire MP-18 and JPX lines.

> > >

> > > Going to go back and hit the MMC now that I have confirmed that TI X100 is the shaft for me. I think the 919 Tour feels powerful and satisfying out the middle where as the MB is syrupy and marshmallow soft. In the MC reviews the MMC didn't produce better numbers and they all preferred the feel off the MB (it obviously looks a good amount better as well). Ball speed was very good/consistent with the 919 tour for me but I do agree the feel wasn't quite as soft. I do think this is on purpose as some of the tour players prefer a firmer feel. I can't help but think the 919 tour might provide a bit more help - it was very consistent on ball speed for me.

> >

> > So, in my hands, there's no question that I find my MP-4s much easier to play than the 919 Tour. My MP-4s have a lower VCOG. Combine that with the harder/clickier feel, and it's not even a real comparison -- the MP-4s win out.

> >

> > I would bet money that the MP20 MB and MMC have a lower VCOG than the 919 Tour, because I got along with them much better.

> >

> > Separately, I might be in the minority, but I think the MMC actually looks better from the top than the MP20 MB. It's more honest--the MB actually has a thick topline for its size, with some chamfering to make it seem thinner than it is.

> >

> > So, long story short, I don't find the 919 Tour particularly forgiving, it doesn't have my preferred feel, and it gives me worse dry ball numbers than my MP-4s. But, if you like them and they gel for you, by all means bag them--golf clubs are super individual, and I'm a firm believer that high mental confidence is the most important feature of a club.

> >

> > Edit: Case in point--Brooks Koepka has done decently with the JPX 919s in his bag. : D

>

> Yes and I'd have to imagine you and I get very different feels out of clubs at different speeds. That said, I've realized maltby ratings don't do much for me because I'm obviously quick enough and find middle enough to play things he deems unforgiving. Your CG argument doesn't work that well though because you love the Apex MB which has a very high CG on it. I also wouldn't assume the CG is low on the MP20 MB or MMC because one of the "design features" is more meat up top to big better vertical forgiveness. The MP18 MB also had quite a high CG. Having played the MP20 MB on course, my guess is the CG is surprisingly high. We won't know until the numbers come out though.

 

Agreed--until the numbers come out, we're guessing. And honestly, I agree with you on the Apex MB--I don't understand how Maltby has the VCOG so high yet I hit it well. My first instinct is to say that on the Apex MB, their measurement is maybe not representative of where the CG falls with my swing, or how that specific iron actually delivers mass to the ball.

 

Generally, though, I think we both agree that a lower VCOG should make it easier to get the ball in the air, all things being equal (though of course, all things are never quite equal between different iron heads). The Apex MB is a bit of an outlier, but I generally find that irons of a similar size perform better for me when the VCOG goes down.

 

So, I'm with you that Maltby ratings aren't a perfect tool.

[revanant]

> @balls_deep said:

> > @revanant said:

> > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > @revanant said:

> > > > It did. No difference than the MP-20 MB, and maybe even a little better. Really authentic mizuno feel. Way better than the JPX 919 tour.

> > > >

> > > > I’d have no issues bagging them, though I only got a few 7 iron swings in. It reminds me of a marriage between my tzoid pros and mp-4s.

> > > >

> > > > Id rank it above the entire MP-18 and JPX lines.

> > >

> > > Going to go back and hit the MMC now that I have confirmed that TI X100 is the shaft for me. I think the 919 Tour feels powerful and satisfying out the middle where as the MB is syrupy and marshmallow soft. In the MC reviews the MMC didn't produce better numbers and they all preferred the feel off the MB (it obviously looks a good amount better as well). Ball speed was very good/consistent with the 919 tour for me but I do agree the feel wasn't quite as soft. I do think this is on purpose as some of the tour players prefer a firmer feel. I can't help but think the 919 tour might provide a bit more help - it was very consistent on ball speed for me.

> >

> > So, in my hands, there's no question that I find my MP-4s much easier to play than the 919 Tour. My MP-4s have a lower VCOG. Combine that with the harder/clickier feel, and it's not even a real comparison -- the MP-4s win out.

> >

> > I would bet money that the MP20 MB and MMC have a lower VCOG than the 919 Tour, because I got along with them much better.

> >

> > Separately, I might be in the minority, but I think the MMC actually looks better from the top than the MP20 MB. It's more honest--the MB actually has a thick topline for its size, with some chamfering to make it seem thinner than it is.

> >

> > So, long story short, I don't find the 919 Tour particularly forgiving, it doesn't have my preferred feel, and it gives me worse dry ball numbers than my MP-4s. But, if you like them and they gel for you, by all means bag them--golf clubs are super individual, and I'm a firm believer that high mental confidence is the most important feature of a club.

> >

> > Edit: Case in point--Brooks Koepka has done decently with the JPX 919s in his bag. : D

>

> Yes and I'd have to imagine you and I get very different feels out of clubs at different speeds. That said, I've realized maltby ratings don't do much for me because I'm obviously quick enough and find middle enough to play things he deems unforgiving. Your CG argument doesn't work that well though because you love the Apex MB which has a very high CG on it. I also wouldn't assume the CG is low on the MP20 MB or MMC because one of the "design features" is more meat up top to big better vertical forgiveness. The MP18 MB also had quite a high CG. Having played the MP20 MB on course, my guess is the CG is surprisingly high. We won't know until the numbers come out though.

 

To your point about the MP18, I definitely prefer my MP-4 to the MP-18. When I look at Maltby, the only thing that really stands out as a difference is that my MP-4s have a lower VCOG, which is why I generally use it as a helpful assumption for whether I will like an iron or not. : )

[VCGolfer79]

Mizuno should just make MP-4’s over and over again. I don’t think they will be able to top that iron. I watched that guys fitting and he was swinging out of his ass with a 6 iron. The driver needed more loft and he was trying too hard to hit a draw kept pushing it or snapping it. He seemed worn out too.

[Benkross]

I really wanna get for by Ian. Probably next summer. Their videos are incredible. The one about tee height and wind blew my mind

[Z1ggy16]

> @VCGolfer79 said:

> Mizuno should just make MP-4’s over and over again. I don’t think they will be able to top that iron. I watched that guys fitting and he was swinging out of his **** with a 6 iron. The driver needed more loft and he was trying too hard to hit a draw kept pushing it or snapping it. He seemed worn out too.

 

I got a full bag at TXG and I can tell you that you get worn out pretty fast. It was my first time doing a full bag and let me tell you... I do not recommend anybody do this. It seems like maybe they didn't spend a ton of time on the irons but when I went... I spent almost 90 minutes hitting iron shots, talking about stuff, etc etc. In total that day I think I hit over 180 balls and I actually had to go back the next morning to finish (props to TXG for letting me do this). Problem was I was still tired from hitting all those shots and my swing had gone to crap and my CHS was down about 10%.

 

If I had to do it all over knowing what I know now, I'd actually space my fittings maybe... a week apart. I'd do hybrid, irons and putter on one day, and then woods and wedges the other day.

[Mattyboi]

For those that have been fit at TXG, what was the cost of purchasing clubs from them? Double normal retail? Did you just take their fit information and buy clubs elsewhere? Looking into getting a full bag fit from them soon.

[Bubbtubbs]

> @Mattyboi said:

> For those that have been fit at TXG, what was the cost of purchasing clubs from them? Double normal retail? Did you just take their fit information and buy clubs elsewhere? Looking into getting a full bag fit from them soon.

 

Why would you think the equipment is any more expensive than at another retailer?

 

They have no problem with you taking your specs and buying elsewhere after a fitting, AFAIK.

[tleader]

I was fit for a driver with an OEM upgraded shaft. Same cost as anywhere else.

Also, zero pressure to purchase from them.

Can’t comment on build cost if you go something not offered for an OEM build.

[Mattyboi]

I figured their custom build costs would add in a decent amount. Incorrect?

[CAT GOLFER]

Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

[rgk5]

> @balls_deep said:

> > @noodle3872 said:

> > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

>

> I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

 

> @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

 

A full bag from him is about $800.

[tleader]

Fees are listed here.

 

https://txg.ca/toronto/

[tsecor]

OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > @balls_deep said:

> > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> >

> > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

>

> > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

>

> A full bag from him is about $800.

 

 

[Tree Levino]

> @tsecor said:

> OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > >

> > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> >

> > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> >

> > A full bag from him is about $800.

>

>

 

It depends on your finances I guess. I think it's more about the experience for many.

[Tasals]

> @rgk5 said:

> > @balls_deep said:

> > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> >

> > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

>

> > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

>

> A full bag from him is about $800.

 

Thats crazy how much Ian has gone up in price. I got a full bag fitting by Ian when TXG first opened and it was 250 dollars.

[third-times-a-charm]

> @Tasals said:

> > @rgk5 said:

> > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > >

> > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> >

> > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> >

> > A full bag from him is about $800.

>

> Thats crazy how much Ian has gone up in price. I got a full bag fitting by Ian when TXG first opened and it was 250 dollars.

 

As they expand and get busier he will become the 'celeb fitter' (as it pretty much is now) and the 'regular guys' will do the cheaper fittings.

 

When they plan to open additional locations in the future - I highly doubt a fitting from himself at any one of them will be less than a grand.

[Bubbtubbs]

> @tsecor said:

> OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > >

> > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> >

> > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> >

> > A full bag from him is about $800.

>

>

 

Maybe, but their full bag rates from the non-Ian fitters are right in line with what it costs to get one at the Titleist, TM or Callaway centres around Toronto ($400) so it seems fair enough to me.

 

No idea what a Ping fitting runs since you'd need to pay me to look at turbulators, coloured dots and hosel notches in the bag.

[pheenomz4774]

> @tsecor said:

> OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > >

> > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> >

> > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> >

> > A full bag from him is about $800.

>

>

 

There is a reason the request was for his name as a fitter specifically and not anybody else at TXG. He's built a reputation for being excellent at the job. I've had terrible enough fittings that put me in equipment I immediately regretted and after a couple of those "wasted money" experiences, I wouldn't hesitate to go to a person who absolutely knows what they are doing for the extra cost.

[tsecor]

> @pheenomz4774 said:

> > @tsecor said:

> > OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > > >

> > > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> > >

> > > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> > >

> > > A full bag from him is about $800.

> >

> >

>

> There is a reason the request was for his name as a fitter specifically and not anybody else at TXG. He's built a reputation for being excellent at the job. I've had terrible enough fittings that put me in equipment I immediately regretted and after a couple of those "wasted money" experiences, I wouldn't hesitate to go to a person who absolutely knows what they are doing for the extra cost.

 

nothing against him at all...im sure he is the best in the business but the bang for the buck for most amateurs probably doesnt pay off IMO

[Bubbtubbs]

> @tsecor said:

> > @pheenomz4774 said:

> > > @tsecor said:

> > > OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > > > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > > > >

> > > > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> > > >

> > > > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> > > >

> > > > A full bag from him is about $800.

> > >

> > >

> >

> > There is a reason the request was for his name as a fitter specifically and not anybody else at TXG. He's built a reputation for being excellent at the job. I've had terrible enough fittings that put me in equipment I immediately regretted and after a couple of those "wasted money" experiences, I wouldn't hesitate to go to a person who absolutely knows what they are doing for the extra cost.

>

> nothing against him at all...im sure he is the best in the business but the bang for the buck for most amateurs probably doesnt pay off IMO

 

To be fair, bang per buck really doesn't apply to most fittings, since buying current equipment is really suboptimal from a cost standpoint - better to get last season's model new, or find gently used ones in your spec.

 

Not saying fitting is a waste, but if you're buying new equipment then I don't think value is the first thing on your mind.

[tsecor]

> @Bubbtubbs said:

> > @tsecor said:

> > > @pheenomz4774 said:

> > > > @tsecor said:

> > > > OMG......i would love to know if a $800 fitting resulted in any improvement in scoring.....to me that's a boatload of wasted money for any amateur...> @rgk5 said:

> > > > > > @balls_deep said:

> > > > > > > @noodle3872 said:

> > > > > > > I’m pretty sure TXG have gone to great lengths to pick artificial turf swatches that as closely as possible emulate real grass. In one regard, a mat will give more consistency than real grass if the range is anything like my local club’s pock marked, sandy shaggy range.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I genuinely think the low bounce soles brushed on the mat fine and he’s going to take pelts behind the balls in soft Florida turf. Can you hit a hybrid off the deck without fatting it? That’s got a wide sole. Agree they do amazing work but I think it may have been different off grass. Moreover, directionally he hit the MMC much straighter.** I’d have bent them 2 weak to add bounce** and it may have produced a much better result

> > > > >

> > > > > > @"CAT GOLFER" said:

> > > > > > Does anyone know the going rate for a fitting by Ian? I recall the website at one time had it listed, he was a premium over all the other fitters, now the website doesn’t list prices anymore(unless I didn’t look hard enough).

> > > > >

> > > > > A full bag from him is about $800.

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > There is a reason the request was for his name as a fitter specifically and not anybody else at TXG. He's built a reputation for being excellent at the job. I've had terrible enough fittings that put me in equipment I immediately regretted and after a couple of those "wasted money" experiences, I wouldn't hesitate to go to a person who absolutely knows what they are doing for the extra cost.

> >

> > nothing against him at all...im sure he is the best in the business but the bang for the buck for most amateurs probably doesnt pay off IMO

>

> To be fair, bang per buck really doesn't apply to most fittings, since buying current equipment is really suboptimal from a cost standpoint - better to get last season's model new, or find gently used ones in your spec.

>

> Not saying fitting is a waste, but if you're buying new equipment then I don't think value is the first thing on your mind.

 

good point..... but throw another $800 on top of that and its REALLY not worth it