2012 Iron Fitting at Pure Impact in Michigan

[tigerfan23]

PI gets 2 big Thumbs up - Awesome.... (clubs ordered)

Went to Pure Impact in Michigan today.
About 1.5 hour drive from home but worth it........

Chris knows his stuff and has everything. He really really knows his stuff.

It was basically an iron fitting with a few extras.

Warmed up hitting my stock MP53 - hit it great as I have all year but pulling left a bit (again a swing flaw but I've been playing it).
I avg about 195 yard carry (trackman) with the MP53. Felt great with the stock S300 but Chris thought I could do better.

Hit the MP59 and AP2 712 with various shafts for an hour or so and with various lie angles.....

Winner was the AP2 710 with the TT Tour Concept Satin S Stiff. What a beautiful combo. I was carrying this 6 iron over 210 upwards of 215 on the trackman and straight as an arrow. The feel was fantastic. The MP59 actually felt even better but the lrons are a bit small.

I was hitting the ball really well today with the irons and actually broke 2 of his tips - a MP59 and AP2 head went flying into the net. Thank God it was just the tip....

He gave me a price on my custom irons and I will likely order them after xmas from Chris.

I never hit the tour concept before and don't see it on tt or titleist website but it felt fantastic - I guess it's similar to the S300 but a bit stouter, flighted and smoother if that makes sense.

We did some adjustments to my hybrid and 3 wood (Flatter) and I hit a few drivers as well but I was beat by then.....

He also determined the proper grind I need on my wedges after hitting a few outside....

He was great and his stock is awesome. He gave me a few swing tips to help my early release as well.

Highly Highly Recommended........................

[odshot68]

Glad you had a great time. I know its crazy awesome there. Is he getting new wedges for you or just grinding yours? Also, what are you going to do for driver, 3 wood, and hybrid? I will be there next saturday am to get my sticks..can't come soon enough!

[AlphaRider]

How much was the fitting if you don't mind me asking? I live in mount pleasant so I'm curious.

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321747157' post='3823959']
Glad you had a great time. I know its crazy awesome there. Is he getting new wedges for you or just grinding yours? Also, what are you going to do for driver, 3 wood, and hybrid? I will be there next saturday am to get my sticks..can't come soon enough!
[/quote]

He said the spin milled 4 had good grinds for me but I might bring in my VR Forged (I found a new set) and have him do something with them.
I'm not sure about my woods yet. In real conditions this year I killed my driver. I hooked a few and I know the shaft is weak but the feel is amazing and I might just stick with it - maybe have him adjust it.
After he adjusted my 910H I hit it well. But by the time I hit my 3 wood I was so tired and my swing sucked more than I sucked before I even got there!
I have to go back in the spring to figure the woods out.

I hit the SM with some black graphite shaft and boy it felt great. (Miyazaki wedge shaft) I don't know If I want to go graphite in my wedges but they worked.... Felt great.



[quote name='AlphaRider' timestamp='1321747407' post='3823975']
How much was the fitting if you don't mind me asking? I live in mount pleasant so I'm curious.
[/quote]

I don't want to talk about pricing but let's just say I was happy and he was excellent.



OD what wedges did you get???

[odshot68]

[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321749295' post='3824141']
OD what wedges did you get???
[/quote]


[b]2012 WITB[/b]
Nike VR Pro 10.5 Driver with Fubuki K-Series 60 X-Stiff
Exotics CB3 15 Fairway Wood with Attas International 2370 Stiff
Taylor Made Rescue TP 11 #3 Hybrid with Miyazaki Kua Hybrid 53 Stiff
Taylor Made Tour Preferred MC 4-PW 1 degree strong with KBS C-Taper Stiff Shafts
Titleist Spin Milled SM4 Black Nickel 52.08, 56.11 (M Grind), 60.04(L Grind), all with additional custom grinds and KBS C-Taper Stiff Shafts
42" Ping Pickemup Belly Putter (he flattened the lie angle to 68 degrees)

[bppry]

I have worked with Chris at pure impact for a couple years and can say it doesn't get any better. He truly cares about your game and wants to help not just sell you something. I worked in golf retail for over a decade previously and pure impact does it right.

[skunkybobo]

"I was carrying this 6 iron over 210 upwards of 215 on the trackman and straight as an arrow. He gave me a few swing tips to help my early release as well."


My lord......what is your swing speed with that 6 iron? You were carrying it that far, and you have an early release?

[Dizz]

KG,

Carrying 6 iron almost 215 and still staying in stiff? Sounds like you had a good time my man. The winner was 710 AP2 or the new 712?

[chickenpotpie]

I got the Miyazaki shaft in my xFT wedge, also from him. Awesome feel, and the flex is actually quite similar to my other steel wedges. I think they are supposed to play similar to S200's, which is the common wedge flex.

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='J.W.' timestamp='1321800177' post='3826421']
KG,

Carrying 6 iron almost 215 and still staying in stiff? Sounds like you had a good time my man. The winner was 710 AP2 or the new 712?
[/quote]


dizz, I've gained almost 2 club lengths this year. Don't ask how but I was stupid long in 2011. Didn't help my scores much though.
The winner is the 712s with the MP59s a close second. The Shafts will be Tour Concept Satin. I just can't stand the feel of any shaft except for s300s. The Tour Concept are a bit stiffer and flighted.


[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1321811005' post='3827079']
I got the Miyazaki shaft in my xFT wedge, also from him. Awesome feel, and the flex is actually quite similar to my other steel wedges. I think they are supposed to play similar to S200's, which is the common wedge flex.
[/quote]

Feel is amazing I agree but I don't know if I'm going to go that route.... I was very very surprised by the feel again.

[tigerfan23]

Clubs are ordered!!

AP2 712 3-P
TT DG Tour Concept S300
Red Iomic 2.3 Sticky Grips
Red / Black / White Ferrules
Spined and Blueprinted
Lie and Loft to be adjusted when they come in.

Sticking with the New VR Forged Wedges I found last week but will throw on the matching ferrules and iomics.......

Picking them up Hopefully Saturday......... Can't fricken wait!!!!!!

[odshot68]

I'm picking mine up 9am saturaday am. I may see you there!

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321832911' post='3828369']
I'm picking mine up 9am saturaday am. I may see you there!
[/quote]



Ill be there a bit later but I'll try to make it earlier. You leaving home at 5am??

[odshot68]

[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321833247' post='3828387']
[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321832911' post='3828369']
I'm picking mine up 9am saturaday am. I may see you there!
[/quote]



Ill be there a bit later but I'll try to make it earlier. You leaving home at 5am??


[/quote]

leaving at 6:45am. Can't wait to see a 215 yard 6 iron... See you Saturday.

[Dizz]

[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321811966' post='3827135']
[quote name='J.W.' timestamp='1321800177' post='3826421']
KG,

Carrying 6 iron almost 215 and still staying in stiff? Sounds like you had a good time my man. The winner was 710 AP2 or the new 712?
[/quote]


dizz, I've gained almost 2 club lengths this year. Don't ask how but I was stupid long in 2011. Didn't help my scores much though.
The winner is the 712s with the MP59s a close second. The Shafts will be Tour Concept Satin. I just can't stand the feel of any shaft except for s300s. The Tour Concept are a bit stiffer and flighted.


[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1321811005' post='3827079']
I got the Miyazaki shaft in my xFT wedge, also from him. Awesome feel, and the flex is actually quite similar to my other steel wedges. I think they are supposed to play similar to S200's, which is the common wedge flex.
[/quote]

Feel is amazing I agree but I don't know if I'm going to go that route.... I was very very surprised by the feel again.
[/quote]



He have you try anything in X?

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321833376' post='3828403']
[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321833247' post='3828387']
[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321832911' post='3828369']
I'm picking mine up 9am saturaday am. I may see you there!
[/quote]



Ill be there a bit later but I'll try to make it earlier. You leaving home at 5am??


[/quote]

leaving at 6:45am. Can't wait to see a 215 yard 6 iron... See you Saturday.
[/quote]

I'll hopefully be there before you leave. I'm going to be there a while adjusting my clubs and doing some work on my woods and wedges!
I'll show you a 200+ yard 6 iron you show me what a + handicap swing looks like!!

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='J.W.' timestamp='1321833494' post='3828411']
[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321811966' post='3827135']
[quote name='J.W.' timestamp='1321800177' post='3826421']
KG,

Carrying 6 iron almost 215 and still staying in stiff? Sounds like you had a good time my man. The winner was 710 AP2 or the new 712?
[/quote]


dizz, I've gained almost 2 club lengths this year. Don't ask how but I was stupid long in 2011. Didn't help my scores much though.
The winner is the 712s with the MP59s a close second. The Shafts will be Tour Concept Satin. I just can't stand the feel of any shaft except for s300s. The Tour Concept are a bit stiffer and flighted.


[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1321811005' post='3827079']
I got the Miyazaki shaft in my xFT wedge, also from him. Awesome feel, and the flex is actually quite similar to my other steel wedges. I think they are supposed to play similar to S200's, which is the common wedge flex.
[/quote]

Feel is amazing I agree but I don't know if I'm going to go that route.... I was very very surprised by the feel again.
[/quote]

He have you try anything in X?
[/quote]


Oh ya. Tried PX 6.5, KBS C Taper in X, X100, Monaco X100, KBS tour X, ........

I just love the feel of s300.

[odshot68]

[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321834769' post='3828473']
[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321833376' post='3828403']
[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321833247' post='3828387']
[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321832911' post='3828369']
I'm picking mine up 9am saturaday am. I may see you there!
[/quote]



Ill be there a bit later but I'll try to make it earlier. You leaving home at 5am??


[/quote]

leaving at 6:45am. Can't wait to see a 215 yard 6 iron... See you Saturday.
[/quote]

I'll hopefully be there before you leave. I'm going to be there a while adjusting my clubs and doing some work on my woods and wedges!
I'll show you a 200+ yard 6 iron you show me what a + handicap swing looks like!!
[/quote]

I will show you a 180-185 yard 6 iron and you can hit it 40 yards past mine. I'm hoping to only be there for a couple hours as I am teeing it up with 3 Wrxr's at 12:30pm. Looking forward to meeting you.

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321836284' post='3828569']
[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321834769' post='3828473']
[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321833376' post='3828403']
[quote name='kgeorge78' timestamp='1321833247' post='3828387']
[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1321832911' post='3828369']
I'm picking mine up 9am saturaday am. I may see you there!
[/quote]



Ill be there a bit later but I'll try to make it earlier. You leaving home at 5am??


[/quote]

leaving at 6:45am. Can't wait to see a 215 yard 6 iron... See you Saturday.
[/quote]

I'll hopefully be there before you leave. I'm going to be there a while adjusting my clubs and doing some work on my woods and wedges!
I'll show you a 200+ yard 6 iron you show me what a + handicap swing looks like!!
[/quote]

I will show you a 180-185 yard 6 iron and you can hit it 40 yards past mine. I'm hoping to only be there for a couple hours as I am teeing it up with 3 Wrxr's at 12:30pm. Looking forward to meeting you.
[/quote]
We can probably play as a fivesome this time of year -- it would be worth it to see a 215 yard 6-iron! This time of year, I'm lucky if I can get it out there 175 -- and if my last two rounds are any indication, it won't be flying anywhere near the intended target.

Miles of Golf is participating in the "Small Business Saturday" promotion that American Express is running this weekend, which gives you a $25 credit on your AMEX statement if you spend $25 at various local businesses. Plus, Miles is offering 10% back in gift card form on purchases made that day. So, with all those discounts, I might go pick up a belly putter to play around with, and if I don't like it, I can probably recover my investment if I turn around and sell it.

[dozer996]

We can probably play as a fivesome this time of year -- it would be worth it to see a 215 yard 6-iron! This time of year, I'm lucky if I can get it out there 175 -- and if my last two rounds are any indication, it won't be flying anywhere near the intended target.

Miles of Golf is participating in the "Small Business Saturday" promotion that American Express is running this weekend, which gives you a $25 credit on your AMEX statement if you spend $25 at various local businesses. Plus, Miles is offering 10% back in gift card form on purchases made that day. So, with all those discounts, I might go pick up a belly putter to play around with, and if I don't like it, I can probably recover my investment if I turn around and sell it.
[/quote]

Do it.

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='dozer996' timestamp='1321892324' post='3831063']
[quote]We can probably play as a fivesome this time of year -- it would be worth it to see a 215 yard 6-iron! This time of year, I'm lucky if I can get it out there 175 -- and if my last two rounds are any indication, it won't be flying anywhere near the intended target.

Miles of Golf is participating in the "Small Business Saturday" promotion that American Express is running this weekend, which gives you a $25 credit on your AMEX statement if you spend $25 at various local businesses. Plus, Miles is offering 10% back in gift card form on purchases made that day. So, with all those discounts, I might go pick up a belly putter to play around with, and if I don't like it, I can probably recover my investment if I turn around and sell it.
[/quote]

Do it.
[/quote]
I've already rationalized it -- it's as good as done.

[Openwater22]

[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1321892644' post='3831087']
[quote name='dozer996' timestamp='1321892324' post='3831063']
[quote]We can probably play as a fivesome this time of year -- it would be worth it to see a 215 yard 6-iron! This time of year, I'm lucky if I can get it out there 175 -- and if my last two rounds are any indication, it won't be flying anywhere near the intended target.

Miles of Golf is participating in the "Small Business Saturday" promotion that American Express is running this weekend, which gives you a $25 credit on your AMEX statement if you spend $25 at various local businesses. Plus, Miles is offering 10% back in gift card form on purchases made that day. So, with all those discounts, I might go pick up a belly putter to play around with, and if I don't like it, I can probably recover my investment if I turn around and sell it.
[/quote]

Do it.
[/quote]
I've already rationalized it -- it's as good as done.
[/quote]

Don't do it! Don't drink the Kool Aid! Didn't you see Furyk putt at the Presidents Cup after he ditched the belly. Made everything.

[3_Jack_Par]

[quote name='openwater32' timestamp='1321898300' post='3831499']
[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1321892644' post='3831087']
[quote name='dozer996' timestamp='1321892324' post='3831063']
[quote]We can probably play as a fivesome this time of year -- it would be worth it to see a 215 yard 6-iron! This time of year, I'm lucky if I can get it out there 175 -- and if my last two rounds are any indication, it won't be flying anywhere near the intended target.

Miles of Golf is participating in the "Small Business Saturday" promotion that American Express is running this weekend, which gives you a $25 credit on your AMEX statement if you spend $25 at various local businesses. Plus, Miles is offering 10% back in gift card form on purchases made that day. So, with all those discounts, I might go pick up a belly putter to play around with, and if I don't like it, I can probably recover my investment if I turn around and sell it.
[/quote]

Do it.
[/quote]
I've already rationalized it -- it's as good as done.
[/quote]

Don't do it! Don't drink the Kool Aid! Didn't you see Furyk putt at the Presidents Cup after he ditched the belly. Made everything.
[/quote]

Difference is, Furyk was probably good at putting at some point before. There's simply too much buzz about these things, and I know a couple of people who have made the switch and swear by them, so I feel like I should at least give one a try if it could significantly improve my results on the greens.

ETA: Sorry for the hijack -- I thought I was in the Michigan thread when I started this tangent...

[odshot68]

3JP, that didn't take long for you to convince yourself to get one. Will you have it by Saturday?

[Dizz]

[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1321901629' post='3831801']
[quote name='openwater32' timestamp='1321898300' post='3831499']
[quote name='3 Jack Par' timestamp='1321892644' post='3831087']
[quote name='dozer996' timestamp='1321892324' post='3831063']
[quote]We can probably play as a fivesome this time of year -- it would be worth it to see a 215 yard 6-iron! This time of year, I'm lucky if I can get it out there 175 -- and if my last two rounds are any indication, it won't be flying anywhere near the intended target.

Miles of Golf is participating in the "Small Business Saturday" promotion that American Express is running this weekend, which gives you a $25 credit on your AMEX statement if you spend $25 at various local businesses. Plus, Miles is offering 10% back in gift card form on purchases made that day. So, with all those discounts, I might go pick up a belly putter to play around with, and if I don't like it, I can probably recover my investment if I turn around and sell it.
[/quote]

Do it.
[/quote]
I've already rationalized it -- it's as good as done.
[/quote]

Don't do it! Don't drink the Kool Aid! Didn't you see Furyk putt at the Presidents Cup after he ditched the belly. Made everything.
[/quote]

Difference is, Furyk was probably good at putting at some point before. There's simply too much buzz about these things, and I know a couple of people who have made the switch and swear by them, so I feel like I should at least give one a try if it could significantly improve my results on the greens.

ETA: Sorry for the hijack -- I thought I was in the Michigan thread when I started this tangent...
[/quote]

Not to hijack the hijack but very few of the best putters on tour are using a belly putter. Its a band aid IMO. Its gotten a ton of buzz solely from Webb Simpson and Keegan Bradley. Even the total putting stats on the PGA Tour are amassed with guys using the short putter.

[3_Jack_Par]

belly putter response moved to All Things Michigan Golf

[michigander]

[quote name='AlphaRider' timestamp='1321747407' post='3823975']
How much was the fitting if you don't mind me asking? I live in mount pleasant so I'm curious.
[/quote]

Just google Pure Impact Michigan and it gives you their rates on the site.

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='pugs' timestamp='1321909602' post='3832501']
[quote name='AlphaRider' timestamp='1321747407' post='3823975']
How much was the fitting if you don't mind me asking? I live in mount pleasant so I'm curious.
[/quote]

Just google Pure Impact Michigan and it gives you their rates on the site.
[/quote]


yep rates are listed but it's worth every penny to get the entire fitting experience.

My clubs are being built as we speak...

[odshot68]

Where is the new WITB Kev?

[tigerfan23]

[quote name='odshot68' timestamp='1322700316' post='3873389']
Where is the new WITB Kev?
[/quote]

Waiting for my 3 iron and a few other toys to arrive, I'll post one when everything is in!
Prob not till after xmas and I hope it's one and only bag in 2012!