Titleist for an improving golfer...

[D_Whoa]

Would anyone recommend the Titleist 775's for a golfer who shoots mid-to-high 90's, but is rapidly improving (i.e. I began golfing in earnest three years ago, and have really started taking strokes off last summer, and have taken about 5-off in the eight rounds I've played so far this year)? I currently use Nike NDS, but i) the clubheads on several of the irons are starting to come off the hosel every so slightly, and ii) they seem a bit clunky to me. Everyone I've talked to holds Titleist in reverence and reserve them for scratch or low handicap golfers. Any golfers in the mid-20's handicap range out there that use Titleist with feedback (good or bad) on using 775's or any other Titleist lines? Thanks!

[hogannut]

Not necessarily true. THe DCI's were mid-handicap but were good clubs. Titleist does make a lot low handicap equipment, but also has clubs for mid handicapers too. If you were over 20 you may want to look at some Callaways or something like that.

Not familiar with the model number you are quoting but you are looking for a mid-size cavity back head, and could probably think of going to a forged head if you are less than 20.

FOr what it is worth you may want to look at the Snake Eyes 600XC heads. They could be custom fitted to you for less than new Titleist's "off the rack". I am sure there must be someone in the Oakville area who knows a club fitter who builds Snake Eyes equipment.

[rgk5]

The 775 will be fine for you but get fitted correctly. That said, Titleist is notoriously slow on custom orders, typically 3-4 weeks but they are better than last year.

[xander.uk]

as you will know there are dozens of brands you could choose and titleist is up there in the price stakes so personally i would also recommend a trip to a decent club fitter!
will those clubs suit you? dunno.......but a fitter would when he watched you swing them!

i dont like the sound of clunky heads though :p

[warreng]

I'm in the same boat where I'm considering these irons.

While you're at it, you might want to take a look at Mizuno MX-25s or KZG Forged Cavity Back IIMs. Those are a couple of other forgiving forged irons.

Any way you slice it, forged irons feel way better than cast. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these 3 sets if you're shooting in the 90s.

[cdnputter]

The 775's are a great club, if you demo them though try both regular and stiff flex. You may find the regular flex to help you find the ball flight you desire.

Another alternative are the Cobra S9's, fantastic game improvement club. Again try differing flex shafts.

As rgk5 mentioned, if you get anything custom from Titleist be prepared for a long wait. I ordered some Vokeys 2 months ago and just got them yesterday. Worth the wait, but painful in between. :cool:

[wayland]

The cheapest, simplest solution is to take your Nike's to a shop and have them fixed. If you are improving in leaps and bounds with those clubs, you might not want to change. Nothing worse than thinking you are headed for that next level so you upgrade to players' sticks and then can't thit them for beans.

[milhaus]

If you want forged game improvement clubs, you could spend less than half what the 755s would cost and pick up the 804OS. Great clubs, and they're selling for super cheap on eBay. Under appreciated for sure . . .

[D_Whoa]

That's great feedback. Many thanks all.

Anyone try the Titleist Fitting Centre at Eagles Nest? Anyone know if you can take the specs they provide after the fitting to a US-based shop just over the border (e.g. Golf Galaxy) and take advantage of the 93 cent Canadian dollar? There's about a $150 savings in doing that.

[Pingnut]

That's great feedback. Many thanks all.

Anyone try the Titleist Fitting Centre at Eagles Nest? Anyone know if you can take the specs they provide after the fitting to a US-based shop just over the border (e.g. Golf Galaxy) and take advantage of the 93 cent Canadian dollar? There's about a $150 savings in doing that.

For sure you can - best move would be to get fit, order the irons over the phone and then drive down to pick up your sticks when they are ready and play a round while your there... :cool:

[lumpy]

The fitting centre at eagle's nest is awsome I went last year and had a blast. They went through by bag and fit everything. I was already playing 735's and vokey wedges but it was good to reinforce that i was fit corectly in the first place. The best thing is you actually hit real Pro v1 and v1X.