T150 for mid handicap

RE: T150 for mid handicap

gtoth10 — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:46:55 GMT

I was in a very similar position. Around 11-12 handicap and getting back into the game. I had a Titleist fitting and was convinced I’d be placed in the t350 or t200 going into it.

After I hit 5 balls with my current set of irons, I went straight to the t200 to t100 and finalized at t150 for 4-gw. They will look at your swing speed , spin rate , distance etc. And for me I needed to reduce spin. And the t150 is probably more forgiving than the current old set of cavity backs I’m currently playing. I was shocked how forgiving they are!!

RE: T150 for mid handicap

Anthony B — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:59:24 GMT

Thanks for the tips everyone! I scheduled a fitting this Friday with a Titleist fitter.

RE: T150 for mid handicap

JTintheShore — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:48:02 GMT

I agree with the comments above, your handicap should not determine your selection of irons. I am low single digit and play T150 moving over from the T100s. They are terrific for me and may be for you as well after you see the numbers and determine whether they feel right to you. One thing is certain, there are few sets that will be more pleasing to the eye than the T150s. Good luck!

RE: T150 for mid handicap

GMcClanahan — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:31:03 GMT

While spin is important when stopping the ball on greens, angle of descent is more important I believe. Get fit for irons and the Titileist fitter will look at a number of data points including angle of descent (how steep the ball falls from the sky).

RE: T150 for mid handicap

ToddL — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:46:40 GMT

Go for a fitting! They will determine your optimal setup to maximize the 3 D’s - Distance, Dispersion, Descent angle.

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James H — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:06:31 GMT

I would suggest finding a fitter who can place you in the best Titleist head and shaft combination for your swing.

A good fitter will take on board your comments but ultimately you want the irons that will give you best results for a few seasons

RE: T150 for mid handicap

Don O — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:20:47 GMT

Handicap doesn’t define your strength and weaknesses. It doesn’t say if you hit 2 or 12 fairways or if you have 30 or 40 putts a round. If your JPX irons force you to adjust to the irons, then getting fit for irons adjusted to you can make a difference.
Regardless of handicap the fitting tries to optimize launch, height, and ball speed for optimal landing angle. Mixed sets come into play if there isn’t a 5 mph increase in ball sped from one to the next.
The fitter will settle on a 7 iron head to match your swing. The Titleist irons need to be thought of as tools. Don’t think of the T series as aspiring to move up to a more skilled set, they’re more of a tool kit to get optimal performance. Save that for the 620 irons.

RE: T150 for mid handicap

Scott D — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:12:15 GMT

Yes go see a Titleist Fitter they will set you straight. I currently play a combo set T 200’s in the 5,6 and 7 irons and T150’s in 8,9 and PW they are exceptional irons. I don’t think the T200’s is a lateral move. The T200’s are a forged club once you hit them you will be amazed. Two pros at our club are Titleist players and they both have T200’s in their bags to go with their T100 irons.

RE: T150 for mid handicap

Joseph M — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:56:47 GMT

Absolutely worth scheduing a fitting- 11 - 12 handicap after 1.5 years a great accomplishment and if being properly fitted to help with your issues and continued practice wil accelerate our improvement and of course enjoyment.