Irons Set-up

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By Jim A

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  1. Jim A

    Jim A

    Recently bought a set of Titleist AP1 irons and Vokey wedges (wee treat for my 50th). Until now I have always went Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 3 - PW, 52 and 56 degree wedges.

    Having been professionally fitted by a Titleist fitter at my local club and my new set up is;

    Driver, 4 - PW, AP1 GW, 50, 54 and 58 Vokey SM6's

    This is the first time I have had such a big gap between driver and 4i and I was wondering if anyone else out there had the same problem and how they filled the gap. Feel as if I may have made an expensive mistake going so wedge heavy!!!

    I would say a 3 wood has always caused me issues and at times I can go rounds avoiding using it.

    Thanks in advance for any advice.

    Cheers

    Jim

  2. Darron K

    Darron K
    Fate, TX

    I would suggest looking into the 816 H1 or 816 H2 Hybrids.

    The H1 comes in 17°, 19°, 21°, 23°, 25°, 27°
    The H2 comes in 19°, 21°, 23°, 25°

    I would get fit for them from a Certified Titleist Fitter. They will close your gap. If you do go the route of a 917 F2 I would probably say a 16.5° would be your best option. Again, a Certified Titleist Fitter would best assist you with your setup.
  3. David ARK

    David ARK
    Long Beach, NY

    Happy birthday and congrats on the new clubs. That's a great setup! I would say look into adding an 816 H1 hybrid to help fill the gap. It's a versatile club and very easy to hit. Love mine! Good luck!
  4. JCaldwell

    JCaldwell

    Put your "old" 5 wood back in there. I've got a gap between my 3 wood and 3 iron but I've never been in a situation where I've been in that area, yet. If I'm around 230-240 out on a par 5 or long par 3 I'm hosed.
  5. Sam C

    Sam C
    Watertown, NY

    Jim,

    Embrace the short game my friend! Dial in those wedges! The SM6's are awesome. Adjust your game to take advantage of a more precise short game and watch the low scored roll in!

    - Sam
  6. Blake T

    Blake T
    Richton, MS

    I would say just go for one of the great hybrid options Titleist offers, I myself have the 19 degree 816 h2 and absolutely love it. Hope this helps you out, Hit em well.

    Blake T
  7. Justin M

    Justin M
    Bothell, wa

    It looks like you only have 13 clubs in the bag which would give you another club to add. I would add a hybrid. I play a 5-p iron setup and have 17 and 22 degree hybrids to close the gap between a 10.5 degree 910 D2 and my 5 iron. Since you play a 4 iron I would suggest hitting some of the new 816's and finding a loft that sits in the middle of your driver and 4 iron.
  8. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Have two Titleist certified fitters that I work with. Here is my current set up:

    915D2 10.5* Aldilia Black Rogue 70
    917f2 15* Aldilia Rogue MA*X 75
    816h1 17* Aldilia Black Rogue 80
    816h1 21* Fijukura Speeder Motore HB 8.8 Tour Spec
    716 AP1s 5-W XP105 S300 shafts, + 1/2", -2*
    SM6 50.10* F grind, 56.14* F grind, XP105 S300 shafts, + 1/2", -2*

    I find that the PW (43*), W (47*) and the two SM6s are plenty of wedges for me.
    I also have a 55.09* wedge that I substitute when I play a course where the sand is heavier and more packed.
  9. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Chuck Z said:

    Have two Titleist certified fitters that I work with. Here is my current set up:

    915D2 10.5* Aldilia Black Rogue 70
    917f2 15* Aldilia Rogue MA*X 75
    816h1 17* Aldilia Black Rogue 80
    816h1 21* Fijukura Speeder Motore HB 8.8 Tour Spec
    716 AP1s 5-W XP105 S300 shafts, + 1/2", -2*
    SM6 50.10* F grind, 56.14* F grind, XP105 S300 shafts, + 1/2", -2*

    I find that the PW (43*), W (47*) and the two SM6s are plenty of wedges for me.
    I also have a 55.09* wedge that I substitute when I play a course where the sand is heavier and more packed.

    Correction: My SM6 56* is actually a 56.08*. Old age catching up with me. =)
  10. Jim A

    Jim A

    Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like the 816 H1 hybrid option may be a goer, which I was probably erring towards anyway just needed the extra nudge.

    Many thanks again and good luck for coming season.

    Cheers

    Jim
  11. Sebastien D

    Sebastien D
    Mascouche, Qc

    I play driver (9.5*), 3 wood (15*), Hybrid (20.5*), 4-pw, 52*, 56*, 60*.
    I find all my gaps are consistent and they fit my course to perfection.

    I also have a 17.5* hybrid and 20* 3 iron depending on course and wind condition since flighting an hybrid is pretty hard.
  12. N Anthony S

    N Anthony S
    Virginia Beach, VA

    I play driver 10.5, 3 wood, 2 hybrid, 3 Hybrid 5-pw, 48, 54 & 58 degree SM5's. I personally more consistent with my Hybrids than I am with long irons.
  13. Greg B

    Greg B
    Shelby, NC

    I stop carrying a 3 and 5, instead I carry a 4 wood, 3 and 4 hybrid, 5-AW AP1 714 irons, 54 and a 58 vokey SM5 wedges. My 4 wood is the 915f 16.5* it's easy to hit off the deck.

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