revkev Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I know what you may be thinking be hear me out. While they don’t often get a lot of play in our forums and rarely if ever take any sort most wanted category they are winning the war on tour. Of course I know there’s pay for play there but to sweep every equipment category one week and to be number one in driver usage most weeks, that’s impressive. So why the little love for them? Thoughts... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Imo they have a brand perception albeit imo not accurate. The brand itself is perceived as elitist, stuffy and other unflattering adjectives. I think this comes from them being a country club type brand. Their drivers have been shorter distance on avg compared to the distance kings like TM and Callaway (imo the 915 and 917 were overall better than Callaway and 917 was longer than m1 and m3/4, about the same as m2). There is some truth in the numbers and titleist admitted they needed to step up the distance game for off the shelf which is how many avg Joe golfers buy. Their irons have had the perception of requiring skills of of a good golfer. Not what I have since since the 710 lineup. They aren’t an in your face marketing machine like TM was and Callaway has become since The crew from TM went there and started the 5 year war. I think overall the company is trying to change some of hay perception and we all know perception is reality to most people Ronoc, JonMUSC08, bens197 and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregB135 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I've never known anyone who played Titleist irons say anything negative. I've only used Titleist drivers. I had one of the original 905D Titanium drivers and I gamed that club for about 4 years. Just last season i picked up a 917 and it has been just as good even a bit better than the M2 that it replaced. I agree the brand seems to have an image problem that says 'I'm an equipment snob'. My take on the clubs- the rest of the market has caught up to Titleist in price point so now Titleist has to work to match performance with everybody else. The irons always seem to be just enough more expensive than the other guys' comparable equipment that I would lean toward the other guys. TR1PTIK 1 Quote Driver: 311XF Gen5, Tensei CK Pro Orange, S flex Fariway: 311XF Gen6 3-Wood, Tensei Blue 55g R flex Hybrid: 211, 3H Project X Evenflow H, 80g, 5.5 TSR2 4H, Tensei Blue R (Forum Tester) Irons: T200 2023, Tensei Blue R (Forum Tester), 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 Zipcore 52*, 56* Project X Catalyst Spinner Graphite Shaft Putter: ER2 Murdered Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 They don’t market anything but balls, it seems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Ronoc, tony@CIC, silver & black and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, PMookie said: They don’t market anything but balls, it seems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro It’s subtle advertisement when compared to how Callaway or TM market their stuff. Their bread and butter is the ball market though which is why there is more ball advertisement for those than clubs yungkory 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I think it really depends on when you got into the game.When I started playing Tiger had just won with some titleist clubs in the bag, and Ernie won with some Taylormade clubs, original Burner Bubble. My dad bought Taylormade’s and got me the Titleist’s.Cobra was an old man brand at the time being that their marketing was geared towards older gentlemen. And they were preaching Over Sized irons (not necessarily older crowd) but you get my point.Titleist is what everyone wanted. That 975 driver was in everyone’s bag.MaxFli golf balls were top tier. Ram was fizzling out, as was Slazenger.Callaway was John Daly.Move forward 20 years.Cobra is the cool kids (adults) brand.Titleist just relies on their name.Taylormade and Callaway are marketing machines that gets hard to follow.PXG is the stuffy if you ain’t rich don’t look our direction.And PING... is pretty much the same. There is a cult following. Golden Dog, silver & black, bardle and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I think the price tag of the ProV1 is what has affected the perception of the brand. When I first started following golf Titleist clubs were a bit more expensive than the other, but now all the big boys are just about even in price. With the preaching of getting properly fit and availability of fitting carts now I think the TS woods will do well. Titleist admitted that while the driver performed when paired with the right shaft. People want to pick something up, hit it and take it home right now!! But again with improved performance from a fitting they might be willing to wait that week for their shaft to come in now.As for irons I gamed both the AP1/AP2 and while they aren't heads and shoulders above the rest of the field in performance (tried a number of other brands on the launch monitor) they've definitely got game.Sent from my CLT-L04 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I have to second what @RickyBobby_PR said in his first post. It's all about how the brand is perceived - for the better player. That's really just not true though and anyone who's gamed or otherwise given Titleist a fair shake would likely agree. Golfspy_CG2, RickyBobby_PR and revkev 3 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I've always liked Titleist as a company and a brand, ever since as a boy they replaced a set of tour blades - I had saved up to buy - that developed small rust spotmarks, a new set arrived, an apology letter and a sleeve of prov1's. I think if you asked any golfer the top 3 brands in golf equipment Titleist would be at #1 or #2 JohnSmalls and Shankster 2 Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I don't think it's equipment snobbery, but rather they have a reputation of being a players club and it scares away a lot of players that might otherwise consider them. With the advent of the AP series, they are a much more forgiving iron than they used to be, that's for sure. With regards to their woods, they're great woods, but rarely get the attention that the media magnets get. Why Titleist focuses on advertising their ball (which already has great brand recognition) and not more advertising of their clubs remains a mystery to me. Meanwhile, Callaway and TaylorMade really emphasize distance in their advertising. silver & black and JohnSmalls 2 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Did this year's brand perception survey results get posted yet? When I think of Titleist I think of classic, low-tech, beautiful clubs. They might not even actually be lacking in tech, but the clean subtle looks just make them appear that way. Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 When I think Titleist, I generally think Golf Balls, Vokey and Scotty Cameron. They aren't a marketing machine like the likes of TM, Callaway, and even PXG. but they produce solid clubs from top to bottom of their line. I personally am a huge fan of their hybrids as they have never been the hook machines that defined most early hybrids. JohnSmalls and revkev 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10shot Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 If you have ever called to work on club head damage/info with Titleist support they are top notch. I see a lot of happy Titleist club owns every year. If I had one issue with Titleist driver/ woods it would be the crown Paint. It chips to easy. I get a lot of guys wanting them cleaned up. ( Of course the chips are from the Tees hitting it, never hitting to high on the face /sarc off). I think Titleist has a different approach to marketing than some. Most pro shops have a couple bags you can try out on the course just ask, that cost a few bucks. All this is IMO 10shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 I like Titleist equipment a lot. I play the Pro V1x and have been criticized for that here because I’m over spending on my ball. Except that’s what my club carries and I get $100 in pro shop credit for what I spend in the grill room each year. So for $20 out of pocket I get a years worth of balls personalized. And they’re pretty good balls - far and away the number one ball on tour.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cnosil, Ronoc, Shankster and 1 other 4 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) My personal opinion of Titleist is that they approach the game from a totally different direction than most OEMs. Titleist tries to produce clubs that would win out if properly fit, and would win in a dispersion, consistency, and accuracy battle, not distance. I think Titleist tries to produce clubs that will help you shoot the lowest score, not outdrive your buddies by 15 yards, or hit a 30° PW 170. Edited April 3, 2019 by GB13 JohnSmalls, Ronoc and revkev 3 Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaussman1 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'm not a fan but that has more to do with my distaste for their local rep. A good rep can really help a company's reputation but theirs is quite unpleasant and has spent decades lording his position over everyone in the industry. If you're in the business you need Pro V1s and Cameron putters and he knows it and acts like it. I won't buy their products.Sent from my Pixel 3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app revkev and silver & black 2 Quote Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhartmann34 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I have to say before last year when I was fitted for the AP2/AP3 irons during a fitting at Club champion... There was no way I was thinking about Titleist. I was more than shocked when they came out on top. My regular Sunday morning group can attest to this. I had such a meh view of Titleist...even though I played a set of their DCI 981 irons for a few years back when I was new to golf.They weren't on my radar for a couple reasons. First I hadn't hit a wood of theirs that I actually liked pretty much ever. I always thought of their woods as hitting a block of wood. And that stuck with me for a long time. Then the ball aspect of things drove me away because there's no way I'm paying $40 or $50 for a dozen golf balls. Made me feel like the whole brand was for a more elite group that I wasn't a part of. So I stayed away from the brand for a loooooooooooong time. But when I was fit into the 718 irons my mind changed a bit... At least in terms of the brand and their clubs. I was super impressed with the feel of the irons and the performance obviously. The woods I was not impressed with at that point... Although the new TS line has me intrigued. I think they've come a long way in the technology with their woods and I think they've done a good job so far with that line.They definitely been and continue to be viewed as a players club and as a club for better players. And I think those are the markets that they certainly targeted in the past. But with the improvements to the AP1/AP2 and the release of the AP3... I think they've decided to spread their wings a little bit. And I believe that could certainly be huge for them, although they need to break the existing perception.They still don't do the advertising like a lot of club brands do, but it's obviously more than what they used to do. One of the things that drove me crazy is that even recently, they didn't have a social media person that actually got involved and was interactive with their client base. I think that's just changed maybe in the past 2 years. They've got Team Titleist which is fun.... Especially the Facebook group. So they're moving into today's realm of things, but they were lacking for a long while.I look forward to seeing where they go... And hopefully some of that will be more participation with their target market. And I think that'll happen. I've already seen a couple of golf forums that have put together events with Titleist and that's always been rare.Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk revkev, palvord and JohnSmalls 3 Quote Driver: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Fairway: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Irons: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Putter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant Handicap: 3 Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 It's all in the perception of the brand. The days of "you have to be a better player" to play Titleist clubs is gone. With the introduction of the AP1 & AP3 irons & now the TS lineup, their clubs are being designed for the masses. I feel that they don't have to advertise as much as the other OEM's because of their reputation. To be honest, they know they are good. They just sit back & take all the accolades. Everyone associates the ball, wedges & putters with Titleist. Just look at my signature! I love Titleist! JohnSmalls 1 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM6 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballplayer002003 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I will say what I love about Titleist is the fact that they DON'T release new clubs every 6 months or so like TM and Callaway. Titleist keeps a model for about 2 years. If I go buy any TM product now, it will be old news by August. I think that the snob appeal has started to come down and I feel as if Titleist is trying to go after a younger demographic with their drivers. As stated earlier, I don't see much push for any of the irons, just the balls and driver. I don't even see a push for the wedges. JohnSmalls 1 Quote Driver: Epic Flash Sub Zero Hzdrs Smoke x flex 70g 3 Wood: 917 w/ Diamana Whiteboard stiff 5 Wood : Epic Flash 18* Hzdrs Smoke stiff 4 Hybrid: TSi3 Hzdrs Smoke X flex Irons: 5-7 Apex forged 19 w/ Modus 120 X 9-A Apex Pro 19 w/ Modus 120 X Wedges: MD5 52&56 Jaws Dynamic Gold wedge flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Agree with all the comments on the "better player" club perception. Up until I got fitted for new irons I never would have though I was good enough to play Titleist clubs. Other than that theory not sure why more people dont give them the credit. Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Agree with all the comments on the "better player" club perception. Up until I got fitted for new irons I never would have though I was good enough to play Titleist clubs. Other than that theory not sure why more people dont give them the credit.Likewise. I’m terrible but the 910 D2 was one of the most consistent drivers I’ve ever owned. Shame on me for moving it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djahubes Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I love Titleist. The Pro V sets the bar for every other ball. Their irons are consistently great, vokey wedges are everywhere, their FWs and hybrids are always top performers, and outside of the 917 driver, their big boys are always good. In my opinion, they take a hit as being “players “ clubs, but in reality, they have something for everyone. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy SteddyGolf, tony@CIC, silver & black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgolfer2017 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I'll echo any of the other sentiments already said, but I think for me it's always been a perception thing. I thought Titleist was geared toward better players and I think their marketing and design tend to go away from the catchy terminology like jailbrak, or twist face. Think my perception changed recently when I tried the TS2 fairway wood. Hot face and got the best distance even compared to others like Callaway, G410 and Taylormade. Needless to say the TS2may be in the bag relatively soon haha. Quote Bag: 4.5LS Driver: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60 Fairway: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70 Fairway: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72 Irons: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s Wedge: MG3 50 & 54 Wedge: Hi-Toe 60* Putter: Spider X Ball: TP5 PIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Every golf group I’ve ever played in the better golfers in those groups inevitably played Titleist. For many years the titleist products targeted that same group of elite golfers but in recent years they have expanded their target to include Golfers of all skill levels. Because Titleist utilizes the PGA tour to provide evidence of their product quality the average Golfer feels out of touch with their products. Why has Titleist been so successful on Tour? Money and market saturation. Titleist has more staff players on tour than all others combined so quit naturally they are going to have more victories. Are Titleist clubs underrated? I don’t think so I just think the average Golfer still feels like they are for better Golfers. Maybe a better word is misunderstood. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tony@CIC 1 Quote Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 5:36 PM, gaussman1 said: I'm not a fan but that has more to do with my distaste for their local rep. A good rep can really help a company's reputation but theirs is quite unpleasant and has spent decades lording his position over everyone in the industry. If you're in the business you need Pro V1s and Cameron putters and he knows it and acts like it. I won't buy their products. Sent from my Pixel 3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Wow. We are fortunate. Our Rep is not only a great rep. But a great person. We may only do 25k witj them per year. But be treats us like it's 250k. Not surprising he won the Mid Atlantic Sales Rep of the year from the MAPGA. So that takes into account every company rep in the entire Mid Atalantic. But you are right often times the rep or the tech rep for an area can do much more harm then good. RickyBobby_PR, revkev, JohnSmalls and 2 others 5 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSH Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 I have always loved what Titleist has produced in every line. I just think that they have always been thought of as a players club and that’s why a lot of people have never tried their equipment Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrodeur86 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Titliest has never been one of my favorite companies, not anything wrong with them in my opinion but their equipment has never been good to my swing. I've had AP2's and they were just shorter, at least a club even than other irons I've had in the past. I used to play the prov1x but have since switched to Taylormade as that ball has just been killer for me, If anything, I think Titleist sat on their thumbs a bit when other companies were pushing new tech in their woods and it hurt them. A lot of the older guys where I play are sold on Titleist for being more traditional and the younger generation seem to gravitate towards the new tech of (insert other brand here). Of course I understand that they've changed their tune a bit and are starting to move towards accepting new ideas but time will tell if the younger generation buys into it Quote DRIVER: Stealth 2, 9* Upright setting, Mitsubishi Kai' Li red, 60g Stiff flex, New grip coming Woods: Sim Max 3 Wood, 15*, Fujikura Ventus 6 Blue 65g, Stiff flex, New grip coming HYBRIDS: JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, New grip coming IRONS: MP-20 HMB 4 iron, Project X LZ 6.5 shaft, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grip JPX 919 Tour 5i-pw, Project X LZ 6.5 shafts, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grips WEDGES: New Level Golf 50*, 55*, 60* M-Type Wedges with True Temper Elevate Tour X-Stiff flex, New Level Midsize grips PUTTER: Heppler Ketsch 35", Ping PP62 Pistol Grip BALL: Pro V1 (2021 + 2023 Versions) BAG: TM19 Select Plus Cart Bag Shoes: Under Armour HOVR Fade 2 SL Spikeless Shoes Tech: NX7 Pro Slope golf laser Rangefinder Frogger Golf Towels, 4 more Yard blue/ yellow golf tees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brjpool Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I think the perception is absolutely true for most people. I think it's different for people who really get into research and follow equipment. I have nothing bad to say about titliest, I love their apparel, but I tested their AP irons and I tested several of their golf balls. They performed really well. For me it just came down to Mizuno irons played a little bit better for me and bridgestone balls performed better for me. I did recently get a Cameron putter and while it was fit for me and preforms so beautifully, I didn't get it because it was titliest, I got it because it was Cameron. I would test then again when it comes time to replace things. mbrodeur86 1 Quote Bryan Pool Ping G20 Driver Bombtech hybrids Ping G20 green dot irons/wedges Cleveland Huntington beach 6 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Admittedly I'm a bit of a Titleist fanboy, but in my experience is that people think of them as a ball company first and club manufacturer second. Quote Taylormade SIM Driver Titleist 915 3 wood Taylormade M1 Hybrid Mizuno JPX921 Tour 4-PW Mizuno T20 50/55/60 Toulon Las Vegas Taylormade TP5x https://www.instagram.com/samej_g/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 As with any company, it's all perception. Titleist has been around for quite a while but most everyone associated them with balls & balls alone. Mainly because of the advertising that goes on with the ball every week from the Tour. #1 played at this tournament & that tournament, etc. It's also been the perception that you had to be a good or great player to play their irons. Luckily they are finally getting away from that stigma with their introduction of the AP1 & AP3 lines of irons. Advertising both the irons & the wood lineup this year has done well for them. The TS line of woods is one of, if not the best, woods they have ever come out with. And that's saying something from me, since I've played Titleist clubs from way back in the day of the Acushnet era of the late 70's & the original metal woods of the early 80's. I'm happy to see the direction Titleist is going now. It's great to see & I look forward to the next iterations for years to come mbrodeur86 1 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM6 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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