rod248 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Hello all   I would like to get fitted for a driver. I'm actually playing pretty good right now and thought I'd get fit while I'm swinging well.  But.. (always one of those...) I'd really like to include any new Ping (I currently play the 410 plus) or Titleist driver, just not sure when they'll be available for fitting? So, does it make sense to get fitted now - even if it's mainly just a shaft fitting - or should I go through the painful process of waiting for the new clubs to come out and include them in the fitting? Thanks, Rod Quote Ping G410 Driver Titleist T100 irons Vokey / Cleveland wedges Toulon Las Vegas Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEZurg Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I should become very obvious when it's time. IMHO aerospace_ray 1 Quote   849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 60g   EXS 7wood Tensei Blue R   699 4-7i  USTRecoil 660 F3 R   699 Pro 8-AW  USTRecoil 660 F3 R      JB Forged 54 and JB Forged 58 Full Face   TAll Wide Blade putter NX9  The Grint Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Hello all   I would like to get fitted for a driver. I'm actually playing pretty good right now and thought I'd get fit while I'm swinging well.  But.. (always one of those...) I'd really like to include any new Ping (I currently play the 410 plus) or Titleist driver, just not sure when they'll be available for fitting? So, does it make sense to get fitted now - even if it's mainly just a shaft fitting - or should I go through the painful process of waiting for the new clubs to come out and include them in the fitting? Thanks, RodIf you're happy with the results of the 410 why go through a fitting. If on the other hand you weren't fit for the 410 and think you're leaving some yardage on the table or want to maximize its potential through a shaft change then go for it. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy aerospace_ray 1 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft   410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts  SM7 54* Wedge  Glide 3.0 60* Wedge  O Works putter  V3 NX9-HD  - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart  - too many shoes to list and so many to buy  And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester  Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester   410 Driver 2018 Official Tester  C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod248 Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Just now, tony@CIC said: If you're happy with the results of the 410 why go through a fitting. If on the other hand you weren't fit for the 410 and think you're leaving some yardage on the table or want to maximize its potential through a shaft change then go for it. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy You are correct. I've never been fit for a driver. Just trial and error in the simulators at my local store, then maybe a 'demo' for an afternoon outside. I guess more than anything I'm looking for a bit of validation that what I've done is correct and that somehow I'm not compensating with my swing to get the results. Would love to put the mind at ease and swing away revkev, tony@CIC and aerospace_ray 3 Quote Ping G410 Driver Titleist T100 irons Vokey / Cleveland wedges Toulon Las Vegas Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 To answer yes they should still be available in fit carts as they are still current products for both ping and Titleist. As said above if it's working stick with it! Quite often shafts can be on the expensive end so you'll have to weigh whether it's worth the price just for a shaft, however upcharge when you buy a new driver are often a little better and prices easier to swallow. Sounds like you are in a decent mindset going in and if it's confirmation you want you can also reach out to TXG (as a member) and ask or go through TGF here on MGS and see what comes up for you. aerospace_ray, rod248, GregGarner and 1 other 4 Quote  as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver:  Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood:     F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons:  T Series - T200 5 Iron                      T150 6-9 Iron                      T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter:  Mezz Max! Balls:   Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 410 is still the current ping driver.  the new Titleist drivers should get announced in a few weeks. the new Ping drivers won’t come out until next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGarner Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 17 hours ago, Apolloshowl said: To answer yes they should still be available in fit carts as they are still current products for both ping and Titleist. As said above if it's working stick with it! Quite often shafts can be on the expensive end so you'll have to weigh whether it's worth the price just for a shaft, however upcharge when you buy a new driver are often a little better and prices easier to swallow. Sounds like you are in a decent mindset going in and if it's confirmation you want you can also reach out to TXG (as a member) and ask or go through TGF here on MGS and see what comes up for you. The only other thing I would add is that you can hop on a launch monitor for free at places like Golf Galaxy or PGA Tour Superstore (as long as they aren't busy). From there, it's all just a numbers game and knowing your windows. The main ones I look for are angle of attack, launch angle, and spin because I know those are the three variables that, for me, make the most difference in my driver. (And for clarity sake, I really only need AoA to calculate spin loft, but these days, some monitors will include spin loft in their output.) Quote Driver:  ZX5 LS MkII 9.5* (@ 9.0*) with 46.5" Ventus Blue 6X 3-wood:  SIM 15* with Diamana Limited 75S 5-wood:  RADspeed 18.5* with Motore X F3 60S 2i: ZX with SteelFiber i95 Stiff 4hy:  TS3 23* with Tensei AV Blue 70 S 4i-7i ZX7, 8i-PW Z-Forged, Modus3 Tour 120 S 50*, 55* RTX 6 Modus3 Tour 125 60* RTX Full Face ZipCore DG Spinner S400 Putter: Toulon Chicago with a Quad Tour or HB SOFT Milled 10.5S with UST All-in Ball: Chrome Tour (but I might still have some Left Dashes hanging around) Bag: Ltd Edition Tartan, blue/green/yellow Using to keep track of my shots Tested: D7 Forged 3i-PW, KBS Tour-V 110S - Official Review  Blind Ball Test (Ball #3 vs Ball #4) - Unofficial Review  V3 GPS Watch + Tags - Official Review  Vero X2 - Official Review The Stack System - Official Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartrick11 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Somewhere there is a beast of a Cobra LTD hitting power fade bombs for a financially responsible owner that bought my trade-in while I struggle with a two way miss using the top dollar driver I was fitted for. Sigh. Get fitted while you're playing well, but tread carefully! rod248 1 Quote Driver:   TSi 3 10* w/ Graphite Design AD IZ 7X Fairway/Hybrid:  TSi 2 15* & 18* w/ Graphite Design AD IZ 7X, AD IZ 95X Irons:  P790 4i, P770 5-7i, P7MC 8-P, $ Taper 120 Wedges: SM7 52F/54 S, 58 M w/ Modus 125 Putter:   California Hollywood 34" Circle H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceHawk Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 8:38 PM, rod248 said: Hello all   I would like to get fitted for a driver. I'm actually playing pretty good right now and thought I'd get fit while I'm swinging well.  But.. (always one of those...) I'd really like to include any new Ping (I currently play the 410 plus) or Titleist driver, just not sure when they'll be available for fitting? So, does it make sense to get fitted now - even if it's mainly just a shaft fitting - or should I go through the painful process of waiting for the new clubs to come out and include them in the fitting? Thanks, Rod What kind of shaft are you using now in the 410? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 16 hours ago, jlukes said: 410 is still the current ping driver.  the new Titleist drivers should get announced in a few weeks. the new Ping drivers won’t come out until next year This pretty much sums it up 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...
revkev Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I'd agree with those that are writing, if you're happy enough right now and might want to throw the new Titleist and/or Ping into the mix just wait and get fit then. A driver fitting will run $100, you may be tempted to drop 150-300 on a new shaft so that you'll have close to as much into that driver a second time and then suddenly it will be discounted $150 and the new models will come out. You'll get the wandering eye again. Trust me, I've been there and done that. cnosil and rod248 2 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...
rod248 Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 22 hours ago, IceHawk said: What kind of shaft are you using now in the 410? The stock Tensei Orange Stiff. Quote Ping G410 Driver Titleist T100 irons Vokey / Cleveland wedges Toulon Las Vegas Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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