StrokerAce Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Matt Fitzpatrick is an intriguing guy. He logs every shot and not just the shot, the wind, temp, grass, etc - and has done so for years. He has a very unique way of marking his ball. He's a US Open champ that plays a 10 year old set of irons and I just learned that he has a second driver that he uses as a training aid with a flat cat putter grip. "During practice rounds and range sessions, Fitzpatrick also keeps a second driver in the bag: a Titleist TSi3 head equipped with his gamer shaft and an oversized Flat Cat putter grip. It’s not a club that will ever actually go into the bag for competition, though. It’s simply something he uses as a training aid. “It helps me keep the right hand on top through impact rather than flipping and it keeps the face stable through impact,” Fitzpatrick said. “I really like that drill.” I have a flat cat, and a spare driver. I might just have to give this a try. Has anyone tried this before? https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/equipment-report/2023/04/18/matt-fitzpatrick-discusses-his-10-year-old-irons-and-putter-grip-on-his-driver Parshooter36 1 Quote Driver- Titleist TSR3 10* Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (5i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Wilson Infinite Grant Park Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I've never tried it, but I love the idea. I tried a Flat Cat years ago, but it never dawned on me to put it on anything other than a putter. Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 2020 CLK 5 Hybrid Hybrid: 0317 6 Hybrid Irons: Zipcore XL 7-PW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 46° 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Array F-3 Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, Parshooter36 said: I've never tried it, but I love the idea. I tried a Flat Cat years ago, but it never dawned on me to put it on anything other than a putter. apparently he has it at a precise angle so that the club gets into the proper position at the top. Parshooter36 1 Quote Driver- Titleist TSR3 10* Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (5i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Wilson Infinite Grant Park Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Never even thought to try it. The PGA players do weird stuff just like us Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue 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: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Here's a recent clip on Fitz describing the grip and how he uses it. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx4zmm7iMqJAa4MYg8YIKLLl8nwFOGVU2C AndySP 1 Quote Driver- Titleist TSR3 10* Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (5i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Wilson Infinite Grant Park Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySP Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Flat Cat was having a sale (20% off for Labor Day) so I just bought one plus a backup driver shaft to give this a go. I think it’s really intriguing. I have a tendency to present too much loft and I think this setup will be a great way to really feel where the face is. Plus I think Fitz is a cool and want to be like him. Quote g430 lst TS2 20* hybrid, New Level PF-2: P-7; 902: 6-5 hi-toe 51* and 57* M Craft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySP Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I did it. I haven’t gotten to the range, but started swinging it in the house. It really gives you a feel for the club face that I haven’t felt in any other training aid. Hoping it works out. Quote g430 lst TS2 20* hybrid, New Level PF-2: P-7; 902: 6-5 hi-toe 51* and 57* M Craft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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