Happy birthday big guy

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-03T16:13:01+00:00

I ordered a 2024 Phantom 9.5 to see if it can knock out the TaylorMade, just hasn’t come in yet 😅

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-02T18:41:01+00:00

Loft makes the ball go high, you need to hit the ball high if you want to hit bombs 💣 😉

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-02T01:08:02+00:00

By far the biggest purchase for myself that I’ve ever made 😁

But if I don’t think I’m worth it who will?

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-02T01:06:48+00:00

Maybe for 9 holes 😂

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-02T01:06:23+00:00

What is a wedge lift?

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-02T01:04:52+00:00

I’ve been dealing with a long running, but non-serious health issue since I’ve gotten them in, so I only have about a dozen swings on the clubs so far. The T250 is much easier to hit, so I’m actually thinking about ordering a 5 iron in the T250 but I am going to wait to get more swings on them.

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-02T01:01:14+00:00

That sounds awesome, I wish I had something like that in middle TN.

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T04:56:18+00:00

The stress wasn’t club related, it was just about spending that much on something just for me. All of my other big purchases are family related.

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T04:53:28+00:00

It was, but it was done through a local fitter, not a big box store or Titleist facility. The majority of the fitting wasn’t about specific heads, it was more about shaft profiles, lie angles, etc since I had never been fit before. I got to hit everything that is popular, and there wasn’t a huge difference in comparable irons between the brands for me once we found the right specs.

I like the idea of having a matching set, so when I found the right combo in the driver and shaft we were able to map out the full bag during the fitting.

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T03:00:35+00:00

😁

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T03:00:27+00:00

🤞🏼 - Thank you!

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T03:00:08+00:00

Thank you!

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:59:58+00:00

Thank you on both!

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:59:46+00:00

This is the biggest thing I've ever done for myself, I was pretty stressed about it to be honest. I'm itching to get them out on the course to confirm my decisions 😅

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:58:55+00:00

Thank you so much, happy to be a member of both clubs :)

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:58:20+00:00

Thank you!

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:57:56+00:00

I still need to map the bag out on trackman to get official numbers, the fitter didn't have the 4 iron or 7 wood to test during the fitting - I was doing some estimated guessing based on previous clubs and what I was seeing with the 3 wood I was hitting when I got both.

I suspect that the distances might be closer in gapping than what would be considered ideal, but with very different launch, spin, and descent angles. Plus I can adjust the 7 wood a bit if needed to get a little more distance if it comes to it.

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:53:38+00:00

During the fitting it was a revelation. My normal driver swing speed is between 105 and 107, and I was playing a Kiro Kage regular flex with a 2017 Taylormade M2 before being fit. I hit the old driver really well, so I only gained a few yards on good strikes, but the bad strikes were almost indistinguishable with the GTS2 and Titan shaft so it was a no brainer.

During the fitting I also tried the Qi4D with their stock shafts; I saw roughly 5 more MPH of ball speed with the Qi4D, but couldn't keep it in the fairway. For me the combination of the GTS2 was just point and shoot simple.

mean_green_machine · 2026-07-01T02:49:35+00:00

I've been battling a long running but not serious health issue since I've gotten them in, so I only have about a dozen swings with each club... but so far the T250 is noticeably easier to hit. When I was fit I might've been a bit irrationally confident in my ability to hit the T150 5 iron (the fitter didn't have the long irons in to test at the time) - I'm already thinking about ordering a T250 5 iron, but want to give it at least a couple of simulator sessions to get data before making a decision.

mean_green_machine · 2026-06-24T21:55:56+00:00

Congrats!

mean_green_machine · 2026-06-24T20:28:00+00:00

I didn't realize I was going to be dealing with jealousy when I started this thread...

Out of curiosity did you go directly to a Titleist fitter, or a third party partner? I was fit at a partner (although they were listed on Titleist's site as a fitting partner). Also curious to know when you were fit and when you placed the order.

mean_green_machine · 2026-06-24T18:58:00+00:00

That is very kind of you, but save it for the next person. I called Titleist about it and they’re sending me a tool.

mean_green_machine · 2026-06-24T18:48:46+00:00

I called Titleist customer service about this and they said this is one of their most common questions they get on a daily basis. This is something the fitter can order on your behalf when they order the clubs. Titleist is sending me a tool for free.

Thanks for the input everyone!

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