American Golf Custom Fit Issue
Was interested in graphite but after trying in a few heads I couldn't be doing with how they felt. They were horrendous in some of the hollow-headed irons like the i500. All subjective I suppose.
Then worked through some lightweight steel shafts and, after tweaking lie angles / shaft length started to hit the TT Elevate 95 really well in half inch long / 2 deg up.
Then stepped through;
I500
I210
MP20 HMB
Maverick
Maverick Pro
Apex 19
The Apex 19 and Maverick were by far the best of the bunch but the Apex gave pretty much the same numbers with a better (less chunky) look and a more familiar / preferred forged feel.
Interestingly I'm now in the same length/lie as my JPX850 forged but with a 20g lighter shaft. Fitter also demo'd how, where my 850's had been extended the balance point was heftily out of kilter. Something I'd sensed but couldn't quite put my finger on.
I'm not very good at the golf, and unlikely to get much better. But it's nice to have a set that feel better throughout the swing AND gain over 10 yards with better dispersion.
All in all was in there for an hour and a half and well looked after by a very knowledgeable chap. Everything was well explained, all questions answered honestly. I wasnt pushed down any route and was asked to test everything against my current irons. He even tried to make me up a set that wouldn't be as expensive as the Apex as an alternative (the Maverick).
Theres also an aftercare policy where you check in, two weeks after purchase and then every 4 months after. No extra charge
The reason for the length of the post is because so much negative stuff has been written about AG and I don't feel that's fair.
The reality is quality of fitters vary across all stores and pro shops. (Ive done both) alike.
But if you find a decent fitter you feel you can trust and are balanced about how you look, then theres a absolutely no reason why you shouldn't go AG for a fit.
Can't wait for the new irons to land in a few weeks
