Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Jason R — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:16:10 GMT

Cannot emphasize the importance of a proper fitting. TPI is amazing if it is in the cards but a local certified Titleist fitter is worth their weight in gold IMO. I'm 6'2", T100s 1" long and 2 deg upright. As you can see - everyone's swing is different. Definitely get fit, it's worth it.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Chris92009 — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 19:11:35 GMT

[quote user="Allan B., Titleist Staff"]Bet you'll never guess who fit me...

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My guess is Lucas !

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Rob C — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:43:00 GMT

[quote user="Allan B., Titleist Staff"]Bet you'll never guess who fit me...

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Ha. I would expect no one but the best for you. So i am definitely in good company then!

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Allan — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:10:59 GMT

Bet you'll never guess who fit me...

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Rob C — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:28:44 GMT

[quote user="Allan B., Titleist Staff"]I'm almost 6'3 and my irons are a 1/2" short + 2° flat. As others mentioned, a fitting will get you squared away.

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Allan...this just shows why a proper fitting by a qualified professional can be so beneficial. I'm 6'4" and for years have just gone with 1/2 over and 2 degrees upright, because that's what some guy on a lie board fit me to several years ago.

Last month during my fitting with Glen at TPI we quickly zoomed in that my length should be either standard or even 1/2 short with 1 degree flat. We spent some time going back and forth and the numbers that were most consistent were standard length and standard lie.

So many people go by just the height, and even the wrist to floor measurement isn't the whole thing, as Glen told me, he has fit people for 30 years and he's yet to see someone hit a shot standing straight up with their arms hanging at their sides...:) It's all about where you deliver the club at impact.

So everyone, short, average or tall should absolutely be fit and not just go by the old adage of tall players need long clubs and shorter players need short clubs.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Keith M — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:03:44 GMT

I'm 6'5", 718 AP1s and SM7s with 1" long and 1 deg upright. Definitely get fit, it's worth it. Also recommend if you go with the Vokeys have them ported, otherwise the swing weight will be off the charts. It's up there anyway in that territory, but otherwise it will feel like swinging a heavy axe.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Chris92009 — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:15:54 GMT

I am 6'-6" and play T100 irons +1/2" std lie angle.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Chuck Zirkle — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:07:22 GMT

I talked to a fitter from png who worked for Edwin Watts, who was personal friend, when I was fitted for a set of Wilson Staff a number of years ago before I transitioned to Titleist. The WS fitter (at a demo day) fitted me at +1" and my friend stated that +1" was way too long for me and changed it it to +1/2" before he ordered my clubs and he was right. They worked perfectly. He said very few need +1" irons.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

David L — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 22:30:25 GMT

Of course, the wrist to floor distance whilst wearing golf shoes is a major factor. Your overall height is less of a factor.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

David L — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 22:25:28 GMT

6'6". AP1 and T200. 1 inch long and 2degrees up. My wedges are Vokey 1 inch long but from gap wedge to 60 degree, all the shafts are the same length. It is amazing that even a quarter inch less can feel so different. With the driver I would ideally like the shaft shorter for more control. There seems to be a maximum length before the club is waving in the wind. Another problem is that Footjoy have stopped making large size shoes. I have bought up all the pairs I could find before stocks ran dry

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JMarmino — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 00:39:50 GMT

I'm 6'6" and swing the 712MB blades. Mine are standard lie and only 1/2 inch long. A fitting is the only way to go. It takes all the trial and error out of the mix.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Allan — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:56:03 GMT

I'm almost 6'3 and my irons are a 1/2" short + 2° flat. As others mentioned, a fitting will get you squared away.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Sean FN — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:53:47 GMT

Yes, definitely go for a fitting. My irons/wedges are +2-inches and 2º upright. In addition, +2-inches changes the shaft characteristics to some degree. I am almost 65 and with my swing speed and transition regular/senior shaft "should" be what I am using, but at +2-inches the fitter put me in stiff flex. Another consideration is swing weight. With a steel shaft the fitter told me the SW would be in the E6-E8 range, so he fit me for a lighter graphite shaft.

RE: Any tall guys out there playing Titleist irons?

Chuck Zirkle — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:22:55 GMT

What you need to do is go see a Titleist fitter. Am 6'3", have the new T300s, +1/2' and 2* flat. More than height is taken into fitting someone for clubs. That is why it is important to get a fitting. Worth the investment and they take the time to get the numbers right from Trackman. No need for a test drive if you get a set fitted for you. Only advice.