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19 players using new Titleist irons at AT&T National
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EMichaelGW
, Jul 01 2011 06:55 AM
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 06:55 AM
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 07:07 AM
Leishman might want to switch back.... 
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 07:22 AM
Yeah i was there yesterday an noticed that also, seem like every 3some playing two of the staff bags were titleist
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 07:27 AM
Looks as if more players opted for the CBs over the AP2 and MBs. Only 3 of 19 players using straight MBs with one using a combo set. Did Adam Scott still have the 710 MBs in the bag or something older? I know he is one of those players who is very slow to switch clubs.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 07:29 AM
Scott is still using the 710 MBs. And you're right--he is normally slow to switch.
twgolf, on 01 July 2011 - 07:27 AM, said:
Looks as if more players opted for the CBs over the AP2 and MBs. Only 3 of 19 players using straight MBs with one using a combo set. Did Adam Scott still have the 710 MBs in the bag or something older? I know he is one of those players who is very slow to switch clubs.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:02 AM
Is this the first week that the new sticks were available?
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:10 AM
I am amazed at the mass switch to the new irons. This is one of the bigger switch/roll outs I have seen in mid-season my a mfg and players. I am sure they have all been doing a lot fo testing on the side, but it seems pretty sudden.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:37 AM
Hunter Haas playing Dynalite Golds..interesting. Don't see too many of those being played on the mens side.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:41 AM
I guess Titleist did something right with these new irons to have 19 players switch at one event.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 08:58 AM
PracticePutter, on 01 July 2011 - 08:41 AM, said:
I guess Titleist did something right with these new irons to have 19 players switch at one event.
pehaps, but most of that list are so-so players maybe looking to get a spark...
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:02 AM
ben curtis sticks out on that list with AP1s, would be interested to know the what/why etc. behind his choice.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:24 AM
OldTomMorris, on 01 July 2011 - 09:02 AM, said:
ben curtis sticks out on that list with AP1s, would be interested to know the what/why etc. behind his choice.
Why not? If this means that he can go for more pins/greens/carries, than why not? It could possibly spark some low scores.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:47 AM
Interesting. Wonder how these irons will perform. Really interested in Titleist equipment.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:48 AM
EMichaelGW, on 01 July 2011 - 06:55 AM, said:
Anyone interested in knowing the 19 players that changed to the new Titleist 712 irons this week at Aronimink can go to my recent blog post here. It lists the players, the iron model and shaft and their position after round one. One of the co-leaders is among them.
Where do you find your blog?
Edited by PingDrv00, 01 July 2011 - 09:59 AM.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 10:48 AM
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 10:49 AM
twgolf, on 01 July 2011 - 07:27 AM, said:
Looks as if more players opted for the CBs over the AP2 and MBs. Only 3 of 19 players using straight MBs with one using a combo set. Did Adam Scott still have the 710 MBs in the bag or something older? I know he is one of those players who is very slow to switch clubs.
That may be a testament to how good the current AP2's are...
Changes to the CB and MB look mostly cosmetic, no change in performance, and while the new AP2 looks very similar, it may be harder to get someone to consider changing from something already so good.
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Pure guess
I haven't seen any of these in person
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 01:14 PM
i'm sure the new mb's are only a fraction different than the 710's or the 690's of 10 years ago. same with the cb's. and i'm sure the ap2's are hardly different than the previous two generations.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 01:17 PM
dchevy, on 01 July 2011 - 12:09 PM, said:
Vindog, on 01 July 2011 - 08:58 AM, said:
PracticePutter, on 01 July 2011 - 08:41 AM, said:
I guess Titleist did something right with these new irons to have 19 players switch at one event.
pehaps, but most of that list are so-so players maybe looking to get a spark...
either that or they could use the big pay for play bonus for putting them in play right away and getting TV exposure........
Really? Do you know they get a bonus for changing? Do you feel ANYBODY will be able to tell on TV that they have switched to the new model?
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 05:45 PM
same irons with different stamping on back, probably not a big change for the players.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 10:36 PM
scs1070, on 01 July 2011 - 08:10 AM, said:
I am amazed at the mass switch to the new irons. This is one of the bigger switch/roll outs I have seen in mid-season my a mfg and players. I am sure they have all been doing a lot fo testing on the side, but it seems pretty sudden.
Perhaps the new parent is willing to spend a little more to push the new hardware?
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 10:55 PM
As good as the 712 line looks, It doesn't look like there's any significant difference over the 710's so it's no hardship for the players to put them straight in the bag.
Titleist will want all their staff players to use the new line before they're released to the public. It's simple marketing.
It'll be interesting to see if McIlroy has the new MB's in the bag for The Open Championship.
Titleist will want all their staff players to use the new line before they're released to the public. It's simple marketing.
It'll be interesting to see if McIlroy has the new MB's in the bag for The Open Championship.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 11:02 PM
schmidlack, on 01 July 2011 - 10:36 PM, said:
Perhaps the new parent is willing to spend a little more to push the new hardware?
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Posted 02 July 2011 - 07:50 AM
kevcarter, on 01 July 2011 - 10:49 AM, said:
twgolf, on 01 July 2011 - 07:27 AM, said:
Looks as if more players opted for the CBs over the AP2 and MBs. Only 3 of 19 players using straight MBs with one using a combo set. Did Adam Scott still have the 710 MBs in the bag or something older? I know he is one of those players who is very slow to switch clubs.
That may be a testament to how good the current AP2's are...
Changes to the CB and MB look mostly cosmetic, no change in performance, and while the new AP2 looks very similar, it may be harder to get someone to consider changing from something already so good.
Diclaimer:
Pure guess
I haven't seen any of these in person
I am a Titleist "Fan Boy" and Home Pro Staff member
Love the disclaimer !!!!!!!
AP1's are in my bag-of-the-future !!!!
