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Purchasing New Irons in Baton Rouge
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:19 pm
In the next week or so I’m going to be purchasing a new set of irons. I have never been fitted for irons so looking for advice on where to go. Is Edwin Watts the best place to get fitted and purchase irons in Baton Rouge?
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Posted on 2/13/18 at 9:40 pm to saintsfan225
Get fitted on a driving range and not just in a simulator.... In my opinion, seeing the ball flight is just as an important part of the fitting process as loft and lie angles.
This post was edited on 2/13/18 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 2/14/18 at 7:33 am to saintsfan225
Edwin Watts stores are very limited. I’ve never felt like they were confident in wha they were saying. You tend to have individual biased reps pushing what they have in the bag. It’s great for somethings, but if youre looking for a fitting, look elsewhere.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 7:37 am to saintsfan225
Ive never had a good experience at Watts. They are over priced and push products instead of actually fitting you. If that’s your only option, go let them fit you and purchase on eBay.
Don’t just get fitted for an iron head. Make sure you get fitted for the correct shaft as well.
Don’t just get fitted for an iron head. Make sure you get fitted for the correct shaft as well.
This post was edited on 2/14/18 at 7:38 am
Posted on 2/14/18 at 7:47 am to saintsfan225
Drive to golfballs.com in Lafayette.... Ask for Gene or Andy and let them fit you. They are very knowledgeable and patient. You have numerous iron options. You won’t be pigeonholed into 1 or 2 brands.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 7:49 am to saintsfan225
If you have to get fitted this week and it has to be in BR, go to Golftec. It’s not ideal but it’s better than Edwin Watts.
If you’re more flexible, wait until the weather improves and you can hit a bunch of products outside. Demo Days start in March. Greystone has one March 2nd at 11AM. Bridgestone, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Srixon/Cleveland, Ping, XXIO.
If you’re more flexible, wait until the weather improves and you can hit a bunch of products outside. Demo Days start in March. Greystone has one March 2nd at 11AM. Bridgestone, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Srixon/Cleveland, Ping, XXIO.
This post was edited on 2/14/18 at 7:54 am
Posted on 2/14/18 at 8:29 am to saintsfan225
I was in Edwin Watts one day and watched as their sales people did a driver “fitting”. They put a guy who clearly had no idea in a Taylormade SLDR by convincing him those big slices he was hitting on the simulator would be worked out once he hit it some more.
I walked out the store and have refused to buy anything there since.
I walked out the store and have refused to buy anything there since.
This post was edited on 2/14/18 at 8:30 am
Posted on 2/14/18 at 11:33 am to pingman
I 2nd going to golfballs in Laffy. I also 2nd Gene or Andy for a fitting. Gene fit me for clubs and I couldn’t be happier.
Posted on 2/14/18 at 11:48 am to CoachChappy
Agree on Golfballs.com
Posted on 2/14/18 at 11:55 am to saintsfan225
Third on Golfballs.com
Gene or Andy put me into a set of Mizunos a few years back. They were a trade in set that looked like they hadn’t been hit except for the 7 and the PW. Took their time and got me bent correctly and into the right shafts.
I brought my old set of pings and a grab bag of clubs from my garage and they gave me a fair trade value on them.
I think I ended up only coming out of pocket a couple Hundo. Still play those zuno’s Today.
Gene or Andy put me into a set of Mizunos a few years back. They were a trade in set that looked like they hadn’t been hit except for the 7 and the PW. Took their time and got me bent correctly and into the right shafts.
I brought my old set of pings and a grab bag of clubs from my garage and they gave me a fair trade value on them.
I think I ended up only coming out of pocket a couple Hundo. Still play those zuno’s Today.
Posted on 2/15/18 at 9:30 pm to saintsfan225
Golftec not even close! Most knowledgable staff! One of the coaches Rob Murphy was the mizzuno rep. They have 3 quality fitters and don't carry stock everything is custom ordered.
Posted on 2/20/18 at 11:15 pm to ell_13
What was wrong with GolfTEC?
Posted on 2/21/18 at 6:53 am to Zamperini2014
It’s inside. The monitors need updating. They don’t have enough shaft options. It’s one of the more expensive options.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:33 am to CoachChappy
quote:
Don’t just get fitted for an iron head. Make sure you get fitted for the correct shaft as well.
I'd say shaft is way more important than head at this stage of tech. The mygolfspy shaft study opened my eyes a good bit.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:37 am to TaderSalad
quote:Let's not get carried away. The variations in an iron are huge compared to a driver. From a Mizuno MP4 to a GMax to the lofts and lies of whatever you choose. The shaft length, stiffness, and kickpoint are all important, too. But the differences and results would not be as drastic as a blade vs a shovel.
I'd say shaft is way more important than head at this stage of tech.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:29 am to ell_13
It’s 125 for a fitting and they have over 20 shaft options for each flex. One of the guys Rob Murphy was the Mizuno rep. They custom order everything. If you are going to spend $500 on a driver what’s 125 to make sure it fits you?
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:32 am to Zamperini2014
quote:Which is what I would expect from a place that has more than Callaway and Mizuno.
It’s 125 for a fitting
No Srixon. No Titleist. Only TM woods.
quote:
they have over 20 shaft options for each flex
No.quote:I'm aware. He's a great guy.
One of the guys Rob Murphy was the Mizuno rep.
quote:That's not a special feature. Any pro shop or golf store can do this.
They custom order everything.
quote:Strawman much? You think this is what I'm arguing against?
If you are going to spend $500 on a driver what’s 125 to make sure it fits you?
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:28 pm to saintsfan225
Golf connection in Lafayette is a good place. Those guys did a great fitting me with my clubs.
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