re: Spin Rate

The prov1x is a low spinner. You should have used those the entire time during the fitting. Always use gamers indoors. And even outdoors if you can. Getting fit off range balls is a huge no no. I play Bridgestone Tour BX. It’s another low spinner.

You can always talk to him about weakening the lofts, but just be aware that it’ll change the bounce and turf interaction if you get really aggressive with that. Did you let Buddha know about your questions and hesitation? At the end of the day, it’s your money and your golf game. First and foremost, you have to be comfortable and confident in what you got. I’ve gone back to Buddha before just to get things checked on clubs he already fit me for. He hasn’t changed a thing and just given me a thumbs up on the lies still being good. It’s nice to have that confidence.

Spin Rate is largely a function of how you deliver the club to the ball. Typically you’ll see someone with a shallower swing spin it less than someone with a largely negative attack angle. Without seeing your numbers I’d say you are definitely in that last category.

With that being said, spin can often times be your friend. It helps minimize misses as well as keep the ball in the air. If you’re carrying your 6 iron 205 and spinning it at around 6000rpm I’d say that’s pretty ideal! My worry with the P790 and your swing speed is gapping and control. From my experience during fittings and lessons, there can be some pretty significant yardage gaps in those irons. I’ve also seen players struggle to control distances.

I remember that change, but I thought it was only for around the greens. I've been told and heard so many different things when that happened. Because the V1 is still softer, right? Did they change it back this cycle?

No clue why they did this. Extremely confusing.

I've been playing Srixon Z Stars because they apparently have the spin skin for around the greens but still play soft. Seems straightforward enough but have gone back and forth on which V is better for me and don't like having that in my head.

I should probably work more on sucking less but nice to know what your ball is going to do/supposed to do.

This is true but not by much. I just watched a 2021 Titleist Prov1 vs ProV1X review by TXG on YouTube. Prov1 is softer and spins a little less. ProV1X feels firmer and spins a little more. Overall their distances with drivers and irons were nearly identical.
They did mention the ProV1X traveled further on putts of the same length which kind of blew my mind. I had no idea there was a smash factor on putts....

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I’m going to the left dash this year. Which is less spin.

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And the left dash is basically the old X, which just adds to the confusion.