Thanks so much. Really appreciate the comment. Hope the video helped. I can honestly say getting fitted made a difference to my game in the past few months. It could for you too…
You’re welcome Russell. Highly recommend it, but I would also stress that YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY… The misconception that a fitting should include the sale of the golf clubs is crazy. Good luck mate, and hope you stick around for the rest of my golfing journey. 👊🏾
Jamie fitted me into p770s a couple of years back. Great guy and a non pushy approach. Was knackered after the irons, no way I could have done a whole bag fitting!
Yessss… Good to hear from someone else who used Jamie. Top guy and very impartial. I feel that I got the best from him and would def recommend him to others. But that doesn’t mean my wrists weren’t on fire after 2hrs of hitting almost 200 balls 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks so much Tim. Really appreciate the comment too. I’m hoping to grow this community with similar videos. I have more content on my instagram if you haven’t seen that yet - check it out (link in the description). 👊🏾
Hahaha - Really? It’s funny how others perceive my golf. In my head, I feel like my swing is still all over the place. Really appreciate it though. Hope you enjoyed the vid.. the unboxing is coming soon. 👊🏾
Great video. I got a full bag fitting at Silvermere 2years ago ( was in the same fitting bay you were in but with David (Scottish guy). Had a similar experience to yourself. Didn’t feel pressurised into buying and certain brand or clubs. I was even told that the driver I was using at the time (2018 Callaway Rogue) didn’t need replacing as nothing was out performing it. They even said I could pop back another time at no extra charge when the Titleist TSi3 was going to be released so I could try that out. Ended up with Titleist TSi3 driver, 3w, 3h. Mizuno MP20 HMB 4-PW Vokey Sm8 50,54,58 Oh and how good is the shop!! I was like a kid at Christmas in Toys R Us in there!!
Cheers Joe, so good to know you had a similar experience. The guys at Silvermere are Top class. And your bag sounds brilliant too. I’ll be going back soon to get a fitting for a gap in my bag, between 4hybrid and 6 iron. 🤞🏾
@@justbobgolf I’m playing off 13 (or near abouts). I’ll be doing an 18 hole vlog soon and potentially an youtube/Instagram/Facebook live to share it with viewers. How about you? What are you playing off?
I went through the same thing with folks saying, “Have you tried the Vokey wedges? They feel so nice!!” Yes they do, no doubt about that. But I took a 56° and 60° TaylorMade MG TW out for a spin on the real turf practice area and I was blown away by the turf interaction and the feedback sensation from those two clubs. Even though I had always had a strong wedge game, It was incredible how actually dull the Vokey felt in comparison as almost TOO soft. With the consistent control and confidence in directing ball flight/landing attributes I had with these two Tiger Woods designed clubs, they went RIGHT into the bag immediately, lol. Using these along with the 54° TM MG I added to the wedge trio, it’s like throwing darts at the green. It really is amazing how much technology has been thrown into golf clubs to be such that you can go through a fitting and ended up with a combo of manufacturers that’s perfectly tailored to your swing profile. This elevated level of tech has definitely raised the enjoyment experience of the game to a whole new level. Great video my friend!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻
This is a brilliant comment. And I completely across. The key bit you mentioned was ‘turf interaction’ and that’s is really what I think it comes down to. I’m definitely not knocking Vokeys because to many - they are proven, just not for me and my current game. Thanks for watching the video and hope you stick around for more of my upcoming vlogs 👊🏾
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf, totally agree with you there. The Vokey wedges are amazing and for the longest time I wouldn’t hit anything else. They are SO smooth feeling. Tried the Bettanardis and they were smooth as silk too, but they just didn’t offer any extra confidence. But when I was out in the real grass testing every good an crappy lie I could think of, the predictability of those Tiger wedges blew me away. Switched them to my gamers immediately, lol, and my short game has absolutely improved quite a bit, probably from the added confidence over the ball. 😎
I like how you have moved around brands, I have done the same with Callaway Woods, Ping Hybrids, Mizuno Irons, Ping SW and TM big foot LW and Bridgestone RXS ball. You have picked the best in each class and can only help your game going forward; just a shame it coming to new model time of year.
Cheers Stephen. Yeah, it’s also a funny one how many people don’t have mixed golf bags. Not saying it’s bad, but most just like to stick to the brand rather than what’s best for their game. I guess that’s the benefit of a fitting. Your bag sounds lethal - love it. Soon I’ll be getting a ball fitting - for now though, it’s good ol cheap Kirkland…. 🤪😂
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf, he picked the clubs that worked for you; Kirkland is meant to be a good PRO v1 Style ball. Look forward to seeing how your 2023 golf goes.
Nice bag…Ping make great wedges. I just got fitted and for my irons Mizuno 225’s vs TM p790’s both were excellent. It was a tough choice but went with Mizuno’s. I just subbed..Greetings from Santa Cruz, Ca…
Oooh nice. The P790’s are really popular by the sounds of it. Hope you enjoyed your fitting. What woods do you have? Thanks so much for the sub. Means a lot. 👊🏾
Thanks so much Jack. Means a lot. I will keep trying to get more content out to you guys to see. The next phase will be showing the unboxing but then also my usual vlogging of how these clubs are helping my game around the course. Thanks once again. 👊🏾
Great video , Just wondering what was the budget you intended to spend at the start and how much did thefull bag fitting come to , I have my fitting this weekend ?
Thanks Joseph. I was lucky enough not to have a budget - but in total it cost around £2500. Are you aiming for a full bag too? Remember that you don’t have to buy anything. The fitting is mainly to give you analysis on your game and what technology is available out there to support. Maybe go there with a budget in hand and work around those numbers. Good luck buddy, keep me updated in how it goes. 👊🏾
I've always wondered why I ended up with XS steel shafts despite my slower swing speed (am 70, not 40). Now at least some of it makes sense. Anyways, I hit my irons a LOT better with the heavier shafts, which leads to more confidence, that in turn leads to more distance where I am aimed. Practice, play, repeat. Enjoy your new clubs! Happy birthday and I hope you are still swinging and enjoying golf in 30 years. (I have yet to find a hybrid I like - every one of them just looks like an Ugly Stick to me. I carry a 9 wood instead.)
First things first - A Massive hats off to you for staying in the game. And from your response, you still have the love for it. Secondly, the heavier shafts are ideal for you - and the fact you’re getting the distance out of them is another huge plus. Thanks so much for watching, I will be uploading the unboxing very soon. I have rounds where I have used the new clubs on my TH-cam - feel free to check them out. Keep swinging - and I hope to be doing the same in the future too. 👊🏾🙏🏾
i was in the same boat. one shitty fitter put me in super light shafts saying it would improve my speed (it didnt) only for him to get a sale. then i moved and tried out another fitter, he put me into the nippon 120 stiff and they were amazing. enjoy your heavier shafts though
First time watching your channel - enjoyed the fitting. You basically got fit into perfect clubs in my opinion - those Callaway Max Woods were huge sellers this year, P790s are Taylormade's best selling irons by miles, those Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, with the very slightly wider soles and the hydro finish are a perfect choice. The only surprise for me watching was how much better you liked the timing of the TT 105gram shaft over the 120gram - I predicted watching you'd go 120 given your speed but everyone has a weight they like to swing. Great choices - and that Hybrid is money.
Thanks Paul for checking out the video. They have really been performing well for me since. I had the same understanding that I would need the heavier shaft but in the end, after all those swings, it just kept coming back to the 105’s. Maybe my swing is inconsistent and that’s what’s taken me down the 105 route. The hybrid - well, it’s just a ridiculous club. Love it. But I think that comes from the fact I used the burner hybrid for so long that, at address, it’s like looking down memory lane - but with a better shaft and greater tech. What clubs are you hitting? Thanks again 👊🏾
Cheers fella. And thanks for the sub - means a lot. Yeah, those glide wedges are just ideal for me. I can’t explain how or why (maybe cos they had a thicker grip to test - in comparison to the vokeys) but I’m happy with the choice. I think it’s def one of those you need to try out cos Ping just don’t go as hard with advertising as Titleist - and a fair few people opt against them. Cheaper and IMO - better.
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf this is why it’s good to go in and test with an open mind. you never know what will work best. i use D grind vokeys but not bc of the name. they just worked the best for me. look forward to seeing your putter test
@@cwugrad396 Nice one. And for sure - it’s all about ‘your feel’ and not what everyone else is hyping up. The putter test unfortunately was not documented - it was not as in-depth as the irons and woods. I wish I had done a full putter test to be honest, just a shame Silvermere doesn’t have that service. 😔
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf i’m in the seattle area. it rains a lot so wedges with a wider sole and more bounce works better for me. what putter did you end up with?
@@cwugrad396 Good man. I ended up with the Taylormade Spider GT putter in red. So far so good - although if I had one annoyance about it - kinda feels a little chunky. Need to blame something/someone for my bad putting 😝😝😝🤪
Cheers Callum. Glad you liked the vid. My swing annoys me, but I guess that’s normal with golfers. My tempo sucks and I need to get that sorted out. I play off 15 currently, and looking to get that down in the next few months. How about you?
Getting fit for a whole bag is awesome. My only concern is my swing deteriorating over the course of the fitting due to fatigue. I feel like a whole bag fitting should be over the course of a couple days. Thanks for sharing.
This is a brilliant point. And I do actually agree with you. However who is to say your swing doesn’t change in a months time? I think it’s also why a few people avoid fittings due to the fact their golf will game will not be consistent each time. Maybe a fitting should be done over a longer course of time. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed it. 👊🏾
You should schedule your fittings in consecutive days or spread them apart in the same day if possible. Start with irons in the morning and driver in the afternoon. I made the mistake of doing mine all at one and I feel like I didn’t get a good chance to perform my best
@@sub_second_life3174 Thanks a fair point.. I would give that advise to others too… Although, the fitting does ‘almost’ mimic a real round scenario so maybe the fatigue helps to give a more accurate representation of your ability.
Always been a sucker for a good fitting video and the guys at Silvermere seemed to do a really good job, not pushing any particular club or brand. The only thing which might have improved the fitting would be to try different grip sizes to see what effect, if any, that would have. As for the actual selection of clubs, every golfer is different but that seems a solid selection - P790s have been great for years
Hahahaha… Thanks for watching. The guys at Silvermere really were brilliant. And your point on the grips is SPOT ON. In fact I think had I tried clubs with the grips sizes I needed (midsize) maybe I would have gone for something different. Nevertheless the experience was TOP. And the clubs really have elevated my game. Hopefully in the future they will begin fitting for putters. 🤞🏾
@Ballina Shop what could work is to use several versions of the same shaft with different grip sizes to give an indication of likely effect. Alternatively when selection is made and iron set ready but ungripped try different grip sizes in the 7i and 8i.
@@golfingCitizen Nice one. I’ve still got a lot of friends down in Winchester so I am due a visit to the region. Currently I live in Cologne, Germany - so I play my local course here called Kolner Golf Club. It’s a stunning course. Drop me a message on insta - my details are in the description. 👊🏾
If you have a fairly consistent swing club fittings are soooo essential. The right shaft is so important. I just had to reshaft all my irons and it’s night and day. It’s incredible but much the fitting helps the game. The technology is definitely different but I don’t think I’m makes that much different. Every persons swing is different and some clubs are just designed better for that type of swing.
Completely agree Alex. I really feel my game has benefited from this fitting. My swing might change as time goes on but not enough that it makes the fitting irrelevant. I would recommend it for sure. Great to hear your game is getting better with the new shafts. 👊🏾
I got fitted. Was between the p790s or the cobra forge Tec. P790s were great, but the feel of the cobras won out for me. Also the consistency of distance. The p790s had some fliers that went 10 yards or more beyond where I was expecting them. Cobra had less of that for me. I got heavy shafts too, 125s. I get high spin often, so I was fit for all low speed woods. Cobra 3 wood LS and a callaway triple diamond LS. The triple diamond surprised me, but I do decent with it. See shall see if I can keep it
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf right now I’m in the simulators, too cold to play outside. Might get lucky with some warm days here and there. I’m in the states.
Nice extensive full bag fitting. It is long and tiring. It was great that you went in with an agnostic approach to the clubs as well as have a fitter who’s also agnostic. I knew you and the fitter mentioned your grips, did you change your grip size? If so, to what size, if not, why not?
Thanks for watching. Yeah, I felt it was the only approach that would be fair on my game. In the end I went for midsize grips, as my hands are pretty big. Also, with my old clubs using midsize it was a no brainier. I will posting the unboxing of the full set next week, with more detail on the clubs. 👊🏾
Really appreciated seeing your pro fitting, @Michael Blankson, thanks for bringing us inside with you, that was so neat! You and I have done a lot of the same clubs, most notably, the TaylorMade P790s, they sound so nice when you get a good strike, right? Liked and subscribed and would love to collaborate with you!
Thanks so much for watching. I wanted to show as much of an in-depth experience with viewers as I just feel so much of fittings are assumed. The P790s have been amazing - and that’s not just saying it. It has also forced me to change a few things which makes the contact with the club effortless. I’m sure most would also agree that the Callaway Rogue driver is just ideal for forgiveness.
There were a few moments where it looked like he was just trying to sell you the more expensive club. Your first shot with the T200 seemed poor and you said “can I just blame the club” in a joking way and he said you can because you’re swing doesn’t change between swings. If that were that case, you’d never hit a bad shot! That made me a bit frustrated with sort of confirming the stereotype I have for golf club fitters…
I get your point Trevor. And I can honestly say, before the fitting I had the same misconceptions. But for that club, it just wasn’t clicking. I didn’t share each and every shot with the T200 but as much as I tried, I could get the same feeling as I had with the Taylormade. You have to believe me when I say- I went in there making sure I didn’t get fooled, and in the end I feel that I got what I deserved. I was only going to accept spending the amount of money I did there once I got the feeling it was for my best interests. 👊🏾
Yeah I felt the same when I was hitting them. Still amazing clubs. Don’t get me wrong, at one point I was close to just going for them based on what everyone else has said. In the end, I went for true feel for me. Maybe when my game gets a lot better they will become the wedges I’ll use.
I also feel you can be smart about it. A fitting doesn’t mean you have to purchase. You either go in there with a budget and try and work around that, or you take the info from the fitter and purchase 2nd hands clubs that fit…
It was my decision to keep going as I wasn’t tiring. Had to catch a flight back to Germany. But I do understand that for some it’s best to break down the process. Thanks for checking out the video. 👊🏾
Sorry for this comment but IMO should have saved £2500 and used it towards lessons. Looks like a case of expensive clubs, cheap swing. No fiiting is going to help the lack of backswing rotation or half swing - all arms and no legs or hips, more a "senior" swing. When your swing improves, the fitted clubs might not even suit your game. What did Jamie do regards loft, lie shaft length etc.? Prove me wrong, what's your current handicap Michael?
Paul, don’t be sorry at all. I didn’t put the video online for everyone to just love it. Not sure if you saw, but my objective is to reduce my handicap from 24 (when I started) to a single digit handicapper WITHOUT any lessons. All via TH-cam. That’s just my mission and what I want to prove to my audience and myself. I 100% agree lessons are the way forward, and would recommend that to anyone over spending that type of money on golf clubs. Now I play off 15 - and my handicap has reduced due to training (and not just the clubs). I hope this makes sense but in summary, this is my journey to be a good/great TH-cam golfer. 🤞🏾
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf and I can only congratulate you on what you've achieved so far on your journey. And to encourage you to continue in your quest. Keep up the good work and continue to develop.
Thanks Ricky. I felt that after watching so many fitting videos online, there just was not enough detail and most were people showcasing how good they were over anything. I wanted to have a video which was as transparent as possible hence the subtitle - ‘what they don’t tell you’… Thanks again for watching though. Really appreciate it 👊🏾
Ooooooh, now that what I like to hear… Are you looking to get one? Honestly, and of course it’s just preference, but after having the old Burner Hybrid for so long , looking down at the stealth hybrid felt like I was hitting the same club. But the performance is just something out of this world. Great to hear you loved it too… 👊🏾
Thanks for the share. I hope to get fitted one day
Thanks so much. Really appreciate the comment. Hope the video helped. I can honestly say getting fitted made a difference to my game in the past few months. It could for you too…
Great video. Again full of great info.
Thanks Richard. 👊🏾
Have a look at the unboxing too if that helps.
Really interesting. Been thinking about a fitting so thanks Michael.
You’re welcome Russell. Highly recommend it, but I would also stress that YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY… The misconception that a fitting should include the sale of the golf clubs is crazy. Good luck mate, and hope you stick around for the rest of my golfing journey. 👊🏾
Jamie fitted me into p770s a couple of years back. Great guy and a non pushy approach.
Was knackered after the irons, no way I could have done a whole bag fitting!
Yessss… Good to hear from someone else who used Jamie. Top guy and very impartial. I feel that I got the best from him and would def recommend him to others.
But that doesn’t mean my wrists weren’t on fire after 2hrs of hitting almost 200 balls 🤣🤣🤣
Glad I found the channel, Michael. Looking forward to your future vids!!!!!
Thanks so much Tim. Really appreciate the comment too. I’m hoping to grow this community with similar videos. I have more content on my instagram if you haven’t seen that yet - check it out (link in the description). 👊🏾
Great video and insight into getting fitted. 👍
Appreciate it buddy. Thanks for checking out the vid. Hope you like some of the others too. 👊🏾
You have a very consistent swing 👍🏻 jelly!
Hahaha - Really? It’s funny how others perceive my golf. In my head, I feel like my swing is still all over the place.
Really appreciate it though. Hope you enjoyed the vid.. the unboxing is coming soon. 👊🏾
This was awesome! Thank you for sharing. 🤙🏾
Appreciate you checking it out and commenting. I have more content on my other socials. Feel free to check them out. 👊🏾
I enjoyed watching this video. I'd love to get a full fitting like this... Maybe on my 50th birthday in a couple years... New Subscriber. :)
Thanks so much. That’s a greater milestone to get a fitting than my flakey 40th. Thanks for the sub too. 👊🏾🙏🏾
Great video man, really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much Paul.. Great to hear you liked it. I’ve got a lot more coming your way. 👊🏾
The Ping Glide 4.0 are excellent. , I,m playing 60-w 56 w and 50 S . Super smooth with UST Smacwrap graphite shafts..
Nice. They get overshadowed with other wedges but for me, they’re completely class. Good set you have there. 👊🏾
Am absolutely loving my P7MB recently just hitting the best I have in decades.
Love to see this… and long may that continue. Thanks for checking out my vlog, hope you enjoyed the content. 👊🏾
Great video, I been thinking about trying out P790 nice looking set💪🏾
Thanks fella. Def give them a try. Worked well for me and may do the same for you. What are the main challenges to your game?
Great video. I got a full bag fitting at Silvermere 2years ago ( was in the same fitting bay you were in but with David (Scottish guy). Had a similar experience to yourself. Didn’t feel pressurised into buying and certain brand or clubs. I was even told that the driver I was using at the time (2018 Callaway Rogue) didn’t need replacing as nothing was out performing it. They even said I could pop back another time at no extra charge when the Titleist TSi3 was going to be released so I could try that out.
Ended up with Titleist TSi3 driver, 3w, 3h.
Mizuno MP20 HMB 4-PW
Vokey Sm8 50,54,58
Oh and how good is the shop!! I was like a kid at Christmas in Toys R Us in there!!
Cheers Joe, so good to know you had a similar experience. The guys at Silvermere are Top class.
And your bag sounds brilliant too. I’ll be going back soon to get a fitting for a gap in my bag, between 4hybrid and 6 iron.
🤞🏾
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf that’s a big gap, how comes you didn’t go for 5 or 4 iron originally? Worth trying out a 9 wood for that gap.
I got fitted recently, chose the same irons, wedges and utility as you! Just with a different shafts. I chose Ping woods though.
Niiice… I think it would have been to Ping Woods in all honesty, but the Callaways just pipped them to it.
Nice bag set up Michael 👌
Thanks Bob. Appreciate it. They’re working out well so far. 🤞🏾
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf nice, what handicap are you on now?
@@justbobgolf I’m playing off 13 (or near abouts). I’ll be doing an 18 hole vlog soon and potentially an youtube/Instagram/Facebook live to share it with viewers.
How about you? What are you playing off?
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf nice one ! I’m about a handicap 10ish. I’ll be posting my first 18 hole rounds soon as well 👌
Nice one, Mr B. Cracking production on the vid and really insightful - glad to see the numbers reflecting the work going into it too.
Cheers fella. Yeah this one has done a lot better than expected. Super chuffed the viewers are enjoying it.
I went through the same thing with folks saying, “Have you tried the Vokey wedges? They feel so nice!!” Yes they do, no doubt about that. But I took a 56° and 60° TaylorMade MG TW out for a spin on the real turf practice area and I was blown away by the turf interaction and the feedback sensation from those two clubs. Even though I had always had a strong wedge game, It was incredible how actually dull the Vokey felt in comparison as almost TOO soft. With the consistent control and confidence in directing ball flight/landing attributes I had with these two Tiger Woods designed clubs, they went RIGHT into the bag immediately, lol. Using these along with the 54° TM MG I added to the wedge trio, it’s like throwing darts at the green. It really is amazing how much technology has been thrown into golf clubs to be such that you can go through a fitting and ended up with a combo of manufacturers that’s perfectly tailored to your swing profile. This elevated level of tech has definitely raised the enjoyment experience of the game to a whole new level. Great video my friend!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻
This is a brilliant comment. And I completely across. The key bit you mentioned was ‘turf interaction’ and that’s is really what I think it comes down to. I’m definitely not knocking Vokeys because to many - they are proven, just not for me and my current game.
Thanks for watching the video and hope you stick around for more of my upcoming vlogs 👊🏾
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf, totally agree with you there. The Vokey wedges are amazing and for the longest time I wouldn’t hit anything else. They are SO smooth feeling. Tried the Bettanardis and they were smooth as silk too, but they just didn’t offer any extra confidence. But when I was out in the real grass testing every good an crappy lie I could think of, the predictability of those Tiger wedges blew me away. Switched them to my gamers immediately, lol, and my short game has absolutely improved quite a bit, probably from the added confidence over the ball. 😎
I like how you have moved around brands, I have done the same with Callaway Woods, Ping Hybrids, Mizuno Irons, Ping SW and TM big foot LW and Bridgestone RXS ball. You have picked the best in each class and can only help your game going forward; just a shame it coming to new model time of year.
Cheers Stephen. Yeah, it’s also a funny one how many people don’t have mixed golf bags. Not saying it’s bad, but most just like to stick to the brand rather than what’s best for their game. I guess that’s the benefit of a fitting.
Your bag sounds lethal - love it.
Soon I’ll be getting a ball fitting - for now though, it’s good ol cheap Kirkland…. 🤪😂
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf, he picked the clubs that worked for you; Kirkland is meant to be a good PRO v1 Style ball. Look forward to seeing how your 2023 golf goes.
Nice bag…Ping make great wedges. I just got fitted and for my irons Mizuno 225’s vs TM p790’s both were excellent. It was a tough choice but went with Mizuno’s. I just subbed..Greetings from Santa Cruz, Ca…
Oooh nice. The P790’s are really popular by the sounds of it. Hope you enjoyed your fitting. What woods do you have?
Thanks so much for the sub. Means a lot. 👊🏾
Yo. Great vid. Nice quality! I've had the p790s for a bit now. They are working out nicely. Hope they work out for you!
Cheers Paul. That’s good to hear. I feel they are a great fit for me too.
Came across your channel just now and subscribed instantly! Love this kind of content! An all round great video of a full fitting!!
Thanks so much Jack. Means a lot. I will keep trying to get more content out to you guys to see. The next phase will be showing the unboxing but then also my usual vlogging of how these clubs are helping my game around the course.
Thanks once again. 👊🏾
Look forward to watching that video!
Great video , Just wondering what was the budget you intended
to spend at the start and how much did thefull bag fitting come to , I have my fitting this weekend ?
Thanks Joseph. I was lucky enough not to have a budget - but in total it cost around £2500.
Are you aiming for a full bag too? Remember that you don’t have to buy anything. The fitting is mainly to give you analysis on your game and what technology is available out there to support. Maybe go there with a budget in hand and work around those numbers.
Good luck buddy, keep me updated in how it goes. 👊🏾
I've always wondered why I ended up with XS steel shafts despite my slower swing speed (am 70, not 40). Now at least some of it makes sense. Anyways, I hit my irons a LOT better with the heavier shafts, which leads to more confidence, that in turn leads to more distance where I am aimed.
Practice, play, repeat.
Enjoy your new clubs! Happy birthday and I hope you are still swinging and enjoying golf in 30 years.
(I have yet to find a hybrid I like - every one of them just looks like an Ugly Stick to me. I carry a 9 wood instead.)
First things first - A Massive hats off to you for staying in the game. And from your response, you still have the love for it.
Secondly, the heavier shafts are ideal for you - and the fact you’re getting the distance out of them is another huge plus.
Thanks so much for watching, I will be uploading the unboxing very soon.
I have rounds where I have used the new clubs on my TH-cam - feel free to check them out.
Keep swinging - and I hope to be doing the same in the future too. 👊🏾🙏🏾
i was in the same boat. one shitty fitter put me in super light shafts saying it would improve my speed (it didnt) only for him to get a sale. then i moved and tried out another fitter, he put me into the nippon 120 stiff and they were amazing. enjoy your heavier shafts though
First time watching your channel - enjoyed the fitting. You basically got fit into perfect clubs in my opinion - those Callaway Max Woods were huge sellers this year, P790s are Taylormade's best selling irons by miles, those Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, with the very slightly wider soles and the hydro finish are a perfect choice. The only surprise for me watching was how much better you liked the timing of the TT 105gram shaft over the 120gram - I predicted watching you'd go 120 given your speed but everyone has a weight they like to swing. Great choices - and that Hybrid is money.
Thanks Paul for checking out the video. They have really been performing well for me since. I had the same understanding that I would need the heavier shaft but in the end, after all those swings, it just kept coming back to the 105’s. Maybe my swing is inconsistent and that’s what’s taken me down the 105 route.
The hybrid - well, it’s just a ridiculous club. Love it. But I think that comes from the fact I used the burner hybrid for so long that, at address, it’s like looking down memory lane - but with a better shaft and greater tech.
What clubs are you hitting?
Thanks again 👊🏾
the way you hit the glide wedges i would have thought you crazy not to pick them. you hit them so much better than the others
Cheers fella. And thanks for the sub - means a lot.
Yeah, those glide wedges are just ideal for me. I can’t explain how or why (maybe cos they had a thicker grip to test - in comparison to the vokeys) but I’m happy with the choice.
I think it’s def one of those you need to try out cos Ping just don’t go as hard with advertising as Titleist - and a fair few people opt against them. Cheaper and IMO - better.
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf this is why it’s good to go in and test with an open mind. you never know what will work best. i use D grind vokeys but not bc of the name. they just worked the best for me. look forward to seeing your putter test
@@cwugrad396 Nice one. And for sure - it’s all about ‘your feel’ and not what everyone else is hyping up.
The putter test unfortunately was not documented - it was not as in-depth as the irons and woods. I wish I had done a full putter test to be honest, just a shame Silvermere doesn’t have that service. 😔
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf i’m in the seattle area. it rains a lot so wedges with a wider sole and more bounce works better for me. what putter did you end up with?
@@cwugrad396 Good man. I ended up with the Taylormade Spider GT putter in red. So far so good - although if I had one annoyance about it - kinda feels a little chunky.
Need to blame something/someone for my bad putting 😝😝😝🤪
Just stumbled across this - great vid mate! You’ve got a great swing, what do you play off?
Cheers Callum. Glad you liked the vid. My swing annoys me, but I guess that’s normal with golfers. My tempo sucks and I need to get that sorted out.
I play off 15 currently, and looking to get that down in the next few months.
How about you?
Getting fit for a whole bag is awesome. My only concern is my swing deteriorating over the course of the fitting due to fatigue. I feel like a whole bag fitting should be over the course of a couple days. Thanks for sharing.
This is a brilliant point. And I do actually agree with you. However who is to say your swing doesn’t change in a months time? I think it’s also why a few people avoid fittings due to the fact their golf will game will not be consistent each time.
Maybe a fitting should be done over a longer course of time.
Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed it. 👊🏾
You should schedule your fittings in consecutive days or spread them apart in the same day if possible. Start with irons in the morning and driver in the afternoon. I made the mistake of doing mine all at one and I feel like I didn’t get a good chance to perform my best
@@sub_second_life3174 Thanks a fair point.. I would give that advise to others too… Although, the fitting does ‘almost’ mimic a real round scenario so maybe the fatigue helps to give a more accurate representation of your ability.
Always been a sucker for a good fitting video and the guys at Silvermere seemed to do a really good job, not pushing any particular club or brand. The only thing which might have improved the fitting would be to try different grip sizes to see what effect, if any, that would have.
As for the actual selection of clubs, every golfer is different but that seems a solid selection - P790s have been great for years
Hahahaha… Thanks for watching. The guys at Silvermere really were brilliant. And your point on the grips is SPOT ON. In fact I think had I tried clubs with the grips sizes I needed (midsize) maybe I would have gone for something different.
Nevertheless the experience was TOP. And the clubs really have elevated my game.
Hopefully in the future they will begin fitting for putters. 🤞🏾
@Ballina Shop hahahaha, you might as well take a week off work. It would be non stop.
@Ballina Shop what could work is to use several versions of the same shaft with different grip sizes to give an indication of likely effect. Alternatively when selection is made and iron set ready but ungripped try different grip sizes in the 7i and 8i.
First video I’ve seen of his. After about 15 seconds and his “they’re using srixon 4 balls”, I’ve seen enough.
Thanks for the 15 seconds nevertheless. 👍🏾
Nice bag!! Bring them down to Balckmoor for a knock
I’m game… I used to go to Uni down the road from Blackmoor - Winchester University. But I wasn’t playing golf back then.
Hope you liked the vid. 👊🏾
Superb track and in great nik but we have improvements going on atm...hit me up for a game sometime.. where do you play
@@golfingCitizen Nice one. I’ve still got a lot of friends down in Winchester so I am due a visit to the region. Currently I live in Cologne, Germany - so I play my local course here called Kolner Golf Club. It’s a stunning course.
Drop me a message on insta - my details are in the description. 👊🏾
Some great golf there. Which wedge grinds and bounce options did you choose?
Cheers Paul. I went for the S grind/bounce. Comes with a good amount of bounce for most golfers, with some heel relief too.
Are you using Glides too?
No I have not got on so well with Ping wedges and I need to change bounce for summer autumn and winter using a mixture of Cleveland Vokey and Wilson
If you have a fairly consistent swing club fittings are soooo essential. The right shaft is so important. I just had to reshaft all my irons and it’s night and day. It’s incredible but much the fitting helps the game. The technology is definitely different but I don’t think I’m makes that much different. Every persons swing is different and some clubs are just designed better for that type of swing.
Completely agree Alex. I really feel my game has benefited from this fitting. My swing might change as time goes on but not enough that it makes the fitting irrelevant. I would recommend it for sure.
Great to hear your game is getting better with the new shafts. 👊🏾
What shaft flex did you get?
I went fir stiff shafts in all my clubs. So far they’re all working well.
Apex irons are awesome!!
Is that what you’ve got Asad? They are great irons. Some of my hits were pure.
I got fitted. Was between the p790s or the cobra forge Tec. P790s were great, but the feel of the cobras won out for me. Also the consistency of distance. The p790s had some fliers that went 10 yards or more beyond where I was expecting them. Cobra had less of that for me. I got heavy shafts too, 125s.
I get high spin often, so I was fit for all low speed woods. Cobra 3 wood LS and a callaway triple diamond LS. The triple diamond surprised me, but I do decent with it. See shall see if I can keep it
Nice one buddy. That sounds like a proper fitting. Detailed to eradicate those little areas that impact your game. What do you play off?
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf right now I’m in the simulators, too cold to play outside. Might get lucky with some warm days here and there. I’m in the states.
Nice extensive full bag fitting. It is long and tiring. It was great that you went in with an agnostic approach to the clubs as well as have a fitter who’s also agnostic. I knew you and the fitter mentioned your grips, did you change your grip size? If so, to what size, if not, why not?
Thanks for watching. Yeah, I felt it was the only approach that would be fair on my game.
In the end I went for midsize grips, as my hands are pretty big. Also, with my old clubs using midsize it was a no brainier.
I will posting the unboxing of the full set next week, with more detail on the clubs.
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Bet u were knacked after that .!
It was a bloody long day, especially being hungover too. 🤢🤢🤢🤣
Really appreciated seeing your pro fitting, @Michael Blankson, thanks for bringing us inside with you, that was so neat! You and I have done a lot of the same clubs, most notably, the TaylorMade P790s, they sound so nice when you get a good strike, right? Liked and subscribed and would love to collaborate with you!
Thanks so much for watching. I wanted to show as much of an in-depth experience with viewers as I just feel so much of fittings are assumed. The P790s have been amazing - and that’s not just saying it. It has also forced me to change a few things which makes the contact with the club effortless.
I’m sure most would also agree that the Callaway Rogue driver is just ideal for forgiveness.
I would love to do a collab with you too. Would be brilliant fun. Let’s try and make it work.
There were a few moments where it looked like he was just trying to sell you the more expensive club. Your first shot with the T200 seemed poor and you said “can I just blame the club” in a joking way and he said you can because you’re swing doesn’t change between swings. If that were that case, you’d never hit a bad shot! That made me a bit frustrated with sort of confirming the stereotype I have for golf club fitters…
I get your point Trevor. And I can honestly say, before the fitting I had the same misconceptions. But for that club, it just wasn’t clicking. I didn’t share each and every shot with the T200 but as much as I tried, I could get the same feeling as I had with the Taylormade. You have to believe me when I say- I went in there making sure I didn’t get fooled, and in the end I feel that I got what I deserved.
I was only going to accept spending the amount of money I did there once I got the feeling it was for my best interests.
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To me vokey wedges seem hard of the face but that was some years ago
Yeah I felt the same when I was hitting them. Still amazing clubs. Don’t get me wrong, at one point I was close to just going for them based on what everyone else has said. In the end, I went for true feel for me. Maybe when my game gets a lot better they will become the wedges I’ll use.
Just so you know when you said they’re using Srixon 4’s the number on the ball means nothing
Oh really… I never knew that. I thought there was a Srixon 1,2,3,4 😂😂😂
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf he’s right. It was the fact it said Z star (higher end) that makes the difference
Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏾😎
Thanks for visiting the channel. I love Hawaii. Guten Morgen from Cologne, Germany.
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf nice to meet you brother!
If your ever visiting HAWAII I would be more then happy to link up for some golf 🤙🏾
@@BAD_GolfHawaii Bro, that would be class. And likewise if you ever visit Europe (Cologne, Germany).
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf will do brother 🤙🏾😎
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf I’ll bring our camera crew 🤙🏾😎
Try to fit a 25 handicapper a fitters nightmare..........its called a golf lesson!
100% agree…. It’s def not easy. But sometimes you can get some great fitters who can see the vision/direction of the individual.
No way it's awesome to fit them in to clubs that help them
@@shaneWARs1 Exactly. 👊🏾
Hopefully you recommend the lower end prices and insist on lessons
I also feel you can be smart about it. A fitting doesn’t mean you have to purchase. You either go in there with a budget and try and work around that, or you take the info from the fitter and purchase 2nd hands clubs that fit…
I’m 61yrs old, no way I could through that. I’ll maintain with my ragtag clubs.
Hahahaahhaha - completely get it Miguel. But I did get a lil break for 15 mins - not that it was enough. Hahahahaa
What’s up with the Isaac Hayes music?😂
It’s my go to chill music 😜🤣🤣🤣
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf 👍. Who’s the musician? It sounds cool.
A good fitter wouldn’t let you do a full bag fit in one day
It was my decision to keep going as I wasn’t tiring. Had to catch a flight back to Germany. But I do understand that for some it’s best to break down the process.
Thanks for checking out the video. 👊🏾
Sorry for this comment but IMO should have saved £2500 and used it towards lessons. Looks like a case of expensive clubs, cheap swing. No fiiting is going to help the lack of backswing rotation or half swing - all arms and no legs or hips, more a "senior" swing. When your swing improves, the fitted clubs might not even suit your game. What did Jamie do regards loft, lie shaft length etc.? Prove me wrong, what's your current handicap Michael?
Paul, don’t be sorry at all. I didn’t put the video online for everyone to just love it. Not sure if you saw, but my objective is to reduce my handicap from 24 (when I started) to a single digit handicapper WITHOUT any lessons. All via TH-cam. That’s just my mission and what I want to prove to my audience and myself.
I 100% agree lessons are the way forward, and would recommend that to anyone over spending that type of money on golf clubs.
Now I play off 15 - and my handicap has reduced due to training (and not just the clubs).
I hope this makes sense but in summary, this is my journey to be a good/great TH-cam golfer. 🤞🏾
@@MichaelBlanksonGolf and I can only congratulate you on what you've achieved so far on your journey. And to encourage you to continue in your quest. Keep up the good work and continue to develop.
Absolutely 0 hip turn
But other then that nice job great video !
Cheers. Thanks for watching. Better golf and technique is on the way.
Somewhat of a click-bait title of the video 😂 good nonetheless though.
Thanks Ricky. I felt that after watching so many fitting videos online, there just was not enough detail and most were people showcasing how good they were over anything.
I wanted to have a video which was as transparent as possible hence the subtitle - ‘what they don’t tell you’…
Thanks again for watching though. Really appreciate it 👊🏾
I tried the stealth hybrid today and it feels unreal 🤌
Ooooooh, now that what I like to hear… Are you looking to get one? Honestly, and of course it’s just preference, but after having the old Burner Hybrid for so long , looking down at the stealth hybrid felt like I was hitting the same club. But the performance is just something out of this world.
Great to hear you loved it too… 👊🏾