Last fitted 4 Years Ago! 15 to 11 HCP... MID HANDICAP GOLFER RE-FITTING

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  • MID HANDICAP GOLFER IRON FITTING - PING GOLF CUSTOM FITTING CENTRE - GAINSBOROUGH GOLF CLUB
    #PINGG430 #MIDHANDICAP #CUSTOMFITTING
    Mid Handicap Golfer Mark Spriggs got custom fitted for PING I210 irons 4 years ago! His handicap has improved from 15 - 11 handicap!
    Will Mark need new irons? Will Marks specs have changed? Should Mark buy lower handicap golf clubs? PING I59? Could MID HANDICAPPERS golf clubs be re fitted to help him improve further?
    Lets find out in todays video where MID HANDICAP GOLFER has a PING IRON FITTING at the national PING GOLF fitting centre!
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  • @bloggs730
    @bloggs730 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I absolutely love these fitting videos. There is so much you can learn.

  • @carllivesey5224
    @carllivesey5224 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video will help ping maintain there reputation of a real good company

  • @j.w.matney8390
    @j.w.matney8390 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. When I've gotten a fitting, I listen and do what the fitter tells me to do. I only speak when I'm asked a question. I treat it like a lesson. It's worked out pretty well.

  • @bobreidy8665
    @bobreidy8665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honesty is the best policy and Ping deserve their reputation. Well done.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      100% 👏🏼 It will repay them 100 times over!

  • @davidpollard3921
    @davidpollard3921 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mark is so informative with his comments and a great asset to anyones video....James R must be really unhappy he didn't sign an exclusivity clause with Mark !!!
    Great video and would say one of your best yet

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not pinching Mark off him 😅 It just happened that we both wanted a ping fitting, so we booked in together to save travel costs. Thanks though, appreciated 🤌🏼

  • @ladgolf6330
    @ladgolf6330 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sprigsy saved himself a few bob there Gaz. ;-) Encouraging to see there was no hard sell from the guys at Ping, I guess it also demonstrates that they believe in the longevity of their own product.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes. I think Ping are smart, they take pride in being the very best in customer service in all area’s, and pros like myself and ping players that’s encountered their service can’t speak highly enough of them.

  • @paulmarjoram2258
    @paulmarjoram2258 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think you get more benefit from a fit if you can consistently control the head of the clubs you currently own.

  • @glynpicknell9946
    @glynpicknell9946 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant video, fair play to the fitter and Ping, would of been easy to push Mark into buying a new set for no real improvement, really impressed 👏👏👍

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. This isn’t a one off too, I’ve heard of many people go for new sets, and ended up going home with a club tweak.

  • @edwinlambley2801
    @edwinlambley2801 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The guys at Ping Gainsborough are Top draw and excellent with communicating with you.

  • @andrewclarke9720
    @andrewclarke9720 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mark is still the best mid handicap golfer ive ever seen, and i always like watching his club tests.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a big compliment. He did play well on the course👌🏼

  • @roberthudson3571
    @roberthudson3571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating. These fitters are amazing at identifying problems and solving them! Great video!

  • @brettdudley7701
    @brettdudley7701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was so good to watch a fitting where a player don't hit a perfect shot everytime. It's what puts me off getting a fitting knowing I'll miss hit a few balls but gives me confidence to go for one now

    • @kevinspradlin6288
      @kevinspradlin6288 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is the hardest part, getting over being self conscious about your swing. Good fitters aren't there to criticize, but to help you get the most out of the swing you have. If you are taking lessons to change, let them know, they can take that into account as well. I recently had a driver fitting, and the fitter found my current driver with a different shaft rocked everything else we tried and gave me 40 yards with a straighter shot.

  • @TomButtxn
    @TomButtxn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good vid imo he will gain distance from lowering the loft he was probably more tired after hitting a lot golf balls. causing a drop off on the numbers but won’t be significant difference all the best for mark and getting to scratch

  • @tommiethatcher7265
    @tommiethatcher7265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1st class video Gaz and so interesting watching Mark with the fitter. Just shows how important it is getting fitted. So looking forward to watching your fitting Gaz

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      X stiff considered to help with clubface control. Definitely something I’ll be testing with a high handicapper in an experimental video

  • @MalinheadMN
    @MalinheadMN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I've only ever got tested for a sand wedge but this video makes me want to get tested for the whole set. Still playing TM burner irons and a mix of wedges.

  • @wajopek2679
    @wajopek2679 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s why I ❤️ Ping.
    Marks previous fitting 4yrs ago was good then, still good now- albeit just needed a tweak here and there which was inclusive and all within the nominal price of a Ping fitting.
    What a result

  • @seegarsmkr
    @seegarsmkr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gary, Interesting how Mark is asking if the 210s are not "good enough" when there are several tour pros using them. Unless he is stripping it out of the middle EVERY time 59s are much smaller and much thinner sole.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your average golfer wouldn’t be aware of that. I knew the answer, but the point of the video is to raise awareness. Even the tour pros don’t require blades, never mind mid handicap golfers. Thanks bud

  • @jamiepidd3322
    @jamiepidd3322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Gaz. Really interesting to see the X stiff part of the video. Great to see a fitter go for a different shaft that Mark would never really try on his own accord. And see results. 👍🏻

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoyed that part too. I am definitely going to experiment when I high handicapper, using an X vs Regular to see if it helps them control the club face more.

  • @barnabyhowe9999
    @barnabyhowe9999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video Gaz! As someone who is planning on getting new irons soon this was really useful.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Barnaby. I thought the X-stiff shaft talk was good. Not many people who swing lower than X speed would consider it.

  • @Kdpeters80
    @Kdpeters80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fitting video. That said, not sure why he’d think he was ready to upgrade from the i210. It’s not like it’s a hollow body game improvement/distance iron, it’s a widely used iron on tour.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you know a lot about tec, you would know this, however, so many mid handicappers think they need a blade once they start sniffing around single figures.

  • @gawoo1012
    @gawoo1012 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mark seems like a nice guy but he is the epitome of the golfer with all the gear and no idea!!! The fitter didn't know where to look when he was blabbering about his wrist angles & dodging the i59 question was a masterclass.

  • @ivancamphor2886
    @ivancamphor2886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic honest and down to earth … great video Gaz and Mark really good to see that.!

  • @royclose946
    @royclose946 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done gaz interesting it just goes to show how a fitting is important 😊

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, there’s always little gains to be made 👌🏼

  • @BaBaBooeyWRLD
    @BaBaBooeyWRLD ปีที่แล้ว

    Once he said i210’s at the start I knew they would stay in the bag. One of the best irons ever made and any handicap can play ‘em.

  • @petekenny3774
    @petekenny3774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well.done mark I wouldn't fancy doing this on camera mate ...

  • @JDB4197
    @JDB4197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark is the man!!!!

  • @scottd291
    @scottd291 ปีที่แล้ว

    great info in that one I went to the center for a putter fitting was amazing same fitter I had really nice guy

  • @TWTexasA1
    @TWTexasA1 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be great to get fitted for some clubs. Although I’m hitting some 2022 Taylormade Stealths that I bought used with senior shafts which I need now . I haven’t golfed much in the past 8 years and I’m hitting these hybrids and irons better than I’ve ever hit a club…is it the clubs or the change in my older self swing I don’t know…maybe I’ll strike it rich and get fitted for my next set of clubs….

  • @CymruRJW
    @CymruRJW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a shame the fitter didn't allow Mark to try the i59, so then he could eradicate that from his mind.
    That thought is always going to be there until he does. !!
    I think the i210 is a nicer iron that the i230, the backplate on the i230 looks a bad fit with a large gap.

  • @starks1974
    @starks1974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark is an OG!!!

  • @jjd9990
    @jjd9990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ping yet again proves they are different class

  • @stephencarlisle3743
    @stephencarlisle3743 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video , learnt so much . I got fitted in October for Miz 923 HM with +2 lie , I’m still working on my swing after a 14 yr absence so watching this video has taught me that my lofts can be altered. Can my lie be altered too ?

    • @tomasbergdal2556
      @tomasbergdal2556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes and it is a much easier thing to do. it wont alter the club in any other way than the lie.

  • @keithhamman755
    @keithhamman755 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t remember the fitters name but this is same guy who fitted me last summer, really impressed,

  • @andylyle2282
    @andylyle2282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Gary.

  • @racingdc9
    @racingdc9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the end, I know he was a little disappointed he didn't go home with new irons. The PIng fitter did a great job.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! No point in changing for changing sake.

  • @garyhague5882
    @garyhague5882 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does sprigsy actually warm up before playing? Hitting 30-40 balls before going out would benefit him quite a lot.

  • @DogsHealthShop
    @DogsHealthShop ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My issue with a fitting is the changes in swing over time. I play off 11 and my swing never replicates the game before, always subtle inconsistencies. I always have gone for clubs that suit my eye aswell as my swing at the moment of testing on a range without proper “fitting”.
    Perhaps a fitting would be beneficial, I’m confused, this game confuses me, this game frustrates me, I’m very confused & frustrated, however, I make a dam good cup of tea ☕️ 😊

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you come to Huddersfield. I’m taking you into the kitchen to make me a cuppa! We’re vlogging it too! How to make the worlds best cup of Yorkshire Tea!

    • @DogsHealthShop
      @DogsHealthShop ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garymartingolf it’s a deal 👍🏼

  • @randallpennington5976
    @randallpennington5976 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went from Ping I E1 irons to G30’s and dropped 5 shots on my handicap to a 5!

  • @ericdilks9044
    @ericdilks9044 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ping Very good club fitter little abjustment to Marks clubs saved this Yorkshireman a lot of money.Never a bad thing

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is why I always try to encourage progressing golfers to buy ping 👌🏼

  • @keithfinley2939
    @keithfinley2939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Given Ping's MOI claims for the i59 (same as i230), I would have tried the i59 with Modus X as well... but agree that Mark made the "smart" choice for at least another season, and can spend the savings on Driver...

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It might say that in the script, but I’m sure a slightly bigger profile head (i230,210) inspires a bit more confidence. This is such a mental game. Hahah, he might do that 😅

    • @keithfinley2939
      @keithfinley2939 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garymartingolf yeah, I think the Ping fitter might have recommended it if Mark's strike was more consistent at the outset

  • @martinwilliams4759
    @martinwilliams4759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic mark just saved you money could we see a driver fitting please

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a driving fitting. The video is next Sunday ✌🏼Thanks

  • @alanking5001
    @alanking5001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting that gaz , just shows your clubs can help but at the end of the day no club is going to stop an incorrect impact condition , so get that right first

  • @danielhunt4474
    @danielhunt4474 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Marks club face is quite shut at the top of the swing

  • @sherms78
    @sherms78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How forgiving are Mark's current clubs? Has he tried a more forgiving set or a different shaft?

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He did in his 2018 club fitting on James Robinson’s channel, and it was concluded that this profile club was the best for numerous reasons. Distance back to front, ball flight trajectory, feel.

    • @sherms78
      @sherms78 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garymartingolf would be interested to see if a more forgiving iron than he currently has would improve his consistency now he's improved. Seems his thought process was a better players iron would have pushed him to the next level, but maybe he needs more forgiveness?

  • @Handletaken4
    @Handletaken4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy hits his 7i about as far as I do but I would never consider an X Stiff shaft. Wow. I play Regular R300.

  • @keneves5282
    @keneves5282 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great club fitter.

  • @SteveFromStockport
    @SteveFromStockport 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Griff Rhys Jones. You should have him on again! 😂😂😂

  • @tonyweymouth3111
    @tonyweymouth3111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would have been good to see Mark’s numbers

  • @markmark5488
    @markmark5488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting, but why not consider other brands?

  • @joshuamason456
    @joshuamason456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marks face of disappointment when he realises he isn’t good enough for the i59 🤣 great vid gaz, good to see mark back on the channel

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. I think the i210 can get you very low. He was striking them really well on the course. I don’t think he needs them anyway 😃

  • @ericjencson9489
    @ericjencson9489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark needs his own channel

  • @kimhannemann
    @kimhannemann ปีที่แล้ว

    THE MARK SPRIGGS? SPRIGGSY! Can't wait to see you kick James' butt ...

  • @kev12558
    @kev12558 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this not the bloke who worked with James Robinson?

  • @JustaMountainbiker
    @JustaMountainbiker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really find the “iron model is holding my development back” argument very strange. You don’t have to change your irons just because you’re approaching low handicap territory.
    Getting a i59 wouldn’t magically make anyone in the 11-15 range a single figure handicapper. It will just penalise you more.
    The i210 are great irons, if they’re good enough for Hovland I doubt the would ever hinder an average joes development.
    Good on the fitter not selling something that won’t improve your game.

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      Being a golf coach, I knew the answer, but it’s a question so many mid handicappers have, and therefore I wanted to softly share the message through an experimental video.

  • @brianmurray4199
    @brianmurray4199 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one on Mark for putting himself out there for us. Do you have to pay Robbo a fee to borrow Mark? 😂

  • @hudsonrilke
    @hudsonrilke ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope your fitting didn’t go like that Gaz, we know you like shiny new clubs. Good on the fitter. I felt tired watching him hit so many

  • @BloodySoup74
    @BloodySoup74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now would lie angle change with the change of loft?

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The machine they use calculates both loft and lie, so they’re able to change lie whilst controlling loft. Thanks

  • @umclankity2057
    @umclankity2057 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im on the i210s and they are money

  • @DaneMorgan-ol3zc
    @DaneMorgan-ol3zc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why doesn’t Ping have a North American fitting facility?

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t know actually. Do they not have fitting centres in America? I do need to visit and explore the world of golf in America more, I’m not so familiar.

  • @cynt1111
    @cynt1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get him a set of Wilson launch pads with a senior graphite shaft 😂😂😂

  • @mayfairwrapping4843
    @mayfairwrapping4843 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recon i could do with a ping fitting gaz? 😂 #G25

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      No way! I was cursing you thinking you had G400! 🤣🤣 G25 as 6 years before them!!! 🤦🏻😅

  • @PepeSylvia36
    @PepeSylvia36 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uk Golf Academy not Ping. Feel this is a distinction that should be made!

    • @garymartingolf
      @garymartingolf  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s Ping Gainsborough (uk) headquarters

  • @andrewportman2575
    @andrewportman2575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a shame for mark thsts the worst I’ve seen him hit the ball on the channel to be fair

  • @cynt1111
    @cynt1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get him a set of Wilson launch pads with a senior graphite shaft 😂😂😂