Custom Fitting an Old Driver // How good can we make it?

[@JPMoon]

23 minutes and 45 seconds that every single golfer needs to watch!! Ian and matty, you've done it again... amazing video and I'm so glad it's you guys putting out this information

[@ignorance123]

I just wish more places would do something like this. If I go to a golf store and not look at the brand-new equipment (anything on sale) there's no chance I get any kind of fitting experience. I sure am glad I'm on the Mississauga TXG waiting list...can't wait. Great video.

[@jimmymac601]

Great. Now I have to wait to spend my money.

[@BaBaBooeyWRLD]

Mike it costs $$$ to do something like this.

[@jaytucker4338]

You do understand that you now have to go back and rerun the 2020 driver bracket with this club in the mix. Big Bertha's throwin' her weight around again!!

[@chrisfreitag2603]

Fascinating demonstration of the impact of shaft on timing and the importance of fitting. There’s a reason Ian is a world class master fitter.

[@banditbaker1675]

Whilst other YT channels are messing around showing videos filmed in their back gardens and BigAl is making Drivers with hosepipe you Guys are smashing it with a first-class vid of optimising an old Driver! TXG are just on another planet!

[@josephdubiel7129]

Now I find this fascinating. Only you guys would think of this lol. Very nicely done. Spider Dubiel

[@yoder9339]

This was easily one of the best TXG videos and I have seen most of them. Taking that old Alpha and turning it into a modern day gamer for Matt was awesome. Ian got to show off his knowledge and skill. If only there was a TW unboxing as well............ Great stuff gents - keep it coming.

[@jarrat1305]

Better than expected!!!! You have just justified your whole business more than any other video. High cost shafts, reasonable budget shaft and how to get everything out of a club. What you can do with what you have. Love it❤

[@wesleyfontaine3438]

If I was told a few teaks to an old driver, improved it so much I would not believe it. Excellent video.

[@loki7177]

This is pure gold, loved how you guys started with cost no object first and then also did more cost appropriate option too. Can't get this info anywhere else.

[@brianbillings6815]

Best couple videos I've seen regarding driver fitting and technology changes bar none!

[@chandlersperrey6842]

These guys make some of the best golf content on KZbin right now. They really break everything down, and it's not very biased with ads or promotions. Very well done boys, can't wait for the channel to grow!!

[@TigerSpiderTube]

I had M2 with stock shaft which always pushed right. After watching TXG (Not this video) decided shaft was problem, obviously leaving face open. Tested some new drivers made massive difference, Titleist with custom shaft worked amazing well but not for AUD 1500 for new driver and tour shaft. M2 is not that old and I'm not that good. Instead had Adila rogue 75-x installed for AUD 200 now M2 flys straight and I swing with confidence. Don't need to spend silly money, just some time experimenting at store. Wasn't a custom fit. Thanks TXG. Great video.

[@sharkhark]

And sooooo you did. Literally right after I post mid video. Budget shaft. Great video idea and results

[@richardwinczewski3264]

Keep the videos coming, they are always relevant to the modern golfer

[@peterlund6495]

Fantastic video guys, I funny am back playing my old Taylormade TP Burner 2008 before the lock down

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, guys. A nice way to update an older clubhead, to transform it into something that works better than before.

[@jimmymac601]

This might be the most useful videos I have seen for most golfers. Particularly given that shafts can be tested more easily with adapters. Great job guys.

[@2012RK35]

This was the missing piece to the puzzle from the test the other day. Excellent to see and thank you for taking the time.

[@TenPester]

I feel converted. I was the guy who said "fitting is just there to make folk money out of people who can't swing a club", but after seeing quite a few vids here now, it's clear that it works. All the way from glasgow ;)

[@andrewooo001]

My God... These videos are so freaking good! You guys are by FAR my favorite video guys on KZbin! Keep up the good work!!! 👏👏👏

[@Stavtok]

Great stuff lads. Love the explanation of why the delivered loft angle is different simply because of the face being more square. Really adds weight to the "a shaft is essentially a timing device" argument. Great job.

[@ashleymunsamy4003]

Absolutely awesome insight guys. I am addicted to the videos. I am learning more in one video than the last 10 years watching videos and playing golf. Thank you!

[@brandenstich]

Wow! One of the best videos I've seen on this channel. That's saying a lot since you guys put out superb information. Such great content. It reaches more of the masses that don't have over $500 to buy a new driver. Love it. Thanks guys

[@evanschmitz305]

Been watching these videos for months now and I still have no idea how this channel doesn’t have more subscribers

[@gordonforbes6777]

Pretty simple, they don't (and I sure hope they never do) chase subscribers with constant giveaways for clubs, bags, shoes, rangefinders etc like the MAJORITY of the so-called bigger channels. They let their content do the talking, which for me speaks volumes about Ian and Matt. Best golf related channel on KZbin, hands down. Keep up the good work lads :)

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Super fascinatingly, more proof the shaft makes a bigger difference than most people think. Great stuff. Always look forward to these.

[@Look_What_I_Did]

3 yards...

[@ArmyGolfBC]

Awesome vid and really fun to see the changes from shaft to shaft. TXG fitting is on the bucket list.

[@jzpats1976]

Seriously who in their right mind would dislike this video. Ian knows what he is doing and I need to get north of the border ASAP!!!

[@3puttpelle747]

As your average consumer who probably cant drop 600$ on a shaft i love this video. It was really cool to see you guys discuss different more economical price options. Im going to get a driver fit after this quarantine in the States is done and would love some more content on some maybe more probable options for someone looking to spend closer to 2 or 300 on a shaft. Love the content guys thanks for keeping us sane! stay safe.

[@waynethomas9957]

I really enjoyed watching this video thanks guys

[@iamthechow]

One of your best videos yet...absolutely amazed with the results! Super practical and informative advice to every golfer. I never thought about just changing the shaft and using my older head as a potential option - it won't happen every time, but you could walk out with a super good a driver and save a good 400-500 bucks in a head and shaft combo (potentially double or more of your budget).

[@rufussthoo4083]

Yeah. What they (below) said. This was a really worthwhile test. It shows you could take an older head that you really like and for half the cost of a new club, get one that is nearly as effective. The only qualification is the consistency of strike. The one true advantage the newer clubs have is in their forgiveness for us mugs that can't hit center twice in a row. More of this type of exploration would be well received. Thanks again guys.

[@hypo3]

Such a great video, Ian you are incredible. The club knowledge you possess and share with us, is the best golf content on KZbin.

[@mjbone23]

Great video! I mainly clubs at my facility in South FL. I totally agree with with what you did. I always like to max out their current clubs before I start giving them new equipment.

[@shamrockinfitz10]

Top 5 video you’ve posted thus far

[@TheOgieone]

Very interesting fitting! ..."an old flame, seems so familiar" 🤣

[@mal2ksc]

Something about a Cockford-Ollie...

[@paulbown3960]

Fascinating video boys. Dream week for me would be hitting every shaft you have there ! Keep up the good work gents

[@ianfrasergolf]

Paul Bown 🤣🤣

[@jeffreylondongolf3448]

Love the price point talks. And the customer profile!!

[@leevikitchens2608]

This is def my favorite video I’ve seen most weekend golfers don’t have $1200 to spend on a new driver and even the ones that do don’t feel comfortable spending it to play once or twice a week nice to see u can get similar results on a cheaper but proper fit only wish y’all were closer to Georgia 🇺🇸

[@if829]

Excellent again , could be a series all on its own

[@eagleeye7068]

Another really good one fellas. So much to take away from this as well as confirmation once again of how important a shaft can be coupled with a proper fitting.

[@KingRockSteady25]

Awesome video. I have the exact same Clubhead in my bag right now. Y'all make the most informative videos on KZbin. Keep up the great work you do.

[@guitarsandgolfballs]

I wonder how many fitters have your depth of knowledge, not many I think, many thanks

[@nongmar6340]

7:32-7:40 Gold! The information you guys provide is brilliant, dare I say, educational?

[@morgancross5481]

Very interesting test, it actually lines up with a lot of things we have seen in terms of what does and does not work for Matt. These older Callaway drivers were pretty high CG, even with the core down. The G410 LST that Matt played was also in the mid/high CG range and I imagine given the shape that his new Mavrik is similar. His tendency to strike higher and struggle with spin getting too low lines up with these mid to high CG drivers and explains why his biggest struggles have come from very low CG drivers like the TS3/TS4.

[@josephclites6971]

Matty is hitting straight seeds with the Ventus Black. Keep that combo for windy days!! Love to have that in Texas!!

[@shaneelliott1263]

Matt’s swing looks so much better now. Little on the slow back swing side here. Good video as usual!

[@ReallyTallMan]

Great video fellas. Eye opening.

[@alexoubre8123]

so awesome! this is my current driver. This video along with the last one comparing the BB alpha with freaky deaky has answered all my questions about upgrading.

[@glennwisse6271]

Cool video guys. Really great results. Thanks.

[@kylebrowne831]

Best videos on youtube and you videos really are brilliant....i tell all my friends to watch your videos before changing any club....if I could get over to Canada I'd be there in a heartbeat please come to UK!!!!!!!

[@steinfonell4915]

Sounds weird but this is one of the better videos. Great to see that the club head still lives. And, very TXG!

[@steinfonell4915]

Brilliant video. Video is now some 9 months ago but so show the possibilities with keeping old heads and adding a new and updated shaft. Do not know if you read the "old" video comments but it would be cool to see how this updated driver compares with Iron Byrons new 2021 driver.

[@dereksmith7773]

Thank ya'll SO MUCH for this video!! Really enjoyed watching!!! The BB Alpha shows it's still a great head.

[@FlyboyAF22]

👀👀👀🤣🤣🤣 You guys are hilarious. "Old Flame".....soooooooo comfortable haha

[@chrischampion727]

With the original shaft I thought for sure that Matt was gonna wrap that thing around his neck in the transition! 😂. I really liked and appreciated the route you guys took with this video. Like in another video you did a quite some time ago you showed that fitting isn’t always about buying brand new clubs. 👏👍

[@stanmeadows2524]

Came across this video when I'm just about to have a lesson/driver fitting and was explaining to the fitter that I would like to try different shafts in my 2015 Titelist driver head.

[@TheMuffs2004]

It’s cool to see how Matt’s swing has changed over time.

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

Great video. Wish you guys had a store in New Zealand!

[@rodwyer]

Fitting matters! One of your coolest ever videos, of course only 10k views...Well done lads, class as always

[@jonmwin]

Great video guys. Wish you was in uk you seem like you really know what you're on about been to a few pro about my equipment but they're nowhere near you guys.

[@ericmaher2316]

Wow!! Some change lads. Honestly didn’t think the old head could go that far either. Playing off 22 could you actually be consistent enough for the fitter to determine what is needed? Judge it off best strikes?

[@donaldcampbell4518]

That’s what I wanted to see. Pretty close to the freaky deaky. I would play that on the course. Love the vid

[@DavidSmith-lo7wf]

Oh man just started this and seeing the flex on that shaft in Matty's downswing is incredible!

[@jonathansmith9705]

So many combinations or options! I'm using a driver much older than that one. I'm sold on being fitted at some point (you've done a superb job demonstrating the benefits of doing so), but still think I'd benefit more greatly at present by focusing on the fundamentals of a good swing. No amount of technology would offset an inconsistent, poorly struck ball. Matty is most often in the zone, so it makes sense. Doing cost-benefit analyses over time using handicaps and/or historical scores would be interesting. I have a much greater appreciation for the skills of Jones, Hogan, Player, Nicklaus, Watson, etc., since they were playing with heavier, much smaller bladed irons, and heavier, non-FM shafts yet still killed it! Says something.

[@devanmacdonald8924]

Great video guys! I think a lot of golfers that are particular about their equipment will benefit from this. Traditional head shapes and clean look are hard to come by in modern equipment. Because of this issue many solid players with low single digit handicaps or better have been doing this over the last 5-10 years. You look at Adam Scott for example who has played his 910 D3 driver in multiple tournaments within the last two seasons. Great content.

[@nixongill1063]

Great VLOG. Awesome insights.

[@omnidarkenergy2035]

Learned so much this year from y'all

[@jacksyltie2614]

The original shaft looks like it flexed a lot in transition. Matt is getting pretty quick👌

[@adrianjones5521]

Fantastic video fellas!

[@robpottergolf]

Absolutely brilliant, lads! Thought for sometime that older clubs could just get a revamp with a new shaft. Just a shame fixed shafts can’t have that revamp

[@michaelslinger6903]

The biggest drag factor on a driver is face area. It will be interesting to see how the tradeoffs of face area, forgiveness, etc. are explored in the near future.

[@73henny]

Good video. Crossfield did something similar with testing an old Mizuno.

[@toy034]

Definitely even more keen for a proper shaft fitting on my used SLDR irons after watching this!

[@kadecannongolf]

I’m super happy that my shaft the Fuji pro TS 6x performed really solid!

[@aaronconsaul6645]

One of the best vids ever.. nice job 👏

[@jasonwarlond6743]

Great .. thanks for listening to the comments on the Alpha vs Mavrik fitting ... and then extending this one with the "value" shaft to still get a great result. (Club manufacturers may not be too in love with you though. Haha).

[@xtr3mezer0]

Matt you need to start making your own videos of lessons from a lefty!! As a fellow lefty, your swing is absolutely immaculate and I need a swing like yours lol.

[@JohnFishburne1]

Ian is the master.

[@ianfrasergolf]

fish0555 🙏🏻

[@JT-xs4br]

Dude! Does Ian know his stuff! That is complete shaft, club and swing knowledge! If the Rona ever ends, I need to go to Toronto and get a proper fitting! Start saving up for that $700 shaft!

[@markjones4795]

Awesome results! A real eye opener that is..... stay safe guys

[@justinpalmer2959]

Great video !!! Playing a M3 with a tried and tested Graffaloy Blue shaft which was a big upgrade for the small investment. Love the practical advice Ian. Keep it coming

[@fredrumann6847]

Great stuff as alway! Hearing this made me feel even more comfortable able getting fitted. I got fitted here in MN over the winter and felt I was taken advantage of. Because I did this backwards. Bought clubs and then ask to have them fitted at a different location. Rookie mistake! All they wanted was for me to trade in my brand new irons. I ended up buying a new shaft for my driver. Pured, shortened.... hate it, lost 25+ yards. Waiting for Canada/US to open the border!!

[@samprasfoon06]

You guys inspired me to bring out my R7 Superquad and SQ Sumo out for a fitting session. Thank you for this episode.

[@Boss302ATC]

Might be your best video showing what the shaft can really accomplish, outstanding men!

[@timseebold2355]

Great job, there’s life in the old dog still! How about doing the same fit on a new budget driver with custom shaft how close could you get?

[@sirchdj]

This driver still sounds great!

[@jermainemorgan8972]

It’s awesome watching a fellow lefty smashing bombs! Love the channel boys! Been great watching yas in lockdown 👍🏼 also learned lots from the channel!! Cheers 🥂

[@craigmcentee6147]

Just when I thought I'd gotten used to Ian's witchcraft you pull this one out! Top class! Who the hell gives this a thumbs down?!

[@jaytucker4338]

The Dark Arts...

[@davemarshall2756]

Thanks for another great entertaining video. Stay safe, stay well and stay in

[@ohwowthatsgood]

Funny you talk about price w/fitting. i was fitted around the holidays for a TPT 16 LKP, but the price was so astronomical I didn't pull the trigger. I've been searching for a comparable shaft ever since. It's hard to do when you're fitted into a shaft that no one carries...

[@ianfrasergolf]

JustVideos it’s an important discussion to have with your fitter regarding your comfort level with price. There’s no point in being fit to something you would never pay for.

[@barrymills8597]

What a really interesting video guys. I knew you would improve it but not to that degree. Mattie boy swing great again. Brilliant!,,,

[@Cjs94]

20:52 Matty starting to accidentally start speaking Scottish 😂

[@richardsdiaz1]

This was such a great video! Goes to show that an older piece of equipment doesn’t necessarily have to be replaced just because it’s older. Example: let’s say I get fitted for a TS3 today by Ian Frasier! As I live in California the odds of that happening any time soon are quite remote, I know. But I digress! Continuing...assuming I don’t have any major life changes or swing changes, the odds are that driver would still work just fine for me 5 years from now. Perhaps an 8.5 out of 10 compared to the new stuff of 2025? All that goes out the window if you aren’t custom fit though, as we saw in this video! Thanks guys! I learned something today!

[@mangelarsson7774]

Youre really good at this Ian, you should have a show on Golf channel or something like that.

[@ianfrasergolf]

Mange Larsson one day I hope so Mange!! 🙌🏻

[@chadmacjack454]

Great vid! Interesting that the shaft changed it that much. 🤔

[@devinwright131]

I'm all for the smaller heads (given like for like MOI)! I REALLY liked the look and feel of the G400 standard I had. But I was giving up so many yards and ended up switching into something newer. I would gladly go back to that shape if I could.

[@bobnokley]

Same exact issue age is cruel I miss the R510 days...

[@stevenorthbank]

Hi guys, very interesting and pertinent to a lot of people who don't want (or can't afford) to buy newest drivers every year. For my info. Taking Matts current new driver cost vs the two good shafts here, the expensive one and the last one, what's the difference in price between the three?, if one of us did it at retail prices.

[@3rdgroove]

Thanks for doing this fun video!

[@johnparle8840]

Love this. Hopefully I can get the Great Big Bertha from similar vintage I bought before the lockdown to do similar things when we finally get out playing again. You should try something similar with an old set of blades - say MP-32s if you can get your hands in them.