Episode 25 – Inside Golf Ball Design with Titleist’s Tom Hiscock
In this episode of Ask a Club Fitter, we’re joined by special guest Tom Hiscock, Golf Ball Product Specialist from Titleist. We dive into the fascinating world of golf ball design and performance—what really goes into creating the ball you play, and how it impacts your game and we break down how you should be selecting the best golf ball for you. Plus, we tackle some great listener questions along the way.
Episode Title: 24. Wedges, Spin Control & Listeners Questions
In this episode of As a Club Fitter, Tom Davies and Head Fitter Matt Jones dive wedges, wedge fitting and how to create spin with your equipment. They also tackle some of the hottest topics in the golf industry and answer questions from our listeners. From gear insights to industry trends, this is one you won’t want to miss!
Episode Title: Our Gear, Hot Topics & Listener Q&A
In this episode of As a Club Fitter, Tom Davies and Head Fitter Matt Jones dive into the equipment they’re currently using, breaking down what works and why. They also tackle some of the hottest topics in the golf industry and answer questions from our listeners. From gear insights to industry trends, this is one you won’t want to miss!
In this Episode, Tom is Joined by Fellow Club Fitter, Matt Jones. Matt has been working alongside Tom for the past 2 years and is already developing an incredible reputations a club fitter and technician.
In this episode, we talk about how to go about upgrading your equipment for the season, the importance of feedback and how you can use stats to identify areas of your bag that can be upgraded.
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In this episode, I chat about some of the work we done at LIV GOLF Jeddah, some of the Equipment changes, some of the conversations and generally what it was like to be in Jeddah for the event,
We also answer some of the listeners questions!
This Episode we chat about my Experience with SIK Armlock Putters, Different options for summer Vs Winter putting and Phil Micklesons's cool grip switch on the 17th at the USPGA in 2021.
Justin Thomas & Phil Mickleson's Tweets - https://twitter.com/philmickelson/status/1396951642939924480
Phil Mickleson's Putt at the 17th in the US PGA2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSvFBwtyf8Q
Quintic Ball Roll Locations - https://www.quinticsports.com/quintic-ball-roll-accredited-putting-centres-accredited-instructors/
This week I chat about my experience testing an auto flex shaft, the new TSR Drivers and plough through some of the listeners Questions.
This wee we chat about some TrackMan Data for fitting, some considerations that may be useful if your playing in links conditions just like the Open. We also answer some of the listeners questions!
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This weeks episode was all based around listeners questions, We go deeper into the reasons you'll need different equipment in your wedges and also draw the winner of the FREE GOLF BALLS!
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This weeks episode I share some of the experiences from last weeks LIV GOLF event at the centurion club in London. I was lucky enough to be part of the Team there to Service the players for the week and this weeks episode talks abut some of the work we done with the players, what the event was like and how my first event at LIV Golf compared to my first event on the EUROPEAN TOUR.
In this episode we chat about some of the theoretical differences between a mallet and blade putters and how you can maybe use this information to select your next putter. We also chat about 3 killers if you can't start the ball on target with a putter and answer some of the listeners questions.
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This episode we talk about a topic which is not really understood and give you, the listeners, an insight into what it takes to get the most out of your driver and getting every single ounce out of your tee shots.
This was a question which was submitted by a listener, please do not be afraid to get your questions into us!
Something which I seem to have spoken a lot to clients about in the past few weeks is tee height and why most of the player I tend to see hit the ball very high on the face and are below their optimal distance.
Trottie - all things marmite, all things Tour!
This was a great catch up for me and as you'll hear from the episode, we've didn't really follow much of a structure but talked all things Tour, working on Tour and talked about some of our experiences working on Tour Together.
Trottie has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to club fitting, has worked on Tour for over 15 years and literally has worked with some of the worlds best players week in week out.
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This episode we chat very briefly about the new PING i525 Irons, our first impressions, the sound , feel and numbers. We also talk through some great pre season tweaks that can help you get off to a great start to the deacons and also answer some listeners Q's.
This episode we talk about how we manage fitting junior golfers who are constantly developing physically and technically. it's a common theme with a lot of the golfers we work with as they are often not really the finished article. we discuss the data you need to look out for and how you can manage the set in the future.
We talk about the New AVX golf ball, the changes they have made, why you would use this ball and other alternatives.
We do a little guide to the ideal spin numbers with a driver too.
This episode, I discuss pre season equipment checks which every golfer can go through with a minimal cost involved. Also, we discuss some of the findings from the new products of 2022 and some listeners Q's.
Enjoy!
This episode we talk all things driver fitting, one of my favourite clubs to fit and something which is always a bit of a puzzle to work out.
We also chat about how Bryson has transformed himself into one of the longest drivers of the golf ball on the planet and relate them to the 4 pillars you can look at to hit the ball further on the golf course.