Irons - Lighter 'B' heads for +1.5" over length build

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By Ryan G

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  1. Ryan G

    Ryan G

    Posted this over in Golf Clubs forum but not sure if more appropriate here, so I'm re-posting. ----

    I currently have a set of 2019 T100 with the lighter 'B' heads as I play +1.5" over standard length. I lucked my way into these as I originally ordered through Golf Galaxy, after purchasing online I followed up with their customer service as I was very skeptical about these being built with a reasonable swing weight.

    Their support reps got in contact with a gentleman over at Achusnet who told them that customization to the build in regards to swing weight was not something that they did anything for. They told this to me by forwarding their email thread saying "See below for details". That exposed that gentleman's email address and phone number.

    So, I called him, and he confirmed what I was already being told. However, he then mentions that he thinks that he has some *B* heads laying around and then asks, "If I can find those, do you want me to use those?".

    Obviously I replied yes, please and thank you.

    So, boring story short TL;DR --

    ** If I order a set of T100 or T150 irons off the Titleist website @ +1.5" over standard, will lighter heads be used?

    ** I'm looking for confirmation that these still exists and are in stock, otherwise the purchase will be point less.

    Also, these heads *should* be 6-8 grams lighter than stock, is that accurate?

    Thanks, any help appreciated.

  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    None of this is how the factory tours explain how clubs are built, particularly irons.

    The heads arrive with varying weights, simply as a matter of manufacturing variations. They do end up grouped in bins by groups of similar weights. Based on the shaft, shaft length, grip, and requested swing weight, the system will recommend which bin will supply the heads for the set. Obviously shorter shafts will start with heavier heads and vice-versa. In the process of the build, a hosel weight is recommended by the system to achieve the desired swing weight., and then checked before moving to the next station.

    If a dealer sends in an order for a C9 swing weight for a 1.5 longer shaft and it can’t be done (no head light enough to get there) they will notify the dealer. Unless otherwise specified, SW is D2-D3. So be sure to specify your preferred swing weight. The only heads like specifying a B head, there are 2 lie heads - at stock lie and +2 lie, so lies from -2 degrees to +4 degrees of lie from stock. But Titleist still pulls the correct head for the order.

    The quality control is excellent, but a 99.8 accuracy still lets some errors though. Titleist will correct it,

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