Have you ever bought shoes without knowing your shoe size? I wouldn’t think so. You shouldn’t purchase golf clubs that don’t fit your body type, mechanics and temperament, either.
My goal at club fitting is to provide my students with the best model and custom club specifications so they can increase performance through accuracy, distance control and shot making ability.
Most golf clubs at golf and pro shops are standard specifications. If a player doesn’t fit those specs, the equipment won’t fit the player. An accurate club fit will help get the player to reach their optimal performance. It is essential for players to receive custom club fitting from an experienced and trained club fitter, before investing in clubs.
During a club fitting session we test the following variables:
- Shaft length
- Shaft flex
- Shaft type
- Lie angle
- Grip size
- Golf club head design
- Set make up
Shaft Length: Shaft length will influence where the ball is consistently struck on the clubface. The correct shaft length will prevent a golfer from having to alter their natural swing in order to make optimal contact.
Shaft Flex: Shaft flex influences distance, accuracy, trajectory and consistency. The shaft flexes during the swing. Incorrect shaft flex drastically reduces the chance of making consistent solid contact.
Shaft Type: Individuality makes the decision. Steel or graphite shafts, swing weights, kick (or bend) points and torque ratings should be considered.Some of my students like the feel of a lighter shaft. Graphite is generally lighter than steel.
Lie Angle: This is the angle created by the shaft and sole of the club. With the correct lie angle, the center of the clubhead will touch the ground, during impact. Should the toe of the clubhead be raised at impact, a hooking shot may result. If the heel is raised, a push or slice could result.
Grip Size: The correct grip size can influence the golfers ability to return the clubface to a square position and release the wrists through impact. Also, with the assortment of grip textures, personal preference is a determining factor.
Clubhead Design: The introduction of MOI (moment of inertia) has become a big consideration, predominantly with higher handicappers. When contact is made outside the sweet spot, a high MOI reduces twisting during contact, producing shots with a smaller window of error.
Set Make Up: With new hybrid clubs golfers have a wider range of options in the clubs they carry in their bag, their set make up. Various lofts and designs in irons, woods, hybrids and wedges demand a professional custom club fitting.
Something to keep in mind is, if you order clubs after a club fitting, the cost is approximately the same as the standard set bought off the shelf. Also, my students are under no obligation to purchase a set after a club fitting session. However, there’s a nominal fee for the club fitting but that fee is waived if you do purchase clubs from me.
So if you or someone you know are looking for a set of clubs, feel free to call my cell or email me to set up a time to get you into a custom set of golf clubs built specifically for your body type, swing mechanics and temperament. I can make this promise, that it will assist in better miss hits, lower scores and you’ll look good with that brand new set make-up in your bag.
