OT : Ever get fitted for Golf Clubs?
Have you ever been fitted for Golf Clubs?
If so , how much has it improved your game?
I've been playing with a $200 Starter
Set for about 5 years now and am ready
to upgrade.
Hopefully I can make time this week and
get it done at Miles of Golf. I was wondering what
to expect other than paying a lot of $$$.
If you play regularly and can afford to buy good clubs it's worth getting fitted.
They will measure you...you'll take quite a few swings...if you have flaws they'll try to find those options that help those. Ultimately you'll have multiple choices and it comes down to feel, preference, and price.
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It is only worth getting fitted if you have a consistent swing. As players get better their stance and posture will improve.
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Respectfully disagree. Proper fitting can help any level golfer.
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I second that.
Me too.
Well it depends...
If I were a golfer with swing flaws and wasn't super consistent, lessons are a better use of your money.
If you can consistently hit the same shot, and you're comfortable with your swing, get fitted.
Dicks Sporting goods does free fittings with iron set purchases, so there's zero cost affiliated if he/she goes there and is already planning on purchasing a set.
Even if you're not very good, fitting will be a big help if you're anything but average in terms of height, how upright you stand, etc. Those won't change much even if your swing improves. If you don't get fitted you'll be fighting the clubs AND your bad habits.
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i'm told standard clubs are made for the average height male.
Not only for length but for grip size
TWSH
/obligatory
That's what she head? That's so... Actually that works too.
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Haaaaa! I'm a dope. Sausage fingers and I didn't even know what you were talking about upon first read. Noooooow, I get it. I'm an idiot.
touch your junk.
Well, that would explain why it seemed strange that the dude fitting me for clubs kept asking if I wished to be fitted with a cup as well, even though I told him that I found the idea of wearing a cup for golf a little ludicrous. He seemed undeterred and was just about to get out the tape whem back away.
I remember the first real good suit I got fitted for and the tailor asked me if I dressed right or left. I'm like WTF and my future wife who was with me whispered in me ear what he meant. I had no idea a tailor would take that into consideration. .
you are abnormally short or tall I don't think getting fitted is necessary. You can make a killing on EBay with golf equipment. Go online, buy some DCIs for $100 and you will be all set.
There is only one place you should go for your golf needs and that is...
What's the name of that shop and do they buy golf clubs?
I'm not sure. I'll have to rewatch it to try and gather some clues on exactly what it is that this guy does.
Judging by his hat and weight, I think it's a BBQ joint.
I used to be a golf pro that did fittings on our range. It's extremely benefitial. You will want to get it done while you are playing/practicing consistently and are comfortable with your swing. The biggest thing is to try as many different brands out as possible. I would also highly highly recommend doing it at a grass driving range and not a place you are hitting off turf.
Yes...I fit the standard set exactly. It was anticlimactic.
In the same breath, I've hit standard set my entire life, and it turns out I should have been set to a degree upright. It catches things like that.
I've been fitted at miles twice, once for a driver and once for wedges.
1. Expect to pay a little bit more money than you are expecting. They have done a good job convincing me to spend a little bit more money than originally. It's important to note that they didn't force me to do anything, just opened up my eyes to options.
2. Don't try to pipe everything you hit or else you'll be fitted poorly. Make sure you hit easy shots, medium shots, and try to crush a few.
3. You have a track man system in front of you, and there is a lot of information... They will explain what you are looking at.
4. If you have an old pair of shoes and a new pair of shoes that you play in, take the pair you don't care that will get ruined. You hit on a mat and I stripped the white finish off the toes of my shoes.
I wouldn't dream of buying either a driver or a set of irons without getting launch data. No so critical with wedges or hybrids.
Trust the data!
Wedges was great!!! I have a tendency of getting clubs too high spin, and getting them to balloon on me. With out launch, I doubt I would have been able to judge on my own until I hit the course
To try a lot of clubs before your fitting & recognize it might take more than a couple sessions to know what you should bag.
It's extremely beneficial. I've been fitting myself for the last 10 years, although I still have the same fitment as then. I've fit probably 100-150 people intoover the last ten years as well. It definitely helps. If your swing/ball flight/shot pattern is different the day you get fit than what it normally is, you may want to go back and get fit on a different day. Otherwise, someone could put you into clubs that don't quite match who you are.
I enjoyed the experience. They were helpful and put a lot of clubs in my hands. If you are planning to buy woods and irons, don't plan on doing that in one visit! It's too many swings!
I ended up buying Mizuno irons and Titleist Woods. I had my 1st hole-in-one a month after the purchase. Was it the clubs?
No Mars
**Edit: I absolutely love Mizuno irons. I still have never hit a set of irons that felt as good as my MP-33's.
There was a pro shop near me that offered a free fitting for the first 25 people or so and I signed up not knowing what to expect but figuring it was worth the experience. In the end, the clubs he fitted me with consistantly hit longer and straighter for me than any other club I have used. Thought about getting a new set but it was expensive. Still got the recommendation card in my wallet and looking for clubs in my price range.
facets of your life...there is no replacement for the right tool. Don't settle for channel locks when you need needle nose pliers.
Also, be unlike the average amateur and actually practice.
But, if you are a 20+ handicap practice will help much more than fitting and new clubs. That having been said, the basics of shaft stiffness and swing weight are always important, and pretty easy to get right.
I was fitted at a Callaway demo. Improved my game and my back felt better after golfing. I'm 6'3 and standard clubs were just to short for me.
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How long did it take for you to transition to the new sticks? That has always been my concern to switch, I'm 6'5" and have played my whole life on standard shafts (both in stiffness and length (*insert shaft joke here*)). I'm worried it would take me years to get back to my current level of moderate crappiness.
I loved the new clubs right away. I got out on the range, and got in some practice. For me it seemed like I got use to my new clubs rather quickly.
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It's not really about how tall you are but rather how long your arms are. Usually the measurement used is wrist to floor. If you have long arms you may actually need shorter clubs, not longer.
Club speed is ued for determing flex, stiff, exra stiff, flex, etc., Club speed is determined by measuring your 5 iron or what you use from the 150 yard in. The three of us varied and I was the shortes hitter at that time, going back and forth betwen an 8 and 7 and the two others hardly ever going over 9. There was less that an inch between the three of us, althoug we ranged roughly 2" apart in height.
Bit as many will tell you here, if you ever want to go around in the 70s or more than a regular basis, doesn't really matter as to golf club, but make sure they fit you. And get to love your short irons. That's where you take strokes off. Get on the green in regulation.
My clubs are 1 1/2 inch longer. With extra stiff shafts. I am very happy with the fitting I got.
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Won a trip to San Diego that included a fitting at Cleveland Golf. Tremendous experience. Irons set to proper degree based on ball flight. Not only educational but much fun. Highly recommend a personal fitting.
golf is more fun to watch than to play.
5 out of 5 fakes
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...in Russia, golf plays you!
I've played on the one hole they have inside of Dunhams a couple of times. hope that helps.
Ughh is it football season yet?
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Golf pro and club fitter here.....if you play a lot it is very beneficial if not stick to your set of the rack. Also depends how good the fitter is.....most are just looking to move clubs
Remember the saying " it's the Indian, not the arrow". I was fitted by my country club pro after doing several demos. I ended up with a nice set of pings but since I don't play enough it didn't make any difference in my game, only in my bank balance. If you are playing a couple of rounds a week it might be worth it. If you are only a casual player, keep your old clubs. They will be much more of a conversation piece and a source of constant excuses.
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you would be crazy not to be fitted. Why spend money on new clubs that might not be right for you?