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Golf Club Fitting - Putting It All TogetherAre all these golf club fitting choices still confusing? Here's some set recommendations for various swing speeds to try and help you get started. These are only recommendations but should help you understand the variables that effect getting fit and choosing the right clubs. As you learn more about YOUR game you'll be ready to take your fitting to the next level. Iron head categories
As you can see from above, your swing speed is the key factor in determining the correct shaft and shaft flex. If you are a beginner or play very seldom, then choosing some extra forgiveness is also a good idea. Remember, the shorter the club and the more loft the easier it is to hit in most cases.
So what happens if you get your clubs fitted for you but still feel they aren't right? Choosing a supplier that provides a satisfaction guarantee and allows subsequent adjustments is always a good idea. You and your clubfitter may not get it right the first time. Unfortunately, brand name clubs are not going to help you much here. Most adjustments are made at the factory and it may take many weeks to get adjustments made. Typically brand name online fitters do not allow for returns of custom clubs either. Some clone online fitters allow clubs to be changed or returned within 30 days even after you've hit them. Pinemeadow and GigaGolf both offer that feature. If you can find someone who will work with you to get the right clubs for your game...hang on tight. You might also be able to find a good local clubfitter who will work with you to fine tune your clubs. They're not always easy to find. A good place to look is The Professional Clubmakers' Society. They offer a 'find a clubfitter' service through their website. If you have a Golfsmith store in your area they do a great job of helping you get fit and will also assemble clubs for you. Another great resource for the details of clubfitting is GolfWorks. You may have seen its founder Ralph Maltby on The Golf Channel. His company takes a very scientific approach to golf clubs and has analyzed how the details of club design affect a golf shot. He goes beyond SGI, GI, and players clubs and has created something he calls the Maltby Playability Factor (MPF) which puts a number on the forgiveness of every golf club. He has tested many clubs going back many years and his book The Maltby Playability Factor: Book One - Irons by Ralph Maltby is a classic on the subject of clubfitting and playability. Wether your fitting session is done in person by a quality clubfitter or you decide to use an online fitting system, getting the right clubs for you and your game is worth the time and effort. A well-fit set of clubs will not only improve your ball striking but will also help you enjoy the game more. There's nothing like the feeling of a well hit shot and then watching your ball fly straight towards the target. After all, it's why we play this great game. How the fitting variables effect your game
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