Where to get fitted?

[Sisu]

Where would you all recommend I get fitted for clubs? There's a golfsmith and golf galaxy near me, or should I go to a course that offers fitting?

 

I'm looking for new irons and a new shaft for my 983K driver.

 

Thanks,

 

Craig

[golf_freak]

I get my clubs fitted by my golf instructor; he has a very good idea of what fits my swing.

 

good luck.

[Noncenx]

These both are probably the most basic level of being fitted and while it’s better than nothing, it’s not like really being fitted. Reading Tom Wishon’s book “The Search for the Perfect Golf Club” has really opened my eyes to what’s involved in fitting clubs how they can effect play on everyone’s level.

 

Check out this link on finding a professional clubfitter near you as well as the other links on Tom’s site about what custom fitting should be.

 

Tom Wishon Golf Technology - Find a clubmaker near you

[kfulbright]

Nothing against the big box retailers, but go somewhere that you can see the ball flight. It will help you see how the different shafts and heads perform for you.

 

I beg to differ that it is not a real fitting. I guess me and other pros that fit clubs aren't qualified because we are not selling Tom Wishom products. These books are a dime a dozen imo.

[golfernut78]

look for a instructor that is a certified club fitter. your golfsmiths and golf galaxy's may have someone who knows what they are talking about, as well as someone who thinks they know what they are talking about.

[Sisu]

Thanks for the recommendations! :)

 

Craig

[AUDuffer]

Nothing against the big box retailers, but go somewhere that you can see the ball flight. It will help you see how the different shafts and heads perform for you.

 

I beg to differ that it is not a real fitting. I guess me and other pros that fit clubs aren't qualified because we are not selling Tom Wishom products. These books are a dime a dozen imo.

 

Definitely agree with kfulbright on this one (btw, the bottom of the tower looks to be Sooner crimson--not a Sooner fan just an observation). If you're hitting into a screen or net I don't think you're going to get as good an idea of what's happening. Try to find a certified clubfitter and you'll be much better off and these guys normally don't have any affiliations so you won't get pushed one way or another.

[elcid93]

I totally agree with WILDDRIVE99.

 

I went to a local clubfitter/clubmaker, and it was a great experience.

 

When I set up the appointment, he told me to bring my clubs, my golf shoes and whatever I would workout in (Tshirt, shorts). He told me I would work up a sweat.

 

Sure enough, I hit balls for 3 straight hours. Not too many breaks either. Obviously I hit with a launch monitor I got my baseline settings off of my clubs.

 

I totally went in there with the expectation that I would be buying new clubs in the near future. He was very neutral about what clubs I should have. He flat out told me, that if the clubs I was hitting, worked out to be the best for me, that I should keep them. So he definitely did not push any product.

 

After my clubs, I hit all sorts of shafts and different swing weights, to find the optimum performance. Also, I hit almost everyball on the market to find the one that worked best for me.

 

Long story short, my irons were fine (Ping Eye 2). My wedges were fine (Vokey). The only problem was my driver. I had a "dinosaur" (as he called it) 975D 9.5, with a UST shaft. Found out I needed a high loft driver and a lighter shaft to maximize club head speed. So I bought the driver I wanted off of EBay, and he put a new shaft in it that tested the best for me.

 

When it was all said and done, I was dog tired but I knew what my specifications are. Totally worth it and I stress to all my golfing buddies, that you should do this before spending anymore money on equipment.

 

Now when I do buy new equipment, I know what to get, and he fine tunes the stuff for me.

[Sisu]

Elcid93,

 

That's great...that's what I'll have to find. Thanks! :)

[NONYABIS]

Have you ever heard of EJL custom Clubs in Chicago.

Everett is the best.

[golfernut78]

Nothing against the big box retailers, but go somewhere that you can see the ball flight. It will help you see how the different shafts and heads perform for you.

 

I beg to differ that it is not a real fitting. I guess me and other pros that fit clubs aren't qualified because we are not selling Tom Wishom products. These books are a dime a dozen imo.

 

Definitely agree with kfulbright on this one (btw, the bottom of the tower looks to be Sooner crimson--not a Sooner fan just an observation).

 

i've got to agree with auduffer, the tower does have a nice oklahoma crimson color to it - but i am a sooner fan.

[greyman09]

Elcid93 Did you use a clubfitter in SC. I have been looking for someone to use. Do you have any recommendations?

[kfulbright]

Now guys, jealousey gets you nowhere.

 

O.T.- Q. How do you know when a Sooner football player has a new girlfriend?

 

A. There's chewing tobacco stains on both sides of the pickup truck. :)

[AUDuffer]

Now guys, jealousey gets you nowhere.

 

O.T.- Q. How do you know when a Sooner football player has a new girlfriend?

 

A. There's chewing tobacco stains on both sides of the pickup truck. :)

 

My favorite one was about a line to hook recruits into coming to Oklahoma instead of Texas (it applied before this year): If you come to Oklahoma you're guaranteed at least one win every year...

 

And I believe the top-ranked Auburn Men's Women's swim teams beat out the Longhorns!

[elcid93]

The guy I went to was Lowcountry Custom Golf in Charleston. www.lowcoutrycustomgolf.com

 

David Ayres is the man! Best clubfitter/clubmaker I have ever dealt with. If you aren't in the lowcountry, it is surely worth the drive down here.

[kfulbright]

Now we are taking this to swim teams? What about baseball? What about basketball? I've got to do some research hopefully I can come back at you with diving team stats :)