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Posted: Aug/22/2007 7:09 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by CHeck Thanks for the specs. I've never had my clubs fitted but have been thinking about getting them done. Should I expect to see an improvement in my game after having them custom fitted? If I had to choose between spending my money on a couple of lessons vs. getting my clubs fitted, what would you recommend I spend my money on first?
Do the lessons first. If your teacher is good, he will know whether or not your clubs fit you.
If you get your clubs fitted for a bad swing, that's what you will be stuck with.
Oh, listen to whomever said to concentrate on your short game.
Mike
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Los Angeles
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Posted: Aug/24/2007 5:30 PM PST
Agreed with Doug C (see below). For the mid- to high-handicappers, i think focusing on getting the ball in the hole is key. Lower handicappers will notice a significant difference in fitted clubs, but they are already scoring! 
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Moncton New Brunswick
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Posted: Aug/24/2007 5:54 PM PST
I think I have to disagree with you Bozy, I managed to get my hands on a Big Bertha 454 a while back, but soon regretted it. All I could hit was one gigantic slice with it. Then I had our club fitter do a measurement on me, and he cut an inch and a half off the length. I now no longer have that slice, so I had him do my 3/5/7 woods and right now their my favorite clubs. I think fitting is really essential for people under 6 foot. Those 45 inch drivers are just too long for us short arse guy to get around flush. I've also had the irons done, but haven't really seen any appreciable difference in my game with them. Like was stated earlier in this posting, a good outing with the club pro can get you started in the right direction, but don't pass up a fitting either.
Del
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Posted: Aug/30/2007 8:47 PM PST
I got fitted for some Callaway Fusions last year and it was really worth the time. I don't think anywhere charges for fitting.The new clubs just felt so comfortable and 'right'. In my case I am 6'3" tall and the clubs are 1 1/2 inches longer that normal and I have a thicker grip. My slice using irons virtually dissapeared and I gained about 1 1/2 club lengths. If you can hit the ball, have the money then buy some new fitted clubs and get the lessons later. I play off 13 and was playing off 18 before. I am not saying that is all down to fitted clubs, but well they sure help and now gold is very comfortable.
Have a good weekend
Alan
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Posted: Sep/04/2007 1:09 PM PST
Fited clubs only help with lengthing your distance in your shot. There are many mechanical things you can do with your body that will hit further also. Stick with the lessons. When you want longer clubs, don't go buy new ones, just go to golf store and have them lengthen them for you. It cost the labor, re-grip and the piece they lengthen your club. I'm doing this this week, because I bought clubs to short.
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Posted: Sep/04/2007 5:01 PM PST
I posted that got some new Callaway X20's on another post. Fitted? Well, I was measured only to find that the standard lie and loft fit me to a tee (according to my local Edwin Watts). I'm 5'10" and was actually fitted to have the shafts cut 1/2" but due to my monkey arms it came out that the standard lie and loft did the trick.
Now they did not do anything for the driver or woods. I guess relying on the iron fittings translated to the woods? Should something have been done for these? I do have somewhat of a slice but I don't want to blame it on the fact that my driver may be too long.
Advice?
Rene
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Milwaukee
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Posted: Sep/08/2007 9:58 PM PST
I'm not sure why they don't fit the woods the way they fit irons, but I'm thinking it is because regular golfers buy iron sets which are matched and balanced for a common feel while the woods most players use aren't. The woods seem to be more about the individual feel and comfort (and let's not forget the marketing)
I know I've never had a wood set that I stayed with for very long. Currently I'm using a combination of Callaway, Innovex, and Taylor.
Personally I found that asking my fitter questions about my driver helped me cure the problems I was having. I spent 2004 hitting all irons because of a serious case of the yips I had with anything you called a "wood". My swing coach was baffled by it. It took the right feel from an Innovex Driver to bring me out of it. Once I found the right feel, I talked to the fitter and we determined what I would need to make the length of my fairway woods consistent.
I don't know if this helps but it worked for me.
elf714
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Posted: Sep/18/2007 6:51 AM PST
I have been fitting clubs for many years, and have found that most people will benefit from club fitting. When you go to a store, you grab a club from the rack, heft it, and if it feels good and looks good, you buy it. The problem is that most people look at it cosmetically, when the important aspect is in the shaft flex and the grip. If these aren't suited to your game, you will start to adapt your swing to the club itself, rather than tying the club to your swing.
I knew a guy who once won a set of Ping Zings in a raffle. He said they were the best thing that ever happened to him. Judging by his swing, etc., I said these clubs were not right for him - shaft too stiff, grip too small, too heavy, and so on. He still loved them. I bet him a dinner they wouldn't improve his game and in one year's time, his handicap had actually gone up a stroke and a half.
Getting clubs that fit your swing and speed is better - but don't skip the lessons either.
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Sevierville TN.
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Posted: Jan/14/2008 9:41 AM PST
I am 6'5" and have been playing for 6 years now. I had my first set of fitted clubs (Irons only) starting my 2nd season. I have made so many changes in my set up and swing that I have had to change the way the clubs are set up at least once every year. I have changed drivers so many times that I should start my own e-bay store. I finally went to Edwin wats and was fit for a driver. It worked great for abbout two weeks. Changes to my swing path made the driver I was fitted for usless with my new swing. I would strongly recomend finding your swing before going overboard with clubfitting. Once you have a consistant swing plane club fitting will be invaluble. Those of you that are thinking your driver is to long or have a bad slice, try choking down an inch or so and swing at 75% you will be amased how much strater your ball flight will be. You will probibly be longer as well.
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Posted: Feb/08/2008 10:07 AM PST
I agree and disagree with you. I think everyone is talking about 2 separate issues, Fitting your driver and Fitting your irons. I'm very new to the game but been playing a crazy amount and practicing a crazy amount. I'm 6'3" and an athletic 230 lbs (i'm a personal trainer) and when i started i knew nothing about club sizing and lie angles. My first set of clubs were standard size and regular flex. I bought a stiff flex driver off of ebay and instantly added 30 yards to all of my drives, regardless of how much slice may have been going on!
Regarding irons, i just got a set of callaway x20 knockoffs static fitted an extra inch and lie angles adjusted and it's made a HUGE difference. I agree that lessons can definately help someone learn a proper swing but if you have a mechanically flawless swing with a club that doesn't fit you, your still not going to hit the ball where you want it to go.
Fortunately I think people need not fear, custom fitting is NOT expensive from what ive seen. Generally speaking, if your committing to purchasing a set of clubs from a retail outlet, they are more than willing to fit them for free or for cheap. If they aren't I wouldn't buy from them. Your making an investment of hundreds of dollars, it only takes them a few minutes to do the most basic of fitting exercises like measuring you and checking your swing speed.
The bottom line is if your serious about the game, start with cheap clubs and a couple of lessons before making huge expensive investments. My callaway knockoffs cost me $179 with shipping and custom adjustments! I've already shaved about 6 strokes off my game!
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