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Golf Club Fitting

Complete guide to professional club fitting and optimization in 2025

🎯 Fitting Process

Pre-Fitting Assessment

  • • Player interview and goals
  • • Current equipment evaluation
  • • Physical measurements
  • • Swing tendency discussion
  • • Performance expectations

Static Measurements

  • • Height and arm length
  • • Wrist-to-floor measurement
  • • Hand size and grip requirements
  • • Posture and stance analysis
  • • Flexibility assessment

Dynamic Testing

  • • Launch monitor analysis
  • • Ball flight observation
  • • Impact location tracking
  • • Swing sequence recording
  • • Multiple club comparison

📊 Key Parameters

Club Length

  • • Standard vs. custom lengths
  • • Wrist-to-floor measurement
  • • Dynamic swing considerations
  • • Impact on swing plane

Lie Angle

  • • Impact tape analysis
  • • Ball flight direction
  • • Stance and posture influence
  • • Progressive lie throughout set

Loft Optimization

  • • Launch angle targets
  • • Gapping considerations
  • • Spin rate optimization
  • • Course conditions factor

📈 Launch Monitor Analysis

TrackMan Fitting

  • • Ball speed measurement
  • • Launch angle optimization
  • • Spin rate analysis
  • • Carry and total distance
  • • Dispersion patterns

GC Quad Analysis

  • • Club path tracking
  • • Face angle at impact
  • • Attack angle measurement
  • • Impact location mapping
  • • Dynamic loft calculation

Optimal Numbers

  • • Driver: 12-15° launch, 2000-2600 rpm
  • • 7-Iron: 16-20° launch, 5000-7000 rpm
  • • Wedges: 25-30° launch, 8000+ rpm
  • • Smash factor targets

🏆 Top Fitting Centers

Club Champion

  • • 100+ locations nationwide
  • • Premium fitting experience
  • • All major brand partnerships
  • • Price: $150-$350 per session

PGA Tour Superstores

  • • TrackMan equipped bays
  • • Brand-specific fitting
  • • Demo day programs
  • • Price: $100-$200 per session

True Spec Golf

  • • Premium boutique fitting
  • • Advanced biomechanics
  • • Tour-level precision
  • • Price: $300-$500 per session

🏌️ Club-Specific Fitting

Driver Fitting

Head Selection

Adjustability, MOI, CG placement

Shaft Optimization

Weight, flex, kick point, torque

Loft Settings

Launch angle optimization

Iron Fitting

Set Composition

4-PW vs hybrid combinations

Progressive Design

Consistent gapping and trajectory

Lie Angle

Contact optimization

Wedge Fitting

Loft Gapping

4-6° gaps for full coverage

Bounce Selection

Course conditions and technique

Grind Options

Versatility and shot making

Putter Fitting

Length & Lie

Setup and eye position

Head Style

Stroke type and alignment

Grip Selection

Size, taper, and feel

💰 Fitting Investment

Typical Costs (2025)

  • • Basic fitting session: $75-$150
  • • Premium fitting: $200-$350
  • • Full bag fitting: $400-$800
  • • Putter fitting: $100-$200
  • • Follow-up adjustments: $50-$100
  • • Outdoor vs indoor pricing

ROI Considerations

  • • Distance gains: 10-25 yards average
  • • Accuracy improvements: 15-30%
  • • Consistency benefits
  • • Confidence enhancement
  • • Long-term satisfaction
  • • Resale value protection