Golf Equipment Fitting Guide
Professional club fitting principles and custom equipment optimization
🎯 Why Professional Fitting Matters
Performance Benefits
- • Increased distance and accuracy
- • More consistent ball striking
- • Better trajectory control
- • Improved shot dispersion
- • Enhanced feel and feedback
Injury Prevention
- • Proper lie angle reduces stress
- • Correct shaft flex prevents overswing
- • Proper grip size reduces tension
- • Better posture at address
- • Reduced compensations
Long-term Value
- • Investment in better scores
- • Equipment lasts longer
- • Builds confidence
- • Faster improvement
- • Better resale value
🏌️ Driver Fitting Essentials
Key Fitting Parameters
Loft
- • 8.5°-12° typical range
- • Higher loft for slower speeds
- • Lower loft for faster speeds
- • Attack angle consideration
- • Spin rate optimization
Shaft Flex
- • L (Ladies) - < 70 mph
- • A (Senior) - 70-80 mph
- • R (Regular) - 80-95 mph
- • S (Stiff) - 95-105 mph
- • X (Extra Stiff) - > 105 mph
Length
- • Standard: 45-46 inches
- • Shorter for control
- • Longer for distance
- • Height consideration
- • Swing speed impact
Weight
- • Total weight 295-320g
- • Swing weight D0-D4
- • Head weight options
- • Shaft weight impact
- • Feel preference
Launch Conditions Optimization
Launch Angle
- • Optimal: 12-15 degrees
- • Higher for slower speeds
- • Lower for faster speeds
- • Attack angle influence
Spin Rate
- • Optimal: 2000-2700 rpm
- • Lower spin = more distance
- • Higher spin = more control
- • Speed dependent
Ball Speed
- • Smash factor goal: 1.45+
- • Center face contact
- • Proper shaft loading
- • Equipment optimization
⚡ Iron Fitting Fundamentals
Critical Measurements
Lie Angle
Importance:
- • Most critical fitting element
- • Affects direction significantly
- • Impacts strike quality
- • Changes with swing changes
Testing Method:
- • Impact tape on sole
- • Board testing
- • Dynamic lie measurement
- • Multiple swing analysis
Length
Factors:
- • Height and arm length
- • Posture at address
- • Distance from ball
- • Swing plane considerations
Standard Lengths:
- • 7-iron: 37 inches (men)
- • 7-iron: 36.5 inches (women)
- • ±0.5" typical adjustment
- • Affects lie angle
🎱 Putter Fitting Science
Putter Specifications
Length
- • Standard: 33-35 inches
- • Proper posture setup
- • Eye position over ball
- • Arm hang naturally
Lie Angle
- • Typical: 70-72 degrees
- • Sole flat at address
- • Consistent path
- • Personal preference
Loft
- • Standard: 3-4 degrees
- • Helps ball roll
- • Reduces skipping
- • Stroke dependent
Head Style
- • Blade vs. Mallet
- • MOI considerations
- • Alignment aids
- • Personal preference
📊 Professional Fitting Process
1
Interview
Discuss goals, current equipment, and playing habits
2
Assessment
Static measurements and swing analysis
3
Testing
Try multiple options with launch monitor data
4
Optimization
Fine-tune specifications for optimal performance
What to Expect
Session Duration
- • Driver fitting: 45-60 minutes
- • Iron set fitting: 60-90 minutes
- • Full bag fitting: 2-3 hours
- • Putter fitting: 30-45 minutes
Investment
- • Driver fitting: $50-150
- • Iron fitting: $75-200
- • Often applied to purchase
- • Worth the investment