Custom fit golf clubs give you a distinct advantage in your golf game, at the same time lowering your handicap. Most PGA professional golfers have their golf clubs custom fitted, because they know that an extra length or kilogram of weight can make a difference in the way a club moves before and after the moment of contact with ball.

Do Amateurs Need Custom Fit Golf Clubs?

If you are a high handicapper who likes to play 18 holes on the weekend, you are probably thinking if it is worth spending the money on getting custom fit golf clubs is worth it as far as improving your game. Most high handicappers will benefit from the modifications, because they have the greatest room for improvement.

A professional club fitter will customize your golf clubs to your particular height, strength, clubhead speed, and the dynamics of your individual swing. Golf clubs come in standard lengths and specifications to fit an individual who is about five-nine in height, who with a 6-iron, hits approximately 150 yards. If you are that golfer, then off the shelf clubs will fir your game. If not, then go ahead and look into getting a custom fitting for your golf clubs.

When you go for your golf club custom fitting, you may be surprised to find out that the fitting mostly consists of you hitting the ball with the new set of clubs. The club fitting pro will mark you club ( the club face) with special tape that is marked every time you hit the ball.

By watching where the marks end up on the clubface, the club pro can see what adjustments need to be made. The shaft, loft, and club head can be modified, to make your clubs perfectly suited to your body physique and swing. If you buy high priced golf clubs, your fitting may be included in the cost. If it is not, you can expect to be charged maybe $50 or more for the club-fitting fee.

Other Equipment

Besides the custom fit golf clubs, every golfer needs some other basic equipment to assist him with his game. After all, the game is intended to be enjoyable. Use a golf bag that allows you to slide clubs easily in and out. Whether you use a powered golf cart, a pull cart, or decide to carry your clubs, you should buy a bag that fits your style of play.

A golfer who uses a power cart will want easy access exterior zippers and small compartments that face outwards when the bag is on the back of a golf cart. A golfer who uses a pull cart will want the same pockets to be accessible when he or she plays with a non-powered cart.

Every golfer also needs a tight-fitting golf glove to hold the club firmly. If you are right-handed, buy a glove for your left hand; if you are left handed, buy a glove for your right hand.

In conclusion, custom fitted golf clubs and helpful accessories will extend the enjoyment of the game for you, whether you a professional or a weekend warrior, looking to escape on the green for a while.

Ladies, if you have recently bought any new equipment, you are very aware that the options for ladies golf club fitting is very small compared to the men. You can still receive a proper ladies golf club fitting however, you may need to look a little deeper. Let.s talk about if you need to have a ladies golf club fitting, why the golf clubs in the golf shop usually are not for you and how to find a qualified ladies club fitter.

No matter your skill level, you need to have a ladies golf club fitting done prior to any equipment purchase. A qualified club fitter will be able to match your swing speed and body type to the proper shaft, length of club, lie angle of club, grip, etc. Why does all of this matter? With a proper ladies golf club fitting the result will be a set of clubs that fit you. In turn this means that you will not need to manipulate the club and you will be able to swing it more freely. This will lead to more consistent golf shots, lower scores and more fun for you!

Do not blame your Golf Professional for not having your exact specs in stock. Here is a quick business lesson. The manufacturing companies are coming out with new sets of golf clubs and drivers quicker than they did just five years ago. This makes it more difficult for your golf shop to “sell through” the product. To combat this, golf shops have ordered more of the measurements that fit the “mainstream.” Most golfers are fit into a club that is a little longer and a little more upright than “the mainstream standards.” Another reason you probably will not find your specifications in the golf shop is that overall, golf shops have started carrying less inventory. Why? As club fitting has become more and more popular, the manufactures have stepped up to the plate and will build and ship the ordered product within three days! Thus, it makes more sense to carry a smaller inventory on high dollar low profit margin items.

You will need to find a PGA Professional who is qualified in ladies golf club fitting. How do you do this? You can go to PGA.com and look for a professional in your area. Call your local club or golf shop and ask for someone who is their expert with a ladies golf club fitting. In addition, ask your friends who they have used to receive a ladies golf club fitting. Once you find a name or two, call them or stop by to meet them prior to the ladies golf club fitting. Make sure the fitting will be held outdoors and they have fitting clubs that match the manufacturer that you are interested in purchasing.

Once the ladies golf club fitting is over, the PGA Professional should be able to explain how he or she came up with the correct club or clubs for you. This will include the proper length of the club, the proper lie angle of the golf club as well as the proper grip size.

This article has given you the information on a ladies golf club fitting, why the golf clubs in the golf shop usually are not for you and how to find a qualified ladies club fitter. Finding a qualified PGA golf club fitter that can get you into a set that matches you and your swing WILL make the game much easier for you!

I just ordered a driver on line and that is all I own. I’m going to practice driving at a virtual golf place until it gets warmer outside. I am an absolute beginner. What would be the minimum clubs I would need to actually play a round? I am an older (54) female so think the hybrids would be good for me. I am not actually looking for brand recommendations here, but club types. That said, the Callaway GES system sounds good to me because it apparently only has seven clubs which sounds about right to me but I am having trouble finding it. Does anyone know how I could replicate that buying individual clubs? I don’t really want a full set, at least not yet. And carrying 14 clubs around, many of which I probably wouldn’t use at least not soon, sounds like a waste of energy. So what is the minimum and what are they? Please be specific because a lot of what I have read is pretty confusing. So many choices! Thanks.

I just finished up a golf class last week put on by ESPN in which they gave you a set of Nike Ignite clubs to get started, namely; 4-9 irons, pw, 3-hybrid and a putter. I added a cheap driver (which I’m planning on upgrading to a Nike Summo) and a Wilson 58 deg sand wedge as well. I have played the past two months with this set and feel that I may need more fairway clubs especially for the 5 pars. I’m getting mixed up between some saying I need a 3 and a 5 wood while others say I need 5, 7 and 9 wood. As well, I’m mixed up whether I should get hybrids (like the #3 that I have) to take the place of the woods. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should get to complete my set? BTW, I do like wedges and would like to add either a LW or a GW to my set. Thanks!