6 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE A CUSTOM FITTING!

In this video, Neil Tappin is joined by head professional at Cumberwell Park Golf Club, John Jacobs to look at custom fitting. Every golfer wants to play clubs that will help them shoot lower scores and so it makes sense to get fitted for the right gear.However, before going for a fitting, it is worthing consider some key factors such as your shot patterns, visual preferences and gapping. If you can go into a fitting with the right approach and the correct information about your own game, your equipment should be better tailored to your game.

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[legend]

Excellent video. I do also recommend one more thing if you are going for a fitting. You will most likely be nervous because there is someone who is watching you swing very closely. Be prepared for that and furthermore try and swing your regular stock swing. Many times you’ll try and swing out of your shoes to impress your fitter and the only thing that does is provide them with incorrect data which means they are going to fit you with an incorrect shaft. Sadly that will leave you wondering why you are struggling to hit your new clubs when you get them and it will be because that swing doesn’t match your fitting swing.

[duncand]

Excellent advice.I’m going for a fitting at Celtic Manor in 3 days to spend some vouchers I won on social media. I’m hoping to gain a bit more distance, but more consistency with new irons and maybe a hybrid or two. Ego out of the window as I get older. Open mind engaged!

[tucaz]

Excellent tips. I’m going to get fitted and found some good new information in this video.

[richardhall]

Having a gapping session was great advice! Thanks

[nickbryan]

New/high handicap golfers can definitely benefit from a fit because in most cases they have no idea what they’re looking at and if they buy off the rack they wind up with some MBs, a low spin driver with too heavy of a shaft, etc…… with a fitting they can at least get proper heads for their skill, an ideal shaft weight and flex, and ideal loft/lie. I say ideal because new golfers are probably not delivering the club consistently enough to fine tune those numbers. But a fitter can get them where the bulk of their swings will be good for the club. They have zero business buying exotic shafts for their woods and irons, they probably don’t even need 14 clubs. Maybe 10 clubs is all you really need to get started (Driver, FW, 1-2 hybrids, 6-PW, SW, and a putter)

[sevesellors]

Great review great advice. I always think leave your ego at home keep an open mind and I always bring all my current specifications and wants.

[toyhighlux]

I love this video. I have PXG Gen 5 and I have been questioning my fitting. My 7i, in the fitting showed me hitting the ball about 15 yards farther than I do. NOW, it might be in my head, I get that. I have decided that this year, I will go and pay for a fitting and see what an independent fitter says of my clubs vs other clubs, how are my clubs at set up, and is it the right set up for me, do I have clubs too close to each other. Now to find that good fitter.

[darthvader]

this was a good video. I have planned to get myself fitted for a set of irons. Hope I can be as open as you suggest

[turdferguson]

Too many golfers play with yard sale clubs and can't figure out why they struggle and too many guys let their ego get the better of them and buy the stuff the pros use. If you wanna play good golf, you gotta spend money, check your ego and get fit by a professional.

[creamabdul-jabbar]

The irons I have now I can’t really get much work out of them, they’re pretty straight high ball flight. But I can’t change trajectory or shape too well. Idk if it’s my game or what

[daryn_Canada_]

It's the most important money you will spend on all your gear. Went last week for my first fitting. I was fit before for a putter, again, very important to have a putter fitting. Go into the fitting and accept what they suggest you hit. I hit some of the clubs I wanted to hit and hit a brand I wanted to hit but didn't think I would be offered as they weren't game improvement irons. Find someone you trust that has been to the fitter you go to. Word of mouth from a trusted friend goes a long way. Where I went the cost is $300 and you get $150 credit if you buy some equipment.

[creamabdul-jabbar]

I prefer a higher ball flight with my short irons. If I hit the greens at my course I usually stick them. I prefer this because the clubs I have don’t produce a lot of spin. But if I get the high ball flight it is usually a yard around the pitch mark. I prefer a more penetrating strike on my longer clubs, more distance.

[MrLittlejonboy]

Had a full fitting callaway fitting at a noticeable uk golf shop, gap fitting is a miss big time, was sold 10.5 driver then onto 4 hybrid then 5 iron and up in degree terms 10.5 to 21, then 22 and upwards

[rglmnef]

Great video. I am just starting out and torn between getting fitted and buying some 'regular' second hand clubs. I'm worried that if I get fitted but also have lessons to correct my swing, my fitted clubs will then be obsolete? What would you advice a beginner? thanks

[creamabdul-jabbar]

Id like to have a gapping of 11 clubs 20 degree 4 iron to 60 degree lob. At 4degree incriminates. With a putter then have my driver at about 280 and a reliable 220-240 club.

[creamabdul-jabbar]

I want new clubs because I’m still in strata. I’m a 12 handicap and believe the equipment is holding me back. I have bought some used Cleveland wedges a driver a 3 wood and 3 hybrid. My idea is I’ll probably be stuck with whatever I purchase for 5-10 years, atleast I hope. So I want to go up to atleast players distance irons.

[michaeljames]

Great video. However one thing not mentioned was a persons budget. Budget will always come first. I believe most people cannot afford the latest golf clubs but might be able to afford a previous version club which are still great clubs

[johncreet]

Useful video, thank you. There is no obligation to buy anything after a fitting but what percentage of people walk away without a purchase?

[fgfgd]

Funny the PGA pro brings up shoes, because I know I have 9 1/2 and never needed a professional fitting.

[adrianjackman]

How many fitters have a set of irons to test gapping prior to buying?