Importance of Club Fitting
By Kris Sirak , BGGA Master Club-Maker / Fitter and Assistant Coach
It is very common for golfers to have equipment that is inadequate for them . Clubs come in a wide variety of characteristics , and so do those who swing them .
In fact , we all are different in many ways . When looking at human physical attributes , we vary in height , weight , arm length , leg length , strength , flexibility , hand size , foot size and so on . These variables make it impossible for a golf club manufacturer to produce enough clubs with an extremely large variety of specifications to fit everyone . This is why everyone who plays golf should be properly fit . Preferably with a radar ( Trackman ).
With 2017 technology , clubs can be lighter and more adjustable than ever before . They are built with light graphite shafts and Carbon-Fiber heads to lower the overall weight of the clubs . In comparison to clubs in the 80 ’ s and 90 ’ s , clubs today are nearly 30 % lighter and can generate nearly 20 % more distance . However , not all clubs are built the same , as I tell my students quite often that the label of Stiff or Regular on the shaft does not mean much . These labeled Flexes will differ greatly from brand to brand .
When club fitting at BGGA , our goal is to determine the club specifications that best compliment your size , strength , ability and basic swing motion . These parameters consist of the following :
• Shaft Length
• Shaft Material
• Shaft Flex
• Grip Size
• Loft
• Lie
• Head Style
• Weighting
Check back for more blogs on club fitting , as we ’ ll dive into the individual parameters of fitting and why its important in order to play your best .