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I was able to pick up my clubs yesterday after work, and I ask the gentleman there a question in regards to lie board verses the digital. His name is Kris Zahler and he 20+ years of experience. He has worked for many of the major OEM's as well and his response is simple. "The lie board is the most accurate tool for non-tour players" If anyone wants to discuss with him further I can DM his contact info. He would love to continue the conversation, not to argue, but to discuss. Also he follows the teaching of the founder of "the GolfWorks" Ralph Maltby. Now onto my clubs, They are the Maltby STi heads with Mitsubishi KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R shafts, and Lamkin grips. Pictures attached. Thanks for all the responses. I will return to this thread periodically during the year to update my performance and the performance of the clubs, as well as any feedback I have.

OR THE PICTURE IS FLIPPED:>)

Interesting, I would not have thought any different had you not introduced those comments. They are definitely questions I will ask when I pick up my clubs. I think that's what, 10 new questions? [emoji16]. I appreciate the honest feedback. Thanks Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

I will also add that it was empowering to see and feel the difference. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Since I am a novice when it comes to fittings, I do not know why the tape and board over electronic data. I will ask them when I pick my clubs up later this week. The irons are Maltby STi and my shafts are graphite. I'm traveling right now so I am not sure the type of graphite. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Often on the forum you can read a response similar to this, “to get to the next level you need to get your clubs fitted” this is a bit of a paraphrase, although I am sure you get the meaning. I have looked through the different posts and never saw anything that goes further. How serious do you have to be to say you are ready to have a club fitting? Should I be under a 10 handicap? Should I be someone who is working towards competitive golf? Can anyone benefit from this? To answer this I decided to embark on doing just that. Firstly, there are many places that offer club fitting. Prices vary, as well as requirements. It is best to decide for yourself what you want to accomplish. You must be real and true about your abilities and goals. I know there have been those who post a club head speed higher than the PGA tour average. Those that claim distances that seem generous. Those that for all purposes should find a new sport. To those this statement is true …. You need not apply. After looking through online reviews, and different web pages, I chose “The GoldWorks” located in Newark, OH to have my iron club fitting. After careful thought I think it best to choose what clubs you want to be fitted with. Since I seem to struggle with my irons it was an obvious choice. Others may want to have the entire bag fitted. My budget was also a factor as in the end you will have to pay per club to have them adjusted, or purchase new. The fitting fee is waived if you spend a set amount of money, so that is also a bonus. Then there is time of day. I think it best to have your fitting in the morning, so you are fresh and with your best swing . Once I arrived at the fitting, I was taken to the bay, where I would be hitting, since the weather did not allow for outdoor activities. There was a launch monitor and screen to my right that made me a bit nervous at first. The instructor told me to take out my 7 iron and start hitting some balls to warm up. After about 20 balls he ask if I felt ready, and off we went. (Side note; he told me after that he already had a length in mind from watching me.) Once I was ready, he gave me a club from the test group that best matched my current club, both in style and shaft. He had me hit another set of balls stopping to review where the marks were on the face of the club, as well as the carry and launch angle. He told me since the clubs had tape on the face the distance would be about 10 yards off, and the ball spin would not be accurate. I was busy looking at those numbers and that of the club head speed. Since these numbers seem to be discussed often. He kept telling me to just relax hit the ball and he would look at the numbers. He then gave me a different club that was longer than the previous, and we did it all over again. Thirdly he gave me another club longer yet, and away we went. This time though I noticed I was hitting the matt like hitting a very fat shot. That was where we went back to the length previous. This time though with a different shaft. I went through the process once more and noticed an incredible change. Launch angle jumped from 16.4 to 28.6 and my carry increased 25 yards. Incredibly though my club head speed was slower. Now for fine tuning, as it were. Lie Angle, is the next step in the evolution of proper fit and proper ball striking. So he placed a piece of tape on the bottom of the club and a hard plastic plate on the matt in front of me. Place a ball on the center and had me hit it. Then placed a second and had me hit again. Then measured the area marked by the hit. And there you are Lie Angle. Seems so simple now that I went through it. I hit a driver a couple of times to see where I was there and decided not ready for that part yet. In the end saw on the launch monitor improvement on launch angle, carry, and smash factor as the last couple I hit sere only .9 feet off center. I really hope that this translates onto the golf course this year. When it was all done I purchased a set of irons 5 –SW I will return to this post periodically during the

Awesome memories. Thank you both for your service. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Had my first club fitting, more to come on that in another post. Ended up purchasing irons. 5-SW, and I am pumped for golf season. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Yesterday I dropped my phone. This is something that I have done repeatedly for the past 2 years and there was never any damage, except to the edges. They have chips, and scratches galore. I pick up my phone this time to find a very destroyed face. It is black and without life. Took to a place that can replace the fronts, and had to order the part. We're looking at Monday for the repair. UGH!

Almost took the clubs outside to swing a bit, then Ohio valley weather said NO!!! you need more snow. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

HEAD COLD. [emoji1784] Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

So the washing machine is the one that has the water hook ups? Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Then they all sang and danced and played in the snow. Except for Sergio, he wanted his blanky. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

So how was your round? :>)

What I woke to this morning. Now at 7:30 it's 40 and raining. Taking to my wife visiting our daughter in Australia, she tells me it's cold. Only 106. [emoji19] Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

And they all were assessed a penalty for slow play. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

I like this thread. It is like when I was a Kid and Christmas was around the corner. You knew the Sears Catalogue was coming for you to drool over all the toys you wanted. So now that I am older and know that in 2 months time I will get to play golf, these pictures keep the excitement going. Thanks Guys!!

Pebble Beach... Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Went to the wild lights at the zoo tonight Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Although Negro Modelo is also good Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Black Toad. Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

I'm also feeling a little down south [emoji16] after dinner coffee Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Taking it to the next level and beyond. Congratulations guys and looking forward to the future.

Wow, another tough one for MGS friends. Praying as well for you and your family Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

I wish you Strength during this tough time Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app

Be strong, like the Marines say, "pain is weakness leaving your body". Prayers as well [emoji41] Sent from my XT1635-01 using MyGolfSpy mobile app