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Laker_Long

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  1. For driver, I would choose indoor, ideally with your ball. I was fit on Trackman indoors with a Titleist RCT ball. For irons, I would do the opposite (assuming decent balls outside). I have read a few articles online that said many range mats will product a higher launch angle and lower spin than what you would get hitting off grass. I like the suggestion of getting fit indoor and then testing the finalist(s) outside after if that is an option.
  2. I have a mental hang-up that requires me to play all the same brand. I know I am not a tour player but something just feels wrong if they aren't all the same. I have been a loyal Titleist user since the 731PM irons came out (yes, I am a lefty). In hindsight, I realize I have tolerated some inferior drivers in the past which was evident when I switched from the 915D to the TS3. Since that time, I believe that I haven't had to make any sacrifices in my equipment. If I wasn't a Titleist guy, I would probably play Ping. I am not a big fan of companies like Callaway and Taylormade- flashy designs and always trying to imply big improvements every year. I really liked the image PXG was originally promoting as a super premium line. It was exclusive and when someone at the club had it, everyone noticed. The 0211 line has ruined that image making PXG a premium brand and a discount brand at the same time. I bought a PXG 0211 driver for my son because it was $175 and I would continue to purchase from them at those prices while he is outgrowing clubs every two years. I also have an aversion to the color blue, so clubs or shafts with blue in them are out.
  3. Should all fittings be free, absolutely not. Should all golfers have access to a certain caliber of fitting at no charge, yes. - Adam seemed to continually ignore the business side of the argument saying that he is only looking out for the golfer. If we want to go further down that line- all practice facilities should be free and club manufacturers should allow trade in their clubs when a new product fits them better because- It's best for the golfer! - I am guilty of what Ryan said would happen if fittings were free. I have gone into a big box golf store, spent 30 minutes getting fit for a driver and then left and ordered it through my pro shop or online. - Adam suggested that doing free fittings would lead to increased club sales. According to a previous My Golf Spy article a driver sold at retail for $500 costs $350 for the store to buy leaving them with $150 of profit. If two stores both fit every customer for their clubs but one charges $75 for the fitting, the store that doesn't charge has to sell 50% more drivers to make the same margin. I am very skeptical that free fittings would lead to a 50% increase in sales. - In a scenario where all fittings are free, options are going to be limited- 50 shafts in the fitting cart vs 300 for example. Every fitter isn't going to carry the AutoFlex shaft in their fitting cart for the chance someone is willing to pay for that upgrade. This is why TXG exist: to provide customers, who are willing to pay, access to more options and better expertise. I believe all golfers should have access to free fittings, but all fittings should not be free. There is a difference.
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