Have you ever been fit?

[hckymeyer]

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I'm curious what clubs you guys have all been fit for.  It's always my first piece of advice when someone asks "What XXXXX should I play?"  But as a percentage of guys I know it's pretty low.  These are very avid golfers and all with mid-low single digits handicaps.  The are happy to try a new club every year, but won't shell out the money to just go and get fit.

 

For the purposes of this poll I want to know if you've ever been fit and for what segments of the bag.  I'm not talking about some guy in a big box store letting you test out a bunch of stuff either.  I'm talking about a real fitting (most likely paid for) where you really got to test various heads/shafts etc.

 

Personally I've been fit for driver, irons, wedges and putter.  Driver and irons multiple times.  I've never done the fairway/hybrid fitting because I love my current setup.

[Mr_Theoo]

I've been fit for everything but the putter. Going to have that done this winter. Might do another driver fitting but nothing has come close to beating the sldr. Irons I will do a shaft fitting and replace the tour Vs in the hogans.

 

I enjoy doing fittings because you can learn a lot about your swing

[PlaidJacket]

Big believer in proper fitting.

Like Meyer mentioned; I play with a lot of guys of various skill level and I'm the only one I know of that's actually had a true paid for fitting. Everybody else is OTR. 

My clubs were all individually hand/custom built too. Not spec'd out and turned over to the OEM to be assembled and shipped back.

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Of all the fittings I place putter lowest. My driver fitting was a bust resulting in me returning the club. However, I would do it again next time but I'd make sure the fitting is done outdoors.

[Liberty Ball Markers]

I've been fitted for the whole bag. My 1st ever fitting was for a putter, and I was amazed at how much I learned. Everything else has been fitted on grass as well, which I believe is important.

 

 

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[Dgolfer]

Yes I have been working with a gentleman who was a tour truck driver for years and he takes care of all my clubs. Set up a shop in house and works with a few of us now.

 

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[MattF]

I've been fit for my driver, when I was chosen for the JPX-EZ test.

 

As Theoo knows, I tested iron shafts down at Golfworks and found what worked best for me...not that that's a fitting.

[cnosil]

Have never done a paid for fitting for anything driver through wedges. The only club I have been what I consider fit for is the putter and it was through my instructor where we did Puttlab measurements to determine the best putter for my stroke. I then took that recommendation and sought out and ultimately obtained a putter that fit my stroke. For me this was a several month trial and error process

 

For driver and irons I have been fitted at several manufacturers demo days. I did not purchase at that event but purchased irons based on the fitting. Driver, hybrids, and wedges have been OTR for me

 

I like to try a lot if different clubs but I don't change equipment very often. Perhaps my next set upgrade will be based on a true fitting

[Kenny B]

I was fit for driver, FW/hybrids, and irons about 6 years ago, but it was not like the fittings I have read about here.  It was more of the "try different OEM clubs with the different shafts that were available".  The cost of the fitting was reimbursed when I bought the clubs, and supposedly I can go back as many times I want to check the fit.  However, it's 250 miles away and it's not something I will probably do over.

 

I have never been fitted for wedges and putter.  I love my SCORs and had the lie adjusted for my swing.  I like a heavy putter and OEMs don't make one near my specs yet.

 

I am going through a fitting at Ping HQ when I am in Phoenix next month.  If something screams at me, I will be contacting MmmmmmBuddy!

[Maverickping]

Everything. When I first started playing (1999) I went and got a full bag of Pings and Ping Hq Canada is very close to me so I went and got fit for them there. Been getting fit, ever since.

[Mr_Theoo]

I've been fit for my driver, when I was chosen for the JPX-EZ test.

 

As Theoo knows, I tested iron shafts down at Golfworks and found what worked best for me...not that that's a fitting.

 

Then why did I charge you that fitting fee lol jk

[bullldog]

Done a true driver & iron fitting once... Walked away discourage.. This is my own opinion from my experiences around here, Don't trust fittings. Everyone has an agenda, from pushing certain brands or models or sell ya more expensive clubs. Bottom line is they're out to make money off of you.

[hckymeyer]

Done a true driver & iron fitting once... Walked away discourage.. This is my own opinion from my experiences around here, Don't trust fittings. Everyone has an agenda, from pushing certain brands or models or sell ya more expensive clubs. Bottom line is they're out to make money off of you.

Sad to hear you had a bad experience.  From my own personal experience with fitting I would say you experienced the exception, not the rule.

[Mr_Theoo]

Sad to hear you had a bad experience. From my own personal experience with fitting I would say you experienced the exception, not the rule.

I would agree, even when I went thru a Tmag fitter here in Columbus he wouldn't recommend any that wasn't better than I had in my bag already.

[PlaidJacket]

Is club fitting rocket science? Some days I say yes; other days I say no. Mostly no. I tend to be a little skeptical when I see younger guys doing fittings; I feel more confident when I see older... and more experienced guys that have been fitting for 25-30 years. Here's why. I think the younger guys tend to reply too much on technology. Older guys worked most of their careers without electronic technology are now able to blend the old hands-on-eye-on methods which may perhaps enhance and validate their evaluation. Possibly helping to fine tune things a bit. Another way of looking at this is to think .... what the computer and book says vs. actual hands-on experience. Theory vs. real-world.

I'll go with Real-World every time.

[Bags]

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I'm curious what clubs you guys have all been fit for. It's always my first piece of advice when someone asks "What XXXXX should I play?" But as a percentage of guys I know it's pretty low. These are very avid golfers and all with mid-low single digits handicaps. The are happy to try a new club every year, but won't shell out the money to just go and get fit.

 

For the purposes of this poll I want to know if you've ever been fit and for what segments of the bag. I'm not talking about some guy in a big box store letting you test out a bunch of stuff either. I'm talking about a real fitting (most likely paid for) where you really got to test various heads/shafts etc.

 

Personally I've been fit for driver, irons, wedges and putter. Driver and irons multiple times. I've never done the fairway/hybrid fitting because I love my current setup.

Nope never full fitting irons somewhat but thats it.

 

 

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[808nation]

I was fit for my driver and three at the PGA Superstore. I went in swung a few clubs a few times, they looked at my swing speed and recommended a shaft and out the door. Can't expect anything more for a free fitting. I would definitely like to get professionally fit from driver down to putter one day.

 

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[djahubes]

I have had both positive and negative fittings. From my experience, you get great results from fitters who have no particular OEM bias and make their profits from the fitting cost vs. club sales. Club champion, golf doctor D.C. Come to mind. You do pay a premium for the fit, but the experience of hitting multiple head/shaft, loft/lie combos is fun. Knowing that they aren't looking to up sell on sticks is refreshing. For example, I went in a few years ago after a deployment looking to drop some serious $$ on some me custom miuras. After hitting everything, the fitter set me up with AP2s at a fraction of cost. Find a good fitter, be open to multiple brands/setups, and trust the process. Reading reviews and having a basic understanding of what to expect doesn't hurt either

 

 

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[ole gray]

I've had a couple of fittings for irons however both times it was not very in depth.   Basically all it involved was hitting off a lie board to see where I needed upright or flat. My large hands dictated mid size grips and my swing speed showed I needed regular flex irons.  

 

I've never been fit for driver, hybrids, wedges, or putter.  Maybe one of these days I can go through the experience.  

[null]

Yes.

 

I was fit for iron shafts at Perfect Swing in Toms River NJ using Trackman and it was incredible. I hit a variety of shafts and the fitter worked with me on weight and stiffness to find the shaft that felt and performed the best for me

 

For my driver fitting I was fit outside with no launch monitor and I really enjoyed the fitting. We were able to use flags and markers on the range to figure out distances and the fitter used his trained eye to help dial in ball flight. I really enjoyed being fit for a driver outdoors.

[Golfspy_CG2]

I've been fit for irons and driver.

 

My current driver I was fit for last September. The current irons I bought based off specs from a fitting in the spring of 2015. I plan to go through another iron fitting at some point this year.

[Kenny B]

"Have you ever been fit?"

 

Yes, I was fit in Nov 1983 when I ran the Tri-Cities Marathon... just under 4 hours.  That was the last time I ran anything more than 100 yards.  I got progressively more unfit every year after that.  That's one of the reasons I took up golf in 1991... It's something I can play without being fit.  However, my game did improve after I got "fitted" for my Ping i20's in 2012.  

[Maverickping]

For people looking to get fit and are unable to go where they have Trackman etc there are plenty of older style fitters around. Ask them if they are PCS (Professional Clubmakers Society). These folks really know what they are doing and that is without the latest gadgets.

[MattF]

Then why did I charge you that fitting fee lol jk

 

Cause you said that nothing in life is free...plus you guaranteed my money back if I don't shoot par first time out!

[Mr_Theoo]

Cause you said that nothing in life is free...plus you guaranteed my money back if I don't shoot par first time out!

That first part sounds a lot like me, not so sure about the second part lol

[PMookie]

Best fitting I've ever had was at Miles of Golf back home in Ypsilanti, MI. I was fitted for driver, fairways, and irons. It was a combination fitting of hitting in an indoor bay out on to the driving range so we could confirm visually with what was being displayed via computer. I was able to choose real targets on the range at various distances so I could test out more than just a 6 or 7 iron. They had every component one could imagine from heads to shafts. Just an incredible experience.

 

 

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[coachdoc]

I remember a wise old man ( my grandfather) once told me its a poor carpenter who blames his tools..BUT its not that way with golf equipment.

I have my complete bag fitted Driver 3W 5-9 PW AW SW LW, I now swing every club the same way and thus gained considerably greater consistency with accuracy and distance. Tom "Wishon"clubs are great

Clubs I might mention but I will never buy clubs that arent fitted to me and my swing cause I want them to be MY CLUBS FOR ME TO PLAY WITH, just saying!

 

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[GolfSpy Barbajo]

I've been fitted for the whole bag. My 1st ever fitting was for a putter, and I was amazed at how much I learned. Everything else has been fitted on grass as well, which I believe is important.

 

 

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THIS!

 

The really good fittings I've been through have been great learning experiences - both about equipment and about my swing.  Static fittings are okay - at least you get length and lie right, but the full Tour Van fitting I went through at 2nd Swing was remarkable (click here for the write up).

 

What made me really appreciate that fitting was that, two months later, it was completely backed up by a full bag fitting at Wilson Staff - virtually the exact same results for iron shafts and lie, as well as driver (different shaft, but it worked great). 

 

Putter fittings have also been educational. From Brad Pluth I learned shorter (32") works better for me, with a heavier head. And the Edel fitting (click here) was eye opening, and you're going to have to pull that Edel Willamette out of my cold, dead hands...

 

At least until I find something newer, shinier and offering immediate gratification.