Does anyone check the loft/lie angles of their clubs after 1-2 years of use and what is normal change?

[JP Balajadia]

I was fitted for me TaylorMade P7MC irons (4-PW) 2 years ago at Club Champion, followed by by Cleveland Zipcore wedges (50, 56, 60) about a year ago. At the time I purchased them, they told me to bring them back any time to have the lie/loft checked on the clubs so they can be bent back to the specs we set during my fittings. After 2-years with the irons and 1-year with the wedges I took them in for the first time. I was surprised to see that the lie/loft was off through the bag by 1-2 degrees on both loft and lie (bent more upright for lie; more open for loft). There was no charge for the 25 minutes it took to measure and adjust them all - Great job Club Champion!

I play about 100 rounds per year (benefit of living in temperate Northern California is having year round golf). I practice 1-2 times per week on a grass range and very seldomly hit off of mats - the first question my fitter asked me. My clubs are kept upright in a storage locker and not banged around that much on course - I use a push cart for 90% of my rounds.

1 to 2 degrees seems like a significant change in both loft and lie. The fitter said that the forged clubs are easier to bend than cast, so it wasn’t a huge deal. I just wanted to see if anyone here:

1) checks their lie/loft of clubs, and how often

2) if so, what is the typical change in your numbers

I typically don’t think about changing my irons until 7-10 years of use; wedges I change out more often due to groove wear - I may start checking the clubs annually after seeing these numbers - is there some rule of thumb: every XX rounds you should check?

[GolfSpy_APH]

I usually check mine every season or two. I would say it all depends on where and how often you play. Use mats a lot? check them more often. Also depends on the type of golfer, those steeper may want to check them a bit more frequently. 

[Silver Fawkes]

I've had my clubs for 6 years now and have never checked them. It never even occurred to me. Really appreciate this PSA. I'll be doing this soon. 

[fredsharky]

Since I play in Florida with the heat and I play 120+ rounds and I hit off mats, I get mine checked twice a year - it is free at Club Champion since I bought my clubs there. 
I don't check my wedges because they wear out faster than they get out of shape 
I would say to check them no less than once a year 

[Indy_Oz]

This has been on my to-do list for a while. My irons were second hand purchase last year and I've been increasingly wanting to to a 'fit my bag' session, and part of that is checking the loft and lie for my irons to see how close to stock they are. Thanks for the PSA, it's a good reminder.

The golf training/ sim place I'm a member of does club fittings so I am going to see how much they charge (hoping checking loft and lie will be free - as I'm a paying member - but maybe that's too much to ask for).

Edited February 3 by Indy_Oz

[funkyjudge]

8 hours ago, JP Balajadia said:

I was fitted for me TaylorMade P7MC irons (4-PW) 2 years ago at Club Champion, followed by by Cleveland Zipcore wedges (50, 56, 60) about a year ago. At the time I purchased them, they told me to bring them back any time to have the lie/loft checked on the clubs so they can be bent back to the specs we set during my fittings. After 2-years with the irons and 1-year with the wedges I took them in for the first time. I was surprised to see that the lie/loft was off through the bag by 1-2 degrees on both loft and lie (bent more upright for lie; more open for loft). There was no charge for the 25 minutes it took to measure and adjust them all - Great job Club Champion!

I play about 100 rounds per year (benefit of living in temperate Northern California is having year round golf). I practice 1-2 times per week on a grass range and very seldomly hit off of mats - the first question my fitter asked me. My clubs are kept upright in a storage locker and not banged around that much on course - I use a push cart for 90% of my rounds.

1 to 2 degrees seems like a significant change in both loft and lie. The fitter said that the forged clubs are easier to bend than cast, so it wasn’t a huge deal. I just wanted to see if anyone here:

1) checks their lie/loft of clubs, and how often

2) if so, what is the typical change in your numbers

I typically don’t think about changing my irons until 7-10 years of use; wedges I change out more often due to groove wear - I may start checking the clubs annually after seeing these numbers - is there some rule of thumb: every XX rounds you should check?

As a professional clubfitter and clubmaker for more than 30 years, I know the importance of proper lie angles and loft progressions that best help the golfer cover distances with consistent distance gaps from club to club.  As such, I check my own clubs and adjust the lofts and lie angles several times a year.

For my customers, I do as Club Champion does, offering free loft and lie checks and adjustments (as necessary) on a yearly basis -- more often, if the golfer feels that something has gone seriously out of built specifications.  You'd be surprised at how few people ever take advantage of this follow-up service.

[Play18]

It's great to have your lofts and lies checked before the start of the season or every other year, and trust me, the cost is worth it! Luckily, I only had to get a few clubs adjusted to my original specifications. Knowing that your clubs are set just the way you like them boosts your confidence and helps you fully commit to every shot.


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Edited February 3 by Play18

[William P]

I have historically had mine checked every two years at a minimum. I have a steep swing angle which might cause issues with loft angle, especially with amount of practice on mats, but have found adjustments of 1 - 2 degrees on a few clubs to be needed. Last year I was fitted at CC so I plan to take advantage of having them checked annually going forward.

[ParFore74x]

I just had mine checked this past November for the first time since I was fitted for them in April 2021. I had all of them adjusted back to spec and adjustments ranged from .5° to 2°. I might just start getting them checked every season at a minimum. 

Edited February 3 by ParFore74x

[alfriday101]

I have my clubs checked every other time I get new grips.  

[brogies]

I was concerned about this with my forged Mizuno irons and how often during the season I hit off of mats. So about a year-ish after I got my irons, I took them to have the lofts checked. None of them needed to be adjusted. I was actually pretty surprised. But I'll probably check them again within the next year. 

[BCases]

I am a true golf junkie , trading my clubs every month or two. Thus, I bought a loft and lie machine. It allows me to adjust my gap yardage and height of shot on demand. I also just like to tinker with my set. I usually play my irons plus 1" and 1 degree up on average and do all of the work myself.