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Does getting fitted actually matter?
Posted on 8/22/26 at 6:55 am
Posted on 8/22/26 at 6:55 am
I’m guess I’m what you’d call a triple bogie type of player. But it’s okay because I’m on a mission to get better after hundreds of hours spent on the range trying to get better—no improvement yet but the code is being cracked.
Then one day at the range I thought hmmm “what if this is not me but my clubs not fitting me?” I just buy and use clubs as is, so that must be the reason for my bad game right?
Then one day at the range I thought hmmm “what if this is not me but my clubs not fitting me?” I just buy and use clubs as is, so that must be the reason for my bad game right?
Posted on 8/22/26 at 7:08 am to VooDude
I started playing March 27th
Wilson Staff DynaPower Max irons
Wilson Staff DynaPower Max Driver
Callaway Opus wedges
Scotty Cameron putter
I shot 100 on day 90.
Does it matter if I get fitted? When to do this?
Wilson Staff DynaPower Max irons
Wilson Staff DynaPower Max Driver
Callaway Opus wedges
Scotty Cameron putter
I shot 100 on day 90.
Does it matter if I get fitted? When to do this?
Posted on 8/22/26 at 7:21 am to VooDude
I could break 80 before I ever really got fitted for a set.
But if the specs of your clubs are way off for you, it could be impacting your swing/score.
A fitted set isnt gonna shave a dozen strokes off your score. But an improper set could make you develop some bad habits.
But if the specs of your clubs are way off for you, it could be impacting your swing/score.
A fitted set isnt gonna shave a dozen strokes off your score. But an improper set could make you develop some bad habits.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 7:43 am to VooDude
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Does getting fitted actually matter?
There's YouTube videos of Bryson beating folks with children's clubs because he is an expert at being able to time whatever clubs are in his hands.
That being said the shafts on your clubs are a timing device. If you are not an expert then you would probably benefit to see if what you are playing is remotely close. The caveat being you have a somewhat repeatable ball flight.
At your level I would spend the money on lessons before I spent a ton on new clubs.
This post was edited on 8/22/26 at 7:45 am
Posted on 8/22/26 at 9:00 am to MrSpock
Dumb question of the day….
Does being fitted mean grips and club length sized to your body height and arm length?
Does being fitted mean grips and club length sized to your body height and arm length?
Posted on 8/22/26 at 9:32 am to Arthur Bach
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Does being fitted mean grips and club length sized to your body height and arm length?
Yes, that's a basic fitting and should also include lie angle.
A more advanced fitting will find the optimal shafts for your swing speed and how you torque the shaft, swing weight, dynamic lie angle, etc.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 9:53 am to Tyga Woods
It mattered tremendously for me. I cant recommend it enough.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 11:12 am to VooDude
Honestly if you’re shooting over 120 then your swing is likely too inconsistent to benefit from a fitting. There are outlier cases if you’re extremely tall, short, or swing like a grandma. I’d wait until you’re shooting closer to 100 and making solid contact more times than not before dropping $100+ on a fitting and $1400+ on a set of irons.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 12:03 pm to VooDude
It can make a huge difference if you bought the wrong clubs off the rack/online
Posted on 8/22/26 at 1:11 pm to VooDude
My opinion is yes, it matters.
It doesn't matter what you are shooting now, if you are playing clubs that don't fit you, you can develop and groove bad swing habits that are hard to break.
The proper length and Lie are worth their weight in gold. I'm 6'4, I can't play standard length clubs and I need a 1 degree upright lie after 1/2 lengthening.
The way I look at it, golf is a expensive and hard game . Why not do everything that you can to get the most out of you round.
It doesn't matter what you are shooting now, if you are playing clubs that don't fit you, you can develop and groove bad swing habits that are hard to break.
The proper length and Lie are worth their weight in gold. I'm 6'4, I can't play standard length clubs and I need a 1 degree upright lie after 1/2 lengthening.
The way I look at it, golf is a expensive and hard game . Why not do everything that you can to get the most out of you round.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 2:10 pm to VooDude
90s and 100s are the same fitted or not.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 3:55 pm to VooDude
When you are consistently putting the ball in the fairway with driver off the tee and can go to a 3w at times when needed, that's the time to get fitted for driver and fairway woods to maximize distance and control once you have that consistent accurate swing in place.
As far as irons, stick with game improvement irons with regular flex steel shafts until you're somewhere around a 10 index and can hit at least 6 GIR per round.
Putter, go by feel
Wedges, no need to get fit
Unless you have money to burn that is and don't care about the benefits but no reason to get fitted until you are consistent in certain parts of your game because as your swing becomes more consistent, you'll likely need new a new fit and new clubs.
As far as irons, stick with game improvement irons with regular flex steel shafts until you're somewhere around a 10 index and can hit at least 6 GIR per round.
Putter, go by feel
Wedges, no need to get fit
Unless you have money to burn that is and don't care about the benefits but no reason to get fitted until you are consistent in certain parts of your game because as your swing becomes more consistent, you'll likely need new a new fit and new clubs.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 3:55 pm to VooDude
Yes, it can help but if you are new to golf, I would suggest you get lessons before you get fitted.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 4:14 pm to VooDude
It doesn’t hurt. Most places waive the fitting fee if you buy clubs from them so it’s really a win win if you’re buying clubs already.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 4:20 pm to VooDude
If you are really tall or very short, standard clubs probably will be hard to truly swing.
You have an instructor. Ask him/her whether they think you should do a fitting.
After you develop some semblance of a swing, a fitting may help especially if your club head speed is very high or very low.
You have an instructor. Ask him/her whether they think you should do a fitting.
After you develop some semblance of a swing, a fitting may help especially if your club head speed is very high or very low.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 4:22 pm to SmoothBox
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Most places waive the fitting fee if you buy clubs from them so it’s really a win win if you’re buying clubs already.
Sure, if you want to buy a brand new set of clubs, as a beginner at a premium price.
Most beginners and high handicapper would do better with a used set of clubs from Callaway Pre-Owned and a 6 pack of lessons.
Posted on 8/22/26 at 4:23 pm to VooDude
I believe anyone’s game would benefit significantly from having a driver that suits them. I think if you went somewhere with a monitor and you found the Ping G440 driver model and stock shaft that you hit the most consistently (not the one you hit the furthest on 1 shot), it would be worth the $450 they are going for now.
If you slice it like most do starting out, try them on the highest loft settings (a 10.5* at 12*), which will promote a draw and generally a straighter ball flight due to higher spin. As you get better and start hitting it straighter and further, a lower loft is usually better. You can then just adjust the driver down and it can grow with you.
If you slice it like most do starting out, try them on the highest loft settings (a 10.5* at 12*), which will promote a draw and generally a straighter ball flight due to higher spin. As you get better and start hitting it straighter and further, a lower loft is usually better. You can then just adjust the driver down and it can grow with you.
This post was edited on 8/22/26 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:34 pm to VooDude
If you spent a couple hundred hours on the range and still playing triple bogey golf, a set of new fitted clubs are likely to not make a big difference.
Have you had any lessons? How are you using your range sessions? Are you making clean ball strikes?
If your just swinging away, you are probably practicing bad swing. A few lessons and more practice on developing swing form, weight shift, and tempo seems to be ideal based on how you described your game.
If you are near a 2nd swing, they do fittings for used clubs.
Have you had any lessons? How are you using your range sessions? Are you making clean ball strikes?
If your just swinging away, you are probably practicing bad swing. A few lessons and more practice on developing swing form, weight shift, and tempo seems to be ideal based on how you described your game.
If you are near a 2nd swing, they do fittings for used clubs.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 8:09 pm to fwtex
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If you spent a couple hundred hours on the range and still playing triple bogey golf, a set of new fitted clubs are likely to not make a big difference. Have you had any lessons? How are you using your range sessions? Are you making clean ball strikes? If your just swinging away, you are probably practicing bad swing. A few lessons and more practice on developing swing form, weight shift, and tempo seems to be ideal based on how you described your game. If you are near a 2nd swing, they do fittings for used clubs.
7.23 times out of 10 my balls go far and straight (past 160 yards outside of irons 8+), especially after a few drinks. But my driver is a demon that needs a nice throw in the lake. Can’t hit a driver to save my life, so prefer teeing off with a 4-5 iron which apparently puts me at a disadvantage.
There was a time (golf is apparently not like riding a bike) where I was decent at approach shots. Can rip up a par 3 course, but that fricking driver…
I hit a driver like a 4-5 iron. Am I doing this wrong?
Edit: just going to steal the green magical heavy loft driver that Top Golf advertises and my game should be fixed right? No need to waste time on lessons?
This post was edited on 8/23/26 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 8/24/26 at 5:35 am to VooDude
What driver and loft do you currently use?
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 7:02 am
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