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Golf Lessons vs Club Fitting
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:16 pm
Been playing golf for 5-6 months now. Playing twice a week typically. I've had a couple lessons and have been enjoying them. Haven't bought any clubs yet. I have been using a combination of different relatives clubs.
How long do beginners typically play and get lessons before getting fitted for a set of clubs? The guy giving me lessons says I will for sure need clubs with a stiffer shaft but I dont know if this is something that really makes a difference for now.
How long do beginners typically play and get lessons before getting fitted for a set of clubs? The guy giving me lessons says I will for sure need clubs with a stiffer shaft but I dont know if this is something that really makes a difference for now.
This post was edited on 8/31/26 at 2:18 pm
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Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:00 pm to David, Larry David
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The guy giving me lessons says I will for sure need clubs with a stiffer shaft but I dont know if this is something that really makes a difference for now.
It absolutely makes a difference. It’s the most important component of a golf club.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:25 pm to David, Larry David
Getting fitted is always the best option if money isn’t an object. I’ve seen beginners where it doesn’t matter what they swing, and I’ve seen beginners where there may be some incremental benefit in being fitted. How you progress with your swing and consistency of striking the ball should probably dictate when you get fitted imo.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 5:17 pm to David, Larry David
Spend about $150 bucks to get fittted then find a used set online with the same specs. I’d personally wait until early 2027 when the new models get released and lots of folks automatically buy the latest clubs. You can find a set of 2023 Taylormade P790s for cheap. I think 2025 was the 5th Generation. Every manufacturer has a similar timeline of new irons being released.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 6:36 am to David, Larry David
I don't think it's necessarily a time issue, it's more of a swing issue.
Some people will swing a driver at 84mph for 20 years, someone else may swing it 84 for a year and then continue with lessons and get to 94 within 12 months. hen in another year get it to 105. Buying a driver with a shaft fit for an 84mph swing might not be the same driver / shaft you would want to swing at 105 so that means additional fittings and shaft changes along the way.
My suggestion would be, get your specs in a lesson (driver swing speed, iron swing speed, etc) and fit yourself based off of AI or online recommendations for those specs through somewhere like Callaway Pre-Owned and continue with lessons.
Start tracking your handicap (GHIN, 18 Birdies, GRINT, Garmin Golf, etc)
Once you feel as if your progress has plateaued and leveled off and you think lessons are not as regular (maybe once a quarter or something) AND you're ready to upgrade your clubs to something new, get fitted, use their discount to buy the clubs and see your data change over time and make changes accordingly.
There is no magic timeframe that says a fitting is any better use of the money than more lessons.
Some people will swing a driver at 84mph for 20 years, someone else may swing it 84 for a year and then continue with lessons and get to 94 within 12 months. hen in another year get it to 105. Buying a driver with a shaft fit for an 84mph swing might not be the same driver / shaft you would want to swing at 105 so that means additional fittings and shaft changes along the way.
My suggestion would be, get your specs in a lesson (driver swing speed, iron swing speed, etc) and fit yourself based off of AI or online recommendations for those specs through somewhere like Callaway Pre-Owned and continue with lessons.
Start tracking your handicap (GHIN, 18 Birdies, GRINT, Garmin Golf, etc)
Once you feel as if your progress has plateaued and leveled off and you think lessons are not as regular (maybe once a quarter or something) AND you're ready to upgrade your clubs to something new, get fitted, use their discount to buy the clubs and see your data change over time and make changes accordingly.
There is no magic timeframe that says a fitting is any better use of the money than more lessons.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 6:45 am to LSUfan4444
Appreciate the recs a lot guys
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