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re: How much to gain from a Driver club fit
Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:19 pm to jpggpj
Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:19 pm to jpggpj
Driver fitting:
Most people want more yards, but fail to realize control. A proper fitting will help tighten your dispersion. Hence, hit more fairways. Spend more on your driver shaft than you spend on your driver head.
Most people want more yards, but fail to realize control. A proper fitting will help tighten your dispersion. Hence, hit more fairways. Spend more on your driver shaft than you spend on your driver head.
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Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:23 pm to Bawpaw
Imo between Budda and Club Champion and Leitz. Depending yiure handicap and how serious you are,. Leitz imo is second to none but he does not have aftermarket shafts and believes he can fit you in a stock shaft or any manufacturer and get the same results as an aftermarket. That’s not what i want. But you can’t go wrong with any of those 3. BR doesn’t really have much to offer at all imo.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:37 pm to jpggpj
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wondering if a fitting would make a huge difference over going to Edwin Watts or something.
That really depends on you. If you’re a weekend hacker, Watts, etc would be just fine. They will get you something good enough to still make a difference.
If you’re a serious amateur who plays in tournaments and excepts to win, a fitting by a proper club fitter may be worth the fee.
I know my numbers, swing, etc enough to go to a Watts and ask to hit specific club/shaft combos. I research that information before I walk in.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:43 pm to CoachChappy
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I know my numbers, swing, etc enough to go to a Watts and ask to hit specific club/shaft combos. I research that information before I walk in.
Good info. I don’t play tournaments but I’m a very avid golfer. Play 3-4 times a week when weather is nice. Upper 70s low 80s is my avg. Oddly though, I’m not familiar enough with my numbers to do that research.
This post was edited on 8/30/22 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:50 pm to jpggpj
Go get the fitting. Pay the fitting fee. Take your trackman info and all of your numbers and go think about making a purchase. If you’re that decent of a golfer then imo it’s an easy decision.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 7:52 pm to jpggpj
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I’m a very avid golfer. Play 3-4 times a week when weather is nice. Upper 70s low 80s is my avg.
Then, it’s totally worth it to get fitted in some form or another. Golf is a game of variables. When you can eliminate a variable, do it!
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:00 pm to CoachChappy
Pay to get the numbers, the recs and roll. I built my buddy one for almost half of what they wanted him to spend. They wanted around $900 for to build him a driver.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:19 pm to jpggpj
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Yeah. That’s why I’m hesitant to get fitted. Trying to see if there is any value to it.
I’d just go somewhere where you can test a bunch of drivers with different lofts and shafts that has a track man setup. I don’t see value in a mid-handicap amateur golfer spending double the cost for results that wouldn’t even be noticeable. I went to golf galaxy and was “fitted” there.
Or you can get pay to get fitted at club champion, take the numbers, and purchase your driver elsewhere or they’ll rape you on that too
This post was edited on 8/30/22 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:36 pm to RawDog7984
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Look, we get you have the greatest fitter
Probably not, but he's good enough for the pros and he's cheaper than Club Champion, so good by me.
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golf connection as you rip 330 yard bombs as you come out of your size 5 golf shoe.
I do have decent connections, but not sure how that's relevant. I likely don't have 330 in the bag either, without some firm turf anyway. I'm only about 116-117 clubhead speed. Good, not great. And I wear 7.5
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I just don’t get people wanting a fitter to work for free
I didn't ask for any deals, that's what he charges.
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you can’t expect a fitter to work for free.
Yet
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they honestly do a lot of free things for me.
Hmmm
Not sure why you took what I said so personally. Club Champion is really, really expensive. If that's your only option, go for it. Personally, I'm not paying an extra $500 in just fitting fees plus the markup on the actual clubs.
Bizarre melt
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:46 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Lol it isn’t a melt. I just don’t get the bashing of club champion. They don’t force you to buy. You pay for a fit and they give you your info. You can buy from them. Like i said, some things i refuse to buy from. But i don’t know a fitter that’s not gonna charge your for a Ventus shaft. Or any other custom shaft the manufacturer doesn’t offer as stock. But If your fitter gives a stock option for a Ventus black 7x velecore please let me know his name. Most if not all fitters that actually do the builds charge to do the build and or fit. It’s just the way it is. Club champion does a good job fitting. I just won’t pay for shafts or i can get as stock options for an up charge and that is what they do.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:51 pm to RawDog7984
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I just don’t get the bashing of club champion.
Im not bashing them. I'm sure they do a fine job. They also charge you like 30% more to do that job.
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You pay for a fit and they give you your info.
Same with every other fitter, for less money.
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But i don’t know a fitter that’s not gonna charge your for a Ventus shaft.
I have a after market HZDRS smoke green shaft. I paid retail for it from my fitter. He still made money on it, because it was retail. I never said they aren't going to charge you for what you buy. That'd be retarded.
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But If your fitter gives a stock option for a Ventus black 7x velecore please let me know his name.
Not sure why you are so focused on something you totally made up. You mentioned out of thin air three times.
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Lol it isn’t a melt
Got it, so just personal insults and made up shite for saying Club Champion is expensive when anyone on the planet would agree.
This post was edited on 8/30/22 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:54 pm to jpggpj
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My average drives are 235-250 and when I’m hitting well I can touch the 280s
You seem like the perfect candidate to benefit from a fitting. Having that big of a disparity in distance shows that it’s more than likely the club and not your swing that’s the issue. At a minimum you’ll likely get your average closer to 250-260, and best case you get up to around 270-280 with the right equipment. Either way it’s worth it especially if you play a few times a week and shoot low 80’s-high 70’s
Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:17 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Not sure what i made up. We agreed it’s expensive. They do charge more especially in irons. But upgrade shaft and wood isn’t more expensive. I’ve spent a lot of money there and it’s just not. Irons? Oh yeah, especially if you fit into a stock shaft the manufacturer offers. They still charge you for the shafts even if it’s a stock option. Which imo is insane. Their fitting costs are about on par with Budda and other fitters in this area. Not surprising you also don’t know this(mingo regrets the error)And personal insults cause you’re a dbag and insult everyone on here. But i enjoy my interactions with you and you entertain me.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:20 pm to RawDog7984
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Their fitting costs are about on par with Budda and other fitters in this area
Do those fitter charge you if you buy from them? If yes, they're screwing you too.
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error)And personal insults cause you’re a dbag and insult everyone on here.
Glad you're here to knight for all your little buddies that don't have the gumption to stand up for themselves
Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:31 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Lol ummm honestly I’ve bought a ton of stuff there and they’ve waived build fees and fitting fees but isn’t fair for me to say everyone will get that. Obviously you get perks when you are a return customer. I’d get free hitting bay time to use their launch monitors etc. if i chose to but honestly i can’t say I’d go to them if we had more options and better legit fitters here. I’ve learned what to buy there and what not to.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 11:42 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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They charge you $175 to charge you double what the driver should cost.
Wasn't my experience at all. I went for a putter fitting last September. They ran a special $100 for the fitting but waived if you bought a putter. I had a putter in mind and was going to buy something anyway so compared several to what I was thinking. Ended up buying a Scotty Cameron fitted for loft, length and lie. Same price as TGW and EW and putter was delivered in 2 weeks.
Cant remember the guys name but was really helpful. When you buy there they will make adjustments for the life of the club. I went back a month later and had the putter adjusted slightly more upright after using it a few rounds. Very happy with the experience.
More specific to the driver question the shaft/head combo ablsolutely can make a huge difference. Increased yardage is great, but decreasing your shot dispersion is a huge factor as well
Posted on 8/31/22 at 4:50 am to jpggpj
quote:There is no doubt
Gotcha but it sounds like you gained better performance from more of a lesson in your swing vs technology or characteristics of the club.
You’re exactly correct
Although I can’t ignore the upgrade in equipment
ETA: After reviewing your OP I think it would be worth it for you to get fitted. It isn’t helping you to push 280 on a good day and be 235 on a bad day. Find a shaft you like that allows you to make a confident pass at it.
The most important thing I gained was a club that I’m confident in. No matter if I’m slightly off.
This post was edited on 8/31/22 at 5:03 am
Posted on 8/31/22 at 5:17 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:WHAT?!
And I wear 7.5
Are you really a midget like people say?
Posted on 8/31/22 at 7:14 am to ReauxlTide222
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The most important thing I gained was a club that I’m confident in. No matter if I’m slightly off.
This is exactly my point. We like to say it’s the Indian not the arrow, but that’s not always true. A proper fit allows you to have the confidence that if something goes wrong, it is your swing. I love pulling driver and being confident. All I tell myself is to make a smooth swing. I’ve got all the right tools.
Posted on 8/31/22 at 8:25 am to ReauxlTide222
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Are you really a midget like people say?
Absolutely
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