The key role of custom fitting in golf

I’ve been fitting golf clubs for over five years now, and it’s clear to me that custom fitting can make or break a player’s game. Just the other day, I worked with a client who was struggling with his driver; after analyzing his swing speed and launch angle, we swapped out his shaft and adjusted the loft. He was hitting 20 yards farther by the end of our session! I’m curious how others in the industry approach fitting — what tools or techniques do you swear by to optimize equipment for your customers?

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Custom fitting is so crucial! I had a similar situation with my putter; after tweaking the lie angle just a degree, my consistency improved dramatically. It’s frustrating when people overlook how small adjustments can lead to big gains.

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That’s awesome! I had a similar experience when adjusting my driver’s loft; it made a world of difference. How did you determine which shaft to use?

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I totally agree! I once adjusted my driver’s shaft length, and it improved my accuracy significantly. Have you ever considered using a launch monitor to analyze swing speed too? @s_blake93.

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I’ve seen similar results! Changing my shaft helped me gain control over my drives. Have you thought about using a launch monitor for precise measurements? :man_golfing:.

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