Club Fitting Personalize your game ! presented by Peninsula Lakes GC

With the focus so very much on golf equipment innovation and technology these days, more and more golfers are discovering the benefits of custom-fit clubs. In all likelihood, for recreational golfers, made-to-measure clubs will effect a greater improvement in one's game than the new "hot" golf balls, oversized drivers and training aids combined. Only lessons from a qualified CPGA professional or CGTA instructor have the potential for greater benefit. Club-fitting takes into account the many variables that might make off-the-shelf clubs poorly suited for the average golfer. Everyone's swing is unique, as are flexibility and strength levels, short game skills and one's putting stroke. There is no "one size fits all".

Club specifications take into account a number of measures, including shaft material, flexibility and length, lie, loft, grip style and size, swing weight, weight distribution ("sweet spot"). All are based on the physical traits and abilities of the golfer. Club fitting begins with static measurements - a calculation of height, hand size and hand-to-floor measures - which are especially important for golfers who lack a consistent, repeatable swing.

The second phase focuses on the dynamics of the swing and, in particular, determining the golfer's tendency to hit the ball at a certain point or position on the club face (e.g. heel, toe, sweet spot). Another important dynamic key is ball flight / trajectory which, in turn, suggests changes in shaft material and flex, grip size, even ball type. Not only should irons be fit by a professional, but drivers, fairway clubs, putters and (especially) wedges should also be custom-fit. As the primary scoring clubs, wedges are deserving of special attention from recreational golfers with "bounce" being the primary design factor.

In addition to the immediate benefits of custom-fit clubs - better play and lower scores - the cost of club fitting is not a factor. A fitting costs between $ 50. and $ 100., but most shops apply the fee as a rebate to the purchase price of the new clubs. ... the complete guide to Niagara golf