| Every golfer's physical capability and swing is | | | | flat. So as part of the custom fitting process you can |
| distinctive. Many of today's best golf clubs can be | | | | make the custom golf club more upright to help with |
| custom fit for lie angle, shaft type and length, grip type | | | | this. This will mean that the toe of the club will be |
| and size. Custom fitting golf clubs involves several | | | | slightly off the ground at address to compensate. |
| easy measurements and a quick self-assessment of | | | | There are different methods of fitting according to |
| your game. This custom golf club has become more | | | | custom golf club manufacturers but ultimately they are |
| than a fad that even not so professional golfers test | | | | all trying to improve your game. To begin with simple |
| its waters. | | | | measurements such as wrist-to-floor, height and hand |
| Custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club to | | | | size are taken and will point you to the right size club |
| suit your personal swing. | | | | and at what angle it should be to the ground. Then you |
| Whatever your level, with a custom golf club the aim is | | | | will take a club and hit some balls. One method is to |
| to ensure that if you do make a good swing, the club | | | | place impact tape on the bottom of the custom golf |
| will be square at impact and should produce a straight | | | | club and an impact board on the floor. |
| shot. | | | | As you hit the ball the board will leave a mark on the |
| Custom Golf Club How To's: | | | | tape showing whether the heel or the toe of the |
| To custom fit your golf clubs, you need to know: your | | | | custom golf club is striking the floor first. The resulting |
| gender (male or female); your height in your stockings | | | | mark will show whether the club face needs to be |
| or socks; the distance from your wrist (where it bends) | | | | flatter or more upright. Then things get a bit more |
| to the floor with your shoes off; your age; your | | | | advanced. Analysis equipment can measure |
| handicap or skill level; how fast you swing a golf club; | | | | everything from your club speed to the side spin of |
| what club you use at the 150 yard marker. | | | | the ball so that you can get maximum distance from |
| Gender is used to put you into the correct fitting scale | | | | your shot. You can also measure the launch angle of |
| for custom golf clubs. The golf industry uses different | | | | the ball, how much backspin you generate and impact |
| definitions of "standard length" for men and women. | | | | efficiency - all which affect distance. The angle in |
| Your height and the distance in inches from your wrist | | | | which the custom golf club approaches the ball and |
| to the floor are used together to determine the length | | | | the sidespin of it can help fix your game too. |
| of a custom golf club that is appropriate for you. The | | | | Rather than bringing down your old clubs, it might be |
| starting point for club length can vary up to 3 | | | | better to start from scratch. It's a big misconception |
| ½-inch ranging from ladies to men plus 1 | | | | that custom fitting is only for good golfers. Anyone can |
| ½-inch. A tall person with long arms can very | | | | benefit. That said, if you plan to upgrade a new set of |
| easily require shorter clubs than an average height | | | | clubs with the same manufacturer they may be able |
| person with short arms. About 80 percent of golfers | | | | to adjust your old set to become custom golf clubs. |
| are standard length. | | | | Custom fitting won't cure all your bad shots. Coaching |
| Your age, handicap (if you happen to have one), | | | | will sort that out. But if you do make a good swing, |
| self-assessed skill level, estimated golf swing speed | | | | then the custom golf club will arrive correctly at impact |
| and club you use at the 150 yard marker are all | | | | and should produce a straight shot at your target. That |
| combined to determined the custom golf club's shaft | | | | alone will save shots during a round. |
| flex that is appropriate for you. | | | | Lastly, custom fitting is often free of charge. But it is |
| Custom fitting can fix your slice. If you slice the ball it | | | | usually on the condition that you buy some clubs once |
| means that the toe of the club is leading into the ball | | | | you've been fitted. So it really depends on what your |
| which opens the face of the club. That may be down | | | | budget is. If you're prepared to buy a new set of clubs |
| to a swing fault, but it could be because the club is too | | | | it's definitely worth getting fitted. |