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Custom-fitting: What you need to know Part II
Do I need to visit a fitter that uses a Launch Monitor?
Not essential. While the fashionable Launch Monitor (LM) can provide the fitter with additional information such as ball spin rates and trajectory and in the hands of a good fitter is a useful tool (Ping G15 Driver)- a professional who uses traditional methods is, in my opinion, every bit as good and may produce better results for your game.
How should I prepare for the session?
No special preparations are required. Take along your own clubs as a handy guide for the fitter and use them to warm up for your session.
What should a fitting cost?
Some facilities charge upto 50 after all you're using a qualified fitter's facilities, time and expertise and you may want to take the information learned to purchase a more attractive deal elsewhere(Callaway X-22 Iron Set). However, mostly I've found that any nominal charge is refundable against a purchase made from that fitter. You might even get a fitting free but ask when you book your session.
What will the club fitter do?
Your physique tends to determine choice of shaft length and grip size and using a variety of tools and physical measurements, the fitter will determine the key aspects of your required clubs (golf wholesale). Fitting tools include a lie board to determine how upright or flat the clubhead needs to be in relation to your height and the way you address the ball.
Impact tape on the face of the (taylormade golf)club will show where you tend strike the ball most consistently and a swing-speed/launch monitor, if available, can measure your swing speed which largely dictates the stiffness of shaft you need. However, a good club fitter will mostly use their experienced eyes and knowledge to make their recommendations.
How long will a club fitting session take?
A good golf club fitter will spend at least a couple of hours discovering your needs, depending on how many clubs you want fitted. They will usually advise you at the time of booking how long the fitting might take but always allow for extra time, as most fitters are very thorough and want to ensure you're fully satisfied with their service and recommendations.
