Golf equipment and custom fitting
2011-08-10 15:58:49
Club fitting has been around for many years. I believe it was instigated by PING back in the 1970's.
When PING introduced their colour coding fitting service they were light years ahead of the competition. Since then all of the other manufacturers have followed suit. They all have similar club fitting codes and criteria, all based upon following PING's lead.
Over the years I have taught thousands of golfers, most of which have sought my advice regarding the correct custom fitting and colour coding that will suit them best. That question has now become a very awkward one to answer. I believe one hundred percent in supplying each and every customer with the right and proper information. However, I am beginning to doubt the advice I too have been following for most of my golfing life.
My findings were brought about a few years ago, when my assistant was doing a club fitting for one of our members. This member was about six foot six inches tall and m... [more]
When PING introduced their colour coding fitting service they were light years ahead of the competition. Since then all of the other manufacturers have followed suit. They all have similar club fitting codes and criteria, all based upon following PING's lead.
Over the years I have taught thousands of golfers, most of which have sought my advice regarding the correct custom fitting and colour coding that will suit them best. That question has now become a very awkward one to answer. I believe one hundred percent in supplying each and every customer with the right and proper information. However, I am beginning to doubt the advice I too have been following for most of my golfing life.
My findings were brought about a few years ago, when my assistant was doing a club fitting for one of our members. This member was about six foot six inches tall and m... [more]