The Fitter’s Corner

Why Guess When You Can Measure? How do you recommend a set makeup for a player? Do you look at swing speed or ball flight and say, “Here’s what I would do…”? That might get you close. But using Dynamic Loft? Now you can make that claim—and actually base it on data, not a hunch.…

Why Dynamic Loft Still MattersLast week, we looked at Dynamic Loft as the real loft that matters—the one delivered at impact, not the one stamped on the club. We talked about how it helps explain launch, spin, and trajectory better than any number on the head. Whether you’re fitting clubs or coaching swings, Dynamic Loft gives you…

We talk a lot about loft when we fit. But most of the time, we’re talking about static loft—the number stamped on the club. That’s a starting point. But in a fitting? That number alone doesn’t tell the full story. The loft that really determines launch, spin, and ball flight is the dynamic loft—the one…

Spin per Degree: A Wedge Player’s Secret Weapon I often get asked, “How do you fit for wedges?” The answer? I love talking about grinds and bounces, set makeups, and finding the right combination based on the player’s iron set. I’ll have them hit full shots and partial shots—from the fairway, from the rough. I…

Someone asked me a question about ChatGPT and could you use it for club fitting. I thought That’s crazy, but probably. With the knowledge base it has, it can look up anything and provide information at your fingertips. This, however, is a classic example of how ChatGPT can help you and in no way replace you. It’s…

How often do you look in a players bag and see a FW Wood from the Clinton era parked right next to a shiny new driver? Often, right? Here’s the big question – is it even worth it? Is there any technology that can even help a player hit a FW Wood better? That is…

We’ve spent the last few weeks chatting about weight. I hinted at this one, and explained how selecting a grip can influence swing weight and static weight. By that point in the post, you were probably starting to doze off, and thinking yeah, but… does it really matter that much? Perhaps, or perhaps not, but…

Are clubs too light today? That was the question last week. This week’s question is what can you do about it? I have written various posts on this over the years – including one recently. It is important that you address this in a fitting. Clubs that are the right weight for a player will…

Are clubs too light today? This is a great conversation in my circle. I’m an old guy, and I like everything heavy – Irons, wedges, putter – even drivers. So, in my opinion, the answer is yes. Am I a rarity? Is lighter better? Let’s do a deep dive into how we ended up here.…

Is it stage freight? Fear of failure? Nerves? Just a bad day? What do you do when a player simply cannot put a good swing on the ball? Perhaps the swing is good, but the result is bad. Regardless, the player can’t make decent contact with anything – even their own clubs? Do you reschedule?…