The Fitter’s Corner

I had several interesting things come up last week. Lets focus on something a little different – putters. Specifically, the lie of a putter.  I love turning on the golf tournament on Sunday and the camera zooms in on a putter. The sole of the club is perfectly flat on the ground. Every time. Every…

Last week we talked about the lie of a putter. This week, let’s chat about selecting a head style. I’ll dive a little deeper into why we design certain heads and how to fit them. 10 years ago, all the best players in the world used blade style putters. Over the next 5 years, there…

Last part on putters.  Last week I touched on Toe Hang.  Toe Hang is probably the single most important spec that you can fit for when doing a putter fitting.  To recap, Toe hang is measured when you balance the shaft on your finger about 6-8″ from the head (shaft is horizontal).  When you do…

Sometimes when we talk about fitting, we lose sight of all the fitting options we have.  Fitting a player properly for a golf ball is almost certainly the most overlooked aspect of the fitting process.  I would venture to say that almost none of us does it, and certainly not on a regular basis.  There…

Last week we talked about the importance of ball fitting. The WHY we do it. This week we can chat about the HOW we do it. Essentially, this is better into a net or Simulator if you have access to one. Simply because we are using real balls and separating them out afterwards can be both difficult and…

As I wrote about the actual fitting part of fitting a golf ball last week, it got my mind working.  Wheels were turning.  One of the things I hate is when we (you or I) go through a great fitting with a player over the winter.  The player is so excited to get his new…

Often, one of the most overlooked aspects of fitting a player is the clubs that he carries.  His set make up.  As a golf professional, you may be a terrific teacher, but not as comfortable as a club fitter.  Or maybe the opportunity doesn’t present itself too often, so you’re not super comfortable doing it. …

Laughable, but we never talked about grips this season.  Ironically, it’s a good time.  With lots of shop credit hanging out there, a fresh re-grip could give another season to an older set, and add some $$ to your pocket.  Why should a player buy another shirt with his credit?  Give him something he can…

As we transition to fall, I’ll give you a few pointers to give to your members.  These will be shorter each week (I know, thankfully).  This week, let’s talk about headcovers.  All woods and hybrids come with them, and they do for a reason.  Most irons don’t, and they don’t for a reason.   Where did…

Does rust make the ball spin more?   Aside from it being unsightly, and making jewelry-esque golf clubs look like old wrenches in a mechanics tool box, does rust aid in the stopping performance of a golf club.  After all, when you run your fingers over the rusted surface, it feels rough compared to the polished…