17. All the Club Fitting Questions Answered with #TeamTitleist

Tori and her sister Alix sit down with Titleist’s Manager of club fitting and trial events Bobby Flood, and fitting specialist Kayla Fridley.  Listen in as Bobby and Kayla explain the importance of getting fitted for clubs as early as possible if you have the goal of improving your golf game.  They run us through their personalized tried-and-tested process at Titleist so that you know what to expect at your first fitting!  Key Takeaways ?      (07:10) If your score matters to you as a golfer, you should consider getting club fit. If you’re working on your game, it’s worth getting fitted as soon as possible. Even if you’re just trying to break 100 or 110, it’s important to be using the right equipment for you. ?      (12:23) It’s okay to use someone else’s clubs at the beginning to establish the fundamentals. As you get the basics down, you can gradually replace those hand-me-downs as you transition into fine-tuning those fundamentals. ?      (13:37) At Titleist, you can get fitted for everything but a putter, but you can always choose specifically what you want to be fit for. Fittings last 45 minutes per category and are based on Titleist’s registration and interview process, based solely around your goals. ?      (16:30) The fitting fee at Titleist is $100. This fee secures your spot and fitting time, and it goes toward any purchases you make during the fitting. For example, if you decide to buy the driver you get fitted for, that $100 covers the purchase. A complete set with a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, a wedge, and even a partial set of irons will cost around $2500. ?      (27:58) If you maintain a consistency in your swing but still feel that you can improve, get fitted in addition to working with an instructor. Finding a teacher who understands how a proper club can help you progress is also important. ?      (38:35) When getting fittest at Titleist, bring your current set of clubs. You will be asked about your golf game, expectations, and wants and needs. You’ll start with your 7-iron and get a few swings in, then give your feedback. Usually, this process beginning with drivers proceeds all the way down to wedges. However, with only 45 minutes to work with, your process ultimately depends on which clubs you want to prioritize at your fitting. ?      (43:55) The three Ds of iron fitting are Distance, Dispersion, and Dissent angle. This is because each club has a different goal. Two clubs that do the same thing only make for a heavier bag. As important as distance is, without tight dispersion, you will have worse misses. The better your misses, the better your game. Likewise, if you’re not landing on and holding greens, your score will continue to add up.   ...