GOLF TIP
by Debbie Vangellow"Try Before You Buy"
Would you buy shoes without trying them on? Probably not, unless you are sure
a specific size always works for you. But that's a rare situation--every manufacturer uses
its own specifications and the results are different lengths, widths, and designs, despite
common size designation. The same thing is true for golf clubs.
Lengths, lofts, lies, and weights vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. This helps keep the industry competitive, but it also makes buying "off the rack" a risky proposal. "Rack" clubs are built to factory specifications for mass production. If you don't fit into what any particular manufacturer perceives as "average", using their clubs could cause compensatory moves in your golf swing to offset equipment that is not right for you.
A properly fit set of clubs fitted by a trained PGA or LPGA professional outdoors, so that ball flight can be observed, can help you become more consistent, cure a chronic slice or hook, help you swing in balance, improve distance and direction, and give you confidence in your equipment. The goal of custom club fitting is to provide you with clubs that rewards your best, most balanced swing.
The fitting process often reveals equipment adjustments that can pay huge dividends in the form of a better golf game. You've then got the option of investing in custom fit clubs or, at the very least, can return to the rack better informed about your needs, resulting in a more confident decision on your investment. You would not buy a car without a test drive. Don't make this mistake when purchasing your golf equipment. Try before you buy and get the right "tools" for you and your golf game.