Although many think that golf clubs don’t need to be overly fitted to the player’s individual needs, in fact this is far from true. A poorly-fitted golf club could lead to injuries as a result of poor contact, or a malfunction caused by the unfitted club.
When it comes to golf clubs, there are several things to consider. First off, you must take your strength level into account. This will determine the shaft length, weight, and bend. Next, you must decide whether you will be using an iron, a wood, or a putter. Each of these factors will affect the type of grip you will need and the sound that the club makes when it strikes the ball.
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Why Is Club Fitting Important?
Simply put, injury. If you are using the wrong club for your strength level, you could suffer serious injuries as a result of a fall, a collision, or a mishap. This is why it is important to fit the golf club to your individual needs. An incorrectly-fitted golf club could also cause you to lose shots or even miss the ball completely because of poor contact or a malfunction.
In addition to the potential for injury, a poorly-fitted golf club can also affect your game. If, for example, you are using a club that is too long or thick for your wrist, it will almost certainly affect the feel of the shot and the sound it makes when it contacts the ball. You may also experience a jerky motion when using a club that is too big for your wrist or hands.
How Do I Fit My Golf Club?
When it comes to golf clubs, most people think that they can simply walk in the store and pick up any club that looks good. This may be true for hitting the ball, but there is a lot more to fitting a golf club that goes beyond looking good and feeling good at the end. You must also think about the correct grip, the balance point, and the finish. Each of these aspects is critical in making sure that your golf club is fitted for maximum performance.
Grip
The first and most important step in fitting a golf club is to determine the correct grip. Just like with your other sports equipment, you have several different options when it comes to the grip your golf club should have. You can opt for either a thick or a thin grip, and there are advantages and disadvantages to each.
Thick grips are great for reducing the amount of hand movement and increasing the stability of the club, particularly when hitting long drives. On the other hand, thin grips allow for more hand movement and thus more flexibility. If you are new to golf or if you play regularly, it is recommended that you go for a medium grip, which is somewhere in between thick and thin. This is because medium grips offer the best of both worlds. You will also need to have the correct number of fingers gripping the club for the correct balance point.
Balance Point
The next step in fitting a golf club is to determine the correct balance point. Just like with your other sports equipment, the position and the balance point of your golf club are two separate things, but they are closely related. The balance point of a golf club is dictated by the position of your arms when you are standing with the club in your hands. The closer your arms are to your body, the higher the balance point of the club.
Finish
The last step in fitting a golf club is to determine its finish. This refers to the way the surface of the club is treated to create the desired look and feel. With wood clubs, the most common finishes are wooden or metal face plates, chrome-based plating, and engraving. With iron clubs, the possible finishes are black, red, blue, or yellow.
You must pick the right club for your strength level and pick up the right grip, balance point, and finish to make sure that your golf game gets the best possible performance out of your clubs.