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Mark Barrier, PGA Professional

Weekly tips by PGA Golf Professionals from PGA.com

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Benefits of Custom Fitting

Shaft Options *    Grip Options *   Benefits*

Length*   Lie*   Loft*   Shaft Flex*   Grip Size*

Benefits of Custom Fitting

There have been some misnomers when it comes to Custom Fitting. Some say they are not good enough for custom fit clubs. The truth is that you probably aren’t as good as you can be without them. Custom Fitting is designed to maximize the performance and enhance the enjoyment of your golf equipment. Matching the ideal equipment with each player is our goal.

What can be Customized?

Length The ability of the golfer to strike the ball consistently on the sweet spot is the determining   factor when deciding on the desired club length.

Shaft Shaft flex can affect distance, ball flight, trajectory and feel. Club head speed and tempo are key measurements

Lie Angle Lie Angle influences both the set up position and how the ground affects the angle of the clubface thought impact.

Loft Ball trajectory is the primary influence of loft.

Grip Small or Large hands and grip size are not the only determining factor for grip size.

Custom Fitting Myths

I’m just starting out…I’m not good enough for Custom Fit Clubs. False, You probably aren’t as good as you can be!

I’ve been golfing for a while, I don’t need to be fitted. Maybe not, but depending on the brand you have been using and perhaps taking into consideration some physical attributes you should be re-fit before buying another set of clubs.

I don’t need to get fitted in person, I can do it over the Web! Not all measurements are those that can gathered by yourself. The Custom Fitting process is broken down into 2 distinct phases: Static and Dynamic. Some of the static measurements you can obtain yourself, but the dynamic fitting is where your natural form is analyzed under the keen eye of your skilled fitter to determine the "your" clubs!

It is more expensive to have clubs custom fitted. Actually, not true. Mizuno charges you no more to create you "your" perfect equipment. You may be charged a fitter’s fee but most likely this can be applied to your new purchase.

Custom Fitting takes a lot of time and will delay my order. Definitely not. The actual fitting can take anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours – depending how how long it takes the fitter to collect all the information. Once all the information has been obtained you should have your new set of clubs in about 5 business days!

Helpful Tips

Nothing can substitute dedicated time with a Golf Professional, but here are some helpful hints that may guide you thought some common problem areas:

 

If the ball flight is left…

You MIGHT...  Use stiffer shaft  Have a lie angle that is too  upright...   Check club length and grip size

If ball flight is right…

You MIGHT...  Use softer flex shaft   Have a lie angle that is too flat   Check club length and grip size

If ball flight is too high…

You MIGHT... Decrease loft angle   Use a stiffer flex shaft

Check for proper club length  Check head design

If ball flight is too low…

You MIGHT...  Increase loft angle  Use a softer flex shaft

Check for proper club length  Check head design

If there is inconsistent ball flight...

You MIGHT...  Use a stiffer shaft

Check total weight of club - it might be too light

Use softer flex shaft  Check club length  Check lie angle

If the feel or sound is not solid at impact...

You MIGHT...  Check if Swingweight is too light

Check total weight of the club - it might be too light

Use softer flex shaft   Check club length  Check lie angle

 

For more information call: Mark Barrier,PGA - (419) 468-2640