Should Every Golfer Get Custom Fit? Results, Lie Angle & Real-World Data
Get fit for results, not jargon. A great fitter blends TrackMan data with live observation, tweaks lie/loft/shaft to your swing, and even 1–2° of lie can center strikes and add distance.
Key Points
Pro Advantage: Having a fitter who is also a PGA professional and understands swing mechanics gives extra insight into how club adjustments impact performance.
Simplicity over Jargon: Most golfers don’t care about technical details (e.g. shaft bend profiles or lie angles). They just want clear outcomes—like hitting it 10 yards farther or more consistently.
Perception Challenge: Many golfers don’t fully appreciate what goes into a proper custom fit and may not see the value unless it's clearly explained or results are demonstrated.
Experience Expectations: Like video editing or coaching, golfers expect fitters to handle the complex details and just deliver better results—without needing to understand the how.
Tailored to the Player:
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A good fitter adjusts clubs based on individual swing mechanics (e.g. whether a player pushes the club or creates side bend).
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Even 1–2 degrees of lie angle adjustment can impact strike location and distance (e.g. center strike vs. toe/heel hit).
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Visual vs. Data-Based Fitting: Great fitting involves combining data from tools like Trackman with what the fitter observes in person.
