Getting fitted poll

[Chieflongtee]

I believe it makes some difference, just not sure how much. I still say it's the Indian not the arrow.

Of course. Don't you believe an offset closed face driver will help the slicer? Don't you believe that the right lies will require less swing adjustments? Don't you believe that a higher lofted driver will help the slower swing speed and older golfers. Don't you believe that the right flex clubs will also help? I can wear a size 12 shoes and can still walk but not sure I 'd win a race with them

[semperfi45]

Of course. Don't you believe an offset closed face driver will help the slicer? Don't you believe that the right lies will require less swing adjustments? Don't you believe that a higher lofted driver will help the slower swing speed and older golfers. Don't you believe that the right flex clubs will also help? I can wear a size 12 shoes and can still walk but not sure I 'd win a race with them

All that is true, however if he/she doesn't fix the root of the problem (swing plane) they will be right back where they started from, in my opinion. You know what they say about opinions.

[danscustom]

The swing plane error will be a result of ill fitted clubs, as compensations are made on a swing to swing basis.
Get fit - period

[Chieflongtee]

All that is true, however if he/she doesn't fix the root of the problem (swing plane) they will be right back where they started from, in my opinion. You know what they say about opinions.

I respect your opinion but have a few comments. I would say most of us have very little time for a major overhaul. Most except a few only get out 40-50 times a year
from April to November. However we all want to bring our scores down and well. Fitted equipment can help you doing so. Not 10-15 strokes per round but maybe 2 or 3 and more enjoyment by finding the fairways and greens more often.
Here are a few examples;
1) friend of mine has a reverse pivot swing and is a good slicer. With his previous driver he used to have to line up way left to have a chance at the fairway and most times his ball would end up on the right side. Then I found him an offset closed face driver and he has never looked back ever since. I also built him a very good set of very forgiving irons. He has broke 100 6-7 times last year(first time ever) and the game is a lot more fun for him.
2) I had the opportunity to play with a very good player/ball striker recently. He has a very flat swing and a very particuliar set up . He is hitting an 11 degree driver and a 9 degree driver would not fit his swing style although he has the swing speed to play a 9 degree driver. If I were to fit him I would get him weaker lofted irons because of the way he approaches the ball or play irons with a lower centre of gravity to help him getting a little more height in trajectory. However I would not change a thing to his swinging style.
3) There are some irons out there with a spring effect. Very forgiving when hit off centre as the ball will go farther than with a regular iron which means it could help you clear a trap on an off centre hit.
4) Hybrids are very popular for 3 and 4 replacement. Although not fitted it is a form of fitting as most will have a lower shot dispersion.
5) end of rant.

Have a great day.

[semperfi45]

I respect your opinion but have a few comments. I would say most of us have very little time for a major overhaul. Most except a few only get out 40-50 times a year
from April to November. However we all want to bring our scores down and well. Fitted equipment can help you doing so. Not 10-15 strokes per round but maybe 2 or 3 and more enjoyment by finding the fairways and greens more often.
Here are a few examples;
1) friend of mine has a reverse pivot swing and is a good slicer. With his previous driver he used to have to line up way left to have a chance at the fairway and most times his ball would end up on the right side. Then I found him an offset closed face driver and he has never looked back ever since. I also built him a very good set of very forgiving irons. He has broke 100 6-7 times last year(first time ever) and the game is a lot more fun for him.
2) I had the opportunity to play with a very good player/ball striker recently. He has a very flat swing and a very particuliar set up . He is hitting an 11 degree driver and a 9 degree driver would not fit his swing style although he has the swing speed to play a 9 degree driver. If I were to fit him I would get him weaker lofted irons because of the way he approaches the ball or play irons with a lower centre of gravity to help him getting a little more height in trajectory. However I would not change a thing to his swinging style.
3) There are some irons out there with a spring effect. Very forgiving when hit off centre as the ball will go farther than with a regular iron which means it could help you clear a trap on an off centre hit.
4) Hybrids are very popular for 3 and 4 replacement. Although not fitted it is a form of fitting as most will have a lower shot dispersion.
5) end of rant.

Have a great day.

I have agreed with everything you have said, in all your posts. In conclusion I would say,
"Get fit comma get a lesson".

Fun is what a game is all about.
Thanks for your imput!