Friday, March 7, 2008

Benefits of a Custom Fit Golf Club

by Robert B. Carlton

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Just as golf balls, your golf club is essential to the game of golf. If you are under the impression that any golf clubs will suffice, then you clearly have not been on the course trying to use a club that is too short or too long. Trying to compensate for an ill-fitting golf club can not only make a shamble of your game but also leave you aching afterwards. Further, you are probably not hitting the ball at your best and, certainly, not enjoying the game as you would otherwise.



Is this to suggest that you must spend hundreds of dollars on custom fit clubs? This is not necessarily the case, though custom clubs are one solution. Most golfers can find proper clubs at a well-stocked golf shop or sporting store. Some factors should be kept in mind, though, when choosing the right club.



The length of the club is one of the most important factors, but not the most important. The size of the club’s grip is also important and should be comfortable for your hands, which is why young golfers as well as female golfers often have a smaller grip on their clubs.



If you prefer to get a custom set of clubs, the process is definitely not like being measured for a suit. The goal of the fitting is not only for the club to reach from the end of your outstretched hand to the ground, but also to allow for accommodate your strengths and weaknesses making the most of your body. Do not schedule a fitting session for your golf clubs and simply expect to be measured with a tape measure.



A quality custom fit session will probably take you outside as well as inside. Custom clubs with the best fit will be tailored to consider your swing also. Yes, it can easily turn out to be a fairly high golfing expense, but there are some options.



Some major manufacturers of golf clubs charge only for the actual fitting, while many offer the fitting for free with a commitment to purchase their clubs. Many custom clubs are more expensive than clubs purchased from your local golf store or even a well-stocked shop at many golf courses. But, their effectiveness will be obvious once you are on the golf course.



If you are still in the decision-making stage, take a minute to consider the many shots you have been compensating for during the last few years of golf. This is especially true if you are shorter or taller than the “average” golfer, or have muscle strengths or weaknesses causing golf to be somewhat more challenging. Custom clubs are designed specifically to compensate for such needs.



If your game is still struggling, pricey lessons at golf schools may not be the answer. It could very likely be that you need to focus on providing yourself with the proper equipment. If you are going to invest in a good set of clubs, you may as well take one extra step and invest in a set of custom clubs to ensure your game is at its best!


Rob Carlton very often writes papers on areas related to golf courses around alicante. His comments on alicante golf courses are found on his site .



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