Club fitting
Common Club Fitting Myths
Separate useful fitting advice from the gear myths that lead to expensive mistakes.
Myth: the stiffest shaft is the best shaft
Shaft flex is not a badge of honor. Weight, profile, length, and how the shaft feels during transition can matter as much as the letter on the label. A shaft that helps you find the center beats one that impresses your ego.
Myth: fitting is only about distance
Distance is part of the story, especially with driver, but dispersion and consistency matter. An iron that carries five yards shorter but holds its line and gaps properly may lower scores more than a hotter face that creates random jumpers.
Myth: one perfect club fixes the swing
Equipment can reduce a mismatch; it cannot replace contact, face control, or course management. If you deliver the face wide open, a club can help, but it won’t turn every slice into a draw by itself.
Myth: online specs are enough
Static measurements like height and wrist-to-floor can start the conversation, but dynamic delivery matters. How you swing, strike the turf, and return the face determines the final fit.
Quick recap
Good fitting is practical, not mystical. Ignore ego-based myths and look for clubs that improve strike, launch, dispersion, comfort, and gapping.