Golf Club Fitting Guide
Starting specs from your measurements — shaft flex, club length, lie angle, grip size and driver loft — as a baseline before a proper fitting.
Your starting point
Wrist-to-floor drives club length far more reliably than height does — two players the same height can need different lengths depending on arm length.
Shaft flex by swing speed
| Flex | Driver speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies (L) | under 60 mph | Driver swing speeds below 60 mph |
| Senior (A) | 60–75 mph | Also sold as "A" or "M" flex |
| Regular (R) | 75–95 mph | The majority of amateur golfers live here |
| Stiff (S) | 95–110 mph | Strong amateurs and low handicaps |
| Extra Stiff (X) | over 110 mph | Tour-level speed — most players who buy X flex do not need it |
Wedge bounce
Grip size
A grip that is too small encourages excessive hand action (often a hook); too large restricts release (often a push or fade). Lie angle matters most in the irons: if the toe is up at impact the ball goes left, toe down sends it right — a lie board and tape settle it in five minutes. These are starting points for a conversation with a fitter, not substitutes for one. A real fitting measures what your swing actually does, and it is the highest-value money in golf equipment — far more than a new driver head.
How to use
- Measure your height and wrist-to-floor distance.
- Note your typical swing speed and ball flight.
- Read the suggested starting specifications.
- Get fitted properly before buying a full set.
Frequently asked questions
Does club fitting actually make a difference?
Yes, and measurably — lie angle in particular changes direction substantially, and a shaft that does not suit your tempo costs both consistency and distance. The effect is largest for players who are far from the standard build the off-the-shelf specifications assume.
Why does lie angle matter so much?
Because it determines where the sole contacts the ground at impact, and a lie that is too upright or too flat closes or opens the face at the moment it matters. On a short iron a few degrees of error moves the ball meaningfully offline, which players often try to fix in their swing instead.
Should beginners get fitted?
It is genuinely debated. A beginner's swing changes rapidly, so precise specifications may not survive the year — but grossly wrong length or lie teaches compensations that then have to be unlearned. A basic fitting for length, lie and grip is worthwhile even when a full one is not.
What shaft flex do I need?
Roughly by swing speed, but tempo matters as much and there is no standard across manufacturers — one brand's regular can be another's stiff. This is exactly why the chart is a starting point and hitting several shafts on a monitor is the only reliable method.
Does grip size affect anything?
More than most people expect. A grip that is too small encourages excessive hand action and a hook; too large restricts release and tends toward a fade. It is also the cheapest specification to change, which makes it the best value adjustment in the bag.
Is more driver loft better?
For most amateurs, yes — considerably more than they choose. Lower lofts suit high swing speeds with good strike; most players launch too low and spin too much, and adding loft raises launch while reducing spin. Ego drives loft selection downward more than physics does.
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