Every week, golfers walk into our shop and ask the same question:
“What exactly is a club fitting?”
If you’ve never been fit for golf clubs before, you’re not alone—and the idea can feel overwhelming at first. This guide breaks down the basics of golf equipment and explains what really happens during a club fitting, why it matters, and how it can help you enjoy the game more.
What Is a Club Fitting?
At its core, a club fitting is simple. A golf club has three main components:
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The clubhead
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The shaft
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The grip
The goal of fitting is to find the best combination of those three parts to give you the best performance. The challenge? There are a lot of options—different heads, dozens of shafts, and multiple grip styles and sizes.
A fitting isn’t about trying everything. It’s about narrowing the choices until only what truly works for your swing remains.
Understanding Clubheads: Forgiveness vs. Control
When golfers shop for clubs on their own, they usually focus on the clubhead first—and for good reason.
Most manufacturers produce several iron models because golfers have different needs. Take Titleist, for example. Their iron lineup starts with larger, thicker heads and progresses to smaller, more compact designs, ending with traditional blades.
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Larger clubheads spread weight around the perimeter, helping maintain ball speed on off-center strikes. This is what golfers mean when they talk about forgiveness.
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Smaller, compact heads provide more control and feedback for players who strike the ball consistently in the same spot.
Beyond size, every brand and model has its own look, feel, sound, and ball flight characteristics. That’s why there’s no such thing as the “best” iron—only the best iron for your game.
Lie Angle Matters Too
Another key part of iron fitting is lie-angle, which is the angle between the shaft and the ground at impact. If it’s incorrect, even a good swing can result in shots starting left or right of target. Dialing this in is critical before moving on to shafts.
Shafts: The Engine of the Golf Club
The shaft’s main job is simple:
Put the clubhead in the right place at the right time.
Three factors matter most here:
1. Weight
Shafts can range from about 40 grams to 135 grams. Lighter shafts (often graphite) can help with speed, while heavier shafts (typically steel) can add control.
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Too light, and you may lose control of the club.
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Too heavy, and you may lose speed or quickly battle fatigue during a round.
2. Flex
Flex describes how much a shaft bends during the swing. It’s all about timing—helping the shaft load and release so the clubface arrives square at impact.
Most shafts fall into five categories: Ladies, Senior, Regular, Stiff, and Extra Stiff.
3. Length
Shaft length is based primarily on your height and arm length. Even small errors here can affect posture, consistency, and contact.
Grips: Comfort and Control
Grips are often overlooked, but they’re the only part of the club you touch.
The most important factor is grip size. If it’s too small or too large, it can cause timing issues, incorrect face angle, or simply feel uncomfortable. Once size is correct, texture and material choices can fine-tune feel and comfort.
Swing-Weight: Matching the Feel
Swing weight ensures each club feels balanced and consistent—especially important when ordering new clubs. This step makes sure what you receive matches the demo clubs you tested during your fitting.
What Actually Happens During a Club Fitting?
Think of a fitting as a science experiment.
Using interchangeable clubheads and shafts, we can build countless combinations on the spot. You’ll hit shots on a launch monitor that measures key data like:
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Ball speed
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Launch angle
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Spin rate
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Shot dispersion
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Efficiency
Anything that doesn’t perform gets filtered out. What works stays in. Over the course of about an hour, you’ll see your shot pattern tighten—from wide and inconsistent to controlled and repeatable.
The numbers don’t lie. They either improve—or they don’t.
A Good Fitting Proves Performance
The best club fittings don’t sell clubs.
They improve performance.
An experienced fitter understands the data and knows what to try next, saving you time, frustration, and guesswork. Going in with an open mind is key—you may be surprised by what actually works best for you.
Ready to Get More Out of Your Game?
If you’re looking for more distance, more control, and more confidence, a professional club fitting is one of the best investments you can make in your game. The right equipment won’t change your swing—but it will help your swing work better.
Whether you’re buying your first set of clubs or making sure your current equipment truly fits, our fitting process is designed to prove performance and take the guesswork out of golf equipment.
👉 [Book a Club Fitting Today] https://www.chriscotegolf.com/pages/free-club-fitting-experience
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