| The following article lists some simple, | | | | Possibly. |
| informative tips that will help you have a | | | | |
| better experience with golf clubs. | | | | While some major golf club manufacturers will |
| | | | charge (dearly) for the actual "fitting," |
| Hopefully the information presented so far | | | | many offer up this service for free, with |
| has been applicable. You might also want to | | | | your commitment to buy clubs from that |
| consider the following: | | | | company. While custom clubs are more |
| | | | expensive than clubs purchased "off the |
| If you think any old golf clubs will do, you | | | | shelf" from your local golf supplier or even |
| haven't been on the course trying to | | | | from an outlet store or individual, the |
| compensate for a club that's simply too long | | | | results will probably show themselves right |
| or two short. Besides making a shambles of | | | | away on the golf course. |
| your golf game, ill-fitting clubs can leave | | | | |
| your body aching after the game. If you're | | | | Consider the shots that you may have been |
| spending all your time compensating, you | | | | compensating for all your years of playing |
| probably aren't shooting your best or even | | | | golf. If you're taller or shorter than the |
| enjoying the time on the course. | | | | "typical" golfer, or even if you have some |
| | | | muscle strengths or weaknesses that make your |
| So does that mean that you're going to spend | | | | game a bit more of a challenge, custom clubs |
| hundreds of extra dollars on a set of clubs | | | | can help you compensate. |
| with a custom fit? While custom clubs are one | | | | |
| answer, most people can find what they need | | | | But what if you want the clubs immediately? |
| from a well-stocked golf store. But there are | | | | Do you have to go with "off the shelf" clubs? |
| some things to keep in mind. | | | | Actually, many manufacturers who provide |
| | | | custom golf clubs promise delivery within |
| Length of the club is important, but it's not | | | | just a few days, a week or two at most. |
| everything. The pros say that the size of | | | | |
| your golf club's grip should be comfortable | | | | Among the few negatives of custom golf clubs |
| for your hands. That's why clubs for younger | | | | is the potential for offering them up as a |
| players and women often have a smaller grip. | | | | surprise gift and the potential for resale. |
| | | | But at the same time, the golfer who is going |
| If you should decide to go for a set of | | | | to receive the custom clubs will likely |
| custom clubs, what is the process? It's | | | | gladly give up the "surprise" and most who go |
| nothing like be measured for a suit. The | | | | to this expense and trouble aren't going to |
| point is not only to make the club reach from | | | | offer the clubs for sale. |
| the point of your outstretched hand to the | | | | |
| ground, but also to make the most of your | | | | Only you can decide whether custom golf clubs |
| body - your strengths and your weaknesses. So | | | | are a good investment for you. If you're |
| don't go for your custom golf club fitting | | | | going to spend a bundle of money for an |
| session expecting to spread your arms and | | | | awesome set of clubs, you may very well take |
| stand still while someone uses a tape | | | | the extra step to get custom clubs. |
| measure. | | | | |
| | | | There's a lot to understand about golf clubs. |
| A good custom fit will probably take place | | | | We were able to provide you with some of the |
| both inside and outside. The best custom fit | | | | facts above, but there is still plenty more |
| clubs will be tailored so that your swing is | | | | to write about in subsequent articles. |
| taken into account. Sound expensive? | | | | |