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Club fitting 101: How to prepare for a fitting

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For many golfers, regardless of skill, a club fitting is a foreign experience. So, with that in mind, we have teamed up with Club Champion to break down the dos and don’ts of making sure you can be prepared for your next fitting.

Whether it’s for a single part of your bag or your whole set, being prepared will allow you to get the most from your fitting and allow you to enjoy the experience.

GolfWRX: When it comes to preparation, what should a golfer expect heading into their fitting?

Club Champion:

  • It’s very important to remember that any fitting is going to require you to hit a lot of balls, so plan accordingly. You will be making a lot more full swings than you do during a round of golf so beyond your normal routine, we don’t suggest you hit two jumbo buckets at the range the day before.
  • Be prepared to hit some clubs you might not have thought about trying before, either from a brand or set makeup perspective. You will have a lot of options available, so expect to branch out from clubs you already have in the bag if you’re looking for a true fitting. The best marketing does not always equal the best club for you.
  • Have a budget in mind. No one likes to talk about money, but it is imperative that your fitter understands your budget, so he/she can work within it.
  • Understand that custom/premium clubs take longer than a stock set. Hand-building your clubs to the tightest tolerances is a more meticulous process than purchasing clubs built by an assembly line, so understand that awesome things come to those who are willing to wait a bit longer.

GolfWRX: What should a golfer bring to their fitting from an equipment perspective?
Club Champion:
  • Even if you aren’t getting fit for a full set of clubs, you should bring the full bag, it’s nice to have access to everything for any testing and potential gapping.
  • We always welcome a golfer to bring their preferred golf ball, but it is not required.

GolfWRX: What should a golfer bring as far as items beyond just their equipment?

Club Champion:

  • A glove if you use one—It’s the one thing many golfers forget to bring.
  • Comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. We recommend golf shoes, but comfort and function are up to each golfer, and if that means sneakers, by all means, wear them.
  • Water and snacks. We do provide refreshments to customers, but everyone has their own preferences, and if you have a preferred “in-round” snack that is ideal.

GolfWRX: Leading up to their fitting is there anything you recommend a golfer doesn’t do?

Club Champion:

  • We never suggest anyone plan a fitting for a busy day or a day when they have a tight schedule. We want each golfer to feel relaxed and focused on their fitting.
  • Don’t get bogged down or overwhelmed by research and online reviews. The numbers during your fitting are ultimately going to be the deciding factor, and the most important decision about any club going into your bag should be yours.

GolfWRX: Is there any other specific advice for golfers that are preparing for a club fitting?

Club Champion:

  • Know your goals. “Game improvement” is great, but that means different things to different people. If you want more distance, make sure your fitter knows that. Tighter dispersion, fewer three-putts, whatever it is, make sure to communicate it to your fitter so they can help you achieve your specific goals.
  • Be ready to have your preconceived notions about fittings blown away. Modern fittings are about technology and data, and there is a lot of information to help you see results.
  • Last but not least, understand that you don’t have to buy new clubs. Generally, newer equipment is going to have a higher success rate, but at the end of the day, you get to make the call on budgets and what you’re looking to do. You can keep your clubheads and swap in new shafts. You can keep your entire set and just adjust small things like loft/lie. Performance is our number one priority, but we can pivot if you know you aren’t looking for a complete overhaul at the moment.
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Wilson introduces new Staff Model ZM wedge series

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Wilson Sporting Goods has today unveiled the introduction of its Staff Model ZM wedge series which become available for presale on Wilson.com starting Tuesday, March 19 and at retail beginning Tuesday, April 2.

The new Staff Model ZM Wedges incorporate a new high-spin groove construction, face milling and Garnet Face Blasted finish that all work together in design to to ensure a faster, deeper and longer ball interaction. The combination aims to provide golfers with more consistent spin and control in all weather and lies, with a special focus on wet conditions.

Constructed from soft forged 8620 carbon steel, the new Staff Model ZM Wedges are designed with a straighter leading edge and elevated center of gravity (CG) in design to improve trajectory control in the higher lofted wedges. A new progressive CG design exists as the lofts increase in a bid to promote a more consistent and controlled ball flight.

“The meticulous level of detail our team invested in perfecting the grooves of this wedge lineup really paid off. From Tour player testing to amateur player testing, the feedback is resoundingly favorable that these are the highest-spinning – and most consistent-spinning – wedges Wilson has ever produced.” – Bob Thurman, Global General Manager of Golf and Vice President of Research & Development at Wilson

The new Wilson Staff Model ZM Wedges will be available in six loft options – 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and 60-degrees with 46 and a 48-degrees available through custom order. Golfers can select between various bounce options in the 56, 58 and 60-degree lofts. All lofts are available in right-handed, with the 52, 56 and 60-degrees available in left-handed.

A high toe offering, the Wilson Staff Model ZM HT, launches alongside the lineup and is distinguished by a high toe shaping, wide sole construction and full-face grooves. The ZM HT model infuses the same performance features as the Staff Model ZM Wedges.

All ZM and ZM HT Wedges come equipped with a True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner stock shaft and a Golf Pride Tour Velvet grip.

Wilson Staff Model ZM Wedge Highlights:

  • ZM Grooves: A deeper ZM groove pattern combined with a high-tech garnet face blasting and milled face ensures faster, deeper, longer ball interaction resulting in higher consistent spin and control in all weather conditions.
  • Versatility First: Ranging from 6 to 12 degrees of bounce, ZM Wedges provide the versatility necessary to cover a range of skill levels, attack angles, divot depths and course conditions.
  • Forged 8620 Carbon Steel: The soft forged 8620 carbon steel comes with a straighter leading edge, and elevated center of gravity for trajectory control in higher lofted wedges.
  • Pricing Information: $149.99 USD ($199.99 CAD)

Wilson Staff Model ZM HT Wedge Highlights:

  • ZM Grooves: A deeper ZM groove pattern combined with a high-tech garnet face blasting and milled face ensures faster, deeper, longer ball interaction resulting in higher consistent spin and control in all weather conditions.
  • High Toe & Wide Sole Construction: The high toe and wide sole design allow the club to be played at a variety of open and closed face positions.
  • Forged 8620 Carbon Steel: The soft forged 8620 carbon steel comes with a straighter leading edge, and elevated center of gravity for trajectory control in higher lofted wedges.
  • Pricing Information: $149.99 USD ($199.99 CAD)

 

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/19/24): Custom Ping PLD Prime Tyne putter

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Custom Ping PLD Prime Tyne putter.

From the seller: (@nelsonbr.15.15): “Custom Ping PLD Prime Tyne $775 shipped OBO. Finish: Patina. Length: 34.5″. Loft: 3°. Lie: 1° flat. Head material: Carbon w/tungsten toe and heel weights (headweight I believe is 370g ish). Face milling: TR grooves. Shaft: Flat black. Grip: Garsen Quad Tour Non-Tapered. I am not the original owner and do not have the original headcover, there are a couple of marks on the neck. Let me know if you have any questions or want additional pictures.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Custom Ping PLD Prime Tyne

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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Russell Henley WITB 2024 (March)

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  • Russell Henley WITB accurate as of the Cognizant Classic.

Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 TX

3-wood: Titleist TS3 (16.5 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 100 TX

Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold AMT (4-6), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (7-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 50-08F @51, 54-10S, @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Scotty Cameron T5 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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