| How long should my driver be? You want the longest length possible that still allows you to hit in the centre f he face the highest percentage of the time. I recommend 44" as a standard length but yu can try 1" or 2" longer if you want. Just remember, the longer the club, the harder it is to hit the sweet spotand fr each 1/2" away from centre you will lose about 10 yards.
How can I make my grips last longer! The biggest enemy of grips is perspiration. You can extend the life of grips by washing them after every three or four rounds. Use an SOS pad and hot water from the faucet. Scrub thoroughly, rinse well, repeat, then dry lightly with a towel. You'll be amazed how long they will last.
Why should I worry about the loft of my clubs? Most "off the rack" clubs do not increment properly. That is, there is not a consistent number of yards difference from club to club. For example, a 7 iron may hit about the same distance as a 6 iron. By checking and adjusting loft, a professional clubmaker can correct this problem.
Should I play hybirds? Hybrids are much easier to hit than irons so why would you not play them. I believe, that in the future, the vast majority of sets will have hybrids in place of long irons and all but the elite golfers should be playing with them.
What is Swingweight and why does it matter? Swingweight is a measurement of a golf club's weight distribution. It is a major factor in how the club feels to the golferand it can also affect the direction of ball flight. It is important that each club in a set be within 1 or 2 swingweight points of the others and be appropriate for the golfer's swing. A professional clubmaker can adjust your clubs' swingweights.
Is MOI matching better than swingweight? MOI matching is a more accurate process for matching and results in a set requiring the exat same effort to swing every club. It is obviously a great advantage to have every club feel the same. Some advanced clubmakers can perform MOI matching.
Should my putter be custom fit? Definitely, putting is 43% of the
golf game! Loft, lie, length and weight are all important fitting factors. Backweighting has also become very popular in clubs and especially in putters. A professional clubmaker can make sure your putter fits both you and your stroke.
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