Hi all,
New here, but not new to golf...although it's been a VERY long time.
Background: I used to play on my high school team back in the late 80's, was pretty decent (not scratch), then rarely played between then and now. Perhaps 10 rounds total (with about 4 recently). Have more time now and wanting to get back into golf and most definitely would like new clubs.
I'd like my next set of clubs to be fitted, at least to some degree (semi fitted?). Going with Titleist, TSR2/T300 as I'm about a 20 handicap right now (limited dataset I know) and in need of game improvement clubs. I'm very confident that if I stuck with my (really) old clubs and no lessons, etc., I could work my way down to a ~15 hc fairly quickly with playing more (at least 3 or 4 times a month).
I'm most likely going to get my new gear over several months with the Driver/f.w. metal/hybrid being the first purchases, then putter, then irons (since my irons are the most decent part of my old set).
So far, I was thinking the only way to get fitted was by a professional, or at the very least, someone working in a golf shop with tech (simulator/launch monitor) available to them.
However, I'm wondering if I might be able to get enough decent data to sort of DIY "fitting" for things like Driver: loft, shaft type/length/flex and grip?
At this point, for data collection, I'm looking at either the Rapsodo MLM or Garmin Approach R10.
I'm thinking, not only could I initially 'fit' myself for new clubs, but then could use the tech (both indoors at home, and at the range) to continue to help improve my game.
Thoughts?
Can either device get me enough decent data to be able to help me figure out how to "fit" my own club purchases?
I'm not looking for perfection, just something better than taking a (somewhat) educated guess.
Thanks in advance!
Gary
New here, but not new to golf...although it's been a VERY long time.
Background: I used to play on my high school team back in the late 80's, was pretty decent (not scratch), then rarely played between then and now. Perhaps 10 rounds total (with about 4 recently). Have more time now and wanting to get back into golf and most definitely would like new clubs.
I'd like my next set of clubs to be fitted, at least to some degree (semi fitted?). Going with Titleist, TSR2/T300 as I'm about a 20 handicap right now (limited dataset I know) and in need of game improvement clubs. I'm very confident that if I stuck with my (really) old clubs and no lessons, etc., I could work my way down to a ~15 hc fairly quickly with playing more (at least 3 or 4 times a month).
I'm most likely going to get my new gear over several months with the Driver/f.w. metal/hybrid being the first purchases, then putter, then irons (since my irons are the most decent part of my old set).
So far, I was thinking the only way to get fitted was by a professional, or at the very least, someone working in a golf shop with tech (simulator/launch monitor) available to them.
However, I'm wondering if I might be able to get enough decent data to sort of DIY "fitting" for things like Driver: loft, shaft type/length/flex and grip?
At this point, for data collection, I'm looking at either the Rapsodo MLM or Garmin Approach R10.
I'm thinking, not only could I initially 'fit' myself for new clubs, but then could use the tech (both indoors at home, and at the range) to continue to help improve my game.
Thoughts?
Can either device get me enough decent data to be able to help me figure out how to "fit" my own club purchases?
I'm not looking for perfection, just something better than taking a (somewhat) educated guess.
Thanks in advance!
Gary