So I have been playing more and more with friends over the past few years (I'm 25) and even going on trips all over the country. I love it, but my clubs are all hand-me-downs and very much not right for me and I'm convinced they're holding me back. I have Rawlings irons that were my Dad's (I'm 3-4 inches taller), graphite shafts (I'm 215, 6'3"), and a hodgepodge of drivers, hybrids, and wedges from other people.
So it's time for new clubs I think. Everyone says I should get fitted, and I'm on board. I think it will make a huge difference and there is a guy in my city that has amazing reviews (Golf Digest Top 100 Fitters). Only thing is I have to plan this pretty well in advance. I'm expecting to have to spend $1200-$1500 for an entirely new set.
These are some questions I'm hoping you guys/gals can help me with:
Thanks all.
So it's time for new clubs I think. Everyone says I should get fitted, and I'm on board. I think it will make a huge difference and there is a guy in my city that has amazing reviews (Golf Digest Top 100 Fitters). Only thing is I have to plan this pretty well in advance. I'm expecting to have to spend $1200-$1500 for an entirely new set.
These are some questions I'm hoping you guys/gals can help me with:
- Is this price in the right ballpark?
- I heard that the best way to get a good price is to buy used or a year-old model because they are generally the same quality - would I be able to do that if I'm buying through the fitter? How would that work?
- I'm looking at the end of August for getting the fitting. Are labor day sales a thing? Even if they are, would I get that through a fitter?
- What should I know about the fitting process before I go in?
- Similarly, what should I know about the current products out there before I go in. My buddy that's an amateur said go either TM or Callaway for the Driver but irons are all about what feels best for you. Think that's legit?
- I'm not getting fitted for a putter. Is that a ok? Same friend told me putters are really all about feel so fitting isn't really necessary.
- Are there any other questions I should be asking/anything else I should explore?
Thanks all.