CLUB FITTING

The IMPORTANCE of CLUB FITTING
by Tom Barber

It is really pretty simple to explain. When you buy clothes, do you try them on or at least buy a size that you suspect will fit? Of course you do! The best players in the world (all of the PGA Tours, the LPGA Tour, The Mini-Tours) are ALL fit for their clubs!

Our staff is as good as any of this planet at club fitting. Lucky you! Roger Barber has been doing club fitting for over 25 years and is versed with every manufacturer that makes clubs. Jeff Barber is a Nike Staff Member, Boris King is a Titleist Staff Member and Al Crawford is a Cobra Staff Member. Collectively, these men have attended fitting seminars by Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike and Titleist.

What should you do? Well, I'll make it very simple. YOU CAN PLAY ONLY AS WELL AS YOUR CLUBS WILL ALLOW! Get fit by our golf professionals. By the way, our prices are VERY COMPETITIVE and
I will guarantee each and every fit to your total satisfaction.

                                          -- Tom Barber

More about club fitting at the Barber Shop

There are several elements that are considered when being club fit at the Barber Shop. The first is the length of the club. Clubs that are too short may contribute to hitting the ball off the toe. Clubs that are too long may contribute to hitting the ball off of the heel. The proper length club will allow you to hit the ball consistently in the center of the clubface. What this means to you is more distance.

The second element we test for is the proper lie angle. The lie angle is the element that influences the accuracy of the ball flight most. If the iron is too upright, the ball will fly left of the target. Conversely, if the iron is too flat, the ball will fly to the right of the target. Having your clubs fitted to the proper lie angle will greatly improve your directional control.

The third element we test is your club head speed. This information helps us recommend the fourth and fifth element proper type of shaft and the proper flex. There are a myriad of shaft choices on the market ranging from Nippon, Rifle, Aldila, Grafalloy and Pershing, just to name a few. Each of these shafts in turn comes in a range of flexes. It's almost impossible to make a choice without expert guidance.

The sixth element we look at is the proper grip size. A grip that is too big restricts the wrists from rolling which results in the loss of distance and direction. A grip that is too small causes excessive rolling of the wrists and results in pulled shots.

The seventh element is the most fun…aesthetics. What looks good and feels good to you! There are so many great clubs on the market to choose from once we narrow down the specs. Now it is just up to you to choose the design.

We are authorized club fitters for Titleist, Mizuno, Nike, Sonartec, Cleveland , Cobra,  and Taylor Made. Our commitment to carrying these products and our Custom Fitting Program entitles all of our customers to the most expedient turnaround time in the industry.

The Pros play with custom fitted clubs. Why? Because they want the best possible chance to be able to perform. Shouldn't you?

Call and book your custom club fitting appointment today!

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