Shaft Fitting - Find the Right Bend Point

A number of factors affect how a shaft performs and can help in fitting the right shaft for your game. Perhaps the easiest to understand is "Shaft Bend Point". When a shaft is placed in a Bend Point measuring tool with a specific standard weight on the club head end of the club, a measurement of Bend Point can be made.

For most golfers, you can simply think of three Bend points; High, Medium and Low. A "High" bend point generally indicates a stiffer shaft and will hit the ball lower. A "Mid-bend point" shaft will hit the ball in a Medium high trajectory while a "Low" bend point will hit the ball Higher and the shaft is more flexible.

If you want to change the trajectory or flight of your shots, check the current bend point and then move higher or lower to match the change needed.

Choosing The Right Golf Clubs

In a recent article on line in Golf Swing Managazine, about picking golf clubs in the article... A Guide To Choosing Golf Clubs the info indicated the following.
"Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro, buying clubs can be a minefield." "Therefor, to gather an effective set of golf clubs, you must primarily acquire an essential knowledge about the different types and specialties of each type club."
We couldn't agree more and that is why we created a program specifically to provide each golfe r
with the knowldege www.choosinggolfclubs.com

When Beginners Should Have Golf Clubs fitted

If you are just starting the wonderful game of golf, it might be very wise not to rush out and purchase a set of golf clubs without some experience. I would first recommend you seek out a local teaching professional or Golf Clinic for beginners. Borrow or rent gold clubs or ask the Pro for a starter set. Get your swing developed, plan and practice a bit and then think about your first set of fitted clubs.

Ask your teaching Pro or find a local custom club fitter to set up your first set of personalized golf clubs to your unique swing and level of skill. Play first...Pay later!

Begginers Need Custom Club Fitting Too!

In a recenty article on Golf On Line titled Versatility and ball control offered with Nike golf irons, the article described how Nike clubs used by Tiger Woods ...."among the clubs in his golf bag that were pivotal to his performance were the Nike Victory Red Forged TW Blade golf irons" and how"other pros like Nike CCi Forged golf irons."

The point is the beginner needs clubs fitted to their unique needs. Assuming that buying a specific brand of clubs, partuclarly "Forged" irons from any quality manufacterer (and Nike is a high quality manufacturer) is right for beginners is just not true.

Get properly fit clubs. That is what every beginner needs first.

Mikelson Being Mikelson

In the San Diego Union Tribune web-page, an article was published on "What is Mickelson Thinking" The article described the recent controversy surrounding Phil's decision to "use his old square-grooved Ping Wedge at Torrie Pines." While this may be "Phil being Phil", it points out an important golfing issue.
Don't lose focyus by getting caught up in a distraction. Phil's inconsistent play certainly did not benefit from his precious and politically volatile square-grooved wedge and 1980's rules loop hole. He took on a cause and lost his way on the golf course.

Beware of Manufacturer Club "Hype"

2009 saw golf equipment sales down for most name brands. The 2010 golf year will see golf club manufacturers promoting heavy Ads and streched promises of how their clubs will improve your game.

Game improvement, as most golfers really understand, is the culmination of three indisputable factors...Skill, Practice & Club Fit. There are a number of quality name brand and original equipment golf clubs available. The bottom line is to select clubs that are Fit for your unique needs. Don't believe anything that over promises and likely under delivers.

Fit Your Clubs in Three Parts

In a recent article on the web-site DIDIM, titled Choosing Golf Clubs there was a reference to thinking of a golf club as having 3 parts..."a Head, Shaft and Grip." This is a good basic way to look at it. These are the Key Club components.
Each has a unique set of fitting parameters and all shoud be custom fit to each golfers unique needs. When the three parts are fit correctly and integrated into your set of golf clubs correctly, you will have a much higher performing set of Clubs.