1. You Keep Slicing or Hooking the Ball
If your shots consistently curve right (slice) or left (hook), it’s not just your swing— there’s a high probability it’s your clubs.
Lie angle matters. A club that’s too upright promotes a hook, while one that’s too flat encourages a slice. Adjusting the lie angle to suit your natural swing path can straighten out your ball flight.
Shaft flex is key. If your shaft is too stiff, it can leave the clubface open at impact, causing a slice. Too flexible, and you might over-rotate, leading to a hook. A proper fitting ensures your shaft matches your swing speed and tempo.
2. Your Distance is All Over the Place
One hole you smash a 7-iron 180; the next, your 7-iron goes the same distance as your 8-iron. Inconsistency in distance is a major red flag.
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Launch and spin must be dialed in. Off-the-rack clubs often don’t match your optimal launch conditions, which affects carry distance and rollout.
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Loft gapping matters. If the loft progression between your clubs isn’t right, you’ll struggle with overlapping distances or massive gaps between clubs. A fitting ensures each club in your bag has a purpose.
3. You’re Struggling with Ball Striking
Topping, chunking, or barely catching the sweet spot? Your clubs are making the game harder than it is.
- Club length affects posture and contact. Too long, and you might stand too upright and hit the ball thin. Too short, and you could hunch over and dig into the turf.
- Weight distribution is crucial. The right shaft weight and swing weight can help you square the face more consistently and improve feel through impact.
4. You’ve Never Been Fitted Before
If you’re playing with clubs straight off the rack, you’re leaving strokes on the course.
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Most golfers are playing the wrong clubs. Standard specs fit very few players perfectly.
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A professional fitting personalises your set. Your swing is unique—your clubs should be too. A fitting optimises everything from grip size to shaft flex, ensuring your equipment works with you, not against you.
5. You Want to Lower Your Handicap
If you’re serious about shaving strokes, your clubs need to be fine-tuned to help—not hinder—your progress.
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Properly fitted clubs reduce mishits. More forgiveness, control, and consistency lead to better scoring opportunities.
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Fitting isn’t just for pros. A well-fitted set can help anyone play better golf, whether you’re breaking 100 or chasing scratch.
Get Fitted at Swing Shack – Your Game Will Thank You
At Swing Shack, we use top-tier technology and expert knowledge to get you into the right equipment. Whether you need a full-bag fitting or just a tweak to your current setup, we’ll help you play better golf—immediately.
Charles C. Elliott
Dear Swing Shack Team,
Emphasis on the importance of proper club fitting for issues like consistent slicing or hooking, inconsistent distances, and physical discomfort during play resonates deeply with my own experiences on the course. It’s evident that personalized club fitting can significantly enhance a golfer’s performance and overall enjoyment of the game. Thank you for shedding light on this crucial aspect of golfing.
Best regards,
Charles C. Elliott