To increase your overall performance on the golf course, consider having a set of clubs custom fitted to your swing and stance. A professional clubmaker can help you choose the proper grip, shaft length, shaft flex and lie of the clubhead to benefit your game. Custom clubs may not turn you into a pro, but you can see improvements in your game from the first tee box.
Grip Fitting
A part of the custom club-fitting process includes fitting you for the proper size grip. Getting the grip sized to your hands helps you make solid contact with the golf every time you swing. If your grip is too small, it can cause the club to twist and close the clubface, resulting in a hook. If your grip is too large, your club could become loose in your hands, opening the clubface and slicing the ball.
Custom Length
To custom fit the length of your clubs, measure the distance from the floor to your wrist while your arms rest comfortably down your sides. The taller the person, the longer the club he needs. A longer shaft can give you the ability to hit the ball farther if you can control the shaft through the swing. A shorter shaft can give you more control through the swing but less distance. Finding the correct length to fit your swing can correct your control, trajectory and distance on the ball.
Shaft Flex
The strength of your swing determines the flex of your shaft. The stronger player requires a stiffer shaft. The weaker player needs a shaft with flexibility. Too stiff of a shaft for the swing can lead to weak shots right -- for a right-handed player -- and short of the target. A shaft that is too flexible can create a hook and a high trajectory, landing the ball to the left. Matching the strength of your swing to the flex of the shaft creates a more accurate ball flight.
Lie of the Clubhead
The way the sole of the clubhead sits on the ground determines its lie. If the heel of the clubhead rises off the ground when you address the ball, it causes the ball to hit right of the target. If the toe of the club head is off the ground, you'll tend to hit the ball left. Customizing the lie of the head based upon your stance at address allows you to more consistently hit the ball straight at the target.
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