If you don't have either the patience or time to read our in depth tutorials, the following information is designed to give you a basic idea about the most important factors in selecting and fitting golf clubs.

Shaft Flex

A general guide to determine the appropriate shaft flex for you is too measure the distance you hit a Driver. See the chart below to find the appropriate shaft flex for you:

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The length of the shaft can be determined by checking the fitting chart.
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Height Shaft length 5' to 5' 4" 1" under length 5'4" to 5'7" ½" under length 5'7" to 6'1" Standard length 6'1" to 6'4" ½", 1" or 1 ½" over length 6'4" and above Call for Free Consultation

Shaft length: The correct shaft length for you is determined by your height. A proper shaft length will allow you to feel comfortable and will help you strike the ball effectively. Use this chart to choose the best shaft length for your set of golf clubs.

If you need to stay on a tight budget, steel shafts will help accomplish this. Many beginners start this way to determine how much the golf bug will bite them before moving on to more advanced equipment. Many advanced players like the heavier feel of steel shafts . This is why you see the majority of pro golfers playing with steel shafts .

Graphite shafts, however, are generally recommended for most beginning to intermediate golfers. The cost is slightly higher, but the benefits are great. Senior players and women benefit as well from a graphite shaft due to its lighter weight and responsiveness. Also, the shaft will have a softer feel, easing the shock sometimes felt at impact with the ground and ball.

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Pay attention to grip size. If the grips are too small then you will have a tendency to turn your hands over through impact and this results in pulls and hooks. If the grip is too large your ability to rotate your hands through the ball decreases resulting in a slice. By knowing your glove size we know how big your hand is and we can make the grips larger or smaller, as necessary.

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The lie angle of the golf club can have a significant impact on ball flight. If the angle is too flat (heel in the air), the toe of the club will impact the ground first and have a tendency to push the ball to the right. If too upright (toe in the air), the ball flight will tend to be to the left especially with the more lofted irons. See the chart below to find the appropriate club lie for you:

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