Customized Golf Clubs - What To Expect When Being Measured
For A Set Of Customized Golf Clubs
Many golfers opt to purchase customized golf clubs. It is
necessary that you take a look in different golf accessory
stores and compare prices. Your clubs will be make according to
your personal stature, therefore it is essential that the
members of staff in a particular golf store take your correct
measurements so that your customized golf clubs are made to the
correct specification.
When having a set of golf clubs customized for you
personally, it is vitally important that the three major areas
of fitting are correct, these being your height, your arm
length and your swing speed. Listed below is a brief outline of
how the manufacturer will customize the golf clubs to your
personal specification.
Height
Men and women that are of a taller nature usually have an
upright swing. Therefore, the manufacturer will adjust the
"lie" of the golf clubs. The lie is determined from the angle
that the clubhead extends from its shaft, which is connected
like a hinge. For taller people, the hinge is closed slightly,
and for the shorter golfer, the hinge will obviously be
shortened.
Arm Length
In order to determine the length of the golf club shafts, a
measurement of the arm length will be taken. It is essential
that you never need to crouch unnaturally in order to grip the
golf club when playing golf. It is also equally important that
you do not need to raise your body posture either in order to
take a shot.
It is necessary that your grip feel perfectly natural. The
customization process is not much different to that of
measuring you for a new tailor made suit. The measurements will
be taken whilst your arms are placed against your sides. The
distance taken from your middle finger to the floor will
determine the length of shaft that you require.
Swing Speed
Your swing speed will determine what type of shafts your
golf clubs will have. It is natural that each individual golf
player has a different swing speed, which will depend on the
size, strength and age of the player.
Many professional golfers choose to have steel shafts, which
are specially designed to remain rigid and have very little
flexibility when swung.
However, the average golfer will be best suited to obtain
steel shafts or granite shafts. Flexibility can then be
measured by regular, women's, or senior.
A set of customized golf clubs really can make all the
difference in your performance. The more comfortable you are
with your golf clubs, the better game you will play.
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