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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