Clubfitting and Women
Although there is an incredible amount of research and technology designed into most of today’s clubs, to date there has never been a club made that can tell if it is being swung by a junior or a senior, a scratch player or high handicapper, or a man or a woman. With that said does this mean that women, and men should play the same clubs? The answer to this is a very definite “Maybe”
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MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
CLUBFITTING TIPS FOR LADIES
· It is far better to err on the side of more flexibility in the shaft, lighter total weight, higher swingweight, more loft, and shorter length in fitting 98% of golfers
· The slower the swing speed, the fewer conventional irons should be incorporated into the custom fit set.
· At least 95% of all golfers play with woods which are too long for their swing ability.
· The higher the handicap of the player, the more proper custom fitting will improve his or her enjoyment of the game.
· For 99% of all golfers, increasing club length will do far more to detract from accuracy than it ever will to increase distance.
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A golf club for a woman, as well as any golfer, should be chosen based on the same factors: clubhead speed, swing tempo, set make-up, players ability, personal fit, and clubhead design to name a few. Never should they be chosen because of gender or age, because they say “Lady Something or Other”, or because they have a feminine look (Typically "Ladies" sets have been designed for the smaller, slower-swinging, high-handicap player). Every golfer has a different stance, a different swing, a different body, and a different game. That is why you want to choose a set of clubs that will fit YOU, that will allow YOU to perform to your maximum potential, and that will minimize YOUR deficiencies.
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And that is the true benefit to having custom fit, custom made clubs. They fit YOU! If you need a club that is 2 inches longer or shorter (or anything in between) - you can have it. If you need a shaft that is more flexible or more stiff - you can have it. If you want a grip that is oversize or undersize, hard or soft, bright or subdued - you can have it. And the list goes on and on. I won’t go into all the choices you can make, but I will touch on one aspect of custom clubmaking that is hardly ever discussed, for either men or women, and that is the subject of the clubs appearance.
It has been my experience that women either like the pastel colors and flowery bags and others hate them. Many women seem to feel their game is not taken as seriously by using these "ladies" clubs. Once again, there are no absolutes. It is my contention that first and foremost is the performance of the equipment and how well it fits your swing and your game. With all the choices available today, there is no reason that you should not be able to get equipment that appeals to you aesthetically yet still has all the features your game and swing require. Having equipment in which you are confident and proud and that reflects your tastes is an intangible that can easily translate into fewer strokes as well as a more enjoyable golfing experience. As a final note, I have found that if you have a set of clubs which allows you to play to the utmost of your abilities, most golfers will be surprised as how good their clubs look – no matter what the color.
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