Look At Your Fourball – Are They Standard?

By James Langmead

The next time you are with golfers and their golf clubs on the golf course look at just the physical differences between the players. Different heights, different strengths, different hand size and finger length. Now look at yourself and compare? Can you determine a ‘standard’ and are you that ‘standard’ or are you different from the standard in any of those measurements?

Most golfers play with a ‘standard’ length shaft (and grip size) so we have to assume that most golfers are ‘standard’. Ridiculous, isn’t it? But just compare the length of shaft on the 5-irons in your playing group next time and see what you think now.

You can see with your own eyes that the variety amongst the four balls is large. That needs to translate into a large variety of golf club setups on the shaft length alone.

With a shaft on your irons that has been measured to fit your physical characteristics, you will find yourself feeling more comfortable at address and that will translate into more confidence and improved results.

And don’t wait until you are a single figure handicap before deciding to play with a golf club that fits you. We start from a match to your physical dimensions but, then we consider both your setup and posture AND your ability to strike the ball consistently on the sweet spot before deciding on club length.

Visit your local Foremost Golf PGA Professional for expert advice on the best advice for custom fitting and all aspects of golf.

James Langmead PGA Qualified Golf Professional and former Callaway Club fitter of the year http://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk

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