We recommend that your self-evaluation be completely honest. Club fitting is about normal, average ability. It is not about how you hit the ball on that one occasion when the rhythm and timing were perfect. It is also not about how you played 10 or 20 years ago. We are simply trying to help you get the correct club, shaft and set make-up.
Correct Club Length
Measure from Wrist Crease to Floor when standing Erect
Correct Grip Size Measure from Wrist Crease to End of Longest Finger |
Measure from Start of Finger to End of Finger |
Backswing Length
Hands Shoulder Height or Lower |
Hands Higher Than Shoulders |
Wrist Cock Release Point on Downswing
1. Early Release means the downswing is started with the hands. Players who score 90 +.
2. Midway Release means the downswing to the ball is started with some body movement before the hands start to uncock. Players who score 82 - 89.
3. Late Release means the downswing to the ball is started by weight shift in the legs, followed by the trunk of the body and finally the hands uncocking very near impact with the ball. Players who score 70 - 74.
Normal Shot Direction
Lie Angle
Lie angle is very important on irons because it will determine ball flight direction. Below is a chart that gives lie angle based on wrist-to-floor measurement. Use this as a "starting point" when determining the ideal lie angle for you.
Wrist-to-Floor Measurement
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Lie Angle
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29+" to 30"
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4° Flat
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30+" to 32"
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3° Flat
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32+" to 33"
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2° Flat
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33+" to 34"
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1° Flat
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34+" to 36"
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Standard
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36+" to 37"
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1° Upright
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37+" to 38"
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2° Upright
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38+" to 39"
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3° Upright
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39+"
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4° Upright
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Here is an easy way to measure if your lie angle is correct on your irons. All you need is a Sharpie Permanent Marker. Draw a straight line on the back of the golf ball, and have it facing the clubhead. After you make impact the line will appear on the face (as shown in the picture). If it’s pointing towards the toe, then your club is too upright. If it’s pointing towards the heel, then it’s too flat. If the line is perpendicular to the grooves on the face, then your lie angle is correct.
Average Drive on Level Ground (not including run out on the ground)
PGA Tour Pros average drive distance is 291 yards
Players who score mid 70's average drive distance is 235 yards
Players who score 82 - 88 average drive distance is 214 yards
Players who score 92 - 99 average drive distance is 183 yards
Players who score 100 + average drive distance is 166 yards
Average 7-Iron Distance on Level Ground (not including run out on the ground)
PGA Tour Pros average 7-Iron shot is 180 yards
Players who score mid 70's average 7-iron is 155 yards
Players who score 82 - 88 average 7-iron is 140 yards
Players who score 92 - 99 average 7-iron is 125 yards
Players who score 100 + average 7-iron is 110 yards