1. Is custom fitted clubs built by a qualified club fitter better that a brand name club?

Generally the answer is yes. A qualified trained club fitter can fit your clubs to your swing characteristics better than buying a set of brand name clubs "off the rack".

2. Is custom fitted clubs expensive?

Custom clubs are usually more inexpensive then brand name clubs. This is due to the fact the brand name companies must spend millions of dollars in advertising, and they must recoop their costs somewhere.

3. Should I use graphite or steel shafts for my irons?

Graphite shafts obviously reduce the total weight of the club, and that is generally good for all players, but this is especially true for women and seniors. Graphite also absorbs the shock of impact, and this can benefit those who have joint problems, making for a more comfortable round of golf. That said, most golfers believe steel shafts for irons are better because of accuracy and or consistency. The major benefit of steel for the AVERAGE GOLFER is price, due to the fact that the least expensive shaft option for irons is fine for most players and happens to be steel. See more information under the link "Which Shaft Should I Choose?" regarding swing speed and shaft selection

4. Should I use graphite or steel shafts for my woods?

The modern standard for almost all players is graphite shafts for woods. It is lighter, and allows for larger and more forgiving clubheads to be used for increased playability without requiring more strength to swing and control the club. It also can allow for longer shaft lengths with no increase in wieght, which for the same swing speed will increases clubhead speed resulting in more distance off the tee. Most Graphite drivers are 1/2" to 1" longer than their steel counterparts. So if getting the most out of your swing speed with the least effort sounds good to you, then choose one of our graphite shaft options.

5. How important is it to have grips fitted properly ?

The proper grip size should feel comfortable when in address position. This will allow for positive control during the swing and help keep the wrist correctly aligned as the clubhead moves into the impact zone. A grip that is too large will cause you to leave the ball to the right, while one that is too small will cause you to hook the ball

6. What clubs should I carry in my bag ?

With custom golf clubs, you are not locked into a fixed set. Choosing the right set of golf clubs is perhaps the single most important step to improving your ability to score in golf. The rules of golf limit you to 14 golf clubs during a round. You may want more than 14 so that you have choices for different playing conditions. On the other hand, you may wish fewer, especially if you play a lot and carry your golf clubs. One golf club will certainly be a putter (I have heard of people advocating 2 putters but never 0!). A few other general words of advice: 1) a sand wedge is a priority -- you will hit your share of bunkers and the heavy head and strong bounce of this wedge will often be what's needed to make a reasonable escape; 2) fairway woods are easier to hit than long irons -- consider carrying only those irons that you can hit with confidence, even if that means nothing longer than a 5-iron, a 6-iron or even a 7, -- add fairway woods to close the gap; 3) the short game is critical to scoring, you should consider at least 3 or even 4 wedges. The common wedges are: PW, AW, SW, and LW. If you are going to carry just 3, you are probably better off with PW, AW and SW -- the lob wedge (LW) is a useful golf club in the hands of someone who knows how to use it, but filling the "gap" between the PW and the SW is more of a priority. Give us a call or drop us an email if you have questions or would like us to help you select the best golf club portfolio for your golf game.

7. What is flex?

Flex refers to the amount a shaft will bend during the swing. When the flex has been properly fitted, the shaft will bend back (lag) during the downswing and recover to a straight or slightly forward position at impact, delivering the clubhead in a square position with maximum clubhead speed. A shaft that is too flexible will not be strong enough to unload properly, resulting in high trajectories and control problems. A shaft that is too stiff will not be loaded fully on the downswing, resulting in losses in distance and poor control, and a tendency to hit the ball low and to the right.

8. What is involved in the club fitting process ?

The first step is an interview to take some quick measurements such as height, wrist to ground length, etc. as well as evaluate your existing equipment. The next step would at a range where you would hits balls and Precision Golf Clubs personel would determine the correct length of clubs, the lie angle of the clubs, and accurately measure your swing speed to determine your golf shaft flex. After this, Precision Golf Clubs would present some options, or perhaps suggest making some minor adjustments to your existing clubs.

9. What is spine alignment ?

Every golf shaft whether it is graphite or steel has a line running the length from the butt end to the tip that is stiffer than the rest of its circumference. This line is called the spine and is a result of the manufacturing process. Steel shaft start out as a flat piece if steel that is rolled into a circle and is welded as the two edges touch. Graphite shafts are made by rolling a sheet of graphite cloth soaked in resin until it is the thickness and size required by the manufacturer.

At Precision Golf Clubs I have the equipment necessary to locate the spine in every golf shafts. This allows me to orient the spines in same place on every club head.

The end result is a set of golf clubs with a consistent feel between clubs that is unbelievable

10. What is meant by C.O.R. ?

There are two types of spring face driver designs: variable face thickness (VFT) and constant face thickness (CFT). Also known as C.O.R. (Coefficient of Restitution)

A traditional titanium driver is made from very strong titanium with a face thickness of approximately 3.2 mm. A CFT driver has a face thickness of approximately 2.6 mm over the entire hitting surface of the golf club while a VFT driver has the normal face thickness of 3.2 mm in the centre of the club face and a 2.6 mm face thickness around the perimeter of the club face.

Both the VFT and CFT spring faced drivers are manufactured from titanium with more elastic properties than traditional titanium allowing the metal to actually flex slightly without breaking. There is no evidence that either spring face driver design style performs better than the other when struck solidly in the centre of the club face.

Here is how it works: When a spring face driver strikes a golf ball, the face of the driver gives or flexes slightly softening the collision between the golf ball and the club face. Due to this softened collision more of the golf ball's energy is stored which results in the golf ball rebounding off of the club face with higher than normal velocity. The final result of all this flexing and energy storing is simply more distance for the golfer. The U.S.G.A. has a test for spring face drivers that measures the outbound velocity of a golf ball after it is shot from an air cannon into the face of the driver. If the outbound velocity of the golf ball exceeds 83% of the inbound velocity then the golf club is deemed to be non-conforming to U.S.G.A. rules