A golf club fitting compares your current equipment with options suited to your swing, goals and physical needs. At SwingFit, the session combines a conversation about your game, measured shots and your feedback on how different clubs feel.
How to prepare and what to bring
- Bring your current clubs so the fitter can establish a meaningful starting point.
- Wear your golf shoes and comfortable clothing that lets you make your normal swing.
- Think about the shots or clubs that cause you the most difficulty and what you would like to improve.
- Mention recent swing changes, coaching work and any physical limitations that affect your movement.
- Allow time to warm up and arrive ready to hit representative shots.
Start with your current clubs
The fitter discusses your game and examines your existing equipment. Club length, loft, lie angle, shaft specification, grip size and the make-up of your bag provide useful context. Static measurements, such as wrist-to-floor distance or hand size, may help identify a starting point.
You then hit shots with familiar equipment. This creates a baseline for your strike pattern, distance and dispersion, so new options can be judged against what you already own.
What the launch monitor measures
Launch-monitor data can include club and ball speed, launch angle, spin and carry distance. Together with strike location, shot direction and your feedback, these measurements help the fitter understand the result of each change.
SwingFit’s fitting process uses GCQuad launch-monitor information to examine ball flight and club delivery. The fitter interprets the pattern across useful shots, rather than choosing a club because of one unusually good result.
Test heads, shafts and adjustments
You may try different clubheads, shaft weights and flexes, club lengths and grips. Loft, lie and other build specifications are assessed where relevant. The fitter narrows the options as you test and explains why a combination may suit your game.
Tell the fitter what feels comfortable, what looks right at address and whether a club is easy to control. Performance data and your experience both matter when choosing a setup you will use on the course.
How long does a SwingFit fitting take?
The current Custom Fittings service describes a 90-minute session focused on a section of your bag. The Full Bag Make Over uses separate sessions to assess the full set without rushing through every club at once. Check the selected service with the team when arranging your visit.
What happens at the end?
The fitter compares the leading options with your baseline and explains the recommended specifications. Ask about distance gaps, possible adjustments to your existing clubs and the cost of any equipment you are considering. You can use the results to make an informed decision about what to change.
Fitting questions
Can beginners be fitted? Yes. Explain your experience and goals so the fitter can choose a sensible starting point. See when to get fitted.
Do I have to replace my current clubs? Existing equipment may be suitable for adjustments. SwingFit’s Retro Fittings service assesses that option.
Can I fit just one part of my bag? Yes. Discuss whether a driver, iron, wedge or putter-focused session would address your main concern.
What will it cost? The service and any equipment are separate considerations. Read the golf club fitting cost guide and confirm the current service details with SwingFit.
For the technical details behind the recommendations, read how golf clubs are custom fitted. Visit Custom Fittings to plan your session at the Bunker Hill studio.