Although we have established that club fittings are essential for all golfers, have you ever considered when to get a club fitting? Of course, there is no right or wrong time, but let’s look at how the timing of the year will impact the golf club fitting you get and what may be the best time for you. Golf fittings are beneficial if you purchase new clubs or simply make tweaks to old ones. Let’s look at the best time of year for a golf club fitting.
January-March
During the early part of the year, the majority of golf manufacturers are going to release their newest models. If you are a golfer that likes to purchase the latest and greatest technology, the early part of the year is a great time for testing out new technology.
For golfers that are updating equipment every year or two, this is important. For players that have not updated in five or ten years, the timing of the technology does not matter. There is such an increase in technology over five years that it won’t matter if you are testing equipment that has been on the market for a few months.
This time of year is also an excellent option for the golfers that are in their off-season. Ensuring your clubs are exactly how you need them for the start of the golf season is essential.
Early Summer
Early summer is when you start to see a lull in the new releases of golf equipment. There are a few companies that will begin to put out their new technology, but mostly, you will be testing the equipment released in the early spring.
One of the great things about getting a club fitting in the early summer is that this is the prime golf season and will help you have the equipment you need for the entire summer. If you want to take advantage of your new clubs or new swing thoughts after going to a fitting, now is the time to capitalize.
Late Fall
The great thing about a late fall golf club fitting is the fact that most of the equipment is starting to drop in price. This means that you can get the technology you need for a greatly reduced price.
In addition, this may be your last chance to purchase certain clubs. If you have had your eye on a driver all season and have been waiting to pull the trigger, now is the time to do it. If you wait too long, you will be left with limited availability and potentially have to wait until the next new release.
Sales tend to happen quite a bit in the late fall, and that is another excellent reason to get a golf club fitting.
Conclusion
As you can see, it can make sense to get a golf fitting, regardless of the time of year. There are positive benefits to a golf fitting all year. Try to decide if you are looking for the latest releases, the best deals, or simply a tweak in your game before the start of the season. This can help guide you into which golf clubs are necessary for your game.
