A golf club fitting is the best possible way to determine which driver is best for you in 2022. There are so many great options on the market; it’s challenging to look through pictures on a website and read specs and just choose a club that works for you. Getting in the fitting booth and hitting equipment gives you solid answers as to which truly is the best. Here are some of our top tips for your next driver fitting. Make the most out of your time with a fitting professional!
Don’t Be Brand Loyal
Brand loyalty can hurt you. We get it; you have been playing with Ping since your grandfather gave you his old set of clubs. However, each year there are winners and losers regarding new golf equipment.
If you can take advantage of a brand agnostic fitting like True Spec offers, your eyes may open up to a wide range of equipment choices that could be more well suited for your game.
Distance Is Not Always The Most Important
With a driver, it’s very easy to get caught up on distance. If you haven’t updated your driver in quite some time and now a club is giving you fifteen or more yards, it seems like a simple decision to make.
However, dispersion is just as, if not more important. Who wants to hit it 280 yards all over the place. Would you take 275 and down the middle 9/10 times? Talk to your fitter about finding this balance.
Pay Attention To Settings
Most drivers are adjustable. As you are hitting shots with your drive, make sure you are paying attention to the settings on the club so that you can set the club the same way when your fitting is over. These settings can make all the difference in performance.
Look For The Full Ball Flight When Possible
Not all golf fittings are outdoors, but it may make sense when you can find one for the driver. Outdoor golf fittings allow you to see the entire ball flight and get a feel for what the club will be like on the golf course.
Most simulator equipment is really high end, but some golfers still do better seeing things for their own eyes.
Don’t Try Them All
Talk to your fitting professional about what you are looking for and let them narrow down your options. Trying 20 new drivers will confuse you; trying four will help you get a solution for your game. Use the knowledge of your fitting professional to make this process more streamlined.
Think About Fairway Woods To Match
The transition from driver to fairway woods can be a tough one, and having some consistency is smart. While looking for a new driver, think about trying a fairway wood to match. Since the technology is similar, if you can find a perfect driver, chances are you will have no trouble getting the fairway wood to work for you as well.
