| I'm sure you must be itching to buy your new set | | | | As soon as you and your fitter determine the |
| of irons, but before you do, it's important for you | | | | proper clubhead that will help you attain your |
| to have a golf club fitting. Finding a professional | | | | goals, the next step is to look for the correct |
| fitter is easy; all you need to do is ask around. | | | | shaft flex. You will need the fitter's experience |
| Before your fitting session, you need to educate | | | | and skills to help you with this, as shafts are |
| yourself as to what to expect, including the things | | | | generally available in various flexes - senior, ladies, |
| that will be discussed during the fitting session. | | | | extra stiff, regular and stiff. Remember that |
| You need to disclose your skill level with a | | | | there are lots of factors such as swing speed |
| professional during the golf club fitting session. It's | | | | that will determine what shaft is most compatible |
| important for you not to feel anxious or | | | | with you. It's very possible that you may not end |
| intimidated. Just remember that the fitter is | | | | up having the shaft that you are eyeing to have. |
| specifically trained to help. And besides, even if | | | | Choose wisely; select the shaft that makes the |
| you are not totally upfront or honest prior to the | | | | ball perform better. |
| fitting, the professional is bound to know how high | | | | You have a choice between steel and graphite for |
| or low is your handicap during the actual session. | | | | the shaft material. During the golf club fitting, |
| Being comfortable discussing your strengths and | | | | most professionals will encourage you to go for |
| weaknesses with the fitter will save you both a | | | | steel, unless you were injured in your wrists or |
| lot of time and effort. You should also talk about | | | | elbows. New technology made it possible for |
| your goals - what are the things that you want to | | | | manufacturers to make ultra light steel shafts |
| achieve in your golf game. This will help the fitter | | | | that will help you improve your game. |
| identify the best iron head for you. | | | | |