Whether you’re a new golfer looking for your first set of clubs, or an experienced player looking for an extra edge on your game, you’ve potentially looked at buying a set of custom fitted golf clubs.
But is it really worth having clubs created specifically for you? Especially if you’re a new player?
Surely it’s something only the pros, or at least the best club players would do?
Not really. In this blog, you’ll find out why a set of custom fitted golf clubs could be the best investment you’ll make.
How are golf clubs fitted?
Getting custom fitted golf clubs is like being tailored for a new suit. Everything is measured and designed to fit you.
The first step is to go through a swing analysis using your current set of golf clubs (if you don’t own a set already, you’ll be given a set to use for the analysis).
You’ll go through your swing motion multiple times with every club in the bag, and this will be recorded and analysed using motion technology that measures everything from your swing plane and the club head speed to ball flight after contact.
This analysis will assess where the faults in your swing are and, more importantly, what’s causing them.
Your new clubs will then be created to the exact length based on your height, shaft type based on swing speed, right down to the weight position in the club head to increase the chances of a better connection through your natural swing.
How much do custom fitted golf clubs cost?
Custom golf clubs were long considered a preserve of professional players, primarily because of the costs that used to be involved.
Today it’s much quicker and cheaper to go through the customisation process.
The final costs will depend on the service, the number of clubs you customise, and potentially the brand of clubs you choose.
Typically, you could spend between £50 and £150 per club or around £300 to customise an entire set.
Benefits of custom fitted clubs
For any player, there are benefits to having a customised set of golf clubs because the golf club has been designed based on your swing motion.
Here are a couple of the benefits you could see from getting custom fitted golf clubs:
1 – Your clubs are tailored to your swing
As we’ve mentioned, a custom set of golf clubs is like a custom suit. Everything is designed and cut around your specific needs.
With custom clubs, you can fix swing issues without changing your swing because the changes to the clubs will compensate for most of the issues.
2 – It can lower your score
Because custom golf clubs can help fix defects in your swing, they will automatically improve your game and lower your score as a result.
And it will happen quicker than trying to fix your swing defects through practice (which will never guarantee you’ll completely fix them)
3 – It can save money in the long run
Generally speaking, custom golf clubs will be better quality than a set you buy off the shelf, which means they’ll last a lot longer, saving you money on replacements or fixes in the long run.
Depending how seriously you plan to be with your golf, getting a custom set when you first start playing because you’ll save money on the generic set you would have bought until you thought you were good enough for a custom set.
Plus, because a custom set of golf clubs can improve your game, you’ll be more likely to enjoy playing and keep playing for the long term.
4 – You can customise specific clubs to improve elements of your game
When most people think of custom golf clubs they think about a complete set of custom clubs.
But you don’t have to customise every club in your bag, at least not straight away, if you don’t want to.
For example, you might find that you’re swinging your irons just fine but are struggling with your driver off the tee.
In that case, getting a custom driver is worth it to fix that part of your game in the short term.
You could always look to customise more clubs later on if you thought it was worth it.
5 – It’s quick and easy to do
Many players tend to think of customising golf clubs in the same way they think about custom building a car, as in they think it’ll take a long time.
It doesn’t.
The process of custom building a set of golf clubs can be as quick as 10 days depending on the work involved (although it can take several weeks depending on the brand of clubs and the number of clubs required).
Where to get custom fitted golf clubs
You should be able to get your golf clubs fitted from any dedicated golf club supplier (you might struggle if you're relying on getting your clubs from a general sports store rather than a dedicated golf provider).
At Clarkes Golf, we have a dedicated area at our golf centre and driving range where we can take the time to work with you individually to assess your swing and customise a set of clubs just for you.
We’ve done this with hundreds of players across all skill levels.
Here are just a couple of things previous customers have had to say about our customised golf club service:
“The service I got was absolutely first class. During my fitting, Kevin was an absolute master of knowledge and a complete professional who gave me the most complete experience. I would strongly recommend Clarke’s golf for all your club fittings, and I’ll be using them again definitely.”
“I’ve had a few underwhelming fitting experiences prior to going to Clarkes, I was a little sceptical of the process, but Andy was brilliant, really knew his stuff and how to interpret what was best for me from the trackman data. I recommend this place to anyone. Get fitted here!”
Get your custom fitted golf clubs with Clarkes Golf
If you’re looking for a new set of custom fitted golf clubs, come and see us.
You can take advantage of our dedicated custom fitting area with the help of a dedicated member of staff who’ll ensure you walk away with a custom set of clubs that will have you hitting more fairways instantly.