putter fitting questions

what's the best way to get fitted for a putter? i've never been fitted for any clubs before. should you buy a putter on your own and take it to someone to get it fitted for you after the fact, or should the fitter help guide the putter selection? i live an hour north of pittsburgh and want a new putter. where should i go to get fitted?

Different putter styles will suit different types of putter strokes. If you don't know what you prefer, make your selection part of the fitting process with a PGA certified fitter.

how do i find pga certified fitters in my area? i don't really know where to start here

For putting, I suggest someone with a SAM putting lab. Period. Below is a list of certified clubfitters in your area. Likely won't have a SAM putting lab, but these guys should know who does have one. If you don't know what is wrong, you can't fix it. SAM putting lab gives you tons of info on YOUR stroke, aim bias, consistency, etc.. Well worth your time to get a lesson from a pro with a SAM putting lab. Upon doing so, get your putter fitted. Many guys that have SAM putting labs will be equiped to adjust your putter on site. Two birds with one stone.

-Dan



Richard Haynali
RMH Custom Golf
26 Hawes Street
Farmington, PA 15437
724-329-4832
richard@qcol.net

Mark Martens - AGCP Level 10 Qualified & Certified Plus Teaching & Retail
Golf Clubs and Repairs, Inc. / GOLF SHOP
AGCP-Level 8, GCA Master Craftsman, PCS Class A Clubmaker
MOI Certified, Eidolon Master Wedge Fitter
Guerin Rife, Heavy Putter, Swing Science Fitting Center
3323 Washington Rd.
McMurray, PA 15317
www.golfclubsandrepairs.com
mark.martens@golfclubsandrepairs.com
724-941-0110
724-747-7805 Cell

Fred Shriner – AGCP Level 10 Qualified & Certified Plus Teaching & Retail
Brandywine Valley Golf Improvement Center
51 Fawn Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
484-356-3569
www.golfforme.com
fshriner@golfforme.com
USGTF Level 3 Certified
ICG Member
USGA Member
Penn State U Charity Tournament Organizer / Manager
Mitchell Certified Club Repair Technician
Mitchell Club Performance Fitting Specialist
Mitchell Shaft Performance Technology Specialist
Mitchell True Temper "Gold" Certified Specialist
Mitchell Master Club Performance Specialist
Tom Wishon Gold Clubmaker Certification
GolfWorks Professional Club Fitter Certification
KZG Master Clubfitter Certification
Nicklaus Golf Certified Clubfitter & Retailer
OptimalFlight Advanced Certification
Member, United States Golf Association

Frank Stranick - AGCP Level 10 Qualified & Certified
FS Golf
2374 Holly Drive
Gilbertsville PA 19525
email: fsgolf@comcast.net
web site: www.fsgolf.net
610-564-3465
PCS Certified Class A Clubfitter
PCS Certified Class A Clubmaker
PCS Class “A” Professional Clubmaker
GCA Member
GCA PA Clubmaker of the Year 2007/08
Maltby Clubmaking Academy Graduate
Mitchell Golf Clubfitting School Graduate
Wishon Gold Member - MOI Certified
TLT Fitting Center

Andrew T. Watson - AGCP Level 10 Qualified & Certified
317 Tara Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
412-653-6758
Tom Wishon MOI Certified
PCS Certified Class A Clubmaker Patron
GCA Acreddited Advanced Clubmaker
Maltby certified Professional Clubfitter
True Length Technology Registered Fitter
Tom Wishon Golf Certified Fitting Center
tom311@verizon.net


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ok cool thank you very much, but i do not want my current putter adjusted. i am completely dissatisfied with it. i want a new putter for sure. i just sent an email to the last guy on the list since he is closest so we'll see if i get a reply.