fitting with FlightScope

Hi,

I have my first fitting session with a PRO tomorrow. I just want to know some tips what to buy from you guys. I have a budget roughly 1000 Euros and I would like to know how to spend it.

I was 15 handicaper last year from 26 handicaper in 2013, but this is going to change as I practiced almost every day past several months.

Right now I have this putter: http://www.amazon.de/Longridge-Golf-Putter-ONE-Ball/dp/B000L0NDNK/ref=pd_cp_sg_3
and I hate it. I bought it on Amazon when I started playing golf 5 years ago just to have something.

I bought Titleist 735cm (yes, from 2005) irons from eBay with 50, 54 and 58 Vokeys 3 years ago. These are also very used. I do not have a driver right now. And I also have used Taylormade R7 CGB MAx.

The fitting center offets putter fitting and driver/irons fitting.

So the question is: Should I buy a fitted driver and fitted putter or should I buy a set of irons? Should I buy driver, 3-wood and fairway wood? Or should I build a putting/chipping green at the backyard?

P.s. I have a PRO session every week so I do not need to invest money there. Here are my statistics on golfshot: http://golfshot.com/members/0370124780/statistics

I would say if you hate your putter: definitely have that fitted. If you have a putter that suits you, it will last a long time.

Furthermore: even though having a driver that suits you is important, fitting irons is more important in my opinion. (you hit irons more often than your driver)

If you get fitted for a putter I would go with Edel putters. They are a bit pricey but their fitting process is head and shoulders above anything else out there. To be able to tailor the weight distribution and markings on the club to fit your personal feel for putting and how you aim the club is a real advantage. No off the shelf putters out there offer this level of custom fitting.

As for fitting other clubs. I would say get fitted for anything you buy. I would say irons are more important than drivers and 3-woods. Mostly because the CG location and MOI of drivers are really consistent now. Most drivers are going to perform with in the same area. So you can usually find an off the rack driver that will fit better. Some golf stores have 2nd hand drivers that are 1 or 2 generations old that are just as good.

As for what you should buy, that is up to you. I would say replace the club that is most ill fitted for your game.

If you don't like your putter, you can get fitted for a SeeMore in Europe. I bought one for my birthday last year and I love it. I know Edel putters are very popular on this site, but don't overlook SeeMore. This is the model I have.

If you are happy with your putter, I'd get fit for a nice set of GI irons over a driver. Get the driver and FW next year.

It sounds like you need a complete set of clubs, driver, fairway woods, hybrid, irons and a putter. I would try everything out there and pick a maker that fits your eye and feel build yourself a good set. And as an aside, I would not pay $200+ for a putter, IMHO not worth it.

Really? For the club that you, literally, use twice as much as any other in the bag?

If you are looking for cheap drivers try to find a place that does trade ins. You usually can find a 3-4 year old driver that are in brand new condition at a great price. The difference between the newest drivers and drivers 3-4 years ago are minimal.

Here's a good one. Callaway Razr Fit 11.5 degree Aldila RIP'd NV R-shaft. Note about this shaft - it borders between a R and a S. This driver was on the 2012 Golf Digest gold list. I have one and use it for my range beater.

I'm sure you can find one in Europe.

I have an Odyssey White Ice putter I picked up at Dicks for ~$80.00 on sale (last years model), love it and I putted really well with it. I rest of my game needs work but I putt well. I just tried a Titleist putter on sale for $40.00!! any almost bought that one. I guess it is your preference but there are a lot of nice putters out there for less than $200.00. If you're into spending the money I would look at the Machine putters. They make really nice putters, made to order. Just Google"Machine Putters" and look at the workmanship, incredible.