Jump to content
IGNORED

Used clubs fitting-Golfsmith


Note: This thread is 3157 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Hi. So, I’m getting my brother a 500 dollar gift certificate from a golf store for his birthday. I know you can bargain at any place. I was wondering what I should try and get, and if I can/should get my clubs fitted. I’m like a 6 handicap with a below average swing, but I was thinking of getting my old Irons fitted. None of my clubs are fitted, and I’m waiting to get new woods. I have ZM blade irons from 2008 that I bought new then. I know golfsmith will pay for your fitting if you buy clubs. First, can places fit used irons? Is there that much difference between stock and fitted for a 6 ft/190 pound average golfer? Should I say to them that I’ll buy a 500 dollar gift certificate if they fit me and change my clubs? Or should I try and get something else?  Thanks for any info

Link to comment
Share on other sites


$500 gift card, nice! I don't think I ever even got a regular birthday card from my brother, and we have the same birthday! It's worth asking. They may give you a free fitting if you tell them you are buying a $500 gift card.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

If you're buying a $500 gift card they would rightfully assume you can pay for your own fitting. Trying to squeeze something for yourself out of a gift for someone else is not exactly classy.

:callaway: Big Bertha Alpha 815 DBD  :bridgestone: TD-03 Putter   
:tmade: 300 Tour 3W                 :true_linkswear: Motion Shoes
:titleist: 585H Hybrid                       
:tmade: TP MC irons                 
:ping: Glide 54             
:ping: Glide 58
:cleveland: 588 RTX 62

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Hi. So, I’m getting my brother a 500 dollar gift certificate from a golf store for his birthday. I know you can bargain at any place. I was wondering what I should try and get, and if I can/should get my clubs fitted. I’m like a 6 handicap with a below average swing, but I was thinking of getting my old Irons fitted. None of my clubs are fitted, and I’m waiting to get new woods. I have ZM blade irons from 2008 that I bought new then. I know golfsmith will pay for your fitting if you buy clubs. First, can places fit used irons? Is there that much difference between stock and fitted for a 6 ft/190 pound average golfer? Should I say to them that I’ll buy a 500 dollar gift certificate if they fit me and change my clubs? Or should I try and get something else?  Thanks for any info

If you're a 6.5 what are your goals from a fitting?

Your irons are old and forged so likely the lofts and possibly the lie angles need to be adjusted from frequent use, especially on mats and hard turf.  Your shafts might not be stiff enough for your swing speed but you're talking about a pretty big expense to swap out shafts.  Maybe if you refine your expectations you can work something out but I doubt they'll do a dynamic fitting for a $500 gift card.

Joe Paradiso

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Note: This thread is 3157 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • Day 76 - Pretty sore today, so I opted for putting over my Stack session. Primary focus was on starting line, as my putting has been pretty poor this year. 
    • Been a bit of delay in updates but I needed to come back east as my mom's health has taken a serious turn for the worse. In a 3 day span we learned she had a tumor to she has stage 4 cancer and stopped eating and drinking for the most part. She has had a rough 3 months but certainly didn't think we'd be at the point of setting up hospice for her. My mom was never into any sports really other than following the Red Sox because my dad was a big fan. She always cared about what we were involved in including asking about how golf went.  I have kept up with my 5 minutes of daily practice and will go to the gym here in NH tomorrow morning. Despite the somber nature of this trip my family has commented more than a few times about my weight loss so it's important to me to keep it up. I know my mom always wanted us happy in whatever we did so I'll continue with my fitness journey keeping that in mind. 
    • Day 109- Putting drills on a putting green for 20 minutes. 
    • Day 252: did a stack session. Did some slow rehearsal swings during breaks. 
    • Day 82: 3/18/24 Tried a Stack session but could not certify my warmup. Finished with indoor chips and putting. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...