Need some advice on fitting/custom clubs.

[proff49]

I'll give you a little history first.

I started playing golf again earlier this year after about a 6 year layoff. I have no idea what my handicap is but I play most courses between 105 and 120. My clubs are; 9* Tour Edge Geomax driver, 8* Calloway 454 driver, Tour Edge Bazooka QL hybrids (3-pw), Tour Edge sand wedge, and an Odyssey center shafted two ball putter w/ Super Grip (I believe that is the name). I probably hit the TE driver farther but I've developed a bad hook and hit the 454 straighter. I'd say I make solid contact about 50% of the time with the long to mid irons. Not saying it goes where I intended, just solid contact. The other 50% of the time I hit it thick, thin, off the toe, etc,etc.... Usually make good contact with short irons and wedges but tend to pull them left.

Over the last few weeks I've been reading alot about custom clubs and being fitted. After reading some articles I'm completely sold on the idea. Then I'll read another and have seriouse doubts. There is only one fitter/builder within a reasonable driving distance. Here is a link to their website if anyone would like to check them out and give me some feedback. http://www.mcgolf.net/
I had looked at their Tom Wishon line mainly.

My questions are:
1. Do you think custom fitted clubs will make a noticable difference in my game?
2. Are component clubs like Tom Wishon (and others on the above site) as good in quality as pro-line clubs?

For woods, irons, and putter it looks like it will be at least $900+. I was looking at a new set of Big Bertha irons for $599. I don't want to spend what will probably end up well over a grand if the quality isn't there. I'm fairly sure that custom fitted clubs would help my game (a little) but I have no idea to what degree.

If anyone has any experience with any of the component clubs on the above site and/or custom fitting, you input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
TC

[JYB]

i would highly recommend getting custom fit for clubs.

I have been fit for my irons and since changing to +1" longer and 3º upright, my ballstriking has improved dramatically.

def. get it done!

[proff49]

Without driving several hours, the "fitted" clubs I have available are component clubs from the website in my first post. They deal in McGregor, Srixon, Wishon, Infiniti, Swing Science, SMT, and Eidolon. Basically my choices are a fitted set from them or a brand name set off the shelf. A fitted set from one of these would be better than an off the shelf set? Right now, if I were to go this route, I would probably go with Wishon because I have been able to find more info on them than the others.

Thanks,
TC