Lie Angle Adjustment or Not...

[Newbie Collection Agency]

I have entered my measurements on a number of different online club fitting programs and just about all of them are consistently showing I should go +1/2" on club length and a +2 upright lie angle adjustment... was going to order some clubs (Calloway Big Bertha 2006 Irons) online... does anyone out there have an opinion on having the +2 lie angle adjustment done based on these online fitting programs or is ordering clubs online and having this adjustment done the wrong way to go... should I just order standard lie angle clubs with +1/2" length and have a pro shop evaluate whether I should do any lie angle adjustment... thanks in advance.

[Shigeki]

Club length & club lie are important in my opinion because they would allow you to have your set being set up for your swing, height, etc. so that it allows you to have maximum usage of the clubface. I'm not tall (5'6"), and have my clubs at regular length but with 1.5* flat lie angle.
Also, keep in mind that unless you are purchasing forged clubs, it would be wise to have the right specs done at the manufacturer as far as adjustments because your local shop can't perform them once you've ordered your set. Have fun with your selection(s)...

[muskegman]

I would suggest getting fitted (if at all possible) in a clubfitter's presence. Keep in mind that you'll spend a little money in doing so but it'll pay dividends. You are definitely on the right track and while an online fitting is a great start nothing takes the place of a good personal fitting. Having said that, I was fit over a year ago at a local golf retailer (Golf Discount) and they did a very poor job. I paid for it and very little care was put into the fitting. I was given the wrong shaft flex, snyde remarks about my swing, and little attention given to detail. So... picking the right clubfitter makes all the difference too.

Sorry to confuse the issue!

[NM Golf]

The online fitting programs are just a start and nothing else. The only way to get accurate specs is to get fitted by someone who knows what they are doing. As Shigeki said if you get cast irons (which the Berthas are) you cannot adjust the lie angle once you purchase them. Check around some, most fitters do charge for the service, but some will take the fitting charge and put it towards the purchase of the irons. Anyway good luck.