Ordered new irons, should I get fit...

[Mathlete1123]

Ok, so I've always played off the rack clubs, but luckily I met a club fitter last week. I just ordered some new to me titleist 704.cb irons. (and a 983E driver ) My question isn't if I should get them fit for me but more when should I get fitted. Should I try playing with them for a couple weeks to get used to them, then go get fit, or should I take them straight to the clubfitter and just get it out of the way. He also said he does driver fittings. I understand that with irons you can adjust the loft/lie angles by bending them, but how can you fit a driver? Is it about lie angle adjustment or is it mainly about changing shafts out?

[tjy355]

The best time to get fit is BEFORE you buy the clubs. While changing the lie is no big deal, if you need different shafts, that can be expensive.

[adstout]

How important is shaft length. If i was fitted for +1/2" but instead buy regular clubs with the correct lie angle is this ok or should i buy shafts to the correct length.