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Does anyone know if I can "trust" the golf galaxy employees to know what they're talking about when it comes to replacing my 5wood and 3wood?

905R 9.5* Fujikura Speeder
200 steel 3 wood
200 steel 5 wood
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56* 14 Pro Platinum Newport 2 Pro V1 B330-S


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Does anyone know if I can "trust" the golf galaxy employees to know what they're talking about when it comes to replacing my 5wood and 3wood?

No. Why rely on others? Get the information yourself. Use them only for confirmation if necessary.

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NativeTxn Well Established Member

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I've had mixed results with different sales associates at GG. Some have seemingly attempted to lead me toward something that probably wasn't best suited for me.

Just like at any retail store, it's going to be hit and miss.

Not to mention, just like everyone on this forum, many of the sales associates are going to have different opinions about what is better than other stuff.

Use them as a resource, but don't necessarily rely solely on them.

In my X-Series Bag:

Driver G10 10.5*
Woods V-Steel 3W, 5W
Hybrids Pinemeadow ZR1 19* 3HIrons MX-19 4-GWWedge MP-R Black Nickel 54/10Putter Rossa Sebring AGSI+


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No. Why rely on others? Get the information yourself. Use them only for confirmation if necessary.

Well i was more concerned with swing analysis or analysis of what their practice cage might indicate. I don't know what appropriate ranges of ball speed/swing speed/smash factor are so I wanted to see if you guys thought the golf galaxy staff was educated on the matter? I know very little about the technical aspects surrounding golf. I know my swing and i can generally figure out what is causing the problems i experience, but aside from feel and results (ball flight, shot shape, distance) I have no idea how to find the club(s) that's "right" for me.

905R 9.5* Fujikura Speeder
200 steel 3 wood
200 steel 5 wood
690.CB 3-PW
56* 14 Pro Platinum Newport 2 Pro V1 B330-S


PiKapp23 Great Member

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Each GG should have a PGA Pro and maybe a certified professional fitter as well. These employees are not just paid sales people or cash register jockey's, but real golf professionals. I would trust these people, but would be vey leary of others. They have good intentions and want to help, but often times they do not have the expertise to help in all situations.
Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0

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Each GG should have a PGA Pro and maybe a certified professional fitter as well. These employees are not just paid sales people or cash register jockey's, but real golf professionals. I would trust these people, but would be vey leary of others. They have good intentions and want to help, but often times they do not have the expertise to help in all situations.

While I can't speak to all GG locations, the one in Kansas City has a PGA Professional on staff as well as a professional fitter. I have spoke with each of them numerous times and they seem to be very knowledgeable, I would have no issues in trusting their opinions.

Craig 

Yeah, wanna make 14 dollars the hard way?


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Well i was more concerned with swing analysis or analysis of what their practice cage might indicate. I don't know what appropriate ranges of ball speed/swing speed/smash factor are so I wanted to see if you guys thought the golf galaxy staff was educated on the matter? I know very little about the technical aspects surrounding golf. I know my swing and i can generally figure out what is causing the problems i experience, but aside from feel and results (ball flight, shot shape, distance) I have no idea how to find the club(s) that's "right" for me.

Bring your current club that you want to replace and it hit it along side all of the other clubs you are considering. Also, ask them if you can bring in a sleeve of your favorite ball to try out (they probably won't have a problem with it) Buy the club based on what you know. You know what feels right. The simulator will give you distances. *distances should be relative* Don't take the number on the screen, but compare it to your existing clubs and use that to determine which club is right for you

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some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water


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