Getting Fitted before having a 'decent' swing!?

[JonnyRockets]

Hey all - been reading a lot of posts pertaining to the importance of getting fitted. But I always seem to see people saing how important it is to try out different clubs etc.

BUT - what if your swing is sucky. I'm a lefty - and pushing just about everything left - How can I try out new clubs, or get fitted, unless I'm hitting the ball decent?

Jon

[prutkows]

Hey all - been reading a lot of posts pertaining to the importance of getting fitted. But I always seem to see people saing how important it is to try out different clubs etc.

as far as i know, your swing is a part of getting fitted and playing with fitted clubs is supposed to help you play a little better. unless you're going to have major surgery on your swing, i would say just go ahead and get fitted regardless of your skill level.

[JonnyRockets]

But can getting fitted make you close your club properly through your downswing. Not trying to start a fight or argument or anything, just trying to understand a little bit better.

Just in my head I'm thinking that if I get fitted with a pretty screwed up swing vs. a decent one that needs a little work - My fitting won't go right and I'll be all messed up once I do get my swing in decent shape. I'm not stubborn on this, just wanting to be educated on this. Thx for the answer prutkows. Anyone else? or anything to add?

as far as i know, your swing is a part of getting fitted and playing with fitted clubs is supposed to help you play a little better. unless you're going to have major surgery on your swing, i would say just go ahead and get fitted regardless of your skill level.

[prutkows]

But can getting fitted make you close your club properly through your downswing. Not trying to start a fight or argument or anything, just trying to understand a little bit better.

hmm yeah, definitely wait for others to respond. there are much more inciteful people here than me.

[Xt1ncT]

I think there are 2 things to look at here.

First off, you obviously want new clubs right? In that case getting fitted is always beneficial.

Secondly, you hit the ball out to the left a lot? And don't feel your swing is "decent"?

What you need to do IMHO is go and see your local pro who will be able to advise you on both of the above. He'll start you on the road to getting your swing right, and will also be able to recommend clubs which suit you and that will be able to be fitted to you.

So, yeah, first off go and see the pro, talk to him about what your faults are - or what you think they are, hit a few balls and go from there.

[rmgators]

Agree with Xt1, see your pro.

[BigAl5150]

Is it your swing or your current clubs? You may not be able to get the clubface closed if the shaft is too stiff (as you describe "pushing everything left") or other variables such as lie angle, etc. I recommend the fitting. When I had my fitting for my irons, the on-staff pro gave me a few tips based on what he noticed while watching me hit balls.