Coordinating Fitting and New Swing

[keb]

I am changning over the stack and tilt swing. At what point in the swing change process should I look into getting fitted? I don't want to do that too soon and like my current clubs. I have heard so much about the benefits of fitting and in retrospect wish I would have initially just gotten cheaper or used clubs while getting back into the game. I like the clubs in my bag, but want to do everything that can move my game forward. While it is early, I am confident that the S & T swing change is taking me in the right direction.

[iacas]

I am changning over the stack and tilt swing. At what point in the swing change process should I look into getting fitted? I don't want to do that too soon and like my current clubs.

In my experience, the S&T swing doesn't require a fitting change at all. So, never, potentially. This parallels what an old time fitter told me. He said that the only time he's had to refit anyone over spans as long as 40 years is when their physicality changes - they get in a car wreck and hurt their hips or bust up a shoulder or something, etc. And old age and softening shaft flex. But length and lie he said remains the same, basically, from "20 to 120" he said (I guess that doesn't account for people shrinking in old age, but he made his point).

So if your clubs aren't fitted to you now, you can get them fitted to you at any point. I know you're on Dave's forum too so just be cautious and careful and take your time with the swing. Each piece will take time to ingrain.

[Shanks A Million]

In my experience, the S&T swing doesn't require a fitting change at all. So, never, potentially. This parallels what an old time fitter told me. He said that the only time he's had to refit anyone over spans as long as 40 years is when their physicality changes - they get in a car wreck and hurt their hips or bust up a shoulder or something, etc. And old age and softening shaft flex. But length and lie he said remains the same, basically, from "20 to 120" he said (I guess that doesn't account for people shrinking in old age, but he made his point).

Yeah, you can't really overcome nature. My swing is 3° upright, and it probably always will be. I tried for months to make it flatter because everyone told me that it should be, but it never quite changed. I am now, and probably always will be, 3° upright.

[tweaky]

As long as your shot dispersion is close and yer getting at least 10 and not more than 15 yards between irons then you probably won't need anything changed.