custom fitted clubs

[freddieman3]

Just curious how big of a difference it would make to one's game by having clubs that are custom fitted versus off the rack standard stuff?? currently my golf game is going the wrong direction. my mental game is just not what it used to be.....i think i have ADD or something. ive been reworking my swing and in the process, i lost my mojo. i can't hit any greens....not comfortable with chipping, putting, working the ball, basically not the 3 handicap i used to be. recently ive been playing to a 9 handy, and its pretty ugly 9 to. somebody help my game out

[iacas]

I think fitted clubs are a must unless you're on a $300 budget for an entire set of clubs. You've got 690s - not a $300 set of clubs - so I'd find a clubfitter and even get those retro-fitted, if you need it. Otherwise, you're compensating in your swing when the real compensation should be in changing your irons (loft, lie, etc.)

Fittings are usually done free if you purchase a new set of irons, and can have a fairly dramatic impact.

[gas_can]

Just curious how big of a difference it would make to one's game by having clubs that are custom fitted versus off the rack standard stuff?? currently my golf game is going the wrong direction. my mental game is just not what it used to be.....i think i have ADD or something. ive been reworking my swing and in the process, i lost my mojo. i can't hit any greens....not comfortable with chipping, putting, working the ball, basically not the 3 handicap i used to be. recently ive been playing to a 9 handy, and its pretty ugly 9 to. somebody help my game out

I definately agree that everyone should get their irons fitted for them if they're really serious about golf. It's fivatl for proper performance. It really shouldn't be too much $$ either, but make sure you go to someone who knows what they're doing. You're better off not even getting fitted rather than going to a bad clubfitter.

As far as getting some confidence back, why not move up a tee box or even two. You'll have a couple of clubs less into every green and once you get some GIR under your belt you'll be trusting your new swing a lot more.

[freddieman3]

I think fitted clubs are a must unless you're on a $300 budget for an entire set of clubs. You've got 690s - not a $300 set of clubs - so I'd find a clubfitter and even get those retro-fitted, if you need it. Otherwise, you're compensating in your swing when the real compensation should be in changing your irons (loft, lie, etc.)

thanks to both of you that replied. i guess its just investing more money into this game. every year i seem to invesst lots of money. i think i should really go see a shrink

[iacas]

Money in the game is best spent on lessons and properly fitted clubs. Rarely are "new clubs" the answer, but that's where 95% of the money in golf is spent. Not counting greens fees, cart fees, etc.