Used clubs fitting-Golfsmith

[StefanUrkel]

Hi. So, I’m getting my brother a 500 dollar gift certificate from a golf store for his birthday. I know you can bargain at any place. I was wondering what I should try and get, and if I can/should get my clubs fitted. I’m like a 6 handicap with a below average swing, but I was thinking of getting my old Irons fitted. None of my clubs are fitted, and I’m waiting to get new woods. I have ZM blade irons from 2008 that I bought new then. I know golfsmith will pay for your fitting if you buy clubs. First, can places fit used irons? Is there that much difference between stock and fitted for a 6 ft/190 pound average golfer? Should I say to them that I’ll buy a 500 dollar gift certificate if they fit me and change my clubs? Or should I try and get something else?  Thanks for any info

[MyrtleBeachGolf]

$500 gift card, nice! I don't think I ever even got a regular birthday card from my brother, and we have the same birthday! It's worth asking. They may give you a free fitting if you tell them you are buying a $500 gift card.

[SavvySwede]

If you're buying a $500 gift card they would rightfully assume you can pay for your own fitting. Trying to squeeze something for yourself out of a gift for someone else is not exactly classy.

[newtogolf]

Hi. So, I’m getting my brother a 500 dollar gift certificate from a golf store for his birthday. I know you can bargain at any place. I was wondering what I should try and get, and if I can/should get my clubs fitted. I’m like a 6 handicap with a below average swing, but I was thinking of getting my old Irons fitted. None of my clubs are fitted, and I’m waiting to get new woods. I have ZM blade irons from 2008 that I bought new then. I know golfsmith will pay for your fitting if you buy clubs. First, can places fit used irons? Is there that much difference between stock and fitted for a 6 ft/190 pound average golfer? Should I say to them that I’ll buy a 500 dollar gift certificate if they fit me and change my clubs? Or should I try and get something else?  Thanks for any info

If you're a 6.5 what are your goals from a fitting?

Your irons are old and forged so likely the lofts and possibly the lie angles need to be adjusted from frequent use, especially on mats and hard turf.  Your shafts might not be stiff enough for your swing speed but you're talking about a pretty big expense to swap out shafts.  Maybe if you refine your expectations you can work something out but I doubt they'll do a dynamic fitting for a $500 gift card.