Refitting clubs after changing swing?

[Dave325]

I got serious about golf this past year and purchased a new set of clubs this summer. That occurred before I learned about club fitting, TST and Evolvr. I did purchase a new driver later on and had it fitted, which seemed to be nothing more than the person changing the loft setting. Based on all this and an existing set of clubs... I've changed a lot on my swing over the last 5-6 months. Does it make sense to have the clubs refit as one improves or changes their swing? 

[Club Rat]

40 minutes ago, Dave325 said:

Does it make sense to have the clubs refit

Depends if your trying to change the ball flight or shaping your shots differently.

Have you noticed any difference in either since your swing change?

One thing you should check is the "lie" angle of your irons, make sure they are correct.

Most good players can hit a variety of shots with any manufactures clubs.

So basically, it's mostly about feel, shot trajectory, ability to work the ball with clubs. Preference to models and looks are individual considerations. If you like your present clubs, maybe a change in shafts may make a difference.

I suggest going to any golf store and hit a variety of clubs before you make any change. Then if you find something you like, write down the following - note the shaft specs, swing weight, grip. Then you can compare and decide.

[Dave325]

4 minutes ago, Club Rat said:

Depends if your trying to change the ball flight or shaping your shots differently.

Have you noticed any difference in either since your swing change?

One thing you should check is the "lie" angle of your irons, make sure they are correct.

Most good players can hit a variety of shots with any manufactures clubs.

So basically, it's mostly about feel, shot trajectory, ability to work the ball with clubs. Preference to models and looks are individual considerations. If you like your present clubs, maybe a change in shafts may make a difference.

I suggest going to any golf store and hit a variety of clubs before you make any change. Then if you find something you like, write down the following - note the shaft specs, swing weight, grip. Then you can compare and decide.

Thanks for the suggestions. In answering your question... I believe my swing is changing as I am only in the learning stage of golf. I've been doing Evolvr for about 3-4 months and during that time I have went from a fade/slice to a draw/slight fade which has been good. I plan on trying to get up to Erie in Feb.. I have never had an in-person lesson. 

I went from a steel shaft Ping set to a Taylor Made graphite, which I love. It seems like a good set, but I don't know enough about what is really good. I'll take your suggestions and check out what is out there. Thanks!

[SavvySwede]

Unless you've radically changed how far away you stand from the ball/spine angle at address I'd leave your clubs be.

[mvmac]

6 hours ago, Dave325 said:

Does it make sense to have the clubs refit as one improves or changes their swing?

With the driver, maybe. Depends if your angle of attack changed or if your swing speed has changed. While you may see improved distance through better mechanics you'll rarely see a big change in speed though.

For the irons, a big part of getting your specs is determined by your height and wrist to floor measurements. So those will stay the same regardless of how the swing changes. Shaft is mostly determined by swing speed so what I said above goes along with that. 

Can also try this to hone in the lie angles. 

 

[Mr. Desmond]

I'm more inclined to go agree with the Swede and mvmac.

[Dave325]

5 hours ago, mvmac said:

With the driver, maybe. Depends if your angle of attack changed or if your swing speed has changed. While you may see improved distance through better mechanics you'll rarely see a big change in speed though.

For the irons, a big part of getting your specs is determined by your height and wrist to floor measurements. So those will stay the same regardless of how the swing changes. Shaft is mostly determined by swing speed so what I said above goes along with that. 

Can also try this to hone in the lie angles. 

 

Thanks for info on the lie test, @mvmac. I'm going to do this later this afternoon. The biggest change has been with my irons, as I used to stand too far away from the ball. That was one of the adjustments from my Evolvr coach. I know steel shafts can be fitted differently, but can graphite shafts be adapted in a similar method? Or, is it a "what you see, is what you get" sort of thing?

[mvmac]

3 hours ago, Dave325 said:

I know steel shafts can be fitted differently, but can graphite shafts be adapted in a similar method? Or, is it a "what you see, is what you get" sort of thing?

Not sure what you mean by "adapted in a similar method"? Do you mean adjusting length?

When you get fit they usually narrow it down to a few shafts, then you test them out and get the numbers.

[Dave325]

1 hour ago, mvmac said:

Not sure what you mean by "adapted in a similar method"? Do you mean adjusting length?

When you get fit they usually narrow it down to a few shafts, then you test them out and get the numbers.

Yes, someone told me that the irons can be bent or turned to match the users swing. But that might be all wrong. I probably need to visit a good golf club fitter.