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wakefield724 Well Established Member

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I have been golfing for 4 months now. I picked up a used set of low quality clubs and as I improve my skill I would like to improve my bag. I was looking at the X2 hot irons which are $350 new and seem to be good irons. I am 6'7" so obviously standard size will not fit me. If I buy a new set of irons in a shop such as golf galaxy or dicks, will they add extensions and adjust the loft/lie for free?


chilepepper Great Member

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It probably varies shop to shop. The place I went to in San Diego , Fairway Golf,charged $35 waived if you buy from them. I spent almost an hour and a half with the fitter trying a variety of irons and shafts. 

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David in FL Incredible Member

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You might be surprised.  

A close buddy is 6'6" and plays standard length clubs.  He's tall, but his arms are proportionate to the rest of his body, and as a result, his clubs fit the same as mine....

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Midpack Dedicated Member

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It depends on your WTF measurement too, not just height, but you may well need longer shafts at 6'7". A fitting is a very good idea, but if you're going to the trouble, there's more to a fitting than just shaft length and flex. Which shafts can make a big difference too.

The quality of free fittings at Dick's and Golf Galaxy can vary from awful to great even within a store, you'll have to do some homework to find out. I'd like to get 5-10 years out of a set of clubs, so I'd go to a PGA Superstore (free) or even pay Club Champion myself to get it right. Way better selection at PGA Superstore (same pricing as Dick's/Golf Galaxy) or Club Champion too. There may be better club fitting options near you.

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