Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf
Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf
Feel “Feel” pertains to a player’s sensation, or awareness, of the club and its position throughout the swing, and must also be considered when fi tting for a shaft. If the player achieves the desired ball fl ight, he will typically be comfortable with the way the shaft feels. Feel is critical — if a player is comfortable with the way a club feels he’s more likely to swing with confi dence and control. Be aware that players sometimes confuse the feeling of stiffness with weight, often believing that a softer shaft feels heavy and that a stiffer shaft feels lighter. If ball fl ight is too high and spin-rate is too high: > Try a heavier shaft > Try a shaft with a stiffer tip If ball fl ight is too high and spin-rate is too low: > Try a lighter shaft > Try a shaft with higher torque If ball fl ight is too low and spin-rate is too low: > Try a shaft with a lower kick point > Try a lighter shaft If ball fl ight is too low and spin-rate is too high: > Try a heavier shaft Choosing Length DYNAMIC MATT research has proven that a longer shaft widens the swing arc, equaling more clubhead speed. In some cases that comes at the expense of clubhead control. Less clubhead control leads to inconsistent impact location, equaling slower average ball speed. Often, however, added length will help the player achieve higher ball speed and increased distances. TaylorMade’s Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) expands the size of the COR zone on the driver’s face to reduce ball-speed loss on off-center hits, proving extremely benefi cial to players that opt to increase the length of their driver in quest of added yardage. – 18 –
Grip Selection STATIC The grip has to feel good in the player’s hands to instill confi dence and prevent distraction. Comfort is critical. Proper Grip Size Grip Too Small Grip Too Large Fitting Grip Size 1. Have the golfer hold a standard-size grip. 2. Check the fi ngertips of the two middle fi ngers of the left hand for right-handed swingers and vice versa for left-handed players. They should rest lightly against the pad beneath the thumb. 3. If the fi ngertips are pressed fi rmly against the pad, or the fi ngernails dig into the pad, try the next larger grip size. 4. If the fi ngertips aren’t touching the pad, try the next smaller grip. Arthritis, joint problems, carpal tunnel syndrome and long fi nger nails may affect the choice of grip size. DYNAMIC Recommending a Larger Grip > Players who chronically release the club early, shutting the face before impact and producing right-toleft shots, may benefi t from a larger grip. A larger grip can quiet hand action, which slows the release to make it easier to square the face to the ball. > Players with physical limitations such as arthritis may fi nd a thicker grip easier and less painful to hold securely. > Players with long fi ngernails may fi nd it impossible to hold a standard-sized grip comfortably, making a larger grip necessary. Recommending a Smaller Grip > Players who chronically release the club late, leaving the face open at impact and producing left-to-right shots, may benefi t from a smaller grip. A smaller grip puts the club more in the player’s fi ngers, stimulating hand action to help square the face to the ball. – 19 –
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Grip Selection<br />
STATIC<br />
The grip has to feel good in the player’s hands to instill confi dence and prevent distraction. Comfort<br />
is critical.<br />
Proper Grip Size Grip Too Small Grip Too Large<br />
<strong>Fitting</strong> Grip Size<br />
1. Have the golfer hold a standard-size grip.<br />
2. Check the fi ngertips of the two middle fi ngers of the left hand for right-handed swingers and vice<br />
versa for left-handed players. They should rest lightly against the pad beneath the thumb.<br />
3. If the fi ngertips are pressed fi rmly against the pad, or the fi ngernails dig into the pad, try the next<br />
larger grip size.<br />
4. If the fi ngertips aren’t touching the pad, try the next smaller grip.<br />
Arthritis, joint problems, carpal tunnel syndrome and long fi nger nails may affect the choice of grip size.<br />
DYNAMIC<br />
Recommending a Larger Grip<br />
> Players who chronically release the club early, shutting the face before impact and producing right-toleft<br />
shots, may benefi t from a larger grip. A larger grip can quiet hand action, which slows the release<br />
to make it easier to square the face to the ball.<br />
> Players with physical limitations such as arthritis may fi nd a thicker grip easier and less painful to<br />
hold securely.<br />
> Players with long fi ngernails may fi nd it impossible to hold a standard-sized grip comfortably, making a<br />
larger grip necessary.<br />
Recommending a Smaller Grip<br />
> Players who chronically release the club late, leaving the face open at impact and producing<br />
left-to-right shots, may benefi t from a smaller grip. A smaller grip puts the club more in the player’s<br />
fi ngers, stimulating hand action to help square the face to the ball.<br />
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