Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf

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Rescue® Clubs Rescue clubs are designed to replace long-irons. The Rescue’s lower CG makes it easier to launch, and its broad, smooth sole design slides through tall grass, making this club great for hitting from the rough. A Rescue’s ball fl ight is higher than the fl ight of the iron it replaces, but is lower than a comparable fairway wood. When fi tting for a Rescue club, fi rst fi nd out which long-iron the player is most comfortable hitting, and which long-iron they’re the most uncomfortable hitting. For example, if he’s most comfortable using his 4-iron but rarely uses his 3-iron, start with a Rescue that’s equivalent to his 3-iron. If ball fl ight is too high and spin-rate is too low: > Try a lighter-weight shaft with a lower kickpoint If ball fl ight is too low and spin-rate is too low: > Try a higher loft > Try a lighter-weight shaft with a lower kickpoint If ball fl ight is too low and spin-rate is too high: > Try a higher loft with a heavier shaft If ball fl ight is too far left: > Confi gure more MWT cartridge weight in the toe and less in the heel > Try the Rescue TP > Try a shaft with a stiffer tip If ball fl ight is too far right: > Confi gure more MWT cartridge weight in the heel and less in the toe > Try the standard Rescue > Try a shaft with a softer tip Gapping SECTION 5 Don’t assume that the player will average the same distance with a Rescue that he averages with the corresponding iron, for example a Rescue 3 versus a 3-iron. Generally (but not always), Rescue clubs deliver greater average distance because they’re more forgiving and their lower CG location promotes higher fl ight and longer carry. To manage distance gaps, try the following: 1. Increase or decrease the club’s length. The player should gain about 5 yards for every additional halfinch, and lose about 5 yards for every half-inch you subtract. 2. Switch shaft material and/or shaft weight. Lighter equals more swing speed for more distance, and vice versa. – 22 –
Irons When fi tting a player into irons you must recommend the proper: > Clubhead Design > Shaft Material > Shaft Flex > Shaft Length > Lie Angle > Grip Clubhead Design STATIC The fi rst step to choosing the proper clubhead design is to identify the player’s individual needs. Ask him the following questions: How many greens do you normally hit in regulation per 18 holes? Based on his feedback, place him in the category that best describes his ability level: G.I.R. 0-3 Improving 4-9 Skilled Clubhead Design Type 10+ Tour-Caliber Which is more important to you, forgiveness or workability? Based on his feedback, place him in the category that best describes his preference: Preference SECTION 6 Forgiveness Improving Combination of Forgiveness and Workability Skilled Clubhead Design Type Workability Tour-Caliber Is there a particular clubhead design feature that you prefer? One of the most important outcomes of a good club-fi tting is that the golfer is comfortable with the fi tter’s recommendation. It’s crucial that the fi tter recommends a clubhead design that the player fi nds visually appealing. – 23 –
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Page 5 and 6: Impact Location Defi nition: The pr
Page 7 and 8: Defi ning the Player Studying the s
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Page 11 and 12: A Tour-Caliber player’s down-path
Page 13 and 14: Preference Forgiveness Improving Co
Page 15 and 16: Ball speed can help you determine a
Page 17 and 18: DYNAMIC It’s vital that the playe
Page 19 and 20: Grip Selection STATIC The grip has
Page 21: Loft Players with lower swing speed
Page 25 and 26: If the shot is too far left: > swit
Page 27 and 28: How far does your average 6-iron ca
Page 29 and 30: Final step in choosing length: Keep
Page 31 and 32: HEEL TOE HEEL The traditional metho
Page 33 and 34: Wedge features benefi cial to Impro
Page 35 and 36: Shaft Flex: Generally, the wedges
Page 37 and 38: High MOI High MOI putters come in a
Page 39 and 40: Face Angle at Impact One of the mos
Page 41 and 42: SECTION 9 Fitting Protocol Summary
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