Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf

How far does your average 6-iron carry?
6-Iron Distance 100 yards or less 100-130 130-155 155-175 175+
Flex L M R S X
Clubhead Speed 60 mph & below 60-70 70-80 80-90 90+
Ball Speed 77 mph & below 77-92 92-107 107-122 122+
DYNAMIC
The fi nal steps to choosing the proper shaft fl ex is to:
1. Examine the player’s ball fl ight pattern
> If the fl ex is too stiff, the player will tend to leave the clubface open at impact, causing shots to
fl y right.
> If the fl ex is too soft, the player will tend to close the clubface at impact, causing shots to fl y left.
> If the shaft is too soft, the player’s shot dispersion rate will tend to be signifi cantly wider.
2. Evaluate feel
> Ask if the shaft feels too soft and “whippy,” or too stiff and “board-y,” and adjust accordingly.
Choosing Length
STATIC
The goal of fi tting players for proper club length is to allow them to assume an athletic address position.
A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard-length club, while a very short player will stand too
upright. You’ll perform a great service for uncommonly taller and shorter players by custom-fi tting them
with club lengths that fi t.
Good athletic posture.
The fi rst step to choosing the proper club length is to ask the player about his current club length — is it
standard, shorter than standard, or longer than standard? Regardless of his height, start him in the length
of his current clubs — otherwise the club will feel extremely uncomfortable. After taking into account
his address position, swing mechanics, ball-striking and shot pattern, decide whether to try a longer or
shorter length.
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