Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf
Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf
DYNAMIC Down Path/Angle of Approach The angle at which the player’s clubhead approaches the ball, also known as the angle of approach, is critical to fi tting him with the right wedge. Shallow Angle of Approach Improving players generally exhibit a shallow angle of approach, producing short and shallow divots, and sometimes no divot at all. Medium Angle of Approach Skilled players generally exhibit a medium angle of approach, producing divots of average size and depth. Steep Angle of Approach Tour-Caliber players generally exhibit a steep angle of approach, producing longer and signifi cantly deeper divots for shots that fl y lower with a higher degree of backspin. Lie Angle The lie of a player’s wedges should generally mirror that of his irons. Since the wedges are the most lofted clubs and produce the highest degree of spin — in the 10,000 rpm range — the correct lie angle is vital. For Tour-Caliber players, consider choosing the lie angle for each wedge based upon the most common shot he hits with that wedge. Club Length: Generally, the length of a player’s wedges should be consistent with the rest of his irons, i.e., if his irons are a half-inch longer than standard, his wedges should be, too. However, some players prefer all of their wedges to be the same length. Other players prefer their wedges signifi cantly shorter in length to promote added clubhead control and accuracy. – 34 –
Shaft Flex: Generally, the wedges’ fl ex should be consistent with that of the rest of the irons. However, many tour pros favor the feel of a slightly softer fl ex in their wedges. For players who prefer to make short, abrupt wedge swings, a stiffer fl ex promotes increased control and accuracy. Distance Gapping Fitting a set of wedges based on loft gaps is often effective, however the ideal way to fi t a wedge is to ask the player what kind of distance he wants to achieve with his wedges. Then have him try different lofts until you fi nd the ones that deliver his desired distances. According to the chart below, a player whose clubhead speed with driver is 100 mph hits his pitching wedge 120 yards. Suppose he wants one wedge that delivers 100 yards on a full swing and another that delivers 85 yards on a full swing. The chart indicates a 58° and 54° should fulfi ll his needs. – 35 –
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Shaft Flex: Generally, the wedges’ fl ex should be consistent with that of the rest of the irons. However,<br />
many tour pros favor the feel of a slightly softer fl ex in their wedges. For players who prefer to make<br />
short, abrupt wedge swings, a stiffer fl ex promotes increased control and accuracy.<br />
Distance Gapping<br />
<strong>Fitting</strong> a set of wedges based on loft gaps is often effective, however the ideal way to fi t a wedge is to ask<br />
the player what kind of distance he wants to achieve with his wedges. Then have him try different lofts<br />
until you fi nd the ones that deliver his desired distances.<br />
According to the chart below, a player whose clubhead speed with driver is 100 mph hits his pitching<br />
wedge 120 yards. Suppose he wants one wedge that delivers 100 yards on a full swing and another that<br />
delivers 85 yards on a full swing. The chart indicates a 58° and 54° should fulfi ll his needs.<br />
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