Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf
Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf Custom-Fitting Manual - Taylor Made Golf
Length To fi t the player for correct putter length, have him assume his address position without a club, with his eyes over the ball and his arms hanging naturally, in a position where he can move his shoulders and his arms in a connected and pendulum-like motion. The correct length is whatever fi ts naturally into this stance. Standard putter lengths vary from 33 to 35 inches, however some players may crouch more, dictating a shorter shaft, or stand taller, dictating a longer shaft. Remember that putting set-ups and styles vary greatly from player to player. It’s up to you to recommend whether he will benefi t from a length similar to what he’s been using, or whether he’ll make a better stroke and improve his putting by switching to something longer or shorter. Grip The style of the putter grip is mostly a matter of player preference. However, grip size can affect stroke mechanics. Players interested in minimizing their wrist action should try a thicker grip. Players who tend to block the release of the putterhead, leaving the face open at impact, can activate their wrist action with a smaller grip diameter. – 40 –
SECTION 9 Fitting Protocol Summary Driver Determine the golfer’s skill level and investigate his current driver. > Note the model, loft, shaft, shaft fl ex and length. > Find out how it performs for him to determine what type of driver will improve the quality of his shots. Choose the TaylorMade driver that’s closest to his gamer. Determine whether the loft is correct. Optimum launch angle is between 12º and 15º, depending on his ball speed. The slower the ball speed, the more spin is needed to keep the ball in the air. The faster the ball speed, the less spin is needed. Choose the correct shaft fl ex and dynamics. > Flex can be determined by the distance the player hits his driver. > Dynamics consist of the weight, kick point and torque. Refer to the corrective ball fl ight chart below. Change the MWT cartridge confi guration to adjust the launch angle, spin-rate and shot direction. Choose the proper length according to the player’s preference, height and wrist-to-fl oor measurement. Corrective Ball Flight Chart Too High/Too Much Spin Lower Loft Heavier shaft Stiffer tip less torque Too High/Not Enough Spin Lower loft Lighter shaft Softer shaft fl ex Too Far Right More MWT cartridge weight in the heel Softer shaft fl ex Too Low/ Too Much Spin Higher loft Heavier shaft Adjust tee height Too Low/Not Enough Spin Higher loft Lighter shaft Softer shaft fl ex Lower kick point more torque Too Far Left More MWT cartridge weight in the toe Softer shaft fl ex – 41 –
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- Page 35 and 36: Shaft Flex: Generally, the wedges
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SECTION 9<br />
<strong>Fitting</strong> Protocol Summary<br />
Driver<br />
Determine the golfer’s skill level and investigate his current driver.<br />
> Note the model, loft, shaft, shaft fl ex and length.<br />
> Find out how it performs for him to determine what type of driver will improve the quality<br />
of his shots.<br />
Choose the <strong>Taylor</strong><strong>Made</strong> driver that’s closest to his gamer.<br />
Determine whether the loft is correct.<br />
Optimum launch angle is between 12º and 15º, depending on his ball speed. The slower the ball speed, the<br />
more spin is needed to keep the ball in the air. The faster the ball speed, the less spin is needed.<br />
Choose the correct shaft fl ex and dynamics.<br />
> Flex can be determined by the distance the player hits his driver.<br />
> Dynamics consist of the weight, kick point and torque. Refer to the corrective ball fl ight chart below.<br />
Change the MWT cartridge confi guration to adjust the launch angle, spin-rate and<br />
shot direction.<br />
Choose the proper length according to the player’s preference, height and wrist-to-fl oor<br />
measurement.<br />
Corrective Ball Flight Chart<br />
Too High/Too Much Spin<br />
Lower Loft<br />
Heavier shaft<br />
Stiffer tip less torque<br />
Too High/Not Enough Spin<br />
Lower loft<br />
Lighter shaft<br />
Softer shaft fl ex<br />
Too Far Right<br />
More MWT cartridge weight in the heel<br />
Softer shaft fl ex<br />
Too Low/ Too Much Spin<br />
Higher loft<br />
Heavier shaft<br />
Adjust tee height<br />
Too Low/Not Enough Spin<br />
Higher loft<br />
Lighter shaft<br />
Softer shaft fl ex<br />
Lower kick point more torque<br />
Too Far Left<br />
More MWT cartridge weight in the toe<br />
Softer shaft fl ex<br />
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