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How about when you buy a TV do you pay them for the time you spent with them?
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How about when you buy a TV do you pay them for the time you spent with
them? What personal service does a TV salesperson provide to you? I’ll bet you don’t tip your barber? I’ve been known to tip more than 25% at resturants when exceptional service was provided. Bert
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I see why that might be your response, but you don’t realize how badly I need new clubs. How about a broken 5 iron and a bent PW? I paid $120 for those clubs about 6-7 years ago, it’s a miracle they’ve lasted this long. And I don’t want to buy bottom of the barrel clubs again so that when I do improve, I won’t want to replace them. A local pro recommended getting fitted. Problem being I’m so short, I currently have to choke up on the club to feel comfortable. His tentative recommendation was probably a flatter than normal lie and maybe a hair shorter shafts. Makes sense to me. Besides, I’m not saying I want to be shooting 80 by season end (although it would be nice), I just want to go out there and not be terrible. And the fact is that the clubs I have now are part of the problem. this is right on the money…when i read the original post (i’m a crappy golfer….need new clubs…don’t want to spend more than $500…) i thought "man, take that money and get some lessons!!!" build a swing first, with whatever clubs you have, then get fitted for some decent clubs. this is so obvious to me. jk Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. Ron Blanchard Really? This opinion is taken as a matter of faith on this board. I question it. What if you have a crappy swing? If your a beginner, and get fitted and then take lessons your whole swing changes. Wouldn’t that call for a refit? I starting playing golf a few years ago, didn’t take any lessons and got feed up with my lack of progress in the game. Spent last summer taking lessons and rebuilding the swing from the ground up. My swing has changed dramatically. In fact, I am still working out the bugs 9 months later. I’m not going to worry about anything as dramatic as a club fitting until I have had the whole season to grove this swing. My question is a fitting really a good idea for a beginner? I’m not so sure it is. My of the rack clubs seem just fine and I’m not sure the subtle differences would make that much of a difference at this stage of the game. — The DeMented Golfer "Golf spelled backwards is flog Rick DeMent "Time to pull a quick Hank Snow." RSG roll call http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/dementr.htm Spammers eat these:
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says… I just called my local shop and made an appointment to get fitted. He told me (just before I hung up the phone) that there would be a charge of $50 for the fitting. If I buy clubs from him, there is no charge. Is this what other shops do or am I in for trouble here.
That sounds fairly reasonable to me. Like my daddy used to say, "There’s no free lunch" — Kenny Stultz RSG Rollcall: http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/stultzk.htm Troll and SPAM intolerant
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:I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to :spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering :the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also :highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting :is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not :yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than :being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? :Thanks in advance. : :TWB : Don’t know where you’re located, but look for a True Temper Shaft Lab near you…usually in a golf shop. The one here charges $25, with the same deal on applying that to clubs that you buy. From what I understand, this is the very best in swing/shaft analysis. In fact, go to: http://www.truetemper.com/ShaftLab/index2.html and click on locations. ___ o ‘ | / . "Someone likes every shot"
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I think that’s standard. I had a fitting recently, which took about 1 1/2 hours for irons & woods. I bought a set of Pings that are fit for me, and have seen improvements already (in only 3 rounds played this year so far). -Greg – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just called my local shop and made an appointment to get fitted. He told me (just before I hung up the phone) that there would be a charge of $50 for the fitting. If I buy clubs from him, there is no charge. Is this what other shops do or am I in for trouble here. Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. — Ron Blanchard RSG Rollcall – http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/ I took the RSG 2002 Pledge to not encourage trolls "Make Golf Difficult Again." - Ian MacCallister I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB
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Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. Ron Blanchard
Really? This opinion is taken as a matter of faith on this board. I question it. What if you have a crappy swing? If your a beginner, and get fitted and then take lessons your whole swing changes. Wouldn’t that call for a refit? I starting playing golf a few years ago, didn’t take any lessons and got feed up with my lack of progress in the game. Spent last summer taking lessons and rebuilding the swing from the ground up. My swing has changed dramatically. In fact, I am still working out the bugs 9 months later. I’m not going to worry about anything as dramatic as a club fitting until I have had the whole season to grove this swing. My question is a fitting really a good idea for a beginner? I’m not so sure it is. My of the rack clubs seem just fine and I’m not sure the subtle differences would make that much of a difference at this stage of the game. — The DeMented Golfer "Golf spelled backwards is flog Rick DeMent "Time to pull a quick Hank Snow." RSG roll call http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/dementr.htm Spammers eat these:
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Just a slight disagreement: Fitting on anyone would probably be helpful if they don’t fall into "normal" ranges of height, stance and arm length. Then, depending on age and gender, you could need a very different shaft flex or shaft material than would be on a standard, off-th-rack club. If fitting was included in the price of the club, why not do it. It shouldn’t hurt, and it could help eliminate some frustrations. Just my opinion. I’ve been wrong once already today. Gaines – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. Ron Blanchard Really? This opinion is taken as a matter of faith on this board. I question it. What if you have a crappy swing? If your a beginner, and get fitted and then take lessons your whole swing changes. Wouldn’t that call for a refit? I starting playing golf a few years ago, didn’t take any lessons and got feed up with my lack of progress in the game. Spent last summer taking lessons and rebuilding the swing from the ground up. My swing has changed dramatically. In fact, I am still working out the bugs 9 months later. I’m not going to worry about anything as dramatic as a club fitting until I have had the whole season to grove this swing. My question is a fitting really a good idea for a beginner? I’m not so sure it is. My of the rack clubs seem just fine and I’m not sure the subtle differences would make that much of a difference at this stage of the game. — The DeMented Golfer "Golf spelled backwards is flog Rick DeMent "Time to pull a quick Hank Snow." RSG roll call http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/dementr.htm Spammers eat these:
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Other shops are doing the same, and it makes sense. They are spending their time with you, using fitting equipment that costs a fortune. Why should they do it for free, especially if you take the specs to another club-builder. -Greg
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just called my local shop and made an appointment to get fitted. He told me (just before I hung up the phone) that there would be a charge of $50 for the fitting. If I buy clubs from him, there is no charge. Is this what other shops do or am I in for trouble here. Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. — Ron Blanchard RSG Rollcall – http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/ I took the RSG 2002 Pledge to not encourage trolls "Make Golf Difficult Again." - Ian MacCallister I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB
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this is right on the money…when i read the original post (i’m a crappy golfer….need new clubs…don’t want to spend more than $500…) i thought "man, take that money and get some lessons!!!" build a swing first, with whatever clubs you have, then get fitted for some decent clubs. this is so obvious to me. jk – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. Ron Blanchard Really? This opinion is taken as a matter of faith on this board. I question it. What if you have a crappy swing? If your a beginner, and get fitted and then take lessons your whole swing changes. Wouldn’t that call for a refit? I starting playing golf a few years ago, didn’t take any lessons and got feed up with my lack of progress in the game. Spent last summer taking lessons and rebuilding the swing from the ground up. My swing has changed dramatically. In fact, I am still working out the bugs 9 months later. I’m not going to worry about anything as dramatic as a club fitting until I have had the whole season to grove this swing. My question is a fitting really a good idea for a beginner? I’m not so sure it is. My of the rack clubs seem just fine and I’m not sure the subtle differences would make that much of a difference at this stage of the game. — The DeMented Golfer "Golf spelled backwards is flog Rick DeMent "Time to pull a quick Hank Snow." RSG roll call http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/dementr.htm Spammers eat these:
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I see why that might be your response, but you don’t realize how badly I need new clubs. How about a broken 5 iron and a bent PW? I paid $120 for those clubs about 6-7 years ago, it’s a miracle they’ve lasted this long. And I don’t want to buy bottom of the barrel clubs again so that when I do improve, I won’t want to replace them. A local pro recommended getting fitted. Problem being I’m so short, I currently have to choke up on the club to feel comfortable. His tentative recommendation was probably a flatter than normal lie and maybe a hair shorter shafts. Makes sense to me. Besides, I’m not saying I want to be shooting 80 by season end (although it would be nice), I just want to go out there and not be terrible. And the fact is that the clubs I have now are part of the problem.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – this is right on the money…when i read the original post (i’m a crappy golfer….need new clubs…don’t want to spend more than $500…) i thought "man, take that money and get some lessons!!!" build a swing first, with whatever clubs you have, then get fitted for some decent clubs. this is so obvious to me. jk Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. Ron Blanchard Really? This opinion is taken as a matter of faith on this board. I question it. What if you have a crappy swing? If your a beginner, and get fitted and then take lessons your whole swing changes. Wouldn’t that call for a refit? I starting playing golf a few years ago, didn’t take any lessons and got feed up with my lack of progress in the game. Spent last summer taking lessons and rebuilding the swing from the ground up. My swing has changed dramatically. In fact, I am still working out the bugs 9 months later. I’m not going to worry about anything as dramatic as a club fitting until I have had the whole season to grove this swing. My question is a fitting really a good idea for a beginner? I’m not so sure it is. My of the rack clubs seem just fine and I’m not sure the subtle differences would make that much of a difference at this stage of the game. — The DeMented Golfer "Golf spelled backwards is flog Rick DeMent "Time to pull a quick Hank Snow." RSG roll call http://u1.netgate.net/~kirby34/rsg/dementr.htm Spammers eat these:
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I just called my local shop and made an appointment to get fitted. He told me (just before I hung up the phone) that there would be a charge of $50 for the fitting. If I buy clubs from him, there is no charge. Is this what other shops do or am I in for trouble here.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. — Ron Blanchard RSG Rollcall – http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/ I took the RSG 2002 Pledge to not encourage trolls "Make Golf Difficult Again." - Ian MacCallister I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB
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I just called my local shop and made an appointment to get fitted. He told me (just before I hung up the phone) that there would be a charge of $50 for the fitting. If I buy clubs from him, there is no charge. Is this what other shops do or am I in for trouble here.
I don’t think that’s unreasonable, Scott. Look at it from their point of view: Suppose you go through the fitting session, find the right shaft, the right lie angle, the whole nine yards. Then you go elsewhere to buy the clubs cheaper, from someplace that doesn’t need to invest the time and equipment in fitting. Essentially, you’re buying the time of the clubfitter. They need to be paid for that somehow or another. Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. — Ron Blanchard RSG Rollcall – http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/ I took the RSG 2002 Pledge to not encourage trolls "Make Golf Difficult Again." - Ian MacCallister I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB
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Fitting is worthwhile for anyone, I believe. Most pro shops can easily check your lie specs and other fitting criteria, and are happy to do it regardless of whether you’re spending $300 or $1500 on irons. — Ron Blanchard RSG Rollcall – http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/ I took the RSG 2002 Pledge to not encourage trolls "Make Golf Difficult Again." - Ian MacCallister
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB
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I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB
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In my opinion, fitting should be your most important consideration.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m a pretty bad golfer that needs a new set of clubs. I’m not looking to spend over $500 for irons, but obviously want a good set. I was considering the Adams GT irons, as I have a Tight Lies, and love it. The irons are also highly rated. Anyway, my question really is whether or not custom fitting is worth it, especially for someone at my skill level, who’s swing is not yet very consistent or developed. I’m about 5′6", 150 lbs, so other than being a little vertically challenged, I’m average. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks in advance. TWB