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Ready to pull the trigger and take a shot at new clubs? Before you buy, there are some important things to keep in mind. "Find a clubfitter who represents several brands so you can compare different clubs," said Carlsbad Golf Center's Susan Roll, the 2007 Southern California PGA clubfitter of the year. "Not every brand works for every golfer." Roll also suggests finding someone who understands how the swing and club work together. "It's important that your clubfitter understands ball flight laws and putting setup in order to optimize your performance," she said. "Swing compensations you may have created by using your current or improperly fit clubs will not be addressed and resolved without a professional's trained eye." It's also best to test equipment out-doors on a driving range rather than hitting in an indoor cage or into a net. "Using your senses will help determine which clubs are actually performing the best with your swing," Roll said. If cost is a concern, Roll suggests testing as many brands as possible within your budget range. "Consider a boxed set, if you know that you can hit the 'standard' setup," she said. "Don't let anyone pressure you into clubs you're not comfortable hitting." Roll also said some players should think outside the box when it comes to new clubs. "There are many ways to fill your golf bag besides the traditional combination of irons and woods," she said. "Don't be afraid to consider hybrids, iron-woods, higher-lofted woods, nontraditional wedges or odd-looking putters. Find the clubs you will really use, especially on courses you play a lot that might call for certain ball flights or yardages." |
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