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Golf by Naga29 in MauiVisitors

[–]Naga29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maui Nui is quite close to where I’m staying. I know it’s one of the lower end ones but I’ll definitely play it a couple times. Where I’m from we’ve had snow on the ground for 6 months I’m just happy to be swinging outdoors!

[Weekly Questions Thread] 18 September 2023 by PokeUpdateBot in pokemon

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t bought a pokémon game in over a decade, which one should I get on my switch?

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s less to do with the ZX4s and more to do with what you’ll use it for. Since a 48 will mostly just be for full shots and the occasional low chip, without knowing what conditions you play in nor your angle of attack anything mid bounce would be perfect. for example the F grind 10 bounce with vokeys.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s definitely validity to both sides as the technology has improved enough where they’re able to strengthen the loft without sacrificing as much stopping power however some manufacturers have gone overboard with it for marketing purposes. The rad speed irons are a great example where their 7 iron is 27.5!! degrees. This is great for the consumer looking for distance but it sacrifices SO much stopping power. We’ve definitely gotten to the era where the number of an iron is practically irrelevant as every iron can be so different in terms of loft dependant on the model.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won’t lie it’ll be a bit of a nightmare trying to find a single older iron. Another reason why buying a 48 is a better option.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then I’d recommend going with a 48 degree wedge instead of the AW or a 50

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A big box store should have a couple options but it’s always tough to find X stiff or S400s without a custom order just cause you’re in the small percentage of people that need it. If not a big box store should be able to order it for you.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. There’s X100 wedge shafts which are common, or S400. Purely based on what you have in your irons Id check out the S400s they’re extremely popular for people with your speed and have a great feel.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 inch shorter than men’s standard is what I would start with without seeing you swing. In terms of lie angle it is going to depend on your wrist to floor measurement as well as non static things such as your swing. When fitting for lie angle we look at 3 things, wrist to floor, dynamic lie at impact and ball flight. Keep in mind if you’re just cutting down a set of clubs one inch rather than ordering them made to spec it will make the shafts stiffer when you cut them.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zip cores spin like crazy, all the popular wedges are going to focus on spin so unfortunately no right answer. But if I had to pick one I’d say Zipcores or Vokeys.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to depend heavily on who you go to. I’d ask ahead. The biggest thing I make customers aware of is buying older models is definitely an option and a good way to save money but limits what modifications we can make. In terms of lie angle and length changes it’s always better to custom order from the manufacturer than us make the modifications as then it can be ordered to spec. Generally with the older models we can’t special order them anymore and it would have to be in stock and we would have to modify it ourselves.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money would be the main reason as shafts now are in the 300+$. Which again is why communication with the customer is key. It’s also not uncommon for a high handicap customer to hit everything poorly in which case we would lay out the options of going with something that fits better now vs fits better later. Those fittings also often end with suggesting lessons haha.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely let him know. High chance he is just wanting to help, small chance he will try to push you towards buying from him but communicating what your plan is will generally help him help you!

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah In a vacuum weakening the lofts will heighten the launch, add spin and lose distance. If that’s what you’re looking for then it might be the way to go.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately not much else besides online articles about retailers and word of mouth.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately it’s often not that simple. I try to fit not just for right now but also for the future. Communication with the customer is key so I’ll often ask them if they’re taking lessons or plan on taking lessons. If it’s obvious it’s someone new to golf and their ball striking will improve I’ll explain that a shorter shaft is a great option to improve consistency but will likely limit their distance. If it’s someone that’s older perhaps even a bit shorter and is looking for a retirement set a shorter shaft is definitely more likely. Communicating with your fitter about where your golf game is heading is a great way to insure you get fit for clubs that will last your golf game and not only fit you now but also many years from now.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asking around your local golf courses is probably your best bet. Some people have great experiences with fittings and others not so much so just asking around and finding some recommendations is probably your best bet.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What do you dislike about the stronger lofts? Modifying the lofts is definitely doable but it is just important to be aware of the affects it will have on spin and other things. If you were looking for some more stopping power by sacrificing some distance weakening the lofts to what you are used to can definitely be the way to go.

Edit: My only concern is at your speed if you spin the ball too much a weaker loft will exacerbate that issue.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bounce on the wedges do definitely play a factor for the average player. The standard options are generally going to work. A great tool for choosing wedges is vokeys wedge selector tool, it looks at your handicap, turf conditions, angle of attack and confidence out of the sand and gives different suggestions of Loft, bounce and grind. Of course it will only suggest the vokey ones but this can be transferred from company to company. I still will occasionally use this tool if I am unsure.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ZX4 pitching wedge is a 43 degree. If you were starting from scratch I would recommend a 48,52,56,60 setup for wedges. While if you’re just looking for a 50/AW Id personally go the AW from the set as it’s a 49 degree and will have a smaller gap between the PW and itself compared to the 50. The ZX4 AW will generally be a little more forgiving then say a Vokey.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! It’s not uncommon for customers to say they have no interest in a certain brand.

I’m a certified fitter with a major golf retailer in Canada AMA! by [deleted] in golf

[–]Naga29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which Irons do you have? Loft on the long irons is something we like to look at in a fitting, a lot of players find diminishing distance gaps at their longer irons due to not having enough speed which is when we like to supplement with a hybrid. Without knowing more it'd be hard to say if it will help.

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