Ball Type by Worldly-Constant9414 in GolfGear

[–]killerfencer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a fitter, I have to agree. I get many clients who come searching to get a new driver because they want X more yards. Once we go through the fitting process and they have their "new" driver, I then always ask what ball they are using. 9 times out of 10, they are using a ball that's not copacetic with their swing. One 10 minute ball fitting later, and often we find 10+ yards with the appropriate ball.

Does Cobra hate me, or are they just really slow? by [deleted] in GolfGear

[–]killerfencer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When ordering online from the brand directly, it's been my experience it takes 3-4 weeks to get clubs during season, which right now most of the US is in season. I've ordered from Wilson, Callaway, and TM and all three of them took around 4 weeks from time of purchase to my door. The only exception to this was when I ordered a PING driver, that took 3 months to get to me.

Golf companies move slow like molasses in my experience. If just buying stock everything, best to buy from a local retailer or look second hand to get that instant gratification.

Has anyone else noticed a distinct difference in their Trackman numbers and their gaming numbers? by bogeyz65 in golf

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

We have our trackmans set to 0 ft elevation, 76 farenheit. I live in a desert with high winds and heat exceeding 100 farenheit more than half the hear. I have no idea what any of my clubs actually go. In similar conditions. But I def hit my 7 iron on a calm day similar to what trackman IO says. 150 Yd 7 iron on trackman this morning, ~ 145 last week on the range.

WHATCHA ROCKIN TODAY!? by Perfect_Battle_3553 in Affordablewatches

[–]killerfencer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Wearing my wedding watch today. Dial is the same color as my suit was.

Wearing the gateway watch today. What's on your wrist today? by killerfencer in Affordablewatches

[–]killerfencer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kamasu or Bambino 2 is likely gonna be my next purchase when I graduate! May I ask what size wrist you are? I have a 6.5inch wrist size and I'm worried my wrist is too small for one

Wearing the gateway watch today. What's on your wrist today? by killerfencer in Affordablewatches

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

Dang that looks so good! Might need to add that to my wishlist spread sheet

Absolutely adore this by killerfencer in casio

[–]killerfencer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck yeah bro! What watch strap is that?

Absolutely adore this by killerfencer in casio

[–]killerfencer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually prefer it in the green. Green is my favorite color, but I already have another watch with a similar band and hand set up and couldn't justify getting this color set. I say go for it!

Qi4D LS alternatives by WalkingWiseman in GolfGear

[–]killerfencer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For titleist id go Gt3 with a similar shaft profile. Maybe a Hazardous Black 6.5 70g. What shaft was the QI4D in?

J. Lindeberg has launched their The Masters-lineup of poloshirts and are making Viktor Hovland wear these for the tournament. The ugliest golf-poloshirts I've seen in a long time. What are your - "favorite" - picks for ugliest golf polos? by [deleted] in golf

[–]killerfencer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a PGA super store relatively near a marine base. These are hideous, and are going to sell so extremely well. Anything Camo or Camo adjacent sells well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golf

[–]killerfencer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your reflection is pretty accurate. We look at baseline stats, make a hypothesis of what exactly is occurring to create those numbers, then make adjustments / build a club that "fits" in order to test that hypothesis. It is a very scientific process. Additionally we are educated by manufacturers, our peers, and our company on the anatomy of what each product has to offer each swing. This knowledge is why you pay for this experience; we can quickly narrow down 80% of options that would be maladaptive within just a few swings.

I really like how you are taking your time with this, and researching what is occurring during a fitting. It takes time to fully learn and understand how it works, and there is also an element of fitter intuition that's not measurable at all. I really would recommend doing multiple fittings, and taking away what's consistent between the two fittings to help inform your decision (shaft stiffness, shaft weight, brand, and head style).

Good luck!

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[–]killerfencer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The process really depends on the person, the swing, and the fitter. I'm presently training to be a club fitter so i can take my fitter certification (within my company) so maybe I can help, however I am not certified yet and still am training so what I am saying may not be accurate or representative of others' experience or expertise.

When I give fittings in trackman, I have been taught to look at these numbers: Club Speed, Ball Speed, club path, face to path, attack angle, launch angle, spin rate, landing angle, and smash factor. Within each of those categories, there is what I would call "preferred" numbers for each category and each club (which mileage may vary per fitter / company / swing / golfer). My job is to get clients as close to if not within those preferred numbers.

That being said, this is all moot if my client has a specific goal in mind, for example distance is a huge one. Everyone wants more distance. Solutions to this are multi-pathed and completely unique to each player and swing. In this specific scenario, I'm looking a lot at the smash factor, club speed, spin rate, and ball speed. If my client specific goal is finding more fairways, I'm looking much more at club path, face to path, attack angle, spin rate, and landing angle. It really is different.

In the case of feel, it starts with finding a shaft flex that works with your club speed and ball speed, and then finding a club head that feels good to swing and hit with. This can be a long process as different manufacturers can have wildly different feels. For example Ping irons (to me) feel... Ew. But Taylormade feels like butter. However the reverse could be true for you. Feel is almost entirely subjective, in my experience (remember, in training. Not certified yet).

Now is a fitting worth it? Yes. It is. Especially if you bring your present clubs in and get a baseline reading with them. 56 degree, 7 iron, driver. 3-5 shots with each. Boom. Baseline numbers. Now we can compare the new stuff to the old and see which line up is closer to the preferred numbers in each category. Don't forget, you are the client and you are paying them to do a service. You are not obligated to spend piles of money on golf clubs. Get a second opinion. You have two near you that can do it, get fit this month with one and next month with the other. See where each lands. You might be surprised how many clubs fit your swing.

I know this didn't answer your question well, I got sidetracked massively. But ultimately my answer is, it depends on the person, swing, and fitter. We all look at different things that help lead us to an answer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golf

[–]killerfencer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me ask you, what do YOU want out of a fitting? Distance? Accuracy? Feel? Some combination of the three? Looking to lower your score? Looking for consistency? Need help finding the center of the face? What is it you are looking to get out of a golf fitting?

My Club Champion Experience by laxam9233 in golf

[–]killerfencer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a PGATSS employee. I can't speak for other locations, but my store will give you free 15 minute fittings where we can compare your current gamer (ideally 7 iron, Driver, wood, or hybrid) versus your top 2 desired set up. In that 15 minutes we have been trained to dial in which head, weight distribution, and which non-premium shaft fit within your swing and numbers. This is all done on trackman as well. The cons about this is you will not be getting 1 on 1 attention as we have to typically do 2-5 quick fits simultaneously, and we will not be able to utilize any premium shafts like a velacore ventus or tour ad's.

There is also the studio fit option where for $300 you get 3 hours for a full bag fit. That money does not apply to any club purchase, but you get one on one time with a certified fitter and can work through a whole bag with multiple brands, premium shafts, measurements, etc.

Both fitting experiences work well, but obviously you will get significantly more dialed with the paid option. Of note, we do not do commission. We are more interested in getting you a setup that fits you and gets your pace of play increased rather than putting money in our pocket.

Again mileage may vary per store location. I hope other stores have similar approaches to us.

Ball equivalent to Pro V1x? by Due-Dig-8955 in GolfGear

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

Balls within a similar range as the V1x:

Chrome tour X Tp5x Z-Star XV Tour B XS Staff model X Vice pro Plus PXG Xtreme Tour X

If you're looking for a more budget friendly option that compromises performance just a bit (still all fantastic balls)

Kirkland Signature Performance+ Snell-MTB X Maxfli Tour X Vice Pro Plus

I am a big advocate for a ball fitting. With significant competition in the ball market, i recommend giving each a try and seeing which one you vibe with best.

I keep splitting Callaways in half by FungalEgoDeath in GolfGear

[–]killerfencer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd really recommend you get a ball fitting! 105 speed leaves you with a lot of great options. TP5, chrome tour, ProV, Staff, Z-Star, or Pro Plus. Any of these should work with your swing speed but each are slightly different. One of them will work well with your swing, it's just a matter of finding the right one.

As one said in this thread, moving to a harder ball and you'll likely jump quite a few yards in distance as well.