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Before we dive into the details, let me share some thoughts and observations on fittings.  If someone tells you they can properly fit you in 20-30 minutes, they're full of something that smells kinda poopy.  My average iron fitting is between 2.5 - 4 hours long, and some cases even longer.  As far as I'm concerned, a fitting is not complete until we (me and you) are satisfied with the data we have gathered - I will not build a set of clubs unless I am confident that we have acquired satisfactory data to base our build on.

This is where things get interesting, it is the real "meat and potatoes" required for true custom club fitting and building.  This is what sets true custom fitted clubs apart from the "cut and glued" versions.  The fitting session will be done in my fitting area (here at Gooder-Ville) where my launch monitor, hitting net, and all my fitting gear reside.  You don't necessarily have to live in the Regina area in order to get fit - we are seeing more and more people every year drive/fly in from as far as 500+ miles away for their personal fitting experience.

NOTE:  "Long-distance" type fittings (where you are not able to come for an in-person fitting) are no longer an option.  We did some of them in the past with good success, however the ONLY way to get a set of golf clubs to truly fit YOU requires your presence for a fitting session.  Without you being here, we have no way of determine whether or not you need an extra 2g of clubhead weight, or a 10g heavier or lighter shaft.  There are just too many variables that cannot be accurately measured or determined without you being here.  All that being said - we no longer perform "long distance" fittings - you must be here in order to get fit properly.  On that note - I'd rather not build a set of clubs "on-spec", where you ask me to build a set with this head, and that shaft, to something like a D-2 or D-3 swingweight.  The purpose of getting fit is to determine exactly what combination performs the best and most consistent for you - you might be surprised 'cuz many times it's not what you think it will be.  Remember, nothing is pre-determined in custom fitting - we'll let your body and your swing tell us what works the best for you.

A typical in-person "performance based" fitting session will involve;

• You bringing your current clubs and golf shoes with you (and golf glove if you wear one).

• A friendly discussion (interview) where I will ask you several questions about your game, your swing, your shot tendencies, ball flight, your consistency, etc.

• Some warm-up time for you swinging and hitting balls to get loose.

• Once you're warmed up, we fire up the launch monitor and we'll get you hitting some 6-irons (I fit for irons with 6-irons) to acquire and record data on your swing and ball flight tendencies.  We record things like swing speed, ball speed, launch angle, angle of attack, back spin, side spin, shot direction, carry distance, total distance, flight time, ball height, descent angle, swing path, face angle... and more.  We use your clubs initially, so we can establish a baseline with regards to the fore mentioned elements, and impact labels on the club face - this shows us where the ball contact is happening on the face of the club.  During this stage, please don't try to impress me by trying smash your 7-iron 190 yards when you can only hit it 145 with your regular swing.  The "more better" the data is that we acquire, the "more better" your new clubs will be.

• We will then test you for club length, shaft flex, shaft weight, head weight, swingweight/MOI - all of this testing is done using the launch monitor and impact labels so we can see and track the results.  For irons, I have several different 6-iron heads fitted with Club Conex fittings which can be inter-changed with several different shafts (approximately 4200 possible head/shaft combinations).  For drivers, I have several different driver heads prepared with Club Conex and several different shafts prepared (several hundred different possibilities of head/shaft combinations).  Of all the variables we can change - there will be a certain length, flex, shaft weight, head design, weight balance, that will perform and feel better than the others - it's our job to determine this ideal combination through the fitting process.

• When possible, high-def video of your swing is taken from down the line, and face-on with a 6-iron and a driver.  I upload the video to my computer and run it through golf swing analysis software to help me acquire certain key data elements of your swing.  You can also learn a great deal about your swing from the swing videos - this data is always shared with you.  What you think you're doing, and what your body is actually doing during a swing are usually two very different things.

• Physical measurements are taken to help get us into a ballpark with regards to proper club length and grip size.

• Lie angle in relation to your swing is checked dynamically (with you hitting balls).

• All of this will be followed by a general discussion on what you want to achieve with your new clubs, recommendations on set make-up of your new clubs, grips, heads, and shaft recommendations for your new clubs.  We have many quality components to choose from, we will work with you to help you select the components, and build options that will give you the most bang for your buck with your new clubs.

• By the time we're done, we will have dialed-in to a combination that will produce better feel, consistency, a higher percentage of on-center ball contact - you get to see and feel it for yourself - impact labels, video, and the launch monitor will NOT lie to you.  I'm confident that after our session is done, you will be a believer too!

• When your fitting is complete, we should have learned several critical and VALID data points from our "journey"

  • There will be one specific club length that feels/performs better for you and your swing

  • There will be one shaft flex that feels/performs better for you and your swing

  • There will be one shaft weight that feels/performs better for you and your swing

  • There will be one head design that feels/performs better for you and your swing

  • There will be one club total weight/balance (MOI) that performs better for you and your swing

  • Proper lie angle will be determined through "dynamic" testing

  • Grip preference will be determined

  
  

• Complete fitting sessions generally last anywhere from 2.5 - 4 hours (sometimes even a bit more).

2012 Fitting Fees;

Irons fitting - $152.38 + GST ($160.00 tax-in)

Driver only fitting - $152.38 + GST (160.00 tax-in)

*Combination of the above - $190.48 + GST ($200.00 tax in)*
*(MUST be done in same session)

Fittings are by appointment only, and must be paid in full before the fitting commences.

The above fees are charged to do an in-person custom fitting session - payable before the fitting session begins.  This fee helps to pay for all the expensive equipment used (launch monitor, computers, numerous demo heads, demo shafts, demo grips, swing speed and ball speed meters, high-def video capture equipment and swing analysis software).  All of this equipment (several thousand bucks worth) is necessary in order to do a complete and proper fitting.  NOTE:  The fitting fees are a separate fee for the fitting only.  Fitting fees are not included in club prices, the price for clubs are in addition to the fitting fees.  My ever-increasing investment in all of the fitting gear is just too large - this is how I pay for all of the stuff I need to fit you properly.

Typical "long-distance" (communication) fitting will involve;

• This service is no longer offered.  The only way to get truly fit for your custom clubs is to come in for a proper fitting in person.