Is your course still closed? Why don’t you use the time wisely and get your golf equipment ready for the year ahead?
1. Go and have a fitting
If you’re using off the rack clubs then I can only assume you just like shooting high scores. I cannot emphasise how much better clubs perform when they’ve been set up just for you.
If you like the set you have it is still worth going to a custom fitter as they can tweak the lie angles, length, grips, and even weighting if necessary without you having to buy a full new set.
Also make sure you don’t forget about your putter. Having the right length, lie angle, and alignment is key for your flatstick.
Finally, get fit for the right golf ball. Yes golf balls are part of your equipment and the only thing you use on every shot so make sure you’re using the right one.
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2. Check your loft and lie angles
So you’ve been for a fitting and been told the lie angle on your clubs need to be 1° upright, but have you ever actually had them checked?
The lie angle of a club can actually change over time by practising or just by getting knocked so it’s seriously worth checking they’re set up correctly.
If you’ve made swing changes over the winter you may well find you now need different lie angles on your clubs. Don’t worry you don’t need to buy a new set of sticks most pro shops can alter the lie angles of your existing set.
3. Get your clubs re-gripped
The grip is the only contact you have with the club, so if you want to maintain good contact getting the right amount of traction from your grip is a must.
How often you change your grips will vary depending on how much golf you play but in general giving them a swap every 18 months or after you have played 40-5o rounds of golf is a good start.
