This is the most timely and possibly the most important discussion TXG could have with the viewers. You addressed it very well. Very impressed with your thought process and degree of introspection and openness. The game of golf can still have its snooty players, but it can ill afford to have its fitters and teachers turn their collective noses up and away from the "common" golfer any longer. If the game of golf is to survive and thrive, it will have to appeal to both the skilled and not-so-skilled folks. Good on you guys!
As fascinating as all the previous videos on this channel are, THIS is the one I needed to see the most. You guys are really doing a world of good for the community. Thank You!
This is the kind of discussion that would draw and keep someone in the game of golf. This will be my fourth year playing and I wish I had started earlier. I'll be getting and iron fitting this season for the first time. My only regret is you guys aren't in my neighborhood to get that fitting. Great stuff. You didn't miss anything. Making your customer and golfer comfortable to start with moving all the way down to loft and lie angle. You hit it all.
Great content guys, I’ve had 3 club fits in past 35yrs. The first 2 we’re nowhere near as professional as my last and they subconsciously steered me towards a particular brand of club and with that came pressure to buy a particular brand/model of club. I played off a 9hcp and ended up selling my fitted clubs because they failed to deliver results. I continually purchased quality pre-owned clubs thereafter to lower my hcp, without real success. I subsequently smashed my shoulder and knee in an auto accident which ceased play for 12yrs. I’ve been playing again for nearly 12mths and playing bogey golf. I’ve just had a great club fitting with no bias towards a given brand of club or shaft. I’m striking the ball well on an 80/20 ratio and I’m heading back for a tweak in loft and lie within 2wks. Im glad to be back playing and can assure TXG viewers that a club fitting by a non-retail aligned expert like TXG has measurable benefits. And, as the lads mentioned, you have a platform to start from. There’s no obligation to buy. You do however, have an idea on set up and related costs to change all or some clubs as determined by your budget and performance needs. TXG is awesome! Keep up the excellent content lads because high handicap players gain from your experience and advice.🏌🏻♂️👍
I am a beginner golfer (literally, I’ve never played!), so discovering your videos is such a gift. At the advice of a good friend and avid golfer, I was fitted for a set of used clubs last week. I wasn’t sure my friend’s advice made sense, but after watching this video, I guess it was! On Tuesday, I take my first lesson. I hope the instructor is patient! 😊
Speaking of a young fitter...I (23) just started at Golf Galaxy this September (2020), fueled by my passion for golf and helping people in general. I’ve been watching this channel for a year now and I’ve gained so much knowledge that I now apply as a custom fitter! I love the journey that the fitter and player go through in order to set the player up for success (not just soon after the fitting but into the future as well)! Its such a joy learning and applying all the smallest details that can effect different characteristics of a swing.🔸Thanks to you guys for sharing your processes which has enabled my success as a custom fitter!
Ian, Matt, thanks again for a great episode. I’m right in that same range and have the same anxiety about getting a fitting. Even hitting a few balls in the hitting bay at a golf store can be challenging. Your explanation is really encouraging. I’ve been playing for about three years, looking forward to getting fit now.
Funny that my dad and I were just talking last night about the importance of proper fitting clubs, and I was trying to explain that while scoring comes down to the player, equipment allows the player to play the best golf they can. Amazing video 👍
This is one of the best videos I've not only seen on TXG, but on the variety of golf TH-cam channels. It's amazing to see a left-handed player (Matt) switch to right-handed clubs to simulate a high-handicapper and then see how the fitting process WORKS. I've been truly inspired to get a full fitting to potentially get back to my below 10 handicap status (have been as low as 4, but currently at ~15 due to lack of play over the years). Thank you Ian and Matt for your excellent, thorough work and instruction. I only wish I could travel to Toronto to work with Ian. Thanks again!
I just became a fan after watching this video. I’m definitely a high handicap weekend golfer who’s trying to get better and smoke my buddies in the process. I plan on purchasing a set of forged clubs this year and definitely will add a custom fitting. Last time I purchased a set of iron from Golf Galaxy I felt like all they wanted was my money. The guy acted like he was giving a custom fitting with some off the shelf $500 irons but his effort to ensure I got the level of attention you gave him during this fitting. Now that I done my research and watched your video along with a few others I think I’m ready for a fitting with my new irons. Thanks so much for the great information.
Great video, although now I am depressed that Matt hits the ball better than me from BOTH sides of the tee! Seriously, the message that average golfers will benefit fitting can't be repeated enough. Looking forward to more videos in this series.
Another solid video. As someone who plays high 80s lows 90s it made a lot of sense. And for my low 90s are typically bc of poor play off of the tee. But this def shows why it's important to know the patterns and be able to work how the equipment fits to the player and not player to equipment
Hey guys! Wow- you guys really hit the nail on the head with this video. I've only been playing golf for about 4 years now but can't get enough. I love the sport. I'm currently playing at an 18 handicap and always felt I wasn't good enough to get fitted. My insecurities about the fitter thinking I was terrible if he saw me swing in front of him. Unfortunately, I just bought a set of irons (Taylormade P-790s) off the shelf. Wish I would have seen this video before I bought the clubs. I do love the clubs but would have been nice to be fitted perfectly in to a set. Keep up the great content!
Just learned about this channel and am really loving the content. Last week I had no idea that clubs could even be fit! This week I’ve applied for a long game fitting, watched your vids to prep myself and am beyond excited!
Just found your videos yesterday, and this is a great one. As a 21 handicapper with used clubs (playing for 2 years after switching from 25 years of tennis), just kept telling myself got to get better at ball striking before getting fit. You do a great job of explaining why you don’t have to hit the ball consistently square to benefit, and explain in detail how and why. Amazing how Matt hits from the wrong side that well. Thank you for such detailed videos!
I just want to say that it is amazing how Matt has the ability to swing ambidextrous and have the ability to control the quality of his swing from the "weaker" side. He swung right handed in your Strong Loft video and was killing it. I know he dulled his swing down for this video for the sake of the content needed and that is mind blowing. He's like having your own programmable swing robot! Lol
Strong loft video we actually just mirrored in editing because we were getting a lot of "too many lefty" comments 😉 - this one I actually swung right handed for. Appreciate the faith though!!
Thank you for the insight, you have answered my most important questions. being in this group 18-20 handicap, am I wasting my time and money investing in new golf clubs, will the purchase of new clubs give me more distance or better dispersed grouping. I am one of the many admirers of your fantastic golf channel, the information we receive is immense. At the moment I presently play Ping Eye 2 clubs which I have had for maybe 36 years I believe you have convinced me to take the plunge. Looking forward to the seeing future videos on golf clubs for high handicap golfers.
Just found your channel last night (screw TH-cam algorithms considering I’ve been watching this type of content for years) based on a commentor on Rick Shiels channel mentioning your Kirkland ball comparison... this channel is absolutely a phenomenal resource particularly for us mid-high handicappers. Thank you for the time you take to make these
Great episode guys, very appropriate for the majority of us golfers out there. I am a 15hcp and I believe that many mid - high handicappers have a sense that there could be some benefit, but the issue, from my limited experience, is that many fitting outfits do not take as unbiased an approach as you guys appear to. Examining all elements of the club/bag setup fundamentals with a focus to deliver more consistency is the key for most golfers - I tend to feel that the fitters I've seen are simply trying to sell me something vs. helping me play my best. Again, my experience has been limited with fitters, frankly, because of that. What you guys are doing shows that there is a better experience out there, that we deserve and should expect. Thanks and keep doing what you're doing guys!
You are so righteous!!! Looking back when I was a higher handicapper, regular fitters just wanted to make a good deal: as Ian said: 2 degrees upright, light but expansive shaft and an expansive head was always the solution. But nobody had the gorgeous knowledge that Ian has. He really nails it. Never get fit by a different fitter but at TXG!!!
Great video! 20 handicapper looking to become a 12. Videos like this give me the confidence to go into my local coaches/fitters and set myself up for a productive future (at least I hope!). I started that journey today. Thanks for the post,. My only suggestion is to move your shop to SoCal!
This was an awesome video. Really appreciate the time and energy you put into making "golfers" better. This session would have resulted in a player reducing their score by several strokes just from the consistency! Having the ball NOT be 20 yards right or left is huge. Thanks again!
Great video guys. As someone who is only 8 group lessons and a handful of 9 hole rounds into my golf journey I found this really insightful. I had my first fitting experience recently for a new driver and really enjoyed the process. I went into the fitting wanting/expecting to buy an M1 driver and ended up leaving with an M2 due to significantly better performance stats. I like the idea of your clubs choosing you rather than you choosing them! Looking forward to more content for novices like me. One minor piece of feedback is that there are an awful lot of terms used during videos like this which it would be helpful to explain e.g. Dynamic Loft
Great Video, thanks guys. I am a high handicapper and was given a TXG fitting as a gift. This really removed the nervousness about coming in for my session.
Im about a 15 handicap and just got fitted 2 days ago (TM P790). This video brought up all the concerns Ive had since I started golfing 1.5 years ago. I just thought I needed to get better first before I go embarrass myself at a fitting. Im just waiting for my new clubs and hope to get out there soon. The fitting was good too, because it showed me that I was hitting the ball with my club face open (+10 degrees). So we did some drills to close the face a bit.
awesome stuff ! beeing that hcp 18 golfer this is very interesting, Iam right there in the middle - allways been told that my swing "looks good, how can u be a hcp 18 golfer w that swing"... well this kindda explains some of it to me, never had anything else than 2nd hand or off the rack equipment, didnt want to, before my strike was consistent enough to get some stable measurements that actually could be used for anything during a fitting... now its just where to start :-)
First, I really enjoy your channel, so keep up the excellent work. I am a high handicapper and recently went for my first club fitting at a Club Champion; it was not a good experience at all. Based on your youtube channel, TXG seems to have genuine intentions to help the golfer perform better while also being considerate of their money. For this reason, it is important to mention to your viewers that all fitters do not have those same intentions. Most, if not all, fitters are custom club builders, and that is how they make their livelihood; if they know that they will not be making a new club for you, they will likely lose interest. In other words, there is a high likelihood that they want to sell you that $2k iron set, even if it's not much of a difference from your current set or all you need is a loft/lie adjustment. If a high handicap golfer has a decent set of clubs, I would not recommend going for a club fitting until you get lessons unless you are not concerned with finances.
I followed you guys over from golfWRX. Nice channel. Its long past due to have someone discuss and demonstrate the intricacies of proper fitting and the improvements which can be achieved.
That was really awesome! I've been hooked on your channel since you did the Sterling single length irons fit for Matt and now I feel I'm binge-watching. LOL. I'm actually playing wishon single length irons with steel fiber i80's 36.5 length.. I'm a high handicap and never have done an in-depth fitting such as you provide a txg. I guess my fitting was more static on the Range hitting board ,radar gun, Etc. This video has driven home the point that I really need to be fitted according to a monitor and explore all the different options.. I guess as well that playing with a broken collar bone i had for 20 years might effect my swing...
I've been here from the beginning and what your doing here is bloody brilliant.....Now I would like to request a comparison, in fact, an awesome comparison I think you should stick a solid player comparing the Miura MB001 with the Miura 1957 baby blade.
Really enjoyed this one guys. Your right on the mark when you said that a club fitting sessions is even more beneficial for high HC then low. This was a wonderful illustration of that !!
Great show again. Perhaps a little to much of talking to my personal opinion if you may allow a very little critics... Can't wait for the next fitting. Perhaps you can find a different higher Handicapper for the woods, Driver and wedges though I love Matt`s questions that represent the people's questions very honestly.
I can testify what the guys are saying about the value of the information you get from the fitting.All pertinent information answered withTXG. Brilliant video I think your best yet!
Just come across this video and has made me go book a fitting. I always had the fear of getting embarrassed and whether as a relative newcomer if it was even worth it. However, this vid has removed those fears. Thanks guys
Nice video. You guys are making everyone feel welcome. I like that. But you mentioned that some good things can happen during a fitting and you are 100 percent right on that. I just was fit for a driver and came away with a lower angle of attack swing that changed a lot. I tried using that swing on my driver, woods and hybrids and it works for all of them. That 35 minute driver fitting changed my golfing world. I walked away a better ball striker. A Ping G 410 plus driver with a Distanza shaft is being made for me by Ping as a result of that fitting. I am anxious to get it. Should be arriving in a week or so. Nice job Ian and Matt. Spider Dubiel
What a great video, as always! Thank you for making this video. I’m a 23 handicap and never thought of getting fitted because I figured it would be a waste of time and money.
You guys are dead on. I am a 16 handicap and recently went for a fitting and changed my lie angle which straightened my irons up significantly. I then shot my best round. Now to get my driver swing more consistent.
Great video guys! I'm almost 70 and can play anywhere from a 16 to 24 depending on the course and my short game. I'm about to get fit for some clubs that reflect my advancing age and slowing swing speed. I think any player who plays the game frequently can benefit from a club fitting.
Great video guys. As a high handicapper this was far more realistic to my experience than most online reviews. It would be great to see you use this approach when reviewing SGI products like the Ping G700 irons etc, as guys like me using SGI clubs have inconsistent swings.
Great videos, ive watched almost every single one. I am a terrible golfer but love to golf. I just can never justify putting the money into higher end clubs. Id love to see you guys do a video about a low budget friendly fitting. Just an idea not sure how many others would be interested in it. But it would compliment this video and entice the higher handicap players like myself to really consider the custom fit over just a new set of clubs from the local shop.
It's a good concept Matt, and in fact there's some takeaways even from this video that would be considered budget friendly fitting advice. Lie/loft adjustments are not expensive, so booking a fitting and getting that adjusted on a set of irons is something that we would recommend as an accessible place to start.
TXG Tour Experience Golf, that is a good idea. My clubs are fairly old and i dont know how much good it could do. Would you be able to give a brief rundown of prices at the end of a video? I know it would help me by knowing the price difference between different tweaks on a fitting.
Please let me know, if you did custom fit and whether it helped. I am new to golf (6 months ) shooting under 80, need my irons to fly high and stop after bounce, right now it’s just rolling
Just been loving the series so far but it's good to see that you will be doing more content with swing speeds closer to mine and the average Joe. Looking forward to more like this one !!!
I love this channel. So interesting to listen and watch the science of the game explained. Perfect escape from our long cold winters. Can’t wait to get back out there. Many Thx Gentlemen.
Once again another great video and thanks for listening to us. I was one who had wanted to see the more inconsistent, higher handicap player go through a fit. Really looking forward to this series of videos to come.
Very informative. It would be nice if everyone had the opportunity to get fitted with the fitter having the proper equipment (GCQuad) and enough options to really dial things in. The folks in your area are supremely fortunate.
When I started golfing about 45 years ago, I purchased a full set of Pings. I had a modicum of success, becoming a solid 5 hcp and at my lowest a 2. I abruptly quit playing about 20 years ago. Seven years ago, some beginning golfer friends asked me to join them at their local club. I dusted off my Pings an got interested in playing the game again. I beginning to play more frequently and treated myself to a new set of Callaway X2 Hots (at the recommendation of a local pro). Of course as I got older I lost a lot of distance and I didn't feel I gained a lot with the new clubs. One day, I decided to do a test. I had my Ping 7 iron re-gripped and took it to the range to compare it with my new 7 iron. I didn't notice any significant gain in distance or control. In my "day" I could carry my Ping 7 iron 150 yards. Now, only 122. Same for my new Callaway 7 iron. I am old, decrepit and badly out of shape. I "carry" the ball notoriously short distances, even when I hit the ball solidly. While I love your videos, I am kind of skeptical as to whether a club fitting would help me significantly. My reasoning is that if a modern 7 iron doesn't give me any noticeable improvement over my 50 year-old ancient Ping 7 iron, what could I ever expect a "fitting" to do for me? Cheers and thanks for your many interesting posts.
Guys...this is a ”must see” video !!! It encourages me to go to a clubfitter! I’m playing in the 80’s at my best, pretty consistent in my irons errors and terrible all the time with my driver, I mostly play my 3 iron from the tee. I’ve a ”particular” swing, a spontaneous stack and tilt kind of swing. My buddies always make fun of me because of that and I’m ashamed of showing my swing to a clubfitter ! So thanks to you I maybe gonna make the step ! Thanks again! Can you make a video with an average player modifying his current set of golf clubs, for lie, loft, swingweight and stuff ? Thanks !
This content you provide is first class, interesting and very well presented. Thank you to you and your team. I look forward to enjoying future content.
Amazing concept, swinging RH to show what its like to be a higher handicapper again! The first time I ever golfed I remember thinking I'd be way better left-handed but never tried it yet. What have you learned about yourself/swing since starting to play both ways Matt?
I haven't done it for long to be honest, for now I've learned that it's not easy! 😆 I think there's value for everyone in giving it a shot though, there's a lot you can take away in terms of swing awareness and even developing more balanced muscles for adding speed and stability.
I went from an18-8 handicap by radically changing my golf without being fitted. I went from the conventional golf swing, to Moe Norman’s single plain swing. Now I’m ready for a fitting
like the video, "Us" high handicapper's like this kid of vids dealing our kind of player. I've been playing this game for way to long with minimal improvement. This vid will motivate me to "maybe" get fitted... look forward to the follow up vid.
Great Info, I noticed someone asked for pricing down below, and in the provided link there are two prices, 1 for a professional and 1 for Ian. As people watch more and more of these videos they only see Ian and want to come see him, I think it would be beneficial to introduce some of your pro fitters through the videos.... Just a though
Thanks for doing videos for mid/high handicap！I found this can be more related to me rather than seeing 110mph swing speed and hitting good shots 9 out of 10 times.
I'm 72 and never thought was good enough to be fitted. I was into titleist 350 and I was surprised to be fitted into a titleist club, never thought I would ever hit a titleist golf club. Also ended up with tsr1 driver and seven wood. So give it a try, you might be surprised what you end up in.
Very interesting and makes me want to come to Canada for a fitting. You really are great! The point of getting fit is completely undisputed, but I think it also depends on the fitter. As in any profession there are better ones and not so good ones. How to know the one from the other...?
Well ! how about clubs bought mostly are about looks, not function. Brand new shiny paint job still beats common sense . You are educating people in such a way that they will make the right choice. Keep up the good work men.
Excellent video gents. I am looking at getting a fitting and playing 9ff 18 with a fade in nearly every club, especially by woods and hybrids. Driver is the worst. Is there any specific questions I should ask my fitter? Ball advice would be great? Harder ball for better distance off driver or buy an older model, say 2017 prov1? Thanks for the great videos. I'm really enjoying them
As a junior golfer (16 years old). I recently picked up golf again about 3 months ago (previously played when I was 9 or 10). I have managed to get my handicap down from 30 to 24 in this time. I feel as though as I am nearly starting from scratch I will still have fairly major swing and therefore swing speed changes within at least throughout the next 6 months. At what point would you recommend getting clubs fitted for me so that they would be optimal for me for a decent amount of time? I currently practice 4 times a week so I'm hoping for some improvement.
Hey guys, love the video. When going for a club fitting should you know what clubs you should be looking for or will the fitter be able to suggest for you?
Well done Gents! Valuable information. Definitely going to research a trip to Toronto, we might as well give TXG another challenge bet they didn't think they would become so popular to such a wide audience/clients. :-)
Simply amazing. I play with so many people who would love the game more if they had suitable equipment. Golf is hard enough without playing will poorly fitted clubs. Cheers
Great video! Right up my alley. I have spent thousands of dollars on clubs and exotic shafts in the past. Been playing for 10 years and rarely break 100! Guess I have been basically trying to fit myself. I’m in the Naples Florida area , where would you recommend I go.
Blue Lizard spend some money on lessons, especially short game and putting. A good pga teacher could also fit you with clubs that match your swing as you progress.
This is the most timely and possibly the most important discussion TXG could have with the viewers. You addressed it very well. Very impressed with your thought process and degree of introspection and openness. The game of golf can still have its snooty players, but it can ill afford to have its fitters and teachers turn their collective noses up and away from the "common" golfer any longer. If the game of golf is to survive and thrive, it will have to appeal to both the skilled and not-so-skilled folks. Good on you guys!
As fascinating as all the previous videos on this channel are, THIS is the one I needed to see the most. You guys are really doing a world of good for the community. Thank You!
This is the kind of discussion that would draw and keep someone in the game of golf. This will be my fourth year playing and I wish I had started earlier. I'll be getting and iron fitting this season for the first time. My only regret is you guys aren't in my neighborhood to get that fitting. Great stuff. You didn't miss anything. Making your customer and golfer comfortable to start with moving all the way down to loft and lie angle. You hit it all.
Great content guys, I’ve had 3 club fits in past 35yrs. The first 2 we’re nowhere near as professional as my last and they subconsciously steered me towards a particular brand of club and with that came pressure to buy a particular brand/model of club. I played off a 9hcp and ended up selling my fitted clubs because they failed to deliver results. I continually purchased quality pre-owned clubs thereafter to lower my hcp, without real success. I subsequently smashed my shoulder and knee in an auto accident which ceased play for 12yrs. I’ve been playing again for nearly 12mths and playing bogey golf. I’ve just had a great club fitting with no bias towards a given brand of club or shaft. I’m striking the ball well on an 80/20 ratio and I’m heading back for a tweak in loft and lie within 2wks. Im glad to be back playing and can assure TXG viewers that a club fitting by a non-retail aligned expert like TXG has measurable benefits. And, as the lads mentioned, you have a platform to start from. There’s no obligation to buy. You do however, have an idea on set up and related costs to change all or some clubs as determined by your budget and performance needs. TXG is awesome! Keep up the excellent content lads because high handicap players gain from your experience and advice.🏌🏻♂️👍
Watching this over two years later. Still relevant and valuable information. Thank you.
I am a beginner golfer (literally, I’ve never played!), so discovering your videos is such a gift. At the advice of a good friend and avid golfer, I was fitted for a set of used clubs last week. I wasn’t sure my friend’s advice made sense, but after watching this video, I guess it was! On Tuesday, I take my first lesson. I hope the instructor is patient! 😊
Great video! In addition to High Handicap golfers, you should consider doing a series for senior golfers.
Senior golfers have been playing for how many years now? Seems like something you should've done a long time ago!
Speaking of a young fitter...I (23) just started at Golf Galaxy this September (2020), fueled by my passion for golf and helping people in general. I’ve been watching this channel for a year now and I’ve gained so much knowledge that I now apply as a custom fitter! I love the journey that the fitter and player go through in order to set the player up for success (not just soon after the fitting but into the future as well)! Its such a joy learning and applying all the smallest details that can effect different characteristics of a swing.🔸Thanks to you guys for sharing your processes which has enabled my success as a custom fitter!
Ian, Matt, thanks again for a great episode. I’m right in that same range and have the same anxiety about getting a fitting. Even hitting a few balls in the hitting bay at a golf store can be challenging. Your explanation is really encouraging. I’ve been playing for about three years, looking forward to getting fit now.
Funny that my dad and I were just talking last night about the importance of proper fitting clubs, and I was trying to explain that while scoring comes down to the player, equipment allows the player to play the best golf they can. Amazing video 👍
This is one of the best videos I've not only seen on TXG, but on the variety of golf TH-cam channels. It's amazing to see a left-handed player (Matt) switch to right-handed clubs to simulate a high-handicapper and then see how the fitting process WORKS. I've been truly inspired to get a full fitting to potentially get back to my below 10 handicap status (have been as low as 4, but currently at ~15 due to lack of play over the years). Thank you Ian and Matt for your excellent, thorough work and instruction. I only wish I could travel to Toronto to work with Ian. Thanks again!
Thanks Jordan!! 👍👍
I love both of you so much. Just digged your archive to find your oldest and older videos. Huge improvement from back then to today
Aware this is an old video...... but so glad I found it!!!!
-you guys are the best and appreciate all that you do. Truly
I just became a fan after watching this video. I’m definitely a high handicap weekend golfer who’s trying to get better and smoke my buddies in the process. I plan on purchasing a set of forged clubs this year and definitely will add a custom fitting. Last time I purchased a set of iron from Golf Galaxy I felt like all they wanted was my money. The guy acted like he was giving a custom fitting with some off the shelf $500 irons but his effort to ensure I got the level of attention you gave him during this fitting. Now that I done my research and watched your video along with a few others I think I’m ready for a fitting with my new irons. Thanks so much for the great information.
Great video, although now I am depressed that Matt hits the ball better than me from BOTH sides of the tee! Seriously, the message that average golfers will benefit fitting can't be repeated enough. Looking forward to more videos in this series.
Another solid video. As someone who plays high 80s lows 90s it made a lot of sense. And for my low 90s are typically bc of poor play off of the tee. But this def shows why it's important to know the patterns and be able to work how the equipment fits to the player and not player to equipment
Hey guys! Wow- you guys really hit the nail on the head with this video. I've only been playing golf for about 4 years now but can't get enough. I love the sport. I'm currently playing at an 18 handicap and always felt I wasn't good enough to get fitted. My insecurities about the fitter thinking I was terrible if he saw me swing in front of him. Unfortunately, I just bought a set of irons (Taylormade P-790s) off the shelf. Wish I would have seen this video before I bought the clubs. I do love the clubs but would have been nice to be fitted perfectly in to a set. Keep up the great content!
Do you wish that you would have started with GI irons or have you grown into the P790's?
What a fantastic video. Last year i went from 22 to 18 hc and still was unsure of getting fitted. This video has made up my mind. 😊
Just learned about this channel and am really loving the content. Last week I had no idea that clubs could even be fit! This week I’ve applied for a long game fitting, watched your vids to prep myself and am beyond excited!
Just found your videos yesterday, and this is a great one. As a 21 handicapper with used clubs (playing for 2 years after switching from 25 years of tennis), just kept telling myself got to get better at ball striking before getting fit. You do a great job of explaining why you don’t have to hit the ball consistently square to benefit, and explain in detail how and why. Amazing how Matt hits from the wrong side that well. Thank you for such detailed videos!
I just want to say that it is amazing how Matt has the ability to swing ambidextrous and have the ability to control the quality of his swing from the "weaker" side. He swung right handed in your Strong Loft video and was killing it. I know he dulled his swing down for this video for the sake of the content needed and that is mind blowing. He's like having your own programmable swing robot! Lol
Strong loft video we actually just mirrored in editing because we were getting a lot of "too many lefty" comments 😉 - this one I actually swung right handed for. Appreciate the faith though!!
TXG Tour Experience Golf man I was about to say, that is crazy. I almost left work so I could go straight to the range and practice! #respect
This is the best fitting video on TH-cam. incredible job guys.
Thank you for the insight, you have answered my most important questions. being in this group 18-20 handicap, am I wasting my time and money investing in new golf clubs, will the purchase of new clubs give me more distance or better dispersed grouping. I am one of the many admirers of your fantastic golf channel, the information we receive is immense. At the moment I presently play Ping Eye 2 clubs which I have had for maybe 36 years I believe you have convinced me to take the plunge. Looking forward to the seeing future videos on golf clubs for high handicap golfers.
Just found your channel last night (screw TH-cam algorithms considering I’ve been watching this type of content for years) based on a commentor on Rick Shiels channel mentioning your Kirkland ball comparison... this channel is absolutely a phenomenal resource particularly for us mid-high handicappers. Thank you for the time you take to make these
I was just blown away how a fitting process CAN help a high handicapper. Awesome video guys, wonderful job.
Great episode guys, very appropriate for the majority of us golfers out there. I am a 15hcp and I believe that many mid - high handicappers have a sense that there could be some benefit, but the issue, from my limited experience, is that many fitting outfits do not take as unbiased an approach as you guys appear to. Examining all elements of the club/bag setup fundamentals with a focus to deliver more consistency is the key for most golfers - I tend to feel that the fitters I've seen are simply trying to sell me something vs. helping me play my best. Again, my experience has been limited with fitters, frankly, because of that. What you guys are doing shows that there is a better experience out there, that we deserve and should expect. Thanks and keep doing what you're doing guys!
You are so righteous!!! Looking back when I was a higher handicapper, regular fitters just wanted to make a good deal: as Ian said: 2 degrees upright, light but expansive shaft and an expansive head was always the solution. But nobody had the gorgeous knowledge that Ian has. He really nails it. Never get fit by a different fitter but at TXG!!!
Great video! 20 handicapper looking to become a 12. Videos like this give me the confidence to go into my local coaches/fitters and set myself up for a productive future (at least I hope!). I started that journey today.
Thanks for the post,. My only suggestion is to move your shop to SoCal!
Great video. I'm a bogey golfer looking to get fit and this video gave me the confidence to do so.
This was an awesome video. Really appreciate the time and energy you put into making "golfers" better. This session would have resulted in a player reducing their score by several strokes just from the consistency! Having the ball NOT be 20 yards right or left is huge. Thanks again!
Fantastic video, every high handicapper like me should see this!!
Great video guys. As someone who is only 8 group lessons and a handful of 9 hole rounds into my golf journey I found this really insightful. I had my first fitting experience recently for a new driver and really enjoyed the process. I went into the fitting wanting/expecting to buy an M1 driver and ended up leaving with an M2 due to significantly better performance stats. I like the idea of your clubs choosing you rather than you choosing them! Looking forward to more content for novices like me. One minor piece of feedback is that there are an awful lot of terms used during videos like this which it would be helpful to explain e.g. Dynamic Loft
Great video! Thanks for putting the focus on higher handicap golfers. This addressed all of my concerns about the fitting process.
Great Video, thanks guys. I am a high handicapper and was given a TXG fitting as a gift. This really removed the nervousness about coming in for my session.
Great to hear Richard! Enjoy your fitting
I went to TXG in the spring for a iron fitting. I'm very happy with the service and performance of my new irons. Thanks again!
I reckon this is your best video yet. Amazing
Im about a 15 handicap and just got fitted 2 days ago (TM P790). This video brought up all the concerns Ive had since I started golfing 1.5 years ago. I just thought I needed to get better first before I go embarrass myself at a fitting. Im just waiting for my new clubs and hope to get out there soon. The fitting was good too, because it showed me that I was hitting the ball with my club face open (+10 degrees). So we did some drills to close the face a bit.
awesome stuff ! beeing that hcp 18 golfer this is very interesting, Iam right there in the middle - allways been told that my swing "looks good, how can u be a hcp 18 golfer w that swing"... well this kindda explains some of it to me, never had anything else than 2nd hand or off the rack equipment, didnt want to, before my strike was consistent enough to get some stable measurements that actually could be used for anything during a fitting... now its just where to start :-)
First, I really enjoy your channel, so keep up the excellent work. I am a high handicapper and recently went for my first club fitting at a Club Champion; it was not a good experience at all. Based on your youtube channel, TXG seems to have genuine intentions to help the golfer perform better while also being considerate of their money. For this reason, it is important to mention to your viewers that all fitters do not have those same intentions. Most, if not all, fitters are custom club builders, and that is how they make their livelihood; if they know that they will not be making a new club for you, they will likely lose interest. In other words, there is a high likelihood that they want to sell you that $2k iron set, even if it's not much of a difference from your current set or all you need is a loft/lie adjustment. If a high handicap golfer has a decent set of clubs, I would not recommend going for a club fitting until you get lessons unless you are not concerned with finances.
I followed you guys over from golfWRX. Nice channel. Its long past due to have someone discuss and demonstrate the intricacies of proper fitting and the improvements which can be achieved.
That was really awesome! I've been hooked on your channel since you did the Sterling single length irons fit for Matt and now I feel I'm binge-watching. LOL. I'm actually playing wishon single length irons with steel fiber i80's 36.5 length.. I'm a high handicap and never have done an in-depth fitting such as you provide a txg. I guess my fitting was more static on the Range hitting board ,radar gun, Etc. This video has driven home the point that I really need to be fitted according to a monitor and explore all the different options.. I guess as well that playing with a broken collar bone i had for 20 years might effect my swing...
I've been here from the beginning and what your doing here is bloody brilliant.....Now I would like to request a comparison, in fact, an awesome comparison I think you should stick a solid player comparing the Miura MB001 with the Miura 1957 baby blade.
Really enjoyed this one guys. Your right on the mark when you said that a club fitting sessions is even more beneficial for high HC then low. This was a wonderful illustration of that !!
Great show again. Perhaps a little to much of talking to my personal opinion if you may allow a very little critics...
Can't wait for the next fitting. Perhaps you can find a different higher Handicapper for the woods, Driver and wedges though I love Matt`s questions that represent the people's questions very honestly.
I can testify what the guys are saying about the value of the information you get from the fitting.All pertinent information answered withTXG. Brilliant video I think your best yet!
Vito Rizzo thanks Vito, really appreciate the kind words!!
My pleasure, if you need a test subject for a ball fitting I'd love to be involved for that session.
Just come across this video and has made me go book a fitting. I always had the fear of getting embarrassed and whether as a relative newcomer if it was even worth it. However, this vid has removed those fears. Thanks guys
Nice video. You guys are making everyone feel welcome. I like that. But you mentioned that some good things can happen during a fitting and you are 100 percent right on that. I just was fit for a driver and came away with a lower angle of attack swing that changed a lot. I tried using that swing on my driver, woods and hybrids and it works for all of them. That 35 minute driver fitting changed my golfing world. I walked away a better ball striker. A Ping G 410 plus driver with a Distanza shaft is being made for me by Ping as a result of that fitting. I am anxious to get it. Should be arriving in a week or so. Nice job Ian and Matt. Spider Dubiel
Love this video 👍
Always encourage people to get custom fit regardless of handicap as everyone is different but trying to achieve same targets :)
👍👍 very informative glad you are continuing this higher handicap series. Like the format with you both.
Enjoyed the discussion in the video! Nice golf Bay Hill shirt, Matt.
What a great video, as always! Thank you for making this video. I’m a 23 handicap and never thought of getting fitted because I figured it would be a waste of time and money.
You really opened my eyes on the fitting process. Awesome video. Really made me more comfortable when getting my fitting this April.
You guys are dead on. I am a 16 handicap and recently went for a fitting and changed my lie angle which straightened my irons up significantly. I then shot my best round. Now to get my driver swing more consistent.
Great video guys! I'm almost 70 and can play anywhere from a 16 to 24 depending on the course and my short game. I'm about to get fit for some clubs that reflect my advancing age and slowing swing speed. I think any player who plays the game frequently can benefit from a club fitting.
Great video guys. As a high handicapper this was far more realistic to my experience than most online reviews. It would be great to see you use this approach when reviewing SGI products like the Ping G700 irons etc, as guys like me using SGI clubs have inconsistent swings.
Im probably 20+ right now and really needed to see this. Looking forward to getting fit here in AZ!
When do we get the chance to see Matt recommend a prescription for Ian's swing ? Another quality video with great learning points.
Great videos, ive watched almost every single one. I am a terrible golfer but love to golf. I just can never justify putting the money into higher end clubs. Id love to see you guys do a video about a low budget friendly fitting. Just an idea not sure how many others would be interested in it. But it would compliment this video and entice the higher handicap players like myself to really consider the custom fit over just a new set of clubs from the local shop.
It's a good concept Matt, and in fact there's some takeaways even from this video that would be considered budget friendly fitting advice. Lie/loft adjustments are not expensive, so booking a fitting and getting that adjusted on a set of irons is something that we would recommend as an accessible place to start.
TXG Tour Experience Golf, that is a good idea. My clubs are fairly old and i dont know how much good it could do. Would you be able to give a brief rundown of prices at the end of a video? I know it would help me by knowing the price difference between different tweaks on a fitting.
best and most helpful video I've seen.you guys are great..
Wow guys! That was an awesome video. I need to get a fitting. Thanks for looking out for us weekend warriors. 👍👍👍👍
Appreciate the video. As a new person to golf (
Please let me know, if you did custom fit and whether it helped. I am new to golf (6 months ) shooting under 80, need my irons to fly high and stop after bounce, right now it’s just rolling
Great video and keep the high handicappers and senior videos coming! I wish you guys were located in the US. Thanks for all the information!
Well said Fit2YouGolf!!!!!!!!!Shared on Twitter and Facebook. Keep those videos coming young men.....
Just what I needed because I'm getting fitted in 2 weeks.
I really enjoy your guy's videos
Keep it up
Thanks for this because I think high handicap players should get fitted because lie angle can cause misses that swing changes might not fix.
Just been loving the series so far but it's good to see that you will be doing more content with swing speeds closer to mine and the average Joe. Looking forward to more like this one !!!
I love this channel. So interesting to listen and watch the science of the game explained. Perfect escape from our long cold winters. Can’t wait to get back out there. Many Thx Gentlemen.
Having shoulder replacement surgery. Will definitely get refitted as I expect my swing path to change drastically. Great video!
Once again another great video and thanks for listening to us. I was one who had wanted to see the more inconsistent, higher handicap player go through a fit. Really looking forward to this series of videos to come.
Very informative. It would be nice if everyone had the opportunity to get fitted with the fitter having the proper equipment (GCQuad) and enough options to really dial things in. The folks in your area are supremely fortunate.
Great video guys. As a new player to the game you have addressed all my concerns. Thank you!
When I started golfing about 45 years ago, I purchased a full set of Pings. I had a modicum of success, becoming a solid 5 hcp and at my lowest a 2. I abruptly quit playing about 20 years ago. Seven years ago, some beginning golfer friends asked me to join them at their local club. I dusted off my Pings an got interested in playing the game again. I beginning to play more frequently and treated myself to a new set of Callaway X2 Hots (at the recommendation of a local pro).
Of course as I got older I lost a lot of distance and I didn't feel I gained a lot with the new clubs. One day, I decided to do a test. I had my Ping 7 iron re-gripped and took it to the range to compare it with my new 7 iron. I didn't notice any significant gain in distance or control.
In my "day" I could carry my Ping 7 iron 150 yards. Now, only 122. Same for my new Callaway 7 iron. I am old, decrepit and badly out of shape. I "carry" the ball notoriously short distances, even when I hit the ball solidly.
While I love your videos, I am kind of skeptical as to whether a club fitting would help me significantly. My reasoning is that if a modern 7 iron doesn't give me any noticeable improvement over my 50 year-old ancient Ping 7 iron, what could I ever expect a "fitting" to do for me?
Cheers and thanks for your many interesting posts.
The club fitting may show that a different head or shaft combination could help you find some of that lost yardage.
Guys...this is a ”must see” video !!! It encourages me to go to a clubfitter! I’m playing in the 80’s at my best, pretty consistent in my irons errors and terrible all the time with my driver, I mostly play my 3 iron from the tee. I’ve a ”particular” swing, a spontaneous stack and tilt kind of swing. My buddies always make fun of me because of that and I’m ashamed of showing my swing to a clubfitter ! So thanks to you I maybe gonna make the step ! Thanks again!
Can you make a video with an average player modifying his current set of golf clubs, for lie, loft, swingweight and stuff ? Thanks !
Great video. Good explanation of what you guys at TXG can do. Big improvement over the big box buying experience.
Watching this one for the first time but have seen others. I'm a ways away but definitely want to see you next time I'm out in Ontario. 👍👍👍
Very useful information Gents, many thanks..... I`m looking forward to the rest of the instalments.
This content you provide is first class, interesting and very well presented. Thank you to you and your team. I look forward to enjoying future content.
Amazing concept, swinging RH to show what its like to be a higher handicapper again! The first time I ever golfed I remember thinking I'd be way better left-handed but never tried it yet. What have you learned about yourself/swing since starting to play both ways Matt?
I haven't done it for long to be honest, for now I've learned that it's not easy! 😆 I think there's value for everyone in giving it a shot though, there's a lot you can take away in terms of swing awareness and even developing more balanced muscles for adding speed and stability.
Why can’t I live in Canada and come and see you 😫😫😫. Awesome video guys. Really loving this channel at the moment. Great work
I went from an18-8 handicap by radically changing my golf without being fitted.
I went from the conventional golf swing, to Moe Norman’s single plain swing.
Now I’m ready for a fitting
Getting an iron fitting next month. Really excited
Exceptional video, learned a lot. I am saving up and going to TXG for a fitting!
like the video, "Us" high handicapper's like this kid of vids dealing our kind of player. I've been playing this game for way to long with minimal improvement. This vid will motivate me to "maybe" get fitted... look forward to the follow up vid.
Great Info, I noticed someone asked for pricing down below, and in the provided link there are two prices, 1 for a professional and 1 for Ian. As people watch more and more of these videos they only see Ian and want to come see him, I think it would be beneficial to introduce some of your pro fitters through the videos.... Just a though
We've had Cam and Mike on for a few videos, they're both professional TXG fitters.
Great video. I loved the fitting section
Great video lads - that was exactly the topic I was hoping to get some info on.
Thanks for doing videos for mid/high handicap！I found this can be more related to me rather than seeing 110mph swing speed and hitting good shots 9 out of 10 times.
Great episode and much appreciated. Makes me wish I was closer to Toronto!
I'm 72 and never thought was good enough to be fitted. I was into titleist 350 and I was surprised to be fitted into a titleist club, never thought I would ever hit a titleist golf club. Also ended up with tsr1 driver and seven wood. So give it a try, you might be surprised what you end up in.
Great video, gives me confidence to get fitted.
Maybe Matt plays off the tee lefty and then righty in the irons!! Lol. Great stuff as always guys. First class.
Very interesting and makes me want to come to Canada for a fitting. You really are great! The point of getting fit is completely undisputed, but I think it also depends on the fitter. As in any profession there are better ones and not so good ones. How to know the one from the other...?
Well done !
Most informative.
Well ! how about clubs bought mostly are about looks, not function. Brand new shiny paint job still beats common sense . You are educating people in such a way that they will make the right choice. Keep up the good work men.
Excellent video gents. I am looking at getting a fitting and playing 9ff 18 with a fade in nearly every club, especially by woods and hybrids. Driver is the worst. Is there any specific questions I should ask my fitter? Ball advice would be great? Harder ball for better distance off driver or buy an older model, say 2017 prov1? Thanks for the great videos. I'm really enjoying them
As a junior golfer (16 years old). I recently picked up golf again about 3 months ago (previously played when I was 9 or 10). I have managed to get my handicap down from 30 to 24 in this time. I feel as though as I am nearly starting from scratch I will still have fairly major swing and therefore swing speed changes within at least throughout the next 6 months. At what point would you recommend getting clubs fitted for me so that they would be optimal for me for a decent amount of time? I currently practice 4 times a week so I'm hoping for some improvement.
Awesome video gents, always love seeing higher handicap attention, more interesting imo.
Hey guys, love the video. When going for a club fitting should you know what clubs you should be looking for or will the fitter be able to suggest for you?
Well done Gents! Valuable information. Definitely going to research a trip to Toronto, we might as well give TXG another challenge bet they didn't think they would become so popular to such a wide audience/clients. :-)
Simply amazing. I play with so many people who would love the game more if they had suitable equipment. Golf is hard enough without playing will poorly fitted clubs. Cheers
Great video! Right up my alley. I have spent thousands of dollars on clubs and exotic shafts in the past. Been playing for 10 years and rarely break 100! Guess I have been basically trying to fit myself. I’m in the Naples Florida area , where would you recommend I go.
Blue Lizard spend some money on lessons, especially short game and putting. A good pga teacher could also fit you with clubs that match your swing as you progress.