After more than 30 years of playing golf, I’ve gone through a lot of club equipment. Some were helpful. Others were not.
Most modern clubs are more adjustable, shafts are more specialized, and data is more available than at any point in history.
This complexity leads to wasted money instead of better performance. These are the club fit myths that I think continue to cost golfers.
Myth 1: A fit is basically the same everywhere
From the outside, the devices look similar. You hit balls, numbers appear and a recommendation follows. It is easy to assume that the difference between devices depends on the selection of the brand or how many axes are in the wall.
The real difference is more assembler.
A properly knowledgeable professional understands much more than release monitor numbers. They understand how golfers play, how losses appear on the course, when data needs context, and when not to chase a better number just because it exists.
Having a wide range of heads and spindles is important. But devices rarely break due to limited options. They fall apart when the person running the session doesn’t know how to interpret what they’re seeing or how those changes translate to the golf course.
Myth 2: Perfect shots matter in a matchup
Many devices are built around your best swing. The poses you want to repeat time and time again. Those shots feel good and make the data look impressive.
But they tell you very little.
Golf is not played in perfect swings. Played with slightly thin, heel, toe, and kicks that feel good but aren’t quite straight.
The best equipment spends time understanding:
- Where your face is missing
- How the ball reacts to those losses
- How great is the punishment when time is closed
Clubs that survive your mistakes stay in the bag longer. When going through a fit, look for the clubs that produce the best mistakes and make sure your fitter is looking for them too.
Myth 3: If the distance increases, the fit worked
Distance is the easiest thing to sell in a mount. It’s visible, measurable and satisfying, especially indoors.
It is not the main purpose of an adaptation.
Long-distance gains can come from changes that cause problems elsewhere. Lower headroom, longer axles and lower roll can add clearances while quietly hurting stability.
Spin and flight matter more than many golfers realize. Look for roll stability, proper flight window and peak height. You’ll also want to gauge the reliability of the carry distance, even on those off-center shots.
A fitter who understands ball flight will give up a few feet of head to give tighter windows and more predictable results.
Myth 4: Forgiveness doesn’t matter when you’re getting better
If you’re going for an adjustment because you think it’s time to graduate or transition out of remission, you may want to reconsider your goals.
- Stronger error distribution
- Penalty less curvature
- More stable distance
Golfers often turn away from forgiving fairways too quickly because they associate them with beginner clubs. When clubs stop forgiving and absences are punished again, the solution becomes another purchase.
Myth 5: A golf club fitting is all about buying new clubs
An assembly shouldn’t just tell you what to buy. It should teach you something about your game.
After decades of playing, my latest gear gave me insights I didn’t have: how I deliver the club, how spin affects my losses, why some setups worked and others didn’t.
When a device is treated as a transaction, golfers walk away with specs but no understanding. When performance changes later, they don’t know why.
Takeaway
More related to adaptation loss of money it doesn’t come from bad clubs. It comes from misunderstanding what an adaptation is intended to do. Talk to your friends about the gear they went to, find a local fitter with knowledge and access to gear and stay loyal to them.
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