Direct Golf 'MOT' Offer

The stats of trackman are usually displayed at the top, temperature and wind speed. When I've been on one they are usually set to 75* and no wind ... hardly 'cranked up', equally not a match to today's weather conditions either.
 
BTatHome said:
The stats of trackman are usually displayed at the top, temperature and wind speed. When I've been on one they are usually set to 75* and no wind ... hardly 'cranked up', equally not a match to today's weather conditions either.
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There are other settings can also be adjusted to flatter the would-be purchaser. I hit my longest ever drive on a launch monitor at a well known store, 280 yards carry with 100mph driver speed, which defies the laws of physics. When I suggested there were some shenanigans going on, the chap admitted that could be the case and the machine might have been told we were high up a mountain rather than in sea level Surrey. I played golf some years later with the ex-manager of the store who plainly told me that they did it all the time.
 
All you do is take your own driver/3 wood/7 iron whatever, and hit them on the simulator. Then compare your club stats with the shiny ones they offer you.
Then it wont make any difference what setting the Trackman is on, unless of course they change it between you hitting your clubs and hitting theirs.

Would be fun chopping and changing between your clubs and theirs and watching the member of staff trying to keep changing trackman. :rofl:
 
Ethan said:
There are other settings can also be adjusted to flatter the would-be purchaser. I hit my longest ever drive on a launch monitor at a well known store, 280 yards carry with 100mph driver speed, which defies the laws of physics. When I suggested there were some shenanigans going on, the chap admitted that could be the case and the machine might have been told we were high up a mountain rather than in sea level Surrey. I played golf some years later with the ex-manager of the store who plainly told me that they did it all the time.
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Thats a shame if they allegedly do this, might just be thats business in their eyes. Makes a good argument for booking a professional fitter. Speaking of which I've done just that, looking forward to it.
 
Evening everyone.

We always love feedback on anything we do so have been reading your comments with interest. My strength is purely on the website side of things so put some of your queries to our MD, Neil Bell, who personally looks after the retail side of our business very closely. He's asked me to post the below to hopefully try and clarify a few points:

"Thanks for all your interest, this is a genuine offer. At this time of year we are happy to spend time with genuine golfers to check their existing gear and give some free services as when the customer is wanting to change his gear or make a purchase hopefully they will remember us and the good service we have provided and come back.

We do not use personally use Trackman or some of the other devices listed, although they are good systems in their own right. We are aware of much older technology having the ability to change settings but we use GlobalPlayGolf simulators in the main and flightscope in a few that have yet to be upgraded to the newer systems, as they offer in our opinion the best in club fitting technology as well as some modules for fun like courses, target golf and longest driving competitions etc.

Staff simply show what your clubs perform like for consistency to see if any lofts and lie’s need changing due to moving during previous and continuous play, also if you wish to compare yours against the latest equipment available then we will not stop you doing this.

Our reputation is simply not worth changing settings even if we could do this during your presence, not unless we started employing the likes of Dynamo ;-)

We will make sales from these services as hopefully if you buy spikes or grips we will fit them for free, but we offer this free fitting service for a limited period.

And for your info although, I can see the funny side shaft polishing is to remove any pitting that may have formed on steel shafts throughout the winter.

Hope this helps and happy golfing, why not give it a try as nothing to lose and if you feel the service isn’t genuine then please let us know.

Hope this helps everyone.

Again, we always love feedback so feel free to let us know. Unfortunately, we can't monitor the forum 24/7 but please don't hesitate to email me and I will personally make sure that each comment is forwarded on.

Mark Moore
Website Sales Manager
Class A PGA Golf Professional
Direct Golf UK

t:// 08000 139 139
e:// mark.moore@direct-golf.co.uk
w:// www.direct-golf.co.uk
 
Mark as one of those who has been on an in store simulator (not DG!!!!!) and hit both drivers and irons further than I know I do in real life its refreshing to see you come on and allay that fear. It sounds a great initiative but I fear if I brought all 16 pairs of FJ's down to be respiked some poor member of staff is going to have some pretty hefty blisters by the close of business
 
Personally I really like the fact that DG have taken an interest in the forum and come on here to comment and put their point of view across. Nice to hear what the retailers have to say.

Now all DG need to do is contact Mike and set up a great fitting opportunity to show us their work in action (not likely to happen with the run of AG fittings in the magazine).
 
Thanks Homer. I suppose it's a two part deal. If you come and buy the spikes we'll do our part and fit them for you whilst the offer is on.

In my previous life as an assistant pro I've changed enough spikes to last me a lifetime, so know exactly what you mean about the blisters ;-)
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Mark as one of those who has been on an in store simulator (not DG!!!!!) and hit both drivers and irons further than I know I do in real life its refreshing to see you come on and allay that fear. It sounds a great initiative but I fear if I brought all 16 pairs of FJ's down to be respiked some poor member of staff is going to have some pretty hefty blisters by the close of business
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Pfft, just get HID to change them after she's cleaned yer clubs!
 
Most players are playing the wrong clubs with wrong shafts and worn out grips. Most players also fail to keep their clubs in good, clean condition.

So technically Golf Direct will be offering sound advice....and making shed loads of money in the process.
 
Interaction from DG regarding this matter will definitely play on my mind when making my next golf purchases. Good job:thup:
 
Took advantage of Direct Golf's "free MOT offer" at the Bury Lancs branch. Was introduced to David who was my fitter for the session. Initially I hit 4 or5 balls with my own 7 iron and immediately he was able to pinpoint dramatic alteration to my setup. He also suggested I was trying to swing too slowly which showed a lack of confidence. After standing taller and putting a bit umph into my swing, immediately for the next few balls I got a much better strike and also increased my swing speed slightly, making quite a big difference to the modest distances I now find are my norm. He taped the sole of my iron and had me hitting off a solid plate to check the lie and he was able to tell me that my clubs (only 2 years old) were spot on for me. No need to buy new clubs then. He then took me through my 2 fairway woods, a 5 and a 7 and my 3 rescue clubs, 18, 22 and 26 degrees. His only advice with those was that I seemed to be more comfortable with the rescues and that I could leave the 5 wood in the garage. He asked me if I wanted my clubs and grips checked and cleaned and, when I said yes, pointed me in the direction of the nearest coffee shop and told me he would be about 35/40 minutes. On my return, now the hard sell began that most of you cynical beggars on this thread had suggested was what this MOT was all about. Dave actually suggested I needed a new grip on my driver. My other clubs were all OK, probably for the whole of the coming season. I got him to put a new grip on my driver as suggtested. I thought this whole experience was very worthwhile and, for once I am really looking forward to teeing off tomorrow morning at 08.00. Atlast I have something to work on
 
markmoore said:
Evening everyone.

We always love feedback on anything we do so have been reading your comments with interest. My strength is purely on the website side of things so put some of your queries to our MD, Neil Bell, who personally looks after the retail side of our business very closely. He's asked me to post the below to hopefully try and clarify a few points:

"Thanks for all your interest, this is a genuine offer. At this time of year we are happy to spend time with genuine golfers to check their existing gear and give some free services as when the customer is wanting to change his gear or make a purchase hopefully they will remember us and the good service we have provided and come back.

We do not use personally use Trackman or some of the other devices listed, although they are good systems in their own right. We are aware of much older technology having the ability to change settings but we use GlobalPlayGolf simulators in the main and flightscope in a few that have yet to be upgraded to the newer systems, as they offer in our opinion the best in club fitting technology as well as some modules for fun like courses, target golf and longest driving competitions etc.

Staff simply show what your clubs perform like for consistency to see if any lofts and lie’s need changing due to moving during previous and continuous play, also if you wish to compare yours against the latest equipment available then we will not stop you doing this.

Our reputation is simply not worth changing settings even if we could do this during your presence, not unless we started employing the likes of Dynamo ;-)

We will make sales from these services as hopefully if you buy spikes or grips we will fit them for free, but we offer this free fitting service for a limited period.

And for your info although, I can see the funny side shaft polishing is to remove any pitting that may have formed on steel shafts throughout the winter.

Hope this helps and happy golfing, why not give it a try as nothing to lose and if you feel the service isn’t genuine then please let us know.

Hope this helps everyone.

Again, we always love feedback so feel free to let us know. Unfortunately, we can't monitor the forum 24/7 but please don't hesitate to email me and I will personally make sure that each comment is forwarded on.

Mark Moore
Website Sales Manager
Class A PGA Golf Professional
Direct Golf UK

t:// 08000 139 139
e:// mark.moore@direct-golf.co.uk
w:// www.direct-golf.co.uk
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Great reply.

I use direct golf (stanmore branch) a lot, and have never had any issues with their service. Top golf company.
 
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