Question about fitting opportunities

[dontfancythisputt]

Afternoon all

Quick question regarding the fitting opportunities that are up for grabs at the moment.
As a new poster I have never really felt involved enough to want to add my name to the hat as I felt sure that others are more deserving than me. Recent opportunities have however seemed too good to not be at least in with a shout so I’m thinking of entering the possible Ping iron day.

My question: Should you be lucky enough to be selected for the opportunity are you obliged to take the clubs that are best fitted to you or do you get a choice of clubs that may not be so well suited? Are things like your personal preferences considered?

I ask because, like most manufactures, Ping make some really nice clubs but they also make a few that just aren’t suited to my eye (Im not keen on thick top lines or very wide soles). There would be a good chance that the better clubs for my game were not the best looking clubs and I would then feel awful if I had wasted someone’s time and money fitting me for clubs I wasnt 100% over the moon with.

I really don’t wish to come across and being fussy or ungrateful as the events really do sound fantastic it’s just I don’t wish to risk taking somebody else’s spot who may be less specific in what they look for in equipment.

Sorry if this has been asked before. This post may well mean my chances of being selected are over anyway....



I’ll write the immediately obvious reply : -

YOU LEARN TO DEAL WITH IT YOU UNGRATFUL G*T!

 

[Rooter]

I went on the Taylormade fitting and i much preferred the look of the Rbladez Tour irons, however the numbers simply did not lie, the normal ones were much better for. There was a gremlin in my head saying the tours look nicer etc, but deffo enter, if you are lucky enough to get chosen, go with an open mind and i suggest you accept the club that works the best for you, irrespective of your pre-fitting thoughts etc.

Or, if Ping doesn't float your boat, dont enter!

 

[rich1981]

Personally I have never had a custom fitting but I always imagined that personal preference, as far as aesthetics, would have a bearing.

If you look down on a club and are instantly turned off or uninspired you may struggle to get over that regardless of how it feels. Obviously that isn't to say you would get fitted for a club that you didn't hit very well at all, just because it is pleasing on your eye.

 

[harpo_72]

Your clubs are a tool to get your round a golf course, what they look like is a secondary issue, thin top lines and thick top lines are often talked about which causes me great amusement. The thing is you get lost in this appearance thing and forget why you have the clubs. The fitter will pop you into what is the most suitable, you could duff all the ones you find ugly and nail all the pretty ones... (i am talking about golf clubs don't quote me out of context here!!)

Just as an aside I played with Ping Zing2s and most people will say they are ugly, but when I was playing them another guy who was 3 shots better according to his handicap was playing muscle back blades. Suffice to say my handicap dropped to more than half of his and my scoring was 5-6 shots better .. you can keep pretty but if it doesn't perform its just a piece of artwork.

 

[Ethan]

Personal preference and appearance are an important part of the fitting process and the fitter should take account of them. Some people don't care what their clubs look like so long as they work, others care a great deal. You should never have a fitting where you end up with clubs you do not like.

 

[BTatHome]

Personal preference and appearance are an important part of the fitting process and the fitter should take account of them. Some people don't care what their clubs look like so long as they work, others care a great deal. You should never have a fitting where you end up with clubs you do not like.

i think there someone on here that can do that

 

[Cheifi0]

Your clubs are a tool to get your round a golf course, what they look like is a secondary issue, thin top lines and thick top lines are often talked about which causes me great amusement. The thing is you get lost in this appearance thing and forget why you have the clubs. The fitter will pop you into what is the most suitable, you could duff all the ones you find ugly and nail all the pretty ones... (i am talking about golf clubs don't quote me out of context here!!)

Just as an aside I played with Ping Zing2s and most people will say they are ugly, but when I was playing them another guy who was 3 shots better according to his handicap was playing muscle back blades. Suffice to say my handicap dropped to more than half of his and my scoring was 5-6 shots better .. you can keep pretty but if it doesn't perform its just a piece of artwork.

I have got to say how a club looks is important. I would say that's pretty much the case in most things you buy.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I guess it depends to a degree on the nature of the offer from GM but I do think (in my own humble opinion) that it would be wrong to go and go through the process to produce a set of clubs you have little intention of using. The problem is GM and the manufacturer can't normally say too much in advance. However from experience these really are money can't buy events and are fantastic and we do need to remember how lucky we are really