Jeoff-

I thought this way as well.  I was fit for my previous clubs (albeit badly fit) and I assumed that it would be impossible to fit me for clubs as no two swings of mine were/are the same.  I was hacking it around with scores near or over 100.  I took a few lessons with my old clubs and while no two swings were the same, they at least produced roughly the same path and clubface angle (open/closed). 

Here is where a good fitter will help.  Not only will they be able to help you decide on which clubs are "right" for you, but enlighten you on what is WRONG for you.  Getting fit for my AP1s was a fantastic experience and I also feel as if I got a "free" lesson.  I am not saying that I have a much better swing now, not even close... I still have my flaws.  What I do have now is confidence that what I am playing with will perform as long as I put the right swing on. 

Lastly, from what I have seen, what is the harm in getting fitted?  Most of the time the fitting fee is waived if you buy clubs from the fitter.  So why not use an experts opinion?

Well, it's already evident that you have invested in some very good gear. Without the benefit of having seen you in play, I would hazard that it's not the "swing" that is inconsistent, it's ball contact or at best ball flight.

I can say that I have benefitted from a club fitting after spending time with a certified Titleist fitter. It was for a driver and fairway club. This session allowed the fitter to zero in on the best shaft and flex for me, as well as setting up the club head adjustments so the I virtually eliminated one side of the golf course off the tee. This has been a huge factor. My distance had not increased, but my confidence AND consistency certainly has.

In short, based on the gear in your bag, invested in a good fitting and your game can only get better.

Jeoffrey,

First, congratulations for your competitiveness.  Most people (I think) dream of shooting consistent mid 80s.  Your equipment line-up looks really great.

I think and this is just an opinion, that as you get better (and it goes for others too) fine tuning comes into play.  By this I mean we all need to spend more time on the range for one, use course management to know the course, know what club to pick, zero in, putt really well, get out of the sand in one stroke, or stay out of it entirely in a round.

This is a whacky game, that's why we all love it!  Some days everything clicks and you can't do anything wrong.  Some days you can't do anything right..

To me, the more you have a consistent swing the better off you are.  To get a consistent swing, most people got to practice. Baseball players have batting practice before each game majority of the time.  So that being that said, maybe its time to recheck your swing and your fitting.

 Finally, if everything is on, maybe its a little one hour lesson that might help you to break that 80 syndrome.  I'm truly a believer of getting fitted now.  I wish I knew this forty years ago when I first learned this game, bending and tweaking was just a thought.

Good luck

A little personal story. My good friend has an inconsistent swing.  He wondered if spending the money for a fitting would really be worth it. He decided to go ahead with the fitting anyway.  To his surprise, as well as having a good fitter who gained his trust, my friend benefited from being fit. The fitter was able to discern his needs from what he saw in my friend's swing. He put him in the proper clubs for his abilities. And the result is a confident golfer...even if his swing still needs improvement (but don't we all).

Get the right fitter and it can go very well for you.

Paul

Getting fitted saves you time and money by avoiding getting sucked into the fads. But, I would also strongly suggest that instead of buying the new wonder club, take some lessons. Good luck

For me, the most important benefit is getting the right shaft (steel or graphite, proper flex, etc.)

Second most important benefit for certain people is shaft length. some people need shorter clubs, some need longer clubs.

Lie angle can be fitted later in the future when the person has a more consistent swing. not before.

Thanks for the great input guys I really appreciate it! I will definitely be looking into some instruction ... and I think it's time for some new clubs and a legit fitting session in Oceanside!! Just gonna have to break the news to the wife we won't be going to Europe next year.. anyone gotta a room their renting out?!!  Thanks again fellas!

Jeoffrey,

I was attending a Titleist fitting at my club last night and this topic was posed by another gentleman who was contemplating getting fit. He told the fitter..."I don't want to get fit right now as I am not swing well". The fitter argued that when you are struggling is the best time to get fit. The only way to play good golf is to be consistent. To me, that means trying to tighten the dispersion on the bad shots.

People with low handicaps / Pros can usually make tiny adjustments to their swing to account for any spec change made to their equipment. I remember seeing a fitting video with a Tour Pro and the person performing the fitting had to keep reminding the Pro to "Make your swing, we will change the club to match the move you want to put on the ball." People with high handicaps can have a hard enough time putting the same swing on the ball let alone to try to account for compensations they need to make in order to maximize the equipment.

I can say from personal experiences that properly performed club fittings will improve your game. I saw my handicap drop 7-8 shots after I got fit for irons and woods on Trackman.

I hope this eases some of your concerns and helps you play better golf in the future.

Fairways & Greens,

Will

Jeoffrey,

  I teach about a thousand lessons per year and am an advanced fitter for Titleist so I can speak to both sides -- swing changes or fitting.  Here's what you should consider -- what are your goals and how much time can you commit to your game.  If your answer is I don't play much, I don't like to practice and I am not going to take lessons…. then get fitted now.  A good fitter can work around your swing flaws to SOME extent.  If , on the other hand you want to commit some time, take some lessons and play or practice a couple times per week, then work on your swing a bit then get fitted.  You don't have to get your swing perfect just to the point that you may hit 5 out of 10 shots you are  pleased with, for example.  The really bad swing that come over the top, hit down steep and slice are very difficult to get an accurate fit. But if you are not too bad in those areas then you can be fit.

  Check around and find a good professional that can address both sides, make sure they work outdoors ( not inside on a mat into a net) and they take a  long term interest in your game, not just trying to sell you something.

good luck
Steve BAll