Firsthand with a Fitter

Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? | Firsthand with a Fitter

There is a perfect ball for every golfer. The goal is to find an offering that checks every performance box.

By: Ryan Barath

July 30, 2024

Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? | Firsthand with a Fitter

There is a perfect ball for every golfer. The goal is to find an offering that checks every performance box.

Can a shaft change help fix my golf swing? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Can golf shaft profiles and weight changes correct swing issues and help golfers hit it longer and straighter? We find out.

Do I need new clubs if my swing speed goes up? | Firsthand with a Fitter

With golfers increasing distance by adding speed, we talk with an expert club fitter to find out how new clubs should be adjusted.

The driving force behind Fujikura Ventus' wild success on Tour

How important is golf club swing weight? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Should a club fitting also include a lesson? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Why a putter fitting can save you serious shots on greens | Firsthand with a Fitter

The sneaky benefits of a 15-degree mini driver, explained | Fully Equipped

What Japanese baseball pitchers can teach you about club fittings | Fully Equipped

Why there's no sense in chasing perfect golf club specs | Fully Equipped

TaylorMade's Adrian Rietveld on what it's like fitting Rory McIlroy | Tour Validated

What I learned hitting Cobra's secret 3D-printed Tour prototypes

Here's how a driver's shape can influence a player's swing | Fully Equipped

Cobra's R&D was asked to think outside the box. Now they're 3D printing golf clubs

The key role Lydia Ko's Ping driver played in her gold medal performance

How this 'no-brainer' Xander Schauffele gear swap gave him more control

This gear constant has propelled Scottie Scheffler to new heights

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Xander Schauffele's multi-colored putter has special significance

How Justin Thomas gained almost 10 yards with 1 driver change

Cobra's 3D-printed irons pair blade look with game-improvement forgiveness

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