The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast Equipment Education Series: Iron Fitting with Woody Lashen
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Nov 16, 2021 Woody Lashen, co-owner of Pete's Golf and a top club fitter, shares his expertise on iron fitting. He reveals how personalized fittings can enhance performance by considering swing traits and preferences. Woody discusses the vital aspects of shaft selection, grip size, and lie angles that can dramatically affect a player's game. He also addresses the differences between game improvement and players' irons, shedding light on how modern engineering can meet individual needs. Listeners gain insights into maximizing their golfing experience through tailored equipment.
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Start Iron Fitting with Shafts
- Start iron fitting by selecting the right shaft, emphasizing weight first, then profile, and finally flex.
- Prioritize shaft that offers repeatability and consistent center-face hits over simply the ball flight distance.
Shaft Profile Affects Consistency
- Shaft profile impacts consistency more than ball flight height as most golfers are not robots.
- A shaft that logically should launch higher might actually don't if a golfer adjusts their swing to it.
Size and Lie Angle Matter Most
- Get the correct iron length and lie angle for consistency in strikes and directional control.
- Avoid adjusting lie angle mainly to fix ball flight; focus on consistent turf contact instead.