

The Latest Upgrades in Equipment Technology w/ Woody Lashen
9 snips Apr 8, 2024
Top clubfitter Woody Lashen discusses latest golf equipment advancements like Shot Scope's V5 GPS watch, club design impact on performance, turf interaction, lab putter innovation, putter consistency, and optimizing swing speed with customized driver shafts.
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Brand Agnostic Fitting
- Prioritize performance over brand loyalty when choosing golf clubs.
- Different brands offer various models to suit diverse player types.
Driver Technology Focus Shift
- Drivers are now designed with increased face stability for off-center hits, rather than just max ball speed.
- MOI combines heel-toe and sole-crown measurements, with a theoretical max of 11,800.
Iron Technology Advancements
- Many iron manufacturers now offer high-launch options to address the issue of low spin.
- Fitters often weaken lofts on irons to improve launch and distance control.