Golf IQ Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 3)
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Jun 11, 2025 Chris Marchini, Golf Galaxy's Director of Golf Experience and a master fitter, returns to share his expertise on golf clubs. He discusses the exciting advancements in golf fitting technology ahead of the U.S. Open, touching on the importance of personalized shafts and how they affect player performance. Listeners learn about the role of lie angles, customizable equipment, and how proper fittings enhance consistency and confidence on the course. With insightful Q&A, Marchini’s anecdotes make the complexities of golf gear accessible and engaging.
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Weighting Clubs for CG Adjustment
- Use lead tape or tungsten weights to adjust CG precisely for shot shaping or performance changes.
- Limit added weight to about 6-10 grams to avoid negatively affecting club characteristics and feel.
Prioritize Strike Location with Weights
- Set movable weights on a driver primarily to optimize impact strike location.
- This improves ball speed and stability more than focusing solely on shot shape changes.
Shafts as Timing Mechanisms
- Shafts act as personalized timing mechanisms affecting how energy transfers at impact.
- Higher quality shafts improve consistency and optimize ball flight for most players, regardless of skill.