Swing Analysis

spacecoyote

Hi,

Will be looking to upgrade my irons in a couple of weeks (guaranteed at least 2nd in golfer of the year with my society so a bit of a cash prize, a few vouchers in the bag and my birthday coming up )

Was talking to someone who said they'll do a swing analysis type thing in Carton House for €40 (swing speed, etc...) and recommend clubs (only do it for Titleists and Cobras).

Was just wondering if you can get that kind of thing done in a golf shop for free or if you would have to pay for the analysis (€40 is not going to break the bank but might as well save it where I can if possible)

trackerman

McGuirks in Blanch have a good testing bay.
But I just learned that McGuirks shop in the Grange Kinsealy offer clubs for range testing, that seems to be the best option around.

spacecoyote wrote: »

Hi,

Will be looking to upgrade my irons in a couple of weeks (guaranteed at least 2nd in golfer of the year with my society so a bit of a cash prize, a few vouchers in the bag and my birthday coming up )

Was talking to someone who said they'll do a swing analysis type thing in Carton House for €40 (swing speed, etc...) and recommend clubs (only do it for Titleists and Cobras).

Was just wondering if you can get that kind of thing done in a golf shop for free or if you would have to pay for the analysis (€40 is not going to break the bank but might as well save it where I can if possible)

itsgottago

McGuirks in Blanch are the best option. They will tell you what suits you best with their launch monitor. I think it is free to use the launch monitor under their guidance if you buy clubs from them. If you don't buy from them then I don't know how much it costs. This is a far better option than trying clubs for yourself and thinking you have the right one. If you are serious about improving, this is the best option.

GreeBo

What handicap are you?
IMO until you get down towards single digits custom fitting is not worth it.
No point in bending clubs etc to a swing thats not remotely repeatable.

trackerman

GreeBo wrote: »

What handicap are you?
IMO until you get down towards single digits custom fitting is not worth it.
No point in bending clubs etc to a swing thats not remotely repeatable.

I would not totally agree GreeBo,
I play off 24 and reciently had a custom fitting.
I needed a longer shaft and larger grip due to my height and oversized hands, this made a big difference for me... the club and swing is far more confortable now... as for H/C well only time will tell.

GreeBo

trackerman wrote: »

I would not totally agree GreeBo,
I play off 24 and reciently had a custom fitting.
I needed a longer shaft and larger grip due to my height and oversized hands, this made a big difference for me... the club and swing is far more confortable now... as for H/C well only time will tell.

sorry, I should have added that if you are outside the "norms" then you will need longer/shorter shafts etc, but I think for 90% of people club fitting is a waste of time. Similiar to using a prov1 when you are still shooting over 100. Spend the money on lessons instead.

spacecoyote

GUI is 22 (have only played about 5-6 rounds in the club this year, the 3 for my handicap were in absolutely miserable conditions in January)
Society handicap is 11

Was playing with a single handicapper last time I was out with the society who said if I could putt then I'd be playing close to my society handicap (which was 13 at the time, was docked 2 strokes for finishing 2nd that day)

I'd say myself realistically I'm a mid-high teens player, best I've shot would be high 80s but am only playing about once every 3 weeks.

Have had lessons so am happy with my swing, the clubs I have are about 5-6 years old at this stage. Was planning an upgrade so figured getting a little analysis done wouldn't do any harm if I'm going to invest in a new set of clubs

itsgottago

In answer to GreeBo' question, I'm playing off 4. I agree that the lower you get the more you need your equipment tuned. The point I was trying to make that if I had the choice of trying out clubs in a driving range for myself or getting custom fit then it's a no brainer. You can't buy a golf swing in a shop but you can get equipment that will maximise your potential. Being custom fit will always improve your game but it's no substitute for lessons.