The Driver Fitting Process
Interview the Customer
First, we want to become acquainted with the customer's perception of their driving, their strengths and weaknesses, and their goals.
Record Ball Flight Data of Current Driver
The player being fitted will hit their current driver several
times as we measure ball speed, club head speed, power-transfer
index, launch angle, back spin, curvature, landing angle, carry
distance, and predicted roll.
Analyze the Flight Data
Next, we analyze the data and compare it to what the optimum
would be for that given ball speed. Then, we determine what we need
to change in order to optimize ball flight, resulting in greater
distance, better accuracy, and enhanced total driving.
Hit a Demo Driver
We then have the player hit a driver that better optimizes the
launch conditions, and then we quantify the results.
Refine the Driver Fitting
We explore shaft weight and length to maximize clubhead speed
while maintaining solid contact.
Design the Ideal Driver
We then select the manufacturer, model, loft, shaft, length, face
angle, and grip to best fit the player. We can then write up a detailed
prescription for the driver to be built.