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Equipment & TechnologyCustom club fitting

Adam Bilbe

From playing the game → to the science of matching every club to the golfer.

Club fitting turns equipment knowledge into a specialist career that keeps players in the game. Here's how the path is built.

How this path is built

  1. Step 1

    Know the game and the gear: how shafts, lofts and lies change ball flight.

  2. Step 2

    Train on fitting technology: launch monitors, lie/loft machines, shaft profiling.

  3. Step 3

    Apprentice under an experienced fitter or builder to learn the craft.

  4. Step 4

    Build a client base by matching every player to the right equipment.

Pathway overview: we're still confirming this person's full story. The steps above show how the career is built.

What they do today

  • Match each player to the right club specifications.
  • Run fittings and product testing on a launch monitor.
  • Translate performance needs into equipment decisions.
  • Build trusted relationships with players and coaches.

Advice for aspiring professionals

How to get started in this speciality.

  • Players who know how a shot feels have a head start in understanding fit.
  • Equipment expertise is a specialist skill in constant demand.
Your first step

Book a professional club fitting and ask the fitter how they trained for the role.

Read or watch nextBook an introductory club-fitting course with a recognised provider

Which path is yours?

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