Anyone had a driver fitting through American Golf and care to feedback?
Started having a hit at the driving range back in 2020 as it was one of the first facilities to open back up during the height of the pandemic, used to play a bit (very badly!) a long time ago. Had a few lessons with the local pro and got fitted for a set of irons which I purchased through the pro shop, Taylor Made Sim Max 5i - PW. Did have a hit of a driver on my final lesson, Sim 2 Max, but at over £400 I didn't want to be spending that much when at present I am just going down to the range for a bit of fun. All the drivers he could fit for were £££.
Given American Golf have many more options I thought they may be worth giving a go? Didn't want to spend more than around £250.
I've recently been fitted for my hybrids and driver through American Golf at their Three Hammers mega store here in the West Midlands.
Feedback from the day and some general thoughts.
Firstly I chose AG at Three Hammers due to their fitting bay looking out over a TopTracer Range. Their use of both Trackman and TopTracer gave me the visual and numbers I wanted. Being able to see your ball flight and not just trust a computer after hitting into a net is a must. Especially with AG. Find a fitting centre with the above.
Secondly, my fitter actually knew what she was doing. She asked all the right questions and then had me hitting my 5iron to warm up followed by getting numbers from my 3 and 4 hybrids so she could gap and compare. No pushing to a particular brand and allowed me to try Titlist, Ping, Taylormade and then the winner Cobra.
Lastly, driver fitting. I am a high spinning player (hit down on the ball) so as she said loft is my friend. Straight away she grabbed the new 10.5deg LTDx-LS driver. Driver spin was down at 2800 with a stiff shaft so switched to an x-flex (swing speed was AV 107mph), spin dropped to 2400rpm and dispersion and distance improved.
Personally I didn't try any other drivers as I'd always played a mini driver. Shaft length and size of driver head is important to me and Cobra ticked all the boxes. I just need to get used to a longer shaft as previously I was using a 44" mini driver.
On a whole my experience was top notch. Cannot complain with the service I received and will definitely return if I need too.
Although, as others on here will vouch, I'm a big fan of Scottsdale Golf in Warrington. Their Performance and Build centre is just amazing. Service is second to none.
