Why In-Person Fittings Lead To Better Golf
Most golfers play out of a bag that tells a story. A driver grabbed on sale, that set of irons your Uncle Marty gave you when you were 18, a wedge you borrowed from your dad — and forgot to return.
That’s what you call a mixed bag. And playing with those sticks generally gives mixed results. Different weights, lengths, and setups force small adjustments on every swing. By the back nine, those compensations add up. You end up fighting your bag instead of swinging free.
What’s In Your Golf Bag?
A solid bag isn’t complicated. At a minimum, what’s in the bag should cover distance gaps cleanly and predictably.
- A putter that comes off the face the way you intend
- Wedges you can lean on in tight spots
- Irons with dependable yardages
- A fairway wood or hybrid you trust off the tee and from the turf
- A driver you keep in play
And that’s it. No dupes. No mystery clubs you never use. Isn’t it time to treat your bag the way you want your gear — and your game — to treat you?
What About An In-Person Fitting?
If possible, check out an in-person fitting. It’s a working session where you work one-on-one with a fitter to measure your swings and curate a bag designed to send your game soaring.
A professional fitter is key. They share their observations and flag patterns holding you back — addressing setup, tempo, or strike.
From there, the tech fills in the picture. In premium fitting studios, advanced launch monitors and high-speed cameras instantly capture swing and ball flight data on each shot.
The session moves in a clear progression:
- You hit shots to establish a baseline
- The fitter calls out patterns as they appear
- Equipment is fine-tuned with precision to fit your swing, not the other way around
- Results are checked across multiple swings rather than that one awesome strike
- The bag is curated so your clubs work in harmony
Golfers quickly notice that contact improves, ball flight seems more predictable. and the overlaps disappear. You’re swinging freely, trusting the setup, and letting the clubs do their job.
With 200+ high-tech fitting studios across America, PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) is a great option if you’re looking for an in-person session with a master fitter. Their massive TrackMan hitting bays provide a private, professional, and truly personalized experience.
Aside from their fittings, PXG is way ahead of the game in terms of innovative tech and design as golf gear continues to evolve. So, you’ll be matched with only the best clubs out there.
Whether you play a handful of rounds a year, lock in a regular Saturday tee time, or live for the greatest game on earth, we’d recommend booking a custom fitting to bring a new world order to your golf bag.
