The True Tour Experience: fitting and building golf clubs with precision and mastery
Golf, often referred to as a sport of inches, demands perfection at every level of the game. While a golfer's skill, technique, and mental gameplay pivotal roles in their success, the equipment they use is equally vital. To maximise performance, golf clubs need to be tailored or customised to the player's unique needs and when it comes to building golf clubs, leaving no margins for error is paramount.
The True Tour Experience in golf is about achieving perfection in every aspect of the game, and club fitting and building are no exceptions. Golfers at the professional level understand that precision and attention to detail are paramount. Leaving no margins for error ensures that the golf clubs perform flawlessly, giving the player the best chance to succeed on the course. Whether you're a professional golfer or an avid enthusiast, investing in a comprehensive club fitting and building process is the path to a more satisfying and successful golfing journey. It's the perfect marriage of players and equipment, setting the stage for extraordinary performances on the fairways and greens.
Peter Powell, owner of Ministry Golf, is a highly regarded artisan club maker and master fitter with a world-renowned reputation for precision and excellence. He has worked on global Tours for more than 30 years and has built equipment for a number of Major winners including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose.
“I love working with professionals and amateurs to help improve their golf by advising on and fitting and building clubs that are exceptional, tailored to each golfer’s needs. I offer a true Tour-level custom fitting experience which is a culmination of 30 years refining my standards and skills at the very highest level. I’ve worked with some of the best golfers in the world and I’m bringing that degree of expertise and game-changing precision to those who really want to get the most of out their equipment and their game,” said Peter Powell.
The True Tour Experience includes:
Club Fitting: The Foundation of Success
Club fitting is the initial step in the journey towards the true tour experience. Every golfer is unique in terms of their body type physiology, swing mechanics, and preferences. A club that works for one player quite often will not be suitable for another. Thus, professional club fitting becomes the cornerstone of a successful golfer's arsenal.
A thorough club fitting session involves several crucial components:
Player Assessment: The process starts with a comprehensive player assessment, where the golfer's physical attributes, such as height, arm length, and wrist-to-floor measurements, are considered alongside swing mechanics. This information is crucial for determining club length and lie angle.
Swing Analysis: Advanced technology, like launch monitors, tracks various data points during a golfer's swing, such as clubhead speed, launch angle, and spin rates. These metrics help in selecting the appropriate shaft flex and head design.
Grip Selection: The grip is the golfer's direct connection to the club. The fitting session includes grip thickness and texture considerations based on the player's hand size and feel preferences. This is very often a largely overlooked area of customisation due to the inexperience of the fitter but is increasing with the wider availability of grips in the market place such as JumboMax.
Ball Flight and Shot Dispersion: Accurate ball flight and shot dispersion patterns are analysed to make sure the clubs provide the desired shot shape and consistency.
Customisation: Finally, the fitter customises each club's specifications, ensuring they align with the golfer's swing characteristics and preferences. This may involve adjusting loft and lie angles, shaft length, shaft flex, and other club components.
Building Clubs with Precision:
Once the club fitting process is complete and the golfer's specifications are determined, the next crucial step is building golf clubs with precision. Leaving no margin for error at this stage ensures that the equipment meets the exact requirements of the player.
Materials and Components: High-quality materials and components are essential for durability and performance. The choice of materials, from clubheads and shafts to grips, significantly impacts the club's feel and performance.
Clubhead and Hosel Adjustment: Precise adjustments to the clubhead and hosel ensure that the lie and loft angles match the golfer's requirements.
Swing Weight and MOI: Each club's swing weight (how the club feels during the swing) and moment of inertia (MOI) are fine-tuned to provide the desired balance and consistency.
Club Length and Grip Installation: Club length is cut to the golfer's specifications, and grips are fitted to ensure comfort and control.
Quality Control: Rigorous quality control measures are taken to verify that each club meets the exact specifications set during the fitting process.
Contact Ministry Golf to book a true tour-level experience www.ministrygolf.com