With dozens of grips, hundreds of heads and thousands of shafts making for literally millions of club combinations, more of us are turning to custom fitters to make sense of the equipment minefield.
It is a fact that 90 per cent of golfers are playing either the wrong clubs and shafts, or inappropriate specifications for their game. Out of every ten golfers, nine will probably need non-standard lie angles; six will need non-standard shaft lengths – maybe as much as two inches extra; while nine will also be playing the wrong shaft flex – usually too stiff. Everybody has a different physique, or a different style or speed of swing and yet the club manufacturers try to cover the broad spectrum of the market so what is the chance of getting the clubs that are exactly right for you!
The average golfer will benefit from a regular shaft with a mid kick point and even a graphite shaft which is lighter than steel which creates more club head speed and so more distance. And if you have trouble getting the ball in the air then try a 12 degree loft with a shaft that has a low kick point. There are even different specifications depending on whether you are in Asia or the USA and if you have made a mistake and bought the Asian spec, you may find the club shorter than standard with an unsuitable shaft.
You can see how important the right equipment is for you, so take your time when buying your new clubs and go and see your nearest custom fitter. It’s worth it, this game is hard enough even with the right clubs!
- Just returned from a great 2 week golf break in Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long, Danang, Ho Tram and HCMC) and generally the logistics etc were excellent with great attention to detail by GA. I've just completed the survey and made a few comments about what did go wrong and how perhaps a few things could be improved such as transport routings, driver wayfinding, caddie expertise, hotel ratings, etc. but generally an excellently organised trip and can't wait for the next one!!
Alan Davies - Fantastic golf courses and great people
Roy Hyland - The best golf tour company in Southeast Asia. Highly recommended.
Bob McCoy - Excellent service. Quick responds and good recommendation of courses.
Robert Lee - great coarses get to meet people from everywhere,and very well organised by mark penfold and his staff.if your thinking of doing it just do it you wont regret it.i'm doing my 4th trip in march2016
Kelvin Harvey - This was our second trip organised by GolfAsian and hopefully not the last. Our contact, Jim, has been very helpful and patient with various changes in our plans. All 8 of us were very happy with the golf courses and hotel accommodation. The pickups were flawless and the drivers always very competent. Highly reccomend this company.
Sue Armstrong - We have just arrived back home after playing at Hua Hin in the Centara Masters followed by another week in Bangkok playing several courses. A big Thank You to the Golfasian team for the great organization and the service prided to us to make our stay one to remember and talk about for a long time. We thoroughly enjoyed the courses played in Bangkok, particularly Royal Gems. Everything about the Trip was Outstanding including our Hotel (Centara Grand in Bangkok). A big thank you to Brian for the course selections and putting everything together for us. We look forward to having Golfasian organize more trips for us, Cheers.
Trevor Evans - We just spent 3days our annual golf event (23pax) in Chiangmai with Golfasian.
Say....it was brilliant arrangement, all guys of Golfasian performed with professional manners and sincere hospitality. All schedule went on smoothly and all our participants were so happy.
once again, thank you very much!!
I highly recommend them to anyone who want to arrange golf event in Thai (or anywhere else in asia). we will be back to soon!!!
Hajime Agata - Just used Golfasian for the 3rd time. Their professionalism, organisation and flexibility is wonderful. They are well-priced and we have had no problems on any of the trips they have organised for us. Now could they just improve my golf score please??
Jane Paterson - Just home from 3rd trip to Thailand this year. Everything from pickup at the airport through to getting us back to the airport booked through Golfasian Hua Hin. 16 rounds of golf. Perfect. Special thanks to Tommy and Aey. Highly recommended.
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