Golf Club Fitting Terms

Augmented reality fitting tools.

Peak height of ball flight.

Whether the club is moving up or down at impact.

Selecting a ball that fits a golfer’s swing.

Ball flight refers to the trajectory and curve pattern of the golf ball after it's struck, describing how it travels through the air from impact to landing.

Spray showing impact location.

Speed of the ball immediately after impact.

Precision building for consistency.

Angle between the leading edge and the lowest point of the sole.

Stiffness in the upper part of the shaft.

Cutting from grip end to shorten shaft.

Center of Gravity placement refers to the location of a clubhead's balance point, the spot where all the mass is effectively concentrated.

Measure of clubface springiness.

Distance the ball travels in the air.

Balance point of the clubhead.

The process of customizing golf clubs to match a player’s swing and physical measurements.

Measurement from grip end to clubhead sole.

Direction the club is moving at impact.

Speed of the clubhead at impact.

A clubface is the flat, front surface of the golf club head that makes contact with the ball at impact.

The part of the golf club that hits the ball.

A measurement of how much energy is transferred from the clubface to the golf ball at impact.

Compact players irons (also called "blades" or "muscle backs") are precision-focused irons designed for skilled golfers who prioritize feel, control, and shot-shaping over forgiveness and distance.

The practice of adding weight toward the grip end of a club to shift the balance point higher up the shaft.

Clubs made to fitted specifications.

Angle at which the ball falls to the ground.

A technology used in launch monitors to track and measure golf ball and club data by detecting changes in radio wave frequencies as objects move.

A draw is a controlled golf shot that curves gently from right to left (for right-handed golfers) or left to right (for left-handed golfers).

Fitting for the driver to optimize distance.

Fitting performed while hitting shots to analyze ball flight and turf interaction.

The loft delivered at impact.

Stiffness profile along the shaft.

Adhesive securing shaft to head.

Orientation of the clubface at impact.

Distance from the shaft axis to clubface.

A fade is a controlled golf shot that curves gently from left to right (for right-handed golfers) or right to left (for left-handed golfers).

Fitting to optimize launch and spin for woods.

Decorative ring between hosel and shaft.

Interchangeable heads and shafts used in fittings.

Doppler radar launch monitor.

Matching shaft oscillation frequencies.

Fitting for all clubs in the bag.

Launch monitor using radar and camera.

Camera-based launch monitor.

3D-motion capture for swings.

Game improvement irons are clubs designed to maximize forgiveness, distance, and ease of use for mid-to-high handicap golfers.

Ensuring proper spacing between clubs.

Spacing distances evenly between clubs.

Shaping of the sole to influence turf interaction.

The rubber, cord, or synthetic covering on the top end of the shaft where you place your hands.

Thickness of the grip that affects hand action.

The heel is the part of the clubface closest to the shaft and your body or the opposite end from the toe.

Video used to analyze swing mechanics.

An uncontrolled golf shot that curves severely from right to left (for right-handed golfers) or left to right (for left-handed golfers). It's an exaggerated, out-of-control version of a draw.

The socket where the shaft attaches to the head.

Internal weighting method.

Fitting hybrids to fill distance gaps.

Tape placed on the face to record strike location.

Face tech that expands sweet spot.

Fitting irons for consistency.

Internal stiffening to improve speed.

Motion-capture vest system.

Point on the shaft that bends most.

Initial angle of ball flight.

A device that measures swing and ball-flight data.

Tape used to add weight.

The angle between the shaft and sole that affects direction.

Checking lie angle for accuracy.

Board that helps determine lie angle at impact.

The angle on the clubface that controls trajectory.

Adjusting loft and lie angles.

A measurement of a clubhead's resistance to twisting when the ball is struck off-center. It's one of the most important factors in club forgiveness.

Clubs built to same moment of inertia.

How far the leading edge is behind the hosel.

Shaft with a constant tip diameter.

Weight placed around edges to increase forgiveness.

Players distance irons are a hybrid category that bridges the gap between forgiving game improvement irons and precise compact players irons.

Fitting putters for alignment and roll.

High-speed putting analysis tool.

A shaft that provides noticeable feedback and active loading during the swing, allowing the golfer to feel the shaft working throughout the motion.

Putting stroke analysis system.

Alignment of shaft seam for performance.

The shaft is the long, tapered component that connects the grip to the clubhead.

How much and where the shaft bends during the golf swing, particularly during the downswing and through impact.

Finding the ideal shaft profile.

A measure of how much a shaft bends during the swing.

Shaft profile refers to the way a golf shaft is designed to bend and feel throughout the swing.

Aligning the stiffest spine of the shaft.

Natural point of consistent bending.

The total weight of the shaft, influencing tempo and feel.

Shot dispersion refers to how tightly or widely a golfer’s shots group together.

The curvature pattern of the golf ball's flight as it travels toward the target.

Lateral deviation relative to target line.

Spin that causes curvature left or right.

Precision weighing of components.

A slice is an uncontrolled golf shot that curves severely from left to right (for right-handed golfers) or right to left (for left-handed golfers).

Ball speed divided by club speed.

The sole is the bottom surface of the clubhead that rests on or interacts with the ground during setup and impact.

Width of the bottom of the clubhead.

Slot that improves ball speed low on the face.