The Ultimate Iron Fitting Journey: Upgrading Dad's Old Clubs

TLDRIn this video, a golfer takes his dad on an iron fitting journey to upgrade his 18-year-old clubs. They compare his dad's current irons with new models to find the best fit. The new clubs improve distance and forgiveness, providing a great upgrade for his dad's golf game.

Key insights

🏌️‍♂️The golfer takes his dad on an iron fitting journey to upgrade his 18-year-old clubs.

⚙️They compare his dad's current irons with new models to find the best fit.

📏The new clubs improve distance and forgiveness, providing a great upgrade for his dad's golf game.

The golfer discusses the technology differences between clubs from 2005 and 2024.

⚡️They analyze the data collected from ball flight to determine the performance of each club.

Q&A

What were the golfer's dad's current irons?

His dad's current irons were Ping G5s, which he has been using for 18 years.

What were the improvements observed with the new irons?

The new irons improved distance, forgiveness, and launch angle, providing better performance for his dad's golf game.

Did the golfer's dad notice a significant difference with the new clubs?

Yes, his dad felt that the new clubs were lighter and more solid, and he was hitting the ball higher and with more confidence.

Did they consider the golfer's dad's swing speed in the fitting process?

Yes, they discussed his dad's swing speed and adjusted the clubs and shafts accordingly to optimize performance.

What is the significance of the loft in a golf iron?

The loft of a golf iron affects the trajectory and distance of the ball. Lower lofted clubs hit the ball farther, while higher lofted clubs hit the ball higher and with more spin.

Timestamped Summary

00:03The golfer introduces the video and explains that he will be fitting his dad's old golf clubs.

01:00The golfer's dad is introduced, and they discuss his current irons and golf game.

03:30They start the fitting process by getting baseline data with his dad's current seven iron.

06:00The golfer introduces the new Ping G430 clubs and starts comparing them to his dad's current irons.

08:30They analyze the data collected from ball flight and discuss the improvements observed with the new clubs.

10:40The golfer introduces the new TaylorMade clubs and compares them to the previous models.

11:30They discuss the differences in construction and performance between the clubs.

13:50The golfer and his dad reflect on the fitting experience and the improvements in his dad's game with the new clubs.