TaylorMade fitting: heads, settings and a repeatable result

A TaylorMade fitting should leave you knowing which configuration you preferred and why. That matters when different heads, shafts and settings are available: two clubs with the same model name can be built differently.

Separate choosing a model from tuning it

Start with the job the club needs to do. A driver test might focus on strike and the width of your shot pattern; an iron test also needs to consider the distances between clubs. Explain that priority before narrowing the head options.

TaylorMade’s fitting information describes its adjustable loft-sleeve technology and SelectFit iron fitting system. The sleeve can change more than loft, while SelectFit allows fitters to test loft and lie changes in a fitting head. Ask which options apply to the particular model being tested.

Write down settings as the fitting progresses

A label such as “standard” needs a model alongside it. Record the stated loft, sleeve position where fitted, shaft model, flex and playing length for a promising combination. Include any head-weight setting the fitter changes.

If a setting changes and your flight improves, repeat the comparison before attributing the improvement to that setting alone. You may also have changed your strike or settled into the session. The useful outcome is a pattern you can reproduce, not an explanation based on one swing.

Compare the right result for the club

• Driver: examine the spread of shots alongside carry. Keep the common miss visible in the comparison.
• Irons: ask how the test club will fit with the long and short ends of the set. Discuss a complete fitting recommendation, including length and lie.
• Wedges: include the shots you actually use around the green, with the turf and bunker conditions you usually face.

Use a familiar ball where practical, and tell the fitter when a test feels uncomfortable. Useful feedback includes what you can see at address and whether the club feels manageable over repeated swings.

Match the order to the tested club

Keep a copy of the recommendation. Before ordering, confirm that the head, shaft, grip and adjustments on the order match the tested build, and ask about any substitutions. For an older TaylorMade club, identify the generation and adapter before arranging replacement components.

For local help with fitting or repairs and adjustments, contact Fix It Golf in Randwick with the club details. If you want to try a specific TaylorMade model, ask about available fitting options before arranging a visit.

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