Is A Club Fitting A Good Gift? What It Costs And What To Expect

I’ve thought about this one for a long time because it’s hard to buy golf clubs anymore without at least considering that the person should be fitted for them. So when gift season rolls around and you’re picturing a new driver with a big bow on it, is that a good idea without a fitting? That question leads to another: Does the fitting work as a gift itself?

Here’s how I’d think about it. You have three options.

Option 1: A fitting plus money for the clubs

This is the ultimate gift. Talk to the fitting company because they’ll likely help you set it up whether that’s a card on file or a prepaid credit. If you’d rather do it yourself, here’s what I’d budget on top of the fitting fee for each club. The figures are stock release pricing and an upgraded shaft costs extra.

• Driver: $600 to $700 for the head. Budget $100 to $300 more if the fitter lands on an upgraded shaft which independent fitters often do.
• Fairway wood: $330 to $400
• Hybrid: about $300
• Irons (set): $700 to $1,400, depending on the model
• Wedges: $125 to $200 each
• Putter: $150 to $450

Put a fitting and a club together and the rough totals look like this.

• Driver: about $700 to $875 before any shaft upgrade
• Irons: about $800 to $1,600
• Putter: about $210 to $550
• Wedge: about $185 to $325 each

Ask the fitter whether the fee is waived or credited with a purchase.

Option 2: Fitting only, no club selection

This is a good choice only if you know the person is interested in getting new clubs. If you can’t afford $1,200 for irons and your recipient gets fitted for the shiniest, best-looking set they’ve ever swung and then can’t buy them, that’s just frustrating. It turns a nice gift into a tease. If you go this route, make sure they know the plan or can cover the clubs themselves.

Option 3: The club without the fitting

This one carries some risk. It can work if you know the specs or if it’s a club the person has really wanted for a long time. You can also talk to a local shop about buying a club that can be adjusted afterward. With wedges or a putter, a custom grip or a slight bend to the lie angle usually isn’t a problem. Still, most people would prefer something they can use right away without the hassle of retrofitting it.

How much do fittings cost?

Prices vary by location and by how much time and testing is involved. Here are some examples.

Fitter	Example fitting prices
Golf Galaxy	Driver $79.99, irons $99.99, putter $59.99, full bag $299.99
PGA TOUR Superstore	Driver $99.99, irons $99.99, wedge $59.99, putter $99.99, full bag $299.99
True Spec	Wedge $125, irons and wedges $200, full bag $350 to $475 (varies by studio)
Club Champion	Wedge about $80, driver about $175, full bag about $350 (varies by studio)

Would I want just a fitting as a gift?

Honestly, yes. I would happily take a fitting where I could look at the gaps in my bag and learn what clubs I might need even if I couldn’t buy the new one to put in its place right now. Knowing that my 5-iron and my 4-hybrid are too far apart or that my driver is costing me distance and/or accuracy is useful information on its own.

I think you have to consider the player. Look at what they’re hoping to learn and what they want out of their game. Someone who’s curious about their equipment and likes data will get a lot out of a standalone fitting. Someone who just wants to play more golf might get more out of a lesson or a gift certificate for a round of golf.

There’s always the used club option, too. A fitting can tell someone exactly what specs they need and a good used club or one from last year can often be found or adjusted to match for a lot less. That makes a fitting-only gift an easier sell for some.

Think about the whole experience

What makes this gift great is the whole experience: the fitting, the clubs and the moment the golfer walks away knowing they’re set up right. A friend of mine retired a few years back and the company he retired from gave him a fitting and a full bag from PXG. For a lifelong golfer heading into retirement, that’s about as good a gift as you can give.

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