The professional club fitting “interview” portion is one of the most important parts of my conversations with clients at True Spec Golf.
This is where I can learn about their playing history, see where they are playing today, and set goals for where they want to go. The fitter and player work together to outline the current state of the equipment and define reasonable training results.
As you might expect, common goals include greater distance and better dispersion. However, what most golfers don’t realize is that these two goals can sometimes be at odds with each other.
Actual carrying distance value
When I talk about distance, I focus on Carrying distancenot the total distance. If my 6-iron carries 150 yards but rolls 175 yards, that total doesn’t do much good on the course, especially in the tough conditions that are common in tournament play.
When players tell me they want better dispersion, I challenge their values north/south (from front to back) dispersion reaches thing (from left to right). As a fitter, I learn more from a player’s ability to control front-to-back distance than from how tight their shot pattern is around the target line.
Titleist 2025 T250 Custom Irons
Distance has never seemed so pure. T250 irons offer golfers the ultimate combination of raw speed, stability and consistency, along with an ultra-simple design that golfers love. It’s a marriage of form and function, engineered for powerful performance while satisfying the most discerning golfer’s eye. Uniquely engineered high-strength steel construction allows powerful performance technology to be cleverly integrated into a sleek, modern design. More Speed A new forged L-face design increases ball speed and distance, delivering incredible distance on the face. Enhanced Consistency Improved maximum impact technology and progressive groove design promote consistent dribbling, spin and dispersion from any ball position. High Flight and Stability Split high-density tungsten creates an optimal center of gravity with high stability for more forgiving shots. Launch Spec Configuration The T250 Launch Spec is a new addition to the T-Series lineup, offering the same technology and construction as the T250, but with lighter head weight and greater loft, promoting easy launch, increased carry for low-flying players, and more stopping power on the greens.
View Product
Also available at: PGA Tour Supermarket, Titleist
Proper braking force through the bag—from wedges to driver—is a sign of properly installed equipment. Ball height, spin, shaft profile, swing weight, offset, loft and length all play a role. When players achieve proper launch and spin, it means they hit the ball solid. Nothing is more important in golf than solid contact – and that’s where all good things begin.
It’s also important after kick-off
Front-to-back consistency doesn’t just apply to irons. This is equally important when installing a driver. I understand the urge to chase distance, especially in the right circumstances, but prioritizing the longest shots you’ve ever hit over a setup that produces repeatable distance and consistent shots can be fool’s gold.
Consider this example: Player A and Player B have the same swing speed, angle of attack, and club path. Player A selects the driver that produced the two longest shots during the fitting, but is also his shortest driver. It takes extra effort to play well. Player B chose an easy-swing setup and kept his shots within 5 yards, even though his longest shots didn’t go that far.
Both players hit the ball approximately ten times per round. Player A hit the ball twice before Player B – but those were the only two fairways he hit. Player B finds eight of the ten lanes. Who might enjoy the sport more over a season?
Probably Player B.
True Spec Golf Club Accessories
With more than 70,000 club head and shaft combinations, True Spec Golf can tailor and create a precise set of clubs just for you.
bottom line
Next time you try it on at your local True Spec golf course or are considering Your gear, pay close attention to your front and rear dispersion. It’s just as noteworthy as the left-to-right shooting pattern. The tighter the North/South window, the more control and fun you’ll find in your game.
Want to find the best irons for your game in 2025? Find a club fitting location near you at True Spec Golf.
