Do you need to be at a certain skill level to get fitted for clubs?

Welcome to GOLF’s Top 100 Teacher roundtable, where some of the best instructors in the business answer the game’s most pressing questions. The goal? To help your game and lower your scores ASAP.

Fixing your slice might not be as simple a fix as going out and buying a new driver, but that doesn’t mean new equipment can’t help your cause.

Yes, it’s indeed easy to blame your equipment for your game’s flaws, but sometimes there’s a bit of truth to it. If you’re not playing clubs that are optimal for your swing, you’ll never get the most out of your game.

Getting fitted for clubs is the most surefire way to ensure you are playing the right clubs for your game. It’s not a cheap endeavor, but if you’re serious about shooting lower scores, it’s well worth the investment.

Many people might think that you have to be a “good” player to justify getting fit for clubs — but is that actually true? We asked a handful of GOLF Top 100 Teachers for their advice.

1. It’s beneficial for all skill levels

Any skill level can benefit from fitting. Even if you’re a 30-handicap, you’ll see benefits from getting fitted for clubs that have the correct length, lie and grip size. As you get to be more skilled, the fitting process gets more refined. —Jon Tattersall

2. You should get fit — but there’s a catch

Getting fitted for clubs is a great idea for avid golfers — but you shouldn’t do so if you’re in the midst of a swing change. If you’re going to get fit for clubs, make sure you’re happy with where your swing is at. As your swing changes, your fitting specs will change as well. Make sure you feel good about where your swing is at before you go in so you can be sure to optimize the performance of your new equipment. —Jim Murphy

3. Don’t overspend

I believe most everyone can benefit from the fitting process, but please don’t overspend! It’s important you go to a fitter who you can trust has your best interests in mind. Don’t think that just because something has the highest price tag that means it’s the best option. You need to find the clubs that work for YOU! —Eric Johnson

4. Find the right fitter

A good club fitter is also a teacher who can not only fit you for your current swing, but the swing you should eventually evolve to. The lower the skill level, the more important it is to combine teaching and fitting. Elite players can rely more on a pure fitting with less instruction. But if you’re a higher-handicap player, you need someone who can forecast how your swing will evolve. —Jeff Warne