The consistency of your videos is amazing. Always great information and I never feel like you are trying to sell the viewer on something. I believe knowledge is power and you deliver. Subscribed!!!

Love that you’re posting this. I’m aging, not old, and my “fitter” at a chain store (big one), swore up and down that X flex was completely wrong for me… but every shot with it was simply better. Bought it as I like it more and my 3W is literally a weapon now. Its amazing.

I agree trottie. I had a fitter telling me I was slicing the ball so fit me for big high handicapper cavity backs. I said " no that's the wind off the left don't be rediculous". I walked out with the tiger edition blades can't wait to try them ❤

Straight forward honesty by Trottie. Great feedback.

You’re the CEO of your golf game. Love it. My local fitter just thinks stiff flex is stiff flex and had no clue what Blueprint S irons were.

I like your statement at the start. True of more things in life....than just golf fittings.

You are so right, I played a little golf 10-12 years ago. Now I’m back But I dont play that much and I’m greedy as Well so I played with some random clubs i bought used 10 years ago. I broke the HCP 35 limit and thought i deserved some clubs that fitted me personally. I went to a Ping demo day fitting session… that was a very bad experience. I tried 2 driverheads 3 shafts and 2 Ironhead and 2 shafts nothing felt Good for me at all, the results was not that impressive compared to unfitted 10 year old clubs… But the Price was High. So i found another fitter. This one was much better… i walked away with a New set of Irons that had Great feel, higher swing speed, much higher Ball speed and +45 yards with 7i and the Price was Almost half from the Ping. So even a hcp 35 player Can ask the right questions and get Great benefits from it.

Wow is all I can say. Trottie, you are the best! I love how straight forward you are and how knowledgeable you are. I would love to follow you around for a day and just listen and learn. 2 years ago I was fit for a driver and it was the first one I had done because I was new coming back to the game and I couldn't believe how much of a difference it made in getting the correct shaft. I am now hooked in learning about the clubs and shafts because I have seen how much of a difference it can make. I haven't been fit for anything else because I want to find someone who really knows what they are talking about if I am going to pay the money and I really wish it was possible to get a fitting from you. Thanks for the videos and keep them coming.

I played a bit as a kid and have returned to playing agter a long absence. My brother echoed what Trottie says here and suggested that I get a fitting. It was a really great experience, and it makes me more confident when I am playing.

Thanks Trottie for your direct and honest teachings on importance of playing what makes every one of us golfers the ultimate we can be. I play the 2014 Tour Preferred MB Irons and cant get rid of them! adjust the lofts and lies every 6 months and Im good. Started playing TM 2014 and everything in my bag TM! Keep up the great videos and nice seeing you on the course playing sometimes.

Hi Trottie, this video really hit home! I just went through this and let my fitter push me do a iron that i just don't get what im looking for out of my irons. My goal was right shaft & more forgiving! Im not sure weight maybe to heavy on shaft and put me in a player head and i knew head i wanted to fit my swing for distance. At my age distance is always a factor and shaft wt for correct swing speed for my age. I went to one of your competitors and I am disappointed after spending about $1800 for clubs i lost 10-15 yards per irons in some cases. Now, keep in mind i addressed this issue with my fitter whithin the 30 day return window and all he told me was to hit them more. Now they say there is nothing they can do! Great customer service! PS the only time my fitter will contact me is if i call into PXG to complain about my situation! Wished i would have lived in California i would have come to you all! keep the videos coming great content!

By far the best advice I've heard. Unfortunately there are many fitters just trying to sell you something for profit, but not for your game. I did a small fitting at the beginning of this year, just because I want some new irons. So I tried many Head/Shaft options, but none of them felt as good as my old TM R9 TP irons. I'm playing the KBS Tour S shaft and the fitter tried to convince me that I need regular, because of the data. But nothing gave me the results I wanted, so I left with no news clubs and enjoy my game with my old clubs which I really trust. This game is about me and how it feels for me, not for the numbers and stats any fitter shows me up. I need to feel comfortable.

I’m a Titleist Driver/3 wd/HB/ Cobra MB/CB irons/ Vokey wedges, but I truly enjoy your channel and feel that you are one of the best on YT on many levels of setups and equipment. Keep up the great work and let the haters hate!

Trottie, as an aspiring Golf aficionado for my retirement goals... your channel is the absolute best, thank you for the knowledge you share!

The day you posted this, I got fitted by Ryan Pepper at Taylor-Made performance lab in Toronto, Ontario for the P790 copper. The experience was top-notch. There is so much knowledge that he has that helped me understand my game a lot more I hope to make improvements with the new set I was fitted for. Everyone should get fitted if they could get fit by someone like him ! The experience at Taylor-Made performance lab, although it was my first fitting, I know it will never be topped!

I just went through a fitting and really liked the iron head but was hitting them thin, tried different shafts and found the consistency and to my surprise they were .5 inches longer than standard. Being 5’7” I didn’t think I would need a longer shaft but due to my job of shoeing horses it’s taken a toll on my lower back. Fittings are the way to go.

just did my first fitting for a driver so happy with the results Suprise Suprise ended up on the qi10 all the numbers looked better and felt so good can't wait to see the results on the course

Awesome job Trottmeister.... 100%.... because I started watching your videos, I literally had 4 separate fittings in my area because of the pressure to buy something that the fitter thought he needed to push that month... after finding a great local fitter with the same mindset as you I was able to see great improvement in flight and spin, which in turn lead to exactly what every single golfer I talk to wants..... consistency.... I love it man you're definitely my fav channel on the Tube keep up the hard work and it is greatly appreciated.

I've never had a club fitting but after watching your videos I would really like to get fitted. Only problem is, the only place near me is a big chain golf shop and I've always felt that they'll just try and push the latest and greatest (or most expensive) clubs onto the customer without any real care for what would probably help my game/consistency. Watching your videos has certainly helped me to recognise a good fitter when I eventually do go though. Your passion for fitting and your videos are brilliant, keep up the great content 👍

This is why we love trottie, see I’m a competitive player and have been since junior golf, I’m callaway iron guy and bc it’s what I love, titleist wedges because that’s the feel I love, I use taylormade driver,3 wood, and 3 iron and we love trottie because he knows exactly where us feel players are coming from

Thank you for your videos. You have helped my golf game tremendously.

Honestly your videos have helped me out a ton as a beginner golfer trying to go scratch cause I’m married to the game now .one yr strong .Trottie when we getting a round in ?

Something I've heard a lot from people is "im not good enough to get fit." Obviously if you're brand new then getting fit is not the right move but for everyone else getting fit is a life changer.

Love your video of the golfer taking control. Lost some distance over the last couple of years and now am going for new shaft options. But glad to see the encouragement of the golfer taking control of what feels, looks, and performs like you want! And dont even get me started on new golf teaching!

Would love to hear you about single length irons. Taylormade doesn't provide whilst it is the most easy for any beginner to intermediate to start with those sets. One swing is easier to learn than multiple ones. As a great fitter ... pls feel free to pick this up for a vid. Thx. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

I Love the channel!! ❤ . Do you think it would be of any benefit to take your driver to the range and show us viewers a couple of shots on each hozle setting and show what the numbers really can do in a proper fitting V. S. having it in the wrong position ? Beyond that perhaps the same thing with shafts from senior flex up to an X Stiff ? I’d love to see someone who hits the ball as well as you and who explains everything so good go through that process. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

I just bought new clubs for this season. Unfortunately I didn’t get fit because I bought new leftover Mizuno JPX 921’s that were on sale with only 1 stiff shaft option. I already know I need to change the grips to the correct size. I’m not 100% on if I like the shafts so I’m going to do a shaft only fitting to see if I like another shaft better. Even if I pay to switch shafts, I still saved money. I would love to have a full bag fitting to see the difference in performance.

Great video, I’ve recently moved and trying to replicate what I had with my old fitter is so difficult. The trust and them understanding why/what you need is so important.

Great video as always Mr Trott. I’ve followed your videos for ages and started my custom fitting quest in December last year to replace my current irons, all the info you post has helped me no end. I went to different fitters, looked at the data, looked at all the products in person and online, and was able to make the right decision for me. I wanted the sleek irons TM P7MC’s or Callaway Apex pro, but they didn’t deliver the numbers, although they felt amazing. All your info and a great fit with my local PGA pro has got me into P790’s, with KBS shafts. Even changed to TP5 ball to suit this club change. 2 months of testing and studying has got me to the right place. Thanks for all the 🧅’s YNWA 🔴

As you know I have been watching a lot of your videos and I really enjoy the content. This video hit home because I truly believe everyone should get fitted because everyone is different. Swing your swing and let it fly. Thanks Trottie

I defiantly think you put out great content it's helped me in the process a lot. I took lessons and had a fitting done from the same guy for my irons. My struggle was I didn't feel like I was swinging my best during the iron fitting. When I got to the driver I went to my local club took 3 clubs that I was looking at to their range and just hit shots, one stood out to me as the one so I went with it. Although I didn't have any numbers attached to the club I just felt right. I think the right fitter for the right person is pure magic! I wish we all had you at our disposal.

Wow Trottie I’ve always appreciated the production quality of your videos in the past but you’ve really stepped your game up from great to elite. Doesn’t hurt that constantly give out onions either!

I love your videos Trot master! I don’t miss a single second of them. I am a fitter myself and have a great client base with good reviews. I have been doing it for about 4 years now and I want to take the next step and get to a bigger and better position in the golf industry. What would you recommend?

I got raked in my first "fitting" because I was an intern of my own golf game not a CEO and I had a blind trust in him being the professional. My expensive lesson... know your equipment specifications (especially lofts for irons because there is no standard) and how those metrics affect performance when your testing different clubs.

Hey Trottie! Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers! Your content and knowledge that’s being showcased on your channel is brilliant! It’s allowed me to develop a proficient understanding about the art of club fitting! Would like to know your opinion towards counter balance putters please. Keep up the fantastic work king 🤝

You are spot on. My fitting guy was trying to get me hitting a straight shot with changing everything around. Don’t think Il ever hit a straight shot I hit a certain shape and it keeps comfy. I had to tell him stop go with my current shape and make sure it’s optimal. Worst thing would be leaving after spending £1500 and not being able to hit your stock shot anymore

Good info Chris. I will never buy another club or set without a fitting. I may buy a fairway wood or hybrid of the same lineage on my own, but at least I will know what to expect and how I do with that shaft or head. Cheapest money spent in golf is a good fitter.

Great video Trottskie. Love that you answer all comments. Keep em coming…handicap fittings would be great

Another incredible video Trottie! I feel like this video was made for me. Exactly what i needed to hear. Thank you!

Great work Trottie enjoy your content regards from Australia

Love your channel I’ve learned so much about golf equipment over this past year watching your videos keep putting out the great content

Absolutely brilliant way of describing things. So insightful.

Good info Trottie! My goal this summer is to get my handicap down to 15, right now sitting at about 22. Im currently gaming off the shelf Sim 2 Max but I think a proper fitting, along with putting in the work on the short game will be the path to get me there. Just gotta find a good fitter around me.

Absolutely brilliant video I have been saying this for years especially when I was doing custom fitting at a certain company in the UK

Well done Chris 👏 😊

Have a taylormade fit tomorrow in U.K although all my clubs are taylormade! Playing the old p770 looking forward to seeing the suggestions and some new questions I’ll be asking 👍 Keep up the great information on your channel 👏

Awesome video Trottie. After 3 years, I am finally going for my club fitting at Custom Golf Works in the UK. I will definitely be going into the fitting with these questions to make sure I get what is best for me.

Awesome info. I’m 50, still move it pretty good for my age, between 105-110. I can afford to play whatever I want. I used to go through 10000.00 worth of equipment a year. Until I got a proper fit in Oceanside at another manufacturers facility. Now I just make minor adjustments to my set. Maybe a shaft, or a driving iron, or wedge setup. I re-grip a few times a year, and it’s like having a new set.

Love to see a fellow Brit making it big in the US golf scene! I would love one day to be able to come over and get you to give me a fitting, recently started playing over in England but one day I hope to get over to the Kingdom!

Went into a big box store 3 days in a row and hit the p7mc head to head with some comparable heads and the mc was a clear winner. Once I got the lie angle and shaft set it was a done deal.

1979 as a 14 year old kid I played with a half set of blades, 4,6,8,W, persimmon driver (that's all there was!) and practiced by setting a towel at random distances and hitting each club to the towel. Draws, Fades, Low, High, chipping, blading until I'd done it with each club (W within reason). I was very excited to go to my first fitting at the local driving range. Rep said to me how far do you hit your 7 iron? I said don't have a 7 only a 6 and a 8. So he said how far do you hit your 6? My answer totally sincerely was, It depends on how far I want it to go! He said no that's wrong, each club should have a stock distance, how else are you going to gapI I said I change my swing speed and shape. I think we were both confused by each other's approach.... I haven't played on a course since 2015. In returning I just had two lessons. 1st lesson Coach lent/handed me a Game Improvement Cleveland iron, which I hit surprisingly well. 2nd lesson without prompting he gave me an Apex Pro with graphite MMT shaft, which I hit better and must admit the compact shape felt like coming home. (maybe lesson 3 , P7TW's!!!! humm no Apex Pro, is Pro enough!).

I love the comment about letting the game be what it is. I fell into the trap I was better than I was. I became miserable on the golf. I now play to have fun and realize it's not a life or death situation but a game. I have to wake up and go to work on Monday

thx for the video it was very helpful i've gone through the route of being my own CEO of my clubs with the help and knowledge of many key fitters you being one of them thank you very much for the advice you've given its helped my game cheers from Vulcan Canada

Awesome stuff as always Trottie and from the heart. ❤

Yep, I had a fitting where I was put into the C Taper shaft. I told the fitter it was NOT it. I couldn’t get over the feel and balance of it even though dispersion was great. The fitter was adamant on me using the shaft. I left after he kept insisting. I have since found another fitter in the same city but with fitters that are MILES better.

Got my irons reshaffted with graphite shafts at local club champion in Hilton Head SC. Old shafts were steel NS Pro GH Neo stiff flex on gen 5 PXG XF irons. New shaft is Project x 60 Grams. Old shafts made it feel like I really had to work hard on each swing. With new shafts I am pulling a lot of shots and don’t see the distance gains I saw on trackman in the bay. My gut feeling is the shafts are too light. Would appreciate your thoughts. Really enjoy your channel and the depth of your knowledge.

Trottie, appreciate you putting out straightforward honest advice. How would you recommend identifying a quality fitter before you get to the store / proshop? Seen some other comments about people going to large chain stores for fitting and could definitely see people there trying to push more expensive products.

Brilliant information. Once in a while I play with a club rep. From Callaway. He swears to me that there is "No difference in shaft flex's" For this reason I refuse to ask him for any information on clubs. After my knee surgery I will be fitted again. Thanks for all the no BS 👍

love the video trottie......even though you promote taylormade you don't force that upon golfers......as you have said be your own CEO...... take from the video and choose the brand that suits your game.....😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

At last a sensible answer to the fitting question off on Monday for a fitting and feel more positive after this. Mid to high handicapper so always worried if its worth it.

Always the scholar and teh gentleman....also, great info...

Thank you Trottie!

Firstly, thank you for "CEO" way of thinking when getting fitted. There were to many times in the past from personal experience where I felt like I was being given this or that to be told, "well the numbers look great" but I wasn't 100% with the club / clubs. When I was getting fitted in the past I was 5-10 handicap and I really felt it was time for that next step in my game to get everything dialed in. In your truly honest opinion when do you think fitting over lessons should be considered? I know you said at any point fitting should be an option but don't you see that as putting a Band-Aid on something that needs more of an in-depth look (lessons) would be better money spent vs moving weights, cg, lie, loft, and everything else? With 20 years at TaylorMade you're literally the one guy out of over 8 billion people on earth that I listen intently to when it comes to golf, so yeah, lol. Take that for what it is

Love your work Trottie !!

So I have always played stiff shafts in my irons and a buddy of mine has the project x 6.5 in his irons and I hit those like a dream. I just love the trajectory they produce and the feel through impact. Everyone in the past has said I need stiff shafts (friends) but the x flex, just feels like my happy place. I just focus more on my swing with the x flex shafts, because if you don’t time it properly, well… it’s going right.

Love being your own CEO I try to remind people of this all the time during my own fittings. I've been fitting for a year now and just got turned down for a position from TaylorMade. What's something I can do next time I try that will put me one step ahead of the others. Thanks trottie

I like how you put that. CEO of your own operation. That's how I feel and why I appreciate a lot of your videos. I need to know things if I'm going to make any sense out of a game as insane as golf.

a guy who works for taylormade talks about taylormade no way! I swear some people are so stupid. keep it up trottie you are an inspiration for young fitters like myself

Love this! What’s the best training aid? I’ve seen you use the hangar and prosendr. My problem in my backswing is that I’m comming to much from the inside. Keep it going!

I play dynamic gold 120’s in my p770 irons but I don’t hit the 4 iron the way I’d like. I have new 120 nippon modus shafts would that potentially help in my 4 iron as it is a slightly higher flying shaft, btw you are the most knowledgeable and honest fitter out there keep it up!

Great video! I've been to 9 fitters over the past 5 years. I don't actually own any of the clubs I was fitted for. I have purchased 5 sets though. I find 90 day return policy to be the best fitter in my area. Wish you were in San diego

Love the vid! Would love to see you cover the gapping from lowest iron to driver. I'm in a situation now where I don't know what to get in that area, with my 4 iron being 22 degrees. Is it only about the yardage gaps or should one maybe focus a bit more on what the flights look like and general purpose of the club? Would love to hear your take on this! Keep killing it.

If you live in the bay go to alameda golf works and ask for Shawn Shelby, he's the owner. Bad news is you won't be getting the club today as everything is built by him. Good news is that he is an amazing fitter. He will work you though a bunch of options (heads and shafts), show you the numbers, narrow it down, then you pick on feel.

congrats on hitting 100k!!!

Just had a great fitting with Jason MacNiven. Moved my irons to the same KBS Tour V’s 110 S hard stepped. Such a great feel. Slight drop in weight from the Modus 105 X’s I was in previously. Loving the onions Trottie, the QI tour 3 and 5 wood with the new WB might have jumped in the bag too

I’d love to see a video on how you adjust a driver to a player. I have a Stealth 9.0 that I had been playing standard and picked up a high slice and couldn’t trust my driver all last year. I spent some time on the range making adjustments and now have it 2 notches toward higher (3° closed, +1.5° loft) and am teeing it a little lower and have a more consistent ball flight. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been stumped with these changes and just tried stuff until something worked.

Father of 5 so money is tight for sure. I have a sim currently but I love the look of the sim 2 and the new QI10. How comparable are the sim and the QI10? Would it be smarter to go with a sim2 or spend the money for the latest tech?

Awesome video! How do I get a fitting by you? Haha...... I see you every now and then at Goathill on the range. Im a newer golfer. Picked up the game at age 41 and completely obsessed

Really interested in moving into a blended set with bladed clubs in my scoring irons. I think the additional RPM would help from 150 yards and in.

Most of us that buy used clubs have to fit ourselves. I actually bought two complete sets of 718ap2 just to be able to compare the shafts. Turns out the stiffer shafts offer more range of shots for me.

Thanks for putting out another great video Trottie! I’m in the market for a complete now bag of clubs and your videos have been so instrumental in helping me understand the the data on the launch monitor as well as the fitting process. I have a sim studio at home and and have been practicing a lot. My swing is at a place where I feel I am ready for a proper fitting. I reached out to the kingdom a few weeks ago and have not received a response. Can you let me know what I need to do to get in the books? I live in so cal prefer to go to the kingdom if this is an option. Thanks again for providing insight into the world of club fitting. The entertainment is always good too. 🤙🏼

Very informative thx, the big problem I find here in the UK is getting a fitting using grass. All fittings I ever see are off mats. Do you think that makes any difference to ball strike?

Hi Trottie, this is a great video. I’m looking to get back into the game after a long hiatus; my gear is all 12+ years old at this point. My short game is respectable but I’ve always fought a nasty slice off the tee with my driver. Would you recommend lessons before fitting or fitting first to get gear better suited which could help as you mentioned in the video?

Would it be more worthwhile to correct my swing to begin removing the regular slice, improving my contact etc before a going for a fitting?

Hi Trottie, would it be advantageous to take your data (if you collect it)to a fitter so they have an insight into your game/issues

I am still using my Tommy Armour 855's I bought in 1995. I'm currently a 8.2 handicap. Everyone I play with tells me if i got new irons my scores would lower drastically. I have been to a few golf shops and hit some of the newer irons and they feel great. My issue right now is all the horror stories I see online about fitters not being able to do their jobs properly or even trying to force you into something you don't need. Is there a better place to get fitted than others or is it just a crap shoot? I have PGA Tour Superstore, Golf Galaxy and Club Champion near me. All of which say they are Premier Fitters for Taylormade. By the way, I love how i hit the Taylormade irons and am really interested in trying out the new 770's and P7CB's. Sorry for the book here but I literally have no idea about this whole fitting thing and new irons. A lot has changed since I was in high school :)

Great video and completely true. I’m lucky that the fitter I’ve used has always been straight about a lot of things and won’t force anything on you. I’m looking to get fit for some new wedges, I’m hesitant to get fitted in a studio as when it comes to bounce and feel etc I can’t see how indoors would create the right environment and I don’t want to spend a large chunk of money on clubs that might not be optimal in real world conditions. What would your thoughts be?

Thanks for the video! How can I educate myself more on golf equipment and how it all works for different player’s needs and technique? What are some good resources?

Great video as always, I recently went for a fitting for a new driver, got fitted for Qi LS, have been hitting it great but recently watched a video that says it’s for a faster swing speed, I’m 55 yrs old and only swing on average 98mph wondering if I’ve done the right thing

I was looking for information, not a TaylorMade ad. You live and learn.

Love your videos Trottie. It’s inspired me to get fitted and be serious about how my equipment can shape and improve my game. How do you go about booking a fitting at the Kingdom? Is it even possible to do?

Good stuff. Thx. When should you go for a fitting. I haven't played golf in 2.5 years, so basically starting over trying to get a baseline. Your thoughts?

Hi, I’m looking to get fitted for the first time ever and be playing for 30 years (41yrs old) play off 9 but fallen back from 5 over the last number of years! I’m currently having lessons and getting the big back and looking at the fitting process is it a good idea to getting a fitting during a swing change process?

Regarding irons. I just got myself a set of p790s . However, I went from mizuno mp60s. My eyes simply struggle to look down on the short irons of the p790s. I guess there is nothing stopping me from using my favourite mp60s 7/8/9/PW and mix that with p790 4/5/6… I get that most people like to use the whole set in one brand but as long as the gapping is good, there is nothing stopping me from using different brands if it works best for me…

Appreciate the honesty trottie I’m going for a fairway and Haydn Tylor made fitting Friday. Looking forward to updating the wrenches

appreciate you trottie

I am thinking about dropping the 4-Iron from my bag because I never use it on a course and my 5-Hybrid & 5-Iron are gapped very well with each other. What would you key in on (outside of distance) when evaluating adding a Wood to the bag to go between my Driver & the next longest club (18-degree 3-Hybrid)? I'll likely be attempting to fit myself as I've started fitting part-time at a local shop.

Hey trottie Love the vids. I’ve been holding for a little over a year now but have been seriously into it and starting to get really educated on clubs. Do you think getting fit is okay even though I might duff a few balls during the fitting. I feel like my skill level isn’t high enough to get fit

Congrats on 100K subs!!! been on for a while nice to see the channel grow.

Love the videos, and I'm a taylormade man myself. I've been fit, but I close the club face too early, which is causing a hook or a big draw, lol. Can a shaft or weight change anywhere help with that?