This week I came across this shop who's main business is custom fitting.

Their rates are as follows...

PRICING

CLUB FITTING (ANALYZING HEAD, SHAFT, AND GRIP)

Full Bag Fitting (all woods, irons, wedges, putter)

This is the most comprehensive option for those who want to take their game to the next level, as well as the best value for your fitting dollar. Your Club Champion Certified Fitter will take you through your entire bag and really drill down to specifics of every aspect of your equipment, including the ball that you should be playing.

$350

3 1/2 hours

Long Game Fitting (driver, fairways, hybrids)

Combine your driver, fairway woods and hybrids in this value based fitting that will increase your distance, get your spin rate and trajectory where it needs to be, and help you keep the ball in play.

$200

2 1/2 hours

Driver Fitting

The big stick is about power, but also needs to be controlled. We see no end in sight to the explosion in driver technology that continues to evolve, and state-of-the-art continues to change very rapidly. We make it our business to carry the very latest in designs from all major manufacturers, in both head and shaft technology. With so many choices on the market, your game will thank you when you are professionally fit into the exact right shaft/head combination for you.

$150

1 1/2 hours

Iron Fitting

With our knowledge of how to give you a greater ability to improve control and accuracy by adjusting spin characteristics and launch and lie angles, your irons are clubs that will respond beautifully to tour quality custom fitting. Club Champion offers an extremely broad selection of the best that the major manufacturers have to offer in shafts and heads, so that we can help dial in your game as precisely as possible.

$150

1 1/2 hours

Fairway Wood/Hybrid Fitting

Your fairway woods and hybrids need to be fit properly to take into account lies you typically would face and the launch angle and swing speed specific to your swing. Experience what it feels like to have lower scores on your card and more control from both the short and long grass.

$100

1 hour

Putter Fitting

Please do not ignore the club that is responsible for approximately 40% of your strokes!! That's right, 40% of your strokes. At Club Champion, we use the latest in SAM PuttLab technology to make sure you get the ball rolling properly and on line. Using hundreds of variables, we can fit and construct a putter for you that has the proper length, loft, lie, offset, face characteristics, head style and shaft that will allow you to not only better understand putting mechanics and performance, but will also have you more confident over the ball, resulting in more putts made from all distances. So, c'mon, give your scorecard a break.

$100

1 hour

Wedge Fitting

Ask any tour pro and they will tell you: Of all the clubs played before reaching the green, the wedges should be the most thoroughly thought about in relation to the character of your game. An adjustment in a few degrees of loft, different bounce characteristics, the number of wedges you carry and the spacing between the lofts, special grinds; these are all essential elements that get substantially magnified as you get within 125 yards of the pin. While the driver is your muscle, the wedges are your soft touches that are key to scoring.

$80

1 hour

EVERY FITTING INCLUDES

In-depth analysis and guidance from a certified Club Champion club fitter
A printout and email of fitting results and club specifications
A detailed price quote on each club in your fitting
OTHER SERVICES (CALL FOR PRICING)

Repair
Re-Gripping
Re-Finishing
Custom paint job
Stamping
Golf balls

Now I would like to have a full bag custom fitting, especially since shoulder surgery. But $350 seem more than excessive.

Worth it? Go to a Big Box instead? Look for "other" options?....What are your thoughts?

It really depends on so many factors... Qualifications, Experience etc...

$350 for a full bag fitting does not seem out of line for my area.

If these guys are certified and have references to verify their work then, maybe with adjustments including in the price would be a decent deal.
A good fitter will always ask you to play the new set up for awhile then fine tune if necessary.

Caution, one must have a fairly consistent game to be benefited from the fitting . A weekend worrier probably should not expect a near miracle from the fitting.

Hot sticks golf in Scottsdale, AZ charges $450 for the entire bag except for the putter which is another $100.

I would take a vacation in AZ and do that. I have been there, impressive. Or, talk to a Ping rep and get them to sign you off on a VIP fitting at their garage.

6 days later

Caution, one must have a fairly consistent game to be benefited from the fitting . A weekend worrier probably should not expect a near miracle from the fitting....Said Release

Absolutely. But, R, in most cases those are the customers they target....which makes sense. The only problem I have is if you go to 5 different fitters the same guy will in all probability get a completely different set up from each one. How can that be? I know a company that tried this with 3 fitters here in S. Ca. 2 sold the guy a fitting and new clubs (all different clubs and specs - even though they mainly carried the same lines) and 1 guy sold the guy LESSONS! He would not build or sell the guy new clubs until his swing was a bit steady. Now, who would you guys trust?

    One other thing that must be considered. I walked into a Golfsmith the other day and a salesman had a husband and wife in that really nice net setup with L/M's....in this store there were 4 L/M spots. Each L/M had a Major brand logo all over each L/M. So you just know those Majors helped with the cost. I was watching the salesman as I was walking around the store. After awhile he prints out a data sheet for each one of them. He tells them, "This is what you need according to L/M readout that would fit you best to match your swing". He goes and gets 2 brand new Drivers and has them hit again. They both are impressed and they both buy the Drivers. To those 2 consumers they were fit! After all, they have the printout sheet that specifically said what is best for them. I believe the Husband also purchase a #3 wood as well. The best part that is the absolute 100% dead nuts closer? They have a 60 day satisfaction guarantee! They were scientifically fit for correct loft and flex...after all, the machine (in their mind) doesn't lie...even if the salesman does. And don't forget that 60 day guarantee.....even if the machine and the salesman lie! One more thing...no charge for the fitting!

    Just a thought to ponder

    Bangoman

    Absolutely ! You are on the button with the fitting. Sadly most of these are "trained" fitter whom took a one day class of how to.

    Even with reputable fitters in the business for years could come up with different results.

    That's why the old school of ball flight rules. I had a guy whom will fit golfer with the ball flight. He fine tune all the elements to achieve the ball flight the golfer wants. I had seem a golfer's bag with irons made up of inconsistent length ( not 1/2" gap throughout the set ), variable swing weight but the ball flight was perfect and the distance on each club was right where it should be.

    What I meant by benefited from a fitter with a fairly consistent game was, if a golfer does not even make solid contact with the golf ball 50% of the time, no fitter will be able to help his game except helping the fitter's bank account balance.

    Sure, marketing 101 says "sell the customer what they want ". I had learn that in all the professions I tried which is to give proper advise then shut up and let the customer tell you what they want. Especially those with a deep pocket............

      8 years later

      azgreg

      It's what CC does. You guys have all heard the story of my buddy who dropped $5100 on a set of Cally Apex irons (6-W), a driver, FW, hybrid and 2 wedges. All with "custom" shafts.

        raggmann54 How do they justify those charges and how do people pay it??? Are the customers that stupid

        It seems to be "the way" now. As long as there's suckers, there's going to be con artists.

          Rickochet Did this include KY Jelly or did they get it dry?

          … you’re taking the barrel end of the bat dry.

            It’s amazing that with all the bad press about them that people still go there. All you hear is, “ I saw a coupon for $100 bag fitting!!” And they clamor to go. Then can’t believe the price, so they live under a rock?

            The vanity of some golfers is priceless. The more they spend, the bigger their d$ck gets (at least in the their minds).

              propman Yup, there are people that just want to brag that they spent the most money. When I go to the TPC Boston there is one guy like that. It’s hilarious