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HENRY-GRIFFITTS
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
IS
THERE A "MIRACLE CLUB" THAT WORKS FOR EVERY GOLFER?
Every golf club is made up of many different parts and pieces.
Virtually every club component is available in a variety of designs.
In addition to design variations, different materials can also change the
performance characteristics of club components. Club heads alone are
available in offset and non-offset style and can be forged, cast in steel or
made of graphite or composite materials.
IS THERE A PARTICULAR STYLE OF CLUB HEAD, SHAFT OR
GRIP THAT IS PERFECT FOR EVERY PLAYER?
No. Each player has a different swing and different needs to improve his or
her golf game.
The same "miracle" club design which dramatically improves one player's game
may not be right for the other players in his or her own foursome.
Clubfitting is a combination of art and science. Talk to your club pro about
a fitting session which will help you determine the club design which is
right for your swing.
WHICH CLUBHEAD DESIGN IS BEST, OFFSET OR
NON-OFFSET?
A clubheads' design affects the direction (right or left) and the height of
the golf ball's flight trajectory. An offset head will tend to make the ball
go lower and to the left. A non-offset head will tend to make the ball fly
higher and to the right. Most offset clubs are bottom-weighted. This helps
to counter the clubs' tendency to hit low trajectory shots, while still
helping the player "move" golf shots to the left. The decision to use an
offset or non-offset clubhead cannot be made without considering each
component of the overall club design. Shaft flex, length and clubhead weight
can dramatically change the performance characteristics of both offset and
non-offset clubheads. The only way to accurately determine a clubhead
specification is through a "dynamic" fitting process (actually hitting balls
with a combination of different clubs while observing full ball flight)
Hitting into a net does not provide the feedback necessary to evaluate
results.
HOW LONG SHOULD MY CLUBS BE?
There are two basic variables to consider when determining club length:
- your ability to hit the ball squarely;
- and how far you hit your average tee
and fairway shots.
In most cases, if you can hit the ball in the middle of the club face using
a longer club you will hit the ball farther down the fairway. In simple
terms, you are using a longer lever to apply force to the ball. You will
find that a person's height is a poor measure for determining club length.
For example a tall person may actually have better control with a shorter
club than a longer club. Conversely, a short person may hit a long club very
consistently and benefit from the added distance to his tee and fairway
shots.
IS THE DISTANCE PROVIDED BY A LONGER CLUB IMPORTANT
TO EVERYONE'S GAME?
No. You should be trying to improve the accuracy of your shots. However, if
you only drive the ball 150 yards an added 20 - 25 yards could help your
golf score dramatically by helping you reach the green in fewer shots. In
this case a golfer would be wise to sacrifice accuracy in order to pick up
distance. Spend some time with a clubfitter and discuss how changing club
length, as part of an overall custom-fit design could improve your golf
game.
WHICH SHAFT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
This is the most confusing question in the golf industry. The confusion is
justified due to the wide variety of shaft options available. Steel,
graphite, boron graphite, light weight steel, titanium, aluminum, steel and
graphite composite and fiberglass materials are all used in various types of
shaft construction. To further confuse the golfer, there are at least five
major stiffness selections and three different deflection points available.
If you're not confused about which combination is right, you should be! Each
of these materials and designs is right for someone, but no single material
or design is right for everyone. Most shaft manufacturers market their
product as the best single solution for every golfer. This is the nature of
a competitive business. By working with a trained clubfitter, and
experiencing the product rather than the advertising, you will be able to
find the shaft that rewards your golf swing with straight and long golf
shots.
SWING WEIGHT VERSUS TOTAL WEIGHT
Swing weight is probably the most misunderstood of all clubfitting
specifications. By itself swing weight is a relatively insignificant
measure. It is a factor which is only important when combined with other
club design variables such as shaft weight, stiffness-length, lie, head
weight, and grip weight and size. Two clubs with the same swing weight,
often have dramatically different characteristics. Consider, for example,
that it is possible to construct two standard 43" drivers each with a swing
weight of D-2. Depending on the variable in the design of each driver, a
normal driver might have a dead weight of 13.5 ounces while the other could
weigh several pounds (both still maintaining the same swing weight.)
Consequently, when considering a club purchase, don't place too much
emphasis on the swing weight specification.
DO I NEED CUSTOM-FIT CLUBS IF I DON'T SWING THE
SAME EACH TIME I HIT THE BALL?
This is probably the most widespread misunderstanding among weekend golfers.
The truth is that every golfer has the same basic elements in all of his
golf shots. Most of us either hook or slice the ball with a degree of
consistency. After going through a clubfitting session, both the best
players and the worst players are astounded to see the change that can be
produced by sampling clubs with different designs. The design of your club,
to a large degree, determines the flight path of your golf shots.
HOW SHOULD I DECIDE WHICH TYPE OF CLUB TO PURCHASE?
The best general "rule" in purchasing clubs is to "try before you buy."
Every manufacturer would like you to believe that their club is the perfect
fit to your golf game. The simple truth, however, is that each player has a
unique need in a golf club. The fact that a player is male or female, or
that a player is tall or short does not determine that the player needs a
long or short club, or a flat or upright lie. Each of us swings the club
differently and we all need a piece of golf equipment that rewards our swing
and allows us to maintain "athletic balance" in our golf game.
SEE YOUR HENRY-GRIFFITTS FITTER TO "TRY BEFORE YOU
BUY. LIMITED WARRANTY"
Henry-Griffitts wishes you much success with your new equipment and believes
you should know that great care and pride in workmanship has gone into
building your set. No club is built with greater care or tighter quality
standards. After playing with your new clubs a few times, they should become
a welcome part of your game. If you experience difficulty using them, please
return to your fitter so he/she can help you with any adjustments. If you
and the fitter so decide, we will carry out any necessary alterations to the
clubs, free of charge, within 90 days of delivery. Some re-fits may require
more expensive components, such as steel shafts to graphite shafts. In such
cases, a charge will be made for the difference in price between the
original component and the upgraded component. These alterations are limited
to clubs produced in or altered by the Henry-Griffitts factory. This
warranty is null and void if the clubs are altered in any way by other
persons or companies. This warranty is limited only to alterations agreed to
by the fitter and the customer. Refunds will not be considered. There are no
performance warranties given by Henry-Griffitts. Individual players may have
varying results, some better than others, due to a variety of reasons. This
warranty applies only to the fit and the production of clubs. Individual
performances, scores, and handicaps are the responsibility of the buyers. No
other warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied. As always,
Henry-Griffitts golf clubs are guaranteed against defects in workmanship for
five years. Materials guarantees are limited to those of the original
component manufacturers. Normal wear and tear is expected and will be taken
into consideration when applying this warranty.
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HG IRON
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