I have started to really try to improve my golf game over the past year. When I started keeping track of my scores for handicap purposes I was north of an 18 handicap, but have whittled that down to a 14.1. I currently have a Taylor made sim2 driver (used), Titleist 714 AP2 irons (gifted to me by a neighbor who was moving), callaway 3 wood (used), etc.

My question are, is there a good time to get professionally fitted, is it worth it, how much will it improve my overall game?

Thanks, just wanting feedback before I start saving $ to invest in a bag fit to my game.

Have you taken a lesson or two to have a pro check your setup, grip, etc? I would do that before a fitting.

In my opinion, the proper time for a fitting is when you and a pro have identified your ideal swing for your body, and get fit to that.

Yep. I've had a couple lessons this spring with the local PGA pro

Nice…to answer your previous question on how much it will help your game, I think it depends.

If you are an average body type, have a fairly neutral swing plane, and average swing speeds, the fitting can help you a little bit. If you are out of the norms for any of the above (former baseball player maybe with high end speed), that's where the fitting can make a huge difference. Most clubs are built to accommodate the avg person.

I think fitting is important for all to maximize your game, but gains will be different for each. It all comes down to the shafts and getting your spin rates dialed in for each club. There is also an element of motivation one gets from getting fitted which leads to more diligent practice.

My perspective as a higher handicapper with years of playing experience is that fitting is worth it for these reasons:

• Your current bag includes a lot of random "hand me down" or old clubs with various shafts and unknown specs
• Your gapping is all over the place
• You have dramatically different dispersion patterns between clubs, like pull hooks with a hybrid but slices with the next iron
• You're a tinkerer who can't resist making changes to club settings, grips, shafts, etc constantly without any guidance from a pro
• You hate the feel of your clubs - too heavy, too light, harsh on contact, etc.

You don't need to have a grooved swing to benefit from fitting if your current bag is just a jumble of old stuff that was put together without a coherent plan. Getting fit into a set of irons that matches your skill set (e.g., chunky game improvement irons with shafts that don't fight against your swing) will make golf more fun even if your stats don't improve dramatically.

Here's a very recent experience. After over a decade abusing the same clubs I made the decision to get a new set of everything. Partially also to build a second set so visiting buddies could use them.

I am a mid handicapper.

Went to GolfTec after doing some research. The fitting itself was underwhelming. Tried 5 sets of irons and ended up buying the same brand but the latest version with different shafts. I could have done this at any Golf outfit without a fitting.

I was also convinced to sign up for expensive golf lessons. The lessons have helped me correct a lot of issues with my swing. The biggest learning from the lessons was becoming more aware of my swing. During all these years I couldn't fix an issue on the course mid round. Now I can fix a slice or a block because I know what is wrong.

IMO lessons are far more valuable than a fitting. Find a pro that is not very expensive and sign up for a pack of swing lessons.

BTW it turned out that I was a "standard" for the clubs.

Yes, if the goal is to shoot better scores, lean in on taking more lessons, and if he's worth his salt, your pro should be able to identify if your equipment is off to the point of truly negatively impacting your game. At that point address it

In this day and age, getting the shaft right and lie angle right is 90% of the battle.