Driver Optimization
$125 – One Hour
Starting with a player’s own driver, we collect “launch ballistics” data. Ball speed, launch angle and spin rate are analyzed.
Loss of distance from sub-optimal launch angle or spin rate is calculated. You will know the source and reason for your loss of distance.
If launch angle and spin rate are within an acceptable range we will pinpoint ways to improve ball speed.
If accuracy and consistency are important, we will frequently trim the length of a player’s driver and add an adjustable weight under the grip. The “new driver” is then tested. Ball speed normally increases 2-4 MPH and consistency improves.
We start by making a player’s own driver work better.
If we think a different driver shaft and head combination might produce higher ball speed, or better spin or trajectory, we assemble and test that driver.
We don’t believe that any modern driver head is the best. If that driver existed, the world would have found out and we’d all have one. If one driver works better than another, there should be a physical reason that can be measured and understand.
If a driver existed that absolutely, positively was the “best for all players” you could be sure that we would all own one.
Driver Optimization is not intended to be a “complete fitting”. Testing clubs at the range is not included.
This is a good starting point for a player of any skill level who has a driver he likes and wants to make absolutely, positively sure that it is just the right length, flex, swingweight and loft – based on the results as measured on a launch monitor.
Counterweight Fitting
$125 – One Hour – Covers driver and irons.
Think about it. Most professional grade sporting implements are carefully balanced by their makers.
Gunstocks, baseball bats, hockey sticks, fly rods, fighting knives . . . Why not golf clubs?
Locating “counter-weights” at a variable positions under the grip changes the balance of a golf club. In testing, we have found that adding counterweights at the optimal position gives a player more control over the club.
The result is an increase in ball speed up to 4 MPH with improved consistency for most players. To judge consistency, we measure and compare swing speed, ball speed, trajectory, swing path and face angle at impact.
A balanced club is great because knowing that you are more consistent will make you more consistent.
“Fitting for Balance” involves testing a player’s own 6 iron with 8, 12, 16 and 20 gram Tour Lock weights
The Golf Lab pioneered using counterweights to increase ball speed and improve consistency. A “Stabilizer” installed under the grip of your driver will increase your ball speed by 2-4 MPH. Changing the balance of your clubs with counterweights normally improves the consistency of swing path and face angle at impact. Players who have not optimized the balance of their current clubs should do so. Results are measurable and guaranteed.