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Let’s break down why club fitting matters more after 60, what actually changes in your swing, and how to get fit the right way as a senior golfer.
As we age, our golf swings change — even if our fundamentals stay solid.
Common changes for senior golfers include:
Clubs that once felt perfect can suddenly feel:
A proper senior-focused fitting accounts for how you swing today, not how you swung at 45.
The most common mistake?
Focusing only on distance.
Distance matters — but for senior golfers, dispersion, launch, and comfort matter more.
An extra 5–10 yards doesn’t help if:
A good senior club fitting prioritizes:
Distance becomes a byproduct of better efficiency.
Shaft flex is often misunderstood — especially for older golfers.
Many seniors play shafts that are too stiff, robbing them of:
For most golfers over 60:
A proper fitting focuses on tempo and release, not just swing speed numbers.
Lighter shafts don’t mean loss of control.
For senior golfers:
Many seniors benefit from:
The goal is smooth acceleration, not forcing speed.
As posture and flexibility change, club length becomes critical.
Even a ½-inch change can:
Senior golfers often do better with slightly shorter clubs, especially in irons, because they promote control and consistency.
Grip size is often overlooked — and it’s one of the most important factors for seniors.
Signs your grips may be wrong:
Many senior golfers benefit from:
A properly fit grip can:
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As flexibility changes, lie angle becomes more important.
Incorrect lie angles can cause:
A proper fitting ensures the club sole interacts correctly with the turf for your current posture, not your younger one.
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Driver fitting is especially important after 60.
Senior-friendly drivers typically feature:
Many seniors gain distance not by swinging harder — but by launching the ball higher with less spin.
A good fitting focuses on:
For irons, senior golfers should prioritize:
Graphite iron shafts are no longer “only for beginners” — many tour pros and elite seniors use them for joint protection and consistency.
Not always.
A smart approach:
Putter fitting is especially valuable for seniors struggling with:
Even small putter changes can produce immediate results.
Not all fittings are equal.
Look for a fitter who:
Avoid fittings that:
A good senior fitting feels educational, not sales-driven.
You should strongly consider a fitting if:
Even one or two small adjustments can rejuvenate your game.
FAQ: Club Fitting for Senior Golfers
Q1: Is club fitting worth it for senior golfers?
Yes. A proper fit can improve launch, distance, and accuracy while reducing strain—especially with the right shaft weight, flex, and grip size.
Q2: What should seniors focus on in a fitting first?
Start with driver and fairway woods (launch/spin), then irons (lie angle/shaft), then wedges (gapping), and finally putter (aim/tempo).
Q3: What shaft is best for senior golfers?
There’s no single “best,” but many seniors benefit from lighter shafts and the correct flex/profile to improve tempo and center contact.
Q4: Do seniors need more loft on the driver?
Often, yes. Many golfers 60+ gain carry with a bit more loft and the right shaft to increase launch and optimize spin.
Q5: What grip size is best for older hands or arthritis?
Many seniors prefer midsize or jumbo grips to reduce grip pressure and hand pain, but the right size depends on hand size and release pattern.
Senior Insight
The right clubs don’t make you swing harder — they help you swing freer.
Absolutely — when done correctly.
For senior golfers, the real benefits of club fitting are:
You don’t need perfect clubs — you need clubs that work with your body, not against it.
That’s the real advantage of club fitting after 60.
Link to past post about club fitting from Senior-Golfers.com
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