What's New: Fitting Tips

Are The Premium Irons Really Worth It?

August 19th, 2019

It started with PXG.  Well, no, it started with HONMA.  And the other Japanese companies like Miura, EPON and Royal Collection.  But it was clear from the start that PXG was differentiating itself with premium designed products and premium pricing.  What has followed has been a continual introduction of premium products, especially irons, by many of the major companies in the golf industry.  Titleist CNCPT, Callway EPIC Forged and the new TaylorMade P790Ti are the latest releases in this space.  Some are available now while others will be available later in the Fall of 2019. So, schedule your fitting and find out which of these new premium irons will work best for you! Premium Designs If you look at the majority of the new introductions like PXG, there definitely are some advanced engineering techniques that are potentially causing prices to increase.  The combination of forged bodies, thinner face designs, hollow heads with special fill elements make the manufacturing process to assemble these irons more expensive versus traditional forged or cast clubs.  Are the materials more expensive?  Maybe…steel prices have gone up somewhat. Search for Distance AND Forgiveness So, there is no way a manufacturer can provide a more forgiving iron to... Read More

Mizuno MP-20 Irons Coming Soon!

August 8th, 2019

Mizuno is revamping their MP iron lineup in  dramatic way!  All the way from the traditional MP-20 (blade) to a completely new forged MP-20 Hot Metal Blade (HMB).  And in between, the MP-20 MMC with multi-material construction.  We have always been Mizuno fanatics and this new line-up makes us even more excited.  Mizuno has taken a step back in time and is adding a layer of copper in these models to improve feel.  Every single tester liked the feel of the new models better than the previous MP-18 line. We should have demos in by August 20th.  Pre-order on September 3rd with delivery September 20th. Sine we have not tested these yet, we are going by what GolfWRX has compiled in terms of the differences in the models.  Once we get our demos in we will send out an alert so you can try these for yourself!! Here is the GolfWRX article on the new MP-20 Line. And here is another short take on the MP-20 lineup.      

Putter Fitting Can Take You Sub-30!

June 24th, 2019

The old golf adage “Drive for Show and Putt for Dough” is truer now than ever.  With putting accounting for well over 40% of your shots, it is time to start thinking about going “Sub 30” (less than 30 putts per round). When you go through a putter fitting with D’Lance Golf Performance Center, we look at both the aesthetic side of putters as well as the major equipment factors of length, loft, lie, grip size, swing weight, and total weight.  Then we look at your putter stroke to determine if the putter you have suits your stroke style. Here is our approach to putter fitting. As in all of our fittings, the parameters we focus on are all about consistency. We look for Consistency in: swing direction, ball speed, skid distance, roll percent, back swing distance, and tempo. And, we can adjust YOUR putter to get these parameters more consistent. There are some new shaft technologies like the STABILIZER from Break Through Golf Technologies and the Stroke Lab from Callaway that can make your consistency in distance and accuracy even better. So don’t delay your trip to less than 30 putts.  Sign up for a putter fitting today! Dan... Read More

PXG 0211 Irons – Great Performance and Price

June 3rd, 2019

What would you do if you could purchase some of the best clubs in the world within your budget? PXG has just introduced their 0211 Irons featuring a stainless-steel cast body, paired with the PXG’s unique hollow-body design, the industry’s thinnest face, and with their proprietary COR2 Technology. PXG has also created a 15% more functional face area by using an internal-face parameter cut out.  This yields a larger trampoline area for the COR2 technology.  The result is unparalleled outstanding performance and an unmatched feel  you wouldn’t expect from a cast iron, at a price, starting at $195 per club.  You may not have expected this price point from PXG, but this makes their innovative technology and reputation of having the best clubs on the market, within reach for everyone.  Literally within a few $$ of some of their competitors. The 0211 irons are now in our demo system so come in and check them out.  Compare them to your existing irons on our TrackMan ball flight monitors and see the difference for yourself! Schedule your iron fitting here! Dan Sueltz

Using TrackMan to Practice for More Distance

May 17th, 2019

The BIGGEST factor in lowering your scores is getting more distance off the tee!  Why?  Because the average golfer cannot hit long irons or hybrids into the green with any accuracy or consistency.  So, the shorter the distance to the green, the better your chances of scoring! We have three new TrackMan 4 units available for your practice sessions!  Here are some tips on using TrackMan to practice for more distance: Key TrackMan measurements for achieving more Distance: (Learn More)  Ball Speed  – The speed at which the ball is traveling after it leaves the clubface  Smash Factor – The efficiency of energy transfer from the clubhead to the ball  Dynamic Loft – The horizontal angle at which the ball leaves the clubface.  A simple explanation is the combination of the loft of the club and attack angle. Attack Angle – the horizontal angle at which the clubface is moving up or down at impact. Spin Rate – The amount of spin on the ball immediately after impact. Notice that I did NOT mention clubhead speed!  For now, I want you to concentrate on what factors you need to change, given that we are not intentionally trying to increase clubhead... Read More

Clubfitting for Women Golfers

May 10th, 2019

Get fit by professionals that care about your game, not your gender! Unfortunately, there are a lot of stories we hear about female golfers not getting the proper attention to their golf game when looking for new equipment. We fit every golfer with the same attention to detail and respect regardless of ability, gender or age. The Modern Lady Golfer Today’s women golfers cover a very wide level of strength and ability.  Think about it, Title IX, the Department of Education Amendment that prohibited discrimination based upon sex for any educational program being Federally funded, has been in place since 1972.  This amendment had a profound effect on female sports in high school and college.  The golf industry has not really changed the equipment specifications for lady golfers since that time.  Today’s female golfers are stronger and more athletic.  Less than 10% of the female golfers we fit could use standard Lady golf clubs.  Why? Shafts are Too Light Without getting too technical, ladies golf clubs, those marked with an “L” on the golf shaft or specifically sold as Women’s golf clubs, have shafts that are very light…45 grams to 55 grams.  These shafts are designed for very slow swings that... Read More

Golf Ball Fitting – Why It Matters

May 8th, 2019

Golf ball fitting is taking on a new dimension, especially after Golf Digest released their 2019 Golf Ball Hot List.  Now, adding fuel to the fire is MyGolfSpy with their 2019 Golf Ball Buying Guide.  What is very intriguing is that fitting golf balls to our players has been in our wheel house since 2006, believe it or not.   Make sure you read the MyGolfSpy article…you may have your own opinions but most of their results are valid, IMO. AGS Ball Fitting Circa 2006 In 2006 we found a company, Advanced Golf Solutions, that did extensive ball testing.  They used an air cannon to fire the balls at 100 mph and then recorded everything from spin to distance to side dispersion.  The takeaway from these tests is the same thing that MyGolfSpy noted.  There can be as much as a 25 yard difference in distance from one ball to the next and side shot dispersion can increase up to 10 yards as well.  It’s all about the design of the ball and consistency of the manufacture.  Unfortunately AGS is no longer in business but what they taught us was very valuable.  Your choice in a golf ball DOES make a... Read More

Build Your Dream Set of Srixon Irons

April 18th, 2019

Ever wanted to build a dream set of irons?  Well, Srixon has just the solution.  The Z Series Srixon irons can be blended in a lot of different ways depending upon your desired outcome: Four Distinct Models Z585 – Compact yet forgiving, this iron offers players distance with the softer feel of forged metal. Z785 – Compact players shape with a thinner top line than the Z585.  Smooth feel and ability to shape your shots. Z-Forged – A sweet looking blade with soft 1020 Carbon Steel that begs to be hit pure!  This is the finest blade offering from Srixon yet! Z U85 – These hollow body utility irons are designed for both forgiveness and distance.  Available in 2-6 irons. Sign up for your Iron Fitting Today!   Players Combo Set – Z785/Z-Forged Design your own set or typically do the Z785 in 4-6 iron and Z-Forged in 7-PW.  Could even add a Z U85 2 and Z585 3 iron! Players Distance Set – Z585/Z785 Get the best of both worlds:  distance with your long irons and workability with your short irons.  Z585 4-6 iron and Z785 in 7-PW. Distance and Players Performance – Z U85/Z785 Play the longest irons... Read More

Equipment Matters – Get Fit Like the Pros

April 15th, 2019

After being at The Masters 2019 and watching hundreds of golf shots, not only are these guys good but their equipment matters.  The presence of all of the major brand tour trailers across Washington Road meant that all of the players could make any necessary tweaks to their equipment during the first three days of the week.   Keep it in the Fairway We did not see very many missed tee shots, especially by the top 30 players.  All of those guys have driver specifically matched to their swing dynamics and strength.  Everything from shaft length (shorter like Bubba and Rickie) to shaft weight (heavier like Sergio and Brooks), loft (from 8.5 to 10.5) and flex (X to Tour X) can make a difference in accuracy and distance. Options into the Green Tiger used a very traditional set of clubs at the top end of the bag:  3 wood, 5 wood and then 3 and 4 iron.  Not so with guys like Kuchar and Molinari with hybrids instead of long irons.  Personal choices here based on distances and comfort level hitting out of rough and tight lies. Wedges Tiger uses only a 56 and 60 degree wedge while most other players... Read More

Hybrid or Driving Iron?

April 4th, 2019

This blog is really for stronger players as distance is usually not the issue when choosing a hybrid or driving iron.  A lot of stronger players will use a driving iron or low lofted hybrid instead of a 3 iron or fairway wood.  The biggest issue is where will they be used on the course. Sign up for a Fitting and See Which Will Work Best For You! From the Tee If you are using the hybrid or driving iron mainly from the tee, most players will choose a driving iron.  Typically used on long three par’s, the driving irons feel more comfortable and have the desired trajectory for most players we have fit.  The most popular driving irons have been the Titleist T-MB, TaylorMade p790 and p790UDI, Mizuno MP-18 MMC Fli Hi, Srixon Z U85 and PXG 0311 X.   These driving irons offer minimal offset, a slightly higher launch angle and peak height, and more forgiveness than a standard 2, 3 or 4 iron. From the Fairway Here is where we would recommend the hybrid as it is more forgiving than a driving iron, a little higher ball flight and peak height, and more distance.  The most popular we... Read More