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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference in the clubs you custom make and the clubs I can buy at the major Golf stores or even at K Mart or Walmart?The main difference in my clubs and the clubs you might buy from a retailer is that with mine you can have them made to fit you in flex, length and grip size. I also think mine are a lot more cost effective for a quality club than what you might buy there. I say that because the clubs I build are retailed at $400 per set, and I sell them for less than 1/2 that amount. Even at $400 these are a great deal when you look at the prices of the “ big name” models that are really no better quality or workmanship than these. There are also cheap clubs on the market at the big retailers. These clubs are designed to be cheap, beginners clubs that you would grow out of as you get proficient. You would not see an accomplished golfer buying such brands as Dunlop, Northern, Knight or even the beginner clubs made by Wilson, Spalding or Top Flight. These clubs fill a need, but are not meant to be end-all purchases. I sell my clubs to low handicappers all the time. They are top end clubs that are inexpensive because they are purchased as components, assembled by people (me) who make a living by selling competitively over the Internet. Also, my clubs do not have four or five profit making middlemen and advertising costs that contribute enormously to the cost of “name brand” clubs. Back to TopWhy should I consider having clubs custom made?Retail clubs are built for the average height man, swinging at a slightly high speed, with average sized hands. If you differ on any of those areas, retail clubs will not be an exact fit for you. When I sell a set of clubs, they are not pre-built. I ask my customer for information (not technical stuff) that helps me decide what would likely work best for that one person. I then assemble the clubs based on that information. In some cases, that ends up being a pretty standard club, but the knowledge that this is the right club is there and that takes away a worry. Back to TopWhat questions do you ask in order to custom fit a set of clubs?Here
are the instructions for determining the fitting of your golf clubs. 1) Have someone measure the distance from a hard floor (not carpet) to the crease in your right wrist. You should be wearing shoes with no more than a 1 inch heel, standing with your feet about 12 inches apart and your arms should be hanging normally at your
sides. This measurement helps
me to know the finished club length. 2a)
Measure from your left wrist crease to the tip of your middle finger.
2b)Then measure the length
of your middle finger. These two measurements help
me determine the grip size you will need on your clubs. 3)
If you know your swing speed with a driver or a 5 iron, tell me that.
If not, tell me how far you normally hit your driver and your 5 iron.
This will help me determine the shaft flex that you should use.
I normally recommend regular flex (ladies flex for ladies) unless you really kill the ball. The best rule of flex is to always use the most flexible shaft you can control. 4) Please tell me your age and your handicap. If you already know any of the
fittings you want, just tell me that. For
instance, if you know that you want 2 wrap oversize grip, ignore question 2 and
tell me you want the grips to be 2 wraps oversize.
Etc. These questions will answer most of what I need to know to build your clubs. If any of your responses leave me unsure of anything, I will contact you again for clarification
Back to TopWhat qualifies you to help me with my club selections and fittings?I attended formal training at the Golfsmith clubmaking school in Austin Texas for the Basic and Advanced Clubmaking courses.
I have built over two thousand golf clubs and have had my own licensed clubmaking business for seven years. I repair clubs for golf courses and country clubs, and my clubs are stocked exclusively in my local country club. My auctions on Ebay are very successful and my feedbacks have attested to customer satisfaction Back to TopHow soon will I receive my clubs?Normally your custom fit clubs are shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment - money order or credit card through PayPal - and upon receipt of your custom fitting specifications. If there is any delay in shipping, you will be notified. Normally short delays would occur for special order shafts and/or grips. If you pay by personal check, your clubs are shipped 7 days after I deposit the check. This allows for the check to clear. I do not have tracking for checks that may clear in less than 7 days, so please be patient and realize that your clubs will be shipped after the 7 day wait. I ship most sets through UPS. Some single clubs are shipped priority mail. Back to TopMore questions? Contact us at jim@mclaingolf.comBack to Ebay Jim McLain.
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