Is It Your Driver… or Your Swing? (Most Golfers Get This WRONG)

In this episode of Club Fitting Chronicles, Joshua and Gene dig into something Gene has seen repeatedly through thousands of fittings: golfers subconsciously change their swings to compensate for equipment that doesn't fit them.From unusual grip positions and open shoulders to closed feet, linked hips and shoulders, extreme takeaways, and collapsing at the top of the swing, Gene explains how club weight, shaft weight, driver face angle, length, and lack of head feel can quietly teach golfers movements they were never trying to make.Before you spend another season trying to “fix” your golf swing, it may be worth asking a different question: Is your equipment causing the problem in the first place?This is Part 1 of the conversation, with even more equipment-induced swing issues coming in Part 2.If this helped you, make sure to subscribe for more club fitting insights every month.Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

Is your putting stroke really the problem—or is your putter making the game harder than it needs to be?In this episode of Club Fitting Chronicles, Gene and Josh break down the most important variables in putter fitting, including grip size and weight, counterbalancing, putter length, shaft weight, head shape, alignment aids, toe hang, face milling and inserts. Gene also explains why many golfers are using putters that are too long and shares a simple way to estimate the proper length for your natural setup.You’ll also learn why a larger grip does not automatically improve your putting, how a small counterbalance adjustment can completely change head feel, and why the most expensive putter in the shop may not perform any better than one found at a garage sale.The right putter is not necessarily the one being used by the best player in the world. It is the one you can aim, control and confidently use under pressure.If this helped you, make sure to subscribe for more club fitting insights every month.Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

Are you chili dipping, chunking, skulling, or avoiding your wedges altogether?In this episode of Club Fitting Chronicles, Joshua and Gene break down why your wedge problems might not be entirely your swing. From grip size and choking down, to wedge length, lie angle, shaft weight, bounce, sole width, and turf conditions, they explain how the wrong wedge setup can make the short game way harder than it needs to be.You’ll learn why some golfers need bigger grips on wedges, why standard wedge lengths may be too short for taller players, how lie angle affects direction on short shots, and why bounce needs to match the ground conditions you actually play in.If this helped you, make sure to subscribe for more club fitting insights every month.--As always if you have questions please send them to [email protected] you have the ability to bless our show financially, so that we can continue to equip you with great knowledge and content - please check out this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047929/support--Thanks for watching or listening - we are really blown away by the messages we have been receiving!! Let us know if you need help!!Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

Most golfers think their irons are “standard” — standard grip, standard flex, standard length, standard lie angle.But according to Gene, that’s exactly where the trouble starts.In this episode of Club Fitting Chronicles, Josh returns to talk with Gene about why iron fitting is one of the most misunderstood parts of the bag. They break down why “regular flex” can mean wildly different things, how shaft weight affects tempo and feel, why lighter shafts are not always easier to hit, and why many game improvement irons may actually make it harder for slower swing speed players to launch the ball properly.They also cover grip size, lie angle myths, low center of gravity irons, offset, club length, dirty grooves, and why your clubs may be forcing you into compensations without you even realizing it.If you’ve ever wondered why your irons feel inconsistent, why your ball flight is too low, or why your “forgiving” clubs still don’t perform the way you hoped, this episode is for you.If this helped you, make sure to subscribe for more club fitting insights every month.--Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

Are you using your hybrids and fairway woods the right way… or costing yourself strokes every round?In this episode of Club Fitting Chronicles, Gene breaks down the real differences between hybrids, fairway woods, and driving irons—and why most golfers are making critical mistakes with them. From shaft weight and club length to lie angle, loft gapping, and even how you should be swinging a hybrid, this episode is packed with insights that can immediately improve your ball striking.You’ll learn:- When to use a hybrid vs a driving iron (and who should NEVER use a driving iron)- Why hybrids are easier to hit—and why they should be swung like an iron- The #1 mistake golfers make with fairway woods in the rough- How shaft weight impacts consistency and contact- Why longer clubs might actually be hurting your game- How to fix distance gaps between your hybrids and irons- What to look for in grip wear, swing weight, and club setupIf you’ve ever hit a great drive… only to mess up your next shot with a fairway wood or hybrid, this episode will help you fix it.Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

We utilize visuals in this episode - watch the youtube video here: https://youtu.be/RTQ1glVRwrQIs your driver the problem… or is it you?In this episode, we break down the most common reasons golfers struggle off the tee — and how to diagnose it fast. Gene walks through a simple checklist to help you determine:Is your swing the issue?Or is your driver actually working against you?We cover:Grip wear (and what it reveals about your swing)Shaft flex mistakes most golfers makeWhy longer drivers hurt your gameHow face angle secretly affects your shot shapeWhere you’re hitting the face (and how it kills distance)Simple at-home tests to diagnose your setupMost golfers are trying to fix the wrong thing.This episode helps you fix the RIGHT one.If this helped you, please share this with a friend!Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

Here's some things to look for in your own game or your friends game that indicate It's The Clubs...1. Size up the person, age, height, strength, athletic ability2. Size up the clubs, do they match the observations of the person using them3. Ask questions, what is the weakest area of the bag, strongest, check those clubs out.4. How good of a putter are you.  Watch them line up a putt and watch the take away.5. Signs that a club is too light or heavy6. What do golfers tend to do when they have to little loft to get the ball up in the air.7. What do golfers tend to do if the clubs are too long.  Just because I'm over 6 ft doesn't mean they need to all be longer.Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

Remember the legal limits have been reached with drivers/fairway woods/ Hybrids and Irons.  Making them lower lofted and longer isn't the answer for most humans.It doesn't need to cost $650 to make a driver!Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

In today's episode, we're getting back in touch with Doug. Back in 2023 Doug contacted us with a question.  That eventually turned into building a set of irons and we talked with him on the podcast in March of 24.   We are seeing what he has learned about what he needs to play his best golf.  We played golf together for the first time this past summer.  If you have been a long time listener we fit Doug with a set of irons by watching some video of his swing.  Asking him a bazillion questions, and sending him some demo clubs to try.  We added a driver and replaced a wedge this summer.  Merry Christmas, see you in 2026. Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]

In today's episode you will meet Tyler.  Tyler started sending emails with a bunch of questions.  After 30+ emails exchanged I invited Tyler to join us on an episode.  Why because his story is like the stories we talk about each time we get together.  You may hear things that ring true for you in your golf journey.  Hope you enjoy our discussion.Support the showWATCH US ON YOUTUBE!! SEND US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS!!! [email protected]