New to golf tech - Can data be used to self 'fit' clubs?

[we5inelgr]

Hello forum,

New around here, but not new to golf...although it's been a VERY long time.

Background: I used to play on my high school team back in the late 80's, was pretty decent (not scratch), then rarely played between then and now. Perhaps 10 rounds total (with about 4 recently). Have more time now and wanting to get back into golf and most definitely would like new clubs.

I'd like my next set of clubs to be fitted, at least to some degree (semi fitted?). Going with Titleist, TSR2/T300 as I'm about a 20 handicap right now (limited dataset I know) and in need of game improvement clubs. I'm very confident that if I stuck with my (really) old clubs and no lessons, etc., I could work my way down to a ~15 hc fairly quickly with playing more (at least 3 or 4 times a month).

I'm most likely going to get my new gear over several months with the Driver/f.w. metal/hybrid being the first purchases, then putter, then irons (since my irons are the most decent part of my old set).

So far, I was thinking the only way to get fitted was by a professional, or at the very least, someone working in a golf shop with tech (simulator/launch monitor) available to them.

However, I'm wondering if I might be able to get enough decent data to sort of DIY "fitting" for things like Driver: loft, shaft type/length/flex and grip?

At this point, for data collection, I'm looking at either the Rapsodo MLM or Garmin Approach R10.

I'm thinking, not only could I initially 'fit' myself for new clubs, but then could use the tech (both indoors at home, and at the range) to continue to help improve my game.

Thoughts?

Can either device get me enough decent data to be able to help me figure out how to "fit" my own club purchases?

I'm not looking for perfection/perfectly tuned clubs, just something better than taking a (somewhat) educated guess.

Thanks in advance!

Gary

[Bubbtubbs]

If you're just trying to optimise launch, ball speed and carry I suppose you could, but I wouldn't say either of those have reliable enough club metrics to fit.

 

You'll know what each different option does but you'll have a far murkier idea of why.

[elsie451]

Hmm, unless you have access to a lot of other clubs, I'm not sure how you would fit yourself. You might see through the data that your current clubs don't fit, but I don't know how that info will lead you to determine the club and shaft combination that would fit.

[kiddoc]

Use the $ you would spend on a device, on lessons.

Then listen to your pro, and get professionally fitted.

 

Betting this will save $, and remove doubt after the new sticks are in your bag.

 

[we5inelgr]

Thanks to everyone for the replies and suggestions.  Much appreciated!