Master Club Performance Technology School

6-Day School | Limited To 12 Students

Portion of fitting may be conducted outside to witness ball flight if time permits.

Curriculum:

• Gripping
  • Terms & Descriptions
  • Installation Methods
  • Grip Types & Materials
  • Grip Sizes
    • Learn Proper Measuring Method
    • Learn Custom Sizing
  • Grip Weights & Sorting
  • Grip Tapes & Sizes
  • Learn Tour Van Tape Removal Technique
  • Grip Removal Methods
  • Grip Saving Methods
    • Grip Remover Gun
    • Grip Syringe
• Repair Techniques & Bench Skills
  • Terms & Descriptions
  • Shaft Removal
  • Using Shaft Puller
  • Head Prep Techniques
  • Shaft Prep Techniques
  • Tip Abrading Techniques
  • Shaft Cutting
  • Shaft Tipping
  • Measuring Club Length
  • Bore-Thru Finishing
  • Swing Weighting
  • Fixing Rattles In Head & Shaft
  • Assembly- Build Driver, #6 & #9-Irons
  • Epoxy Types & Use With Glass Beads & Black Dispersion
  • Using Propane Torch & Heat Gun
  • How To Remove Heat Discoloration From Hosels
  • Ferrule Installation & Turning
• Club Head Design
  • Terms & Descriptions
    • Moment of Inertia (MOI)
    • Center of Gravity (CG)
    • Sole
    • Grooves
      • V-Groove
      • New USGA Rules
• Metallurgical Properties
  • Types of Metals
  • Heat Treating/Annealing
• Learn Evolution Of Club Head Specifications
• Loft, Lie, Face & Bounce Angles
  • Terms & Descriptions
  • Debunking Myths
    • 17-4 Stainless Steel Can Be Bent
    • Metal Woods & Hybrids Can Be Bent
    • Heating Hosels
  • Learn Proper Club Head Registration
  • Learn How To Measure Loft, Lie & Face Angles on Irons, Hybrids, Metal Woods & Putters
  • Learn Modern Bending  Techniques
  • Adjust Loft & Lie Angles On Irons & Putters
  • Adjust Lie & Face Angles On Metal Woods & Hybrids
  • Club Head Clamping
  • Compare Manufacturers Specifications
  • Bounce Angle
  • Wedge Grinds
• Golf Shafts
  • Terms & Descriptions
  • Discussion Of Shaft History, Manufacturing & Development
  • Analysis Of How Golf Shafts Perform
  • Learn How To Compare Shafts To Determine Compatible Flexes
  • Review Research & Shaft Data To Show The Similarities & Differences In Golf Shafts Based On Frequency Gradient Analysis
  • Learn Complete Shaft Preparation & Installation
  • Graphite Shaft Removal & Re-Use
• Lengthen & Shorten Clubs
• Discussion Of Shaft Performance Characteristics
  • Shaft Terms (Lead/Lag/Load/Flex/Frequency)
  • Understanding Letter Flex Designations (L-A-R-S-X)
  • How Weight Effects Performance
  • How Bore Configuration Effects Flex
  • Examine Kick Point/Bend Point
  • Measure Shaft Symmetry
  • Compare Flex Performance To Swing Speed
  • Compare Taper Tip & Parallel Tip Shafts
  • Understanding Spine/Flo Methods & Their Use
  • Study Shaft Profiling
• Learn Advanced Frequency Matching
  • Terms & Descriptions
  • Hands-On Steel & Graphite Shafts Exercises
  • How Weight Influences CPM Values
  • Frequency Gradients & Slopes
  • Build Frequency Matched Set Of Irons
  • Examine Butt, Tip & Zone Frequencies
  • Torque Effects
  • Standard Flexes
  • Sub-Flexes
  • Variable Tip Flexes
  • Hard & Soft Flex Stepping
  • Grip Dampening
  • Frequency Meter Clamping
  • Tip Weights
  • Comparing & Sorting Shafts
• MOI Matching v. Swing Weight
• Club Fitting Methods
  • Interview (Form)
  • Measuring & Evaluating The 14 Performance Numbers For Fitting
  • Dynamic Lie Angle Fitting
  • Driver, Iron & Wedge Fitting
• Learn Ball Flight Laws
• Launch Monitor Club & Ball Data
  • Club Head Speed
  • Club Horizontal Attack Angle
  • Club Vertical Attack Angle
  • Club Face Angle
  • Ball Speed
  • Launch Angle
  • Spin Rates
  • Power Performance Factor
  • Descent Angle
  • Distance
• Loft, Lie, & Face Angle
  • Influence On Ball Flight
  • Compare Manufacturers' Specs
• Golf Shafts
  • How Each Spec Influences Flight & Feel
  • Manufacturers Standards & Measurements
• Performance Demonstration
  • Demo Launch Monitor Tests With OEM Clubs
  • Test Performance Of Students' Clubs
  • Use Doppler Launch Monitor
• Performance Evaluation
  • Compare Performance Data
  • Determine Club Specs For Maximum Performance
  • Recommend Best Performance Fit
• Putter Fitting Steps
  • Fitting To Posture
  • Fitting To Length & Lie Angles
  • Fitting Putter Head Weights
  • Fitting Putter Head Designs, Shapes & Hosels
  • Fitting With Back Weighting System
• Measuring & Bending Loft & Lie Angles
• Ball Data
  • Understanding Skid
  • Controlling Skid
• Stroke Data
  • Learn Stroke Techniques
  • Path
  • Face Angle
  • Tempo/Stroke Times
  • Acceleration
  • Face Impact
• Putting Monitors
  • Interpreting Performance Data
  • Face Impact
  • Putter Path
  • Putter Face Angle
  • Stroke Times
  • Aim
  • Determine Best Fitting Data
• Training
  • Work With Putting Aids
  • Develop Practice Drills
  • Direction & Distance Control
• Putter Alterations
  • Changing Length
  • Changing Weight
  • Changing Grip Size
  • Changing Swing Weight
• Certification Exam
  • Exam Features Both Hands-On & Written Portions For Certifications

No Experience Required

Receive Certificate of Training
'Certified Master Club Performance Specialist'

PGA & LPGA Members Receive MSR Education Credits

PLEASE NOTE: Do not make travel arrangements until your enrollment is confirmed. If class is full, you will be contacted for an alternate date.