CategoriesTips and TechniquesWhat Makes Steel and Graphite Shafts Different? At the most fundamental level, the shaft is the engine of a golf club. It stores and releases energy, controls the timing of the clubhead at impact, and communicates feel back to the golfer’s hands. The material determines every one of those functions. Steel Shaft Construction Modern steel […]
Walk into any pro shop and ask about swing weight – most golfers draw a blank. Yet swing weight is one of the three most critical variables in club fitting after loft and lie and it directly affects tempo, feel, and consistency on every shot. At Mitchell Golf, we have been manufacturing swing weight scales […]
Every golfer wants to know what loft their clubs should be. Most find a quick chart, see a table of numbers, and assume those numbers are fact. Here is the truth most loft charts never tell you: there is no universal standard for golf club loft. A 7-iron from one manufacturer may measure 28°. From […]
A standard golf grip is 0.900″ in diameter, measured 2 inches down from the butt cap. Every quarter inch off that number changes your ball flight. Here is how to dial it in — with the same reference data Mitchell Golf has published for the trade since 1988. Grip size is the most overlooked variable […]
Most golfers spend thousands of dollars on new equipment but never check the two angles that determine where every shot actually goes. Loft controls how high and how far the ball flies. Lie angle influences whether it goes straight, left, or right. Get either one wrong and no amount of practice will fix the resulting […]
Your grip is the only part of the club that touches your body. When it wears out, your control, feel, and consistency all suffer. Most golfers replace clubs long before they replace grips – which is backwards. A fresh set of grips is one of the most affordable performance upgrades you can make. A Golf […]
The difference between guessing and building is measurement.
In the world of golf, where precision is the differentiator between good and great, the role of equipment cannot be understated. This is where Mitchell Golf steps onto the stage as the unrivaled gold standard, redefining the game with its cutting-edge loft and lie machines. Let’s explore how Mitchell Golf’s legacy of excellence is transforming […]
Whether you’re a builder for a top fitting company, a Tour truck tech, or any trade requiring mass production, the game’s name is speed and efficiency. In my heyday, my quota was from one to one hundred and fifty clubs daily. Swing weight is off? Tear it down and start all over again. Flex is […]
For all of you fellow Northerners, spring is a big deal. We’ve just suffered through snow and ice impeding every facet of our life and cutting winds dropping temperatures into the negatives. “Why do I live here?” is an annual question every last quarter of the year, but as soon as the ball drops in […]
