Start a Golf Club Fitting Studio

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   Learn fitting properly

   Launch-monitor data (ball speed, spin, launch angle, dispersion), shaft and head matching, loft and lie adjustment, and the fitting process for drivers, irons, wedges, and putters. Fitting is a skill, and doing it well is what separates you from a rushed big-box station.

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   Invest in the launch monitor and fitting inventory

   A quality launch monitor is the core investment (a wide range exists from a few thousand to premium units), plus a fitting cart of demo heads, adjustable hosels, and a shaft library. A hitting bay or small studio completes the setup.

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   Decide brand-agnostic or brand partner

   Independent fitters who fit across brands earn trust that a single-brand store cannot. Whether you go fully independent or partner with specific manufacturers, be honest about what the data says, because credibility is the whole business.

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   Price the fitting and the clubs

   Charge a fitting fee (commonly $75 to $300 depending on scope) that often applies to a club purchase, then earn margin on the clubs you build or order. The fee filters serious buyers and pays for your time even when they do not buy that day.

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   Build the club-building skill

   Assembling and adjusting clubs to spec (shaft cutting, tipping, grip installation, loft and lie) lets you deliver finished clubs and capture the build margin. It also connects naturally to regripping and repair as add-on services.

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   Market through golfers and courses

   League players, better golfers chasing improvement, and pro shops without fitting all feed a fitting studio. Before-and-after data (with permission), partnerships with instructors, and word of mouth in a tight local golf scene fill the appointment book.

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