This is indeed a fascinating post. Apparently the "Flexmaster" is the solution to all fitting problems. Just measure the deflection in pounds, find the spine by frequency (!), remeasure (?), cut the tips only, cut to length, add the grips and voila! A perfect fit. But . . . allow me a question or two;
How do you know what number of pounds is correct for the golfer? The same question can be asked of frequency-ers for that matter. There must be some number that's targeted. I note on your website that frequency is still a factor in your fitting method. Are you saying that even though frequency determinations of shaft flex are "out of whack" that you still use them? Does that mean that frequency matters somehow? Or are you saying that frequency in an of itself is not the sole determination of shaft selection? If so, what I get from your argument is that the Flexmaster is the best way to select shafts, but only in conjunction with a spinefinding device . . . a freq meter. Isn't that a contradiction? I note that you claim well over a decade of experience in custom clubfitting, and that you're a "Class A" clubmaker. Is that PCS? GCA? I'm not questioning expertise, I'm just interested in qualifications. I, like many others here, have been at this mystery of clubfitting for a lot of years. I don't know of any single machine, measuring device, testing device, or any other mechanical apparatus that will correctly and accurately provide the right equipment for any golfer . . . not one! Certainly your device does an admiral job of measuring shaft characteristics but really Ian, that's all it does. If I were still in business and I owned a Flexmaster I too would add Flexmaster's advertising copy to my website as well. Or, if I owned the "Pureing" system, or Colin Dick's SpineFinder, or Neubecker's device, I'd sure as hell tout them. But . . . but; to repeat; there does not exist in the world of custom clubfitting any device that will accurately and consistently predict the right combo of head, shaft and grip for any golfer on earth. To suggest otherwise is either naive or misleading. TFlan
