Custom Clubs of Frederick
"Clubs to Fit Your Swing"

We are a full service custom club fitting studio and repair shop utilizing
the latest in ball launch monitors and club fitting software to effectively
analyze your swing. We service the entire Maryland, Virginia,
     West Virginia, Pennsylvania and DC market.

Mike Bednarcik - Maryland's only 4 Time Clubmaker of the Year
 

 WOW!

    Marylands only:

      4 Time         Clubmaker of the
Year

Listed below is what CUSTOM CLUBS OF FREDERICK will do.

Will your clubmaker do all of this?
           

• CUSTOM CLUBS OF FREDERICK has the only Portable Computerized Club Fitting Software System - Zelocity Pure Launch - in the Frederick area. We use a state of the art software system which allows us to measure and evaluate the following items:

  • Clubhead Speed
  • Swing Tempo
  • Clubhead Impact Position
  • Clubhead Path
  • Face Angle at Impact
  • Ball Flight Path
  • Draw / Fade Deviation
  • Average Performance Per Club

  • Ball Carry Distance

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• Shaft Flex
     All Shafts are not created equal.  There are NO industry standards when it comes to Shaft flex.  None.  Every manufacturer tests their shafts in a different manner which means a Callaway S flex may be the same as a Taylor Made R flex or vise versa.  Who knows?  We're glad you asked that question.  The component companies we buy our shafts from perform their own independent swing speed analysis on every shaft.  After we determine your swing speed and tempo, we  will enter your information into a computer program which assists us in determining the optimal shaft flex for your individual swing.

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• Frequency Matching of Shafts
      The precise method is actually called Frequency Coefficient Matching (FCM) and it is proprietary to FM Precision - manufacturer of Rifle shafts.  All FCM shafts are placed on a frequency analyzer which allows them to measure the natural frequency of every club in a set, providing a digital readout of the oscillation pattern.  This allows clubmakers to  make a consistent set of clubs throughout all clubs in the bag.   We highly recommend the use of FCM shafts - Rifle shafts have been our best selling steel shafts for years.

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• Spine Matching
     Although the technology is still very new, this method of shaft alignment does warrant some consideration.  During the manufacturing process, a shaft naturally develops asymmetry (a Spine), an inconsistency.  This, according to many experts, could lead to poor shotmaking because the "Spine" part of the shaft is not always located in the identical part of the club when it is assembled. Shaft spinning is the method by which a shaft is identified and then installed in the exact same location for each club in your bag.  Therefore, the most consistent set of clubs on the market is produced. Yes, we have that capability.   Does your clubmaker?

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• Set Makeup
      We will assist you in determining the make up of your set.  Do you need 3 woods and 8 irons?  What about a third wedge?   What about a driving iron?  Does the course you play have heavy rough - a utility wood might be helpful.  Do you have difficulty hitting long irons - perhaps a #7 or #9 wood would be a logical choice.  These are but a few of the many questions we will be able to assist you with in order to truly custom fit your set of clubs to you.

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• Loft
      Loft is the angle of the club face in relation to the ground.  The higher the loft of the club, the higher the ball will fly. (Read "Why Custom Clubs").  Depending on your swing and playing goals, We will help you in determining the proper loft to maximize your swing potential.

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• Grip Sizing
      Determining the proper grip is vital.   Have you EVER been measured for grip size.  Probably not.  This is your only contact with the club.  A grip is considered to be of the correct size if your second and third fingers of your left hand gently touch the heel pad of you hand.   Too large a grip will cause space between the fingers and heel pad; one that is too small will cause your fingers to dig in excessively.  Incorrectly fit grips can lead to a variety of inconsistent shot patterns.

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• Length Fitting
      Length is a vital element to consistent contact with the ball.  In a club that is too long, the player will often miss the desired impact area causing errant shots.  Conversely a club that is too short, while providing consistent impacts, will cause the player to loose distance.  This is where a good Clubmaker is priceless.  We will assist you in determining your optimum length to allow you to consistently hit the ball on the sweet spot.

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• Lie Angle
        Lie angle is an easy specification to fit yet is often overlooked by most players.  Lie is the angle between the club and the ground when the club is in the impact position.   Lie angles are classified as either flat, upright or standard.  A lie that is too flat will cause the ball to be pushed to the right of the target, while an upright lie will cause the ball to be pulled left of the target.  The correct lie will yield shots directed straight at the target, a factor certain to help your game.

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• Swing Weighting
      Swing Weight is the weight relationship between the grip and head ends of the club.  It is expressed in alphanumeric designations such as D-1 or D-2, with the higher letter-number combinations indicating a club whose head is heavier in relation to the grip.  By hitting demo clubs, we will assist you in determining what is the best feeling weighted club.  We will then assemble your clubs to reflect that particular weight so all of the clubs feel the same.

We take the time to weigh each and every component (club head, shaft, and grip) before assembly. Not every component comes from the foundry or manufacturing plant weighing exactly the same. Even the best club heads come with a +/- 2 to 3 grams each. Once we know what the weight makeup of each of the components is, we can adjust each finished club to swing weight the same. All of our clubs will swing weight to within +/-1 swing weight point. This insures that each club will feel and swing like all the rest. Another rather important feature that is also often overlooked.

In conclusion, the clubs you get from CUSTOM CLUBS OF FREDERICK are hand crafted by a dedicated, professionally accredited clubmaker who truly cares about quality and their reputation. We have been in business for years and enjoy a great referral business.

Repeat and referral business is the trademark of a quality product.  Quality you can be a part of by having CUSTOM CLUBS OF FREDERICK custom fit you for your next set of clubs.

Does your Clubfitter have this in his / her shop?

We do.

Zelocity Pure launch - Swing Analyzer - Perhaps the ultimate in swing analyzers and ball launch measurement machines on the market.  We have it.

Distance Caddy - Another Ball flight and club performance analyzer.  We use this machine for our outdoor fittings and also set it up at Golf Outings as a long drive hitting station. 

Frequency Machine - A must for any clubmaker.  This allows us to measure any raw shaft or completed club to determine it's relative stiffness and to determine shaft-to-shaft consistency.

Demo Clubs - Of course we have them.  We have at least 30 - 40 demo clubs that out customers hit to help determine which head - shaft combination is best for them.  We have them in both 6 irons and drivers.

Indoor Hitting Station - We have a complete indoor hitting station to complement our Swing Analyzers and to allow our customers to hit virtually any club indoors.

Professional Shaft Extractor -  The professional method for pulling graphite shafts.

Mitchell Professional Loft / Lie Machine - STATE OF THE ART - To make loft and lie adjustments allowing a custom fit for any golfers swing.  The Mitchell machine is the most advanced and accurate of its kind.

Dust Collection System - We developed and built our own dust collection system to attach to the following machines: Shaft cut off wheel, Scotch-brite wheel, Buffing wheels, Tip prep and ferrule turning station.

Spine Finder - We have a "Spine Finder" which allows us to locate the natural  bending point of each shaft.  This allows us to custom fit each shaft to make them play as consistent as possible.

Club Specifications Machine - This machine measures virtually all clubhead specifications to precise tolerances allowing me to maximize current technology.

Weight Scale - To accurately weigh component parts, such as clubhead, shaft and grip prior to installation permitting us to obtain the most exacting specification possible.

Motorized Shaft Cutter - The quickest and most efficient way to cut individual shafts accurately and without residual burrs.  We have a Mitchell shaft cut off wheel attached to a motor.  A must for the quantity of work done in a shop my size.

Buffing Wheel - We have a dual buffing wheel set up to polish and shine club heads.

Digital Dial Calipers - Measures either inside or outside dimensions on anything up to 5", calibrated in 1/64" increments giving me exact measurements on grips, shaft butts and club extensions.

These are just a few of the many tools required for a competent work shop.  We are constantly adding and upgrading my workshop to have the best technology available to meet the changing needs of the golf component and repair industry.

CUSTOM CLUBS OF FREDERICK is classified as a medium volume shop and plans to stay this way in order to continue to offer  first rate quality service in a timely manner.

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12 Myths That Could Wreck Your Golf Game

Golf Outings - If you would like each player in your outing to have a copy of the 12 Myths in their "Goody Bag" - CALL/Email Me
 

George Washington University Men's Golf Team -
Official Club Fitter
 

One of
Maryland's only:

 Certified Rifle Centers
and
UST Tour Shops
 

We have the Ultimate Golf Swing Analyzer

The
Zelocity Pure Launch

 Measures the following:

- Clubhead Speed
- Ball Velocity
- Launch Angle
- Carry Distance
 - Total Spin
- Power Transfer Ratio
- Trajectory Graphics
- Shot Simulation
- Acceleration
- Deceleration

What is the correct shaft, club length, or shaft flex you should be playing? 

Come in and get tested.  See for yourself.

Please call to make an appointment. 

   301-471-4825

Questions or Comments?
Email me at:

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