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Winston-Salem, NC (336) 555-0187
Bench Est. 2012
Kick Point Lab Bend-Profile Fitting Studio
Fitting Services / Driver

Driver Fitting

No club swings distance results around more than the driver, and none benefits more from a bend-profile check — the tip section alone can shift launch and spin more than a full flex step.

What We Capture

Board First, Then Every Swing Logged

We start on the deflection board, mapping exactly where your current shaft loads through the tip, mid, and butt sections. From there the launch monitor captures ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, spin axis, and attack angle on every swing, current driver and demo heads side by side.

Together the two data sets answer the real question: is a low, mid, or high kick point the right target for your delivery, and does the head you're testing actually pair with it the way the spec sheet claims?

Driver Session Data Points
Tip-Section Bendboard reading
Ball Speedmph
Launch Angledegrees
Spin Raterpm
Spin Axisdegrees L/R
Attack Angledegrees
The Variables

What Actually Changes in a Driver Fitting

Loft & Face Angle

Adjustable hosels let us dial loft in half-degree steps. A steeper attack angle usually calls for more static loft than the number stamped on the head.

Shaft Bend Class

We treat kick point as a separate variable from flex, testing across bend classes to find the combination that squares the face at the point you actually release it.

Head Design & MOI

Moment of inertia determines how forgiving a head is on off-center strikes. Higher-MOI heads resist twisting on mishits; lower-MOI heads suit players who shape shots on demand.

Length

A shorter, better-controlled driver frequently outperforms a longer one on center-strike percentage, which usually beats a few extra yards of theoretical distance.

Center of Gravity

CG placement shapes launch and spin independent of loft. Low-back CG heads generally raise launch while lowering spin for players chasing carry.

Grip Size

An oversized or undersized grip changes hand action through impact, which can quietly shift face angle at contact. We check grip size on every driver fitting.

Common Misses

What a Bend-Profile Driver Fitting Can Fix

Low, Knuckling Shots

A high kick point paired with insufficient loft is a frequent cause. Dropping to a lower kick class often launches the ball higher without touching flex.

Ballooning in the Wind

Too low a kick point for your release timing can add spin you don't want. A higher kick class, sometimes paired with reduced loft, flattens the flight.

The Slice

A left-to-right spin axis tilt is usually a face-to-path issue, but the right shaft bend and loft combination can meaningfully reduce curvature while you work on mechanics.

Inconsistent Strike Location

If your dispersion pattern is scattered across the face, a higher-MOI head paired with the right length and lie can shrink that pattern significantly.

Find Your Bend Class

Sessions run 60–75 minutes with your current driver plus demo heads across major manufacturers. You'll leave with a written board-and-launch report.