The Launch Pad, our state of the art fitting center, is equipped with private fitting suites and the latest in custom fitting tools from the top equipment manufacturers. We utilize live ball flight using TrackMan 4, the #1 solution for swing and ball flight analysis, to track your shots. With thousands of one-on-one performance fittings performed, our TrackMan certified Launch Pad fitters are here to ensure your equipment isn't your game's determining factor. See fitting types and prices above or take the virtual tour below.
We offer FREE STANDARD FITTINGS for players of all skill levels and abilities. This process begins with a conversation between you and one of our club specialists to learn about your game and determine the type of clubs you may be interested in. With our "try before you buy" policy, you are able to test the clubs on our outdoor practice facility at no cost. When you are finished with your testing session, your club specialist will work with you to select the make and model that will best suit your game. The final step involves your club specialist fitting the equipment that you have selected to the proper specifications using the Game Changer, which utilizes live ball flight analysis. You can be confident that Carl's will always use the most up-to-date technology and the best fitting tools available to ensure a proper fit. No appointment is needed for standard fittings. Just walk right in!
PERFORMANCE FITTINGS
We also offer PERFORMANCE FITTINGS, which utilize the latest and greatest in custom club fitting. Carl's Golfland is equipped with TrackMan technology, the same used on tour, to help improve your game by using live Doppler Radar to scientifically get you into the best clubs possible. You'll leave knowing you have the best equipment for you in your bag. This type of fitting tends to be suited for those who value the best in technology.
Having trouble determining which fitting is right for you? Give us a call (248-335-8095) and ask to speak with one of our club specialists to determine which type of fitting would best suit your game.
PERFORMANCE DRIVER FITTING
$125* | 50 Minutes
Our goal in a driver fitting is to maximize your distance and accuracy. We start this process by measuring your current driver's playing characteristics. Taking into account these baseline numbers, your performance fitter will have you test multiple head and shaft combinations to maximize your launch conditions and ball speed, while limiting dispersion.
*$60 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
PERFORMANCE IRON FITTING
$175* | 80 Minutes
This fitting begins with testing your existing irons to gather baseline data. Your fitter will analyze this data and along with your feedback to select irons for testing. Once a model is selected, your fitter will make sure the iron is fitted properly for length, shaft type, flex, and grip, while achieving the best possible launch and spin conditions given your swing dynamics. The final step is to discuss the optimal set make-up and wedge gapping for the irons you have selected.
*$60 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
PERFORMANCE SET FITTING
$225* | Two 80-Minute Sessions
This fitting is designed for the player looking for a new set of clubs from the driver down through wedges. We will incorporate the Performance Driver and Iron Fittings, along with the testing of fairways and hybrids. Typically, the irons and wedges will be fit first followed by driver, fairway and long game fitting. Because of the volume of golf balls hit and the rate a player typically fatigues, we prefer to schedule these fittings on different days.
*$60 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
PERFORMANCE BAG ANALYSIS
$125* | 80 Minutes
The purpose of this fitting is to analyze the distance gapping and ball flight of your current set of clubs. Through this analysis, we can determine what changes or additions should be made to your current bag configuration. Wedge gapping and hybrid integration are most common. Any loft and lie adjustments that are needed on your current clubs are covered by the fitting fee.
*$60 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
LONG GAME FITTING
$175* | 80 Minutes
This fitting will help you configure your bag for driver + fairway woods or fairway woods + hybrid clubs. Many players struggle to find the best combination of clubs to cover the gaps in distance these clubs create. By testing multiple clubs and gathering Trackman data, we can help you find the best performing products, maximize your distance and accuracy and maintain a playable trajectory.
*$60 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
PERFORMANCE WEDGE FITTING
$125* | 50 Minutes
The performance wedge fitting starts with our fitters analyzing your current short-game set make up. Next, we gather as much information from you based on your wedge preferences and performance characteristics. You’ll test multiple models with different lofts and bounces as we find the perfect gapping for your short irons.
*$60 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
PERFORMANCE PUTTER FITTING
$125** | 80 Minutes
We utilize SAM PuttLab and the Quintic Ball Roll system for our performance putter fittings. Using SAM PuttLab, an analysis and training system based on ultrasound measurements, we’ll analyze 28 dimensions of your putting stroke. The results are displayed in easy-to-understand graphic reports. The Quintic Ball Roll system captures the true roll of the ball, at 720 fps, tracking both the putter and the ball through the impact zone. Quintic measures over 45 parameters that we evaluate to determine the putter specifications best suited for you. We’ll help you discover your strengths and weaknesses, and find the putter that best fits your stroke.
**$50 credit earned toward purchase - valid for 30-days post-fitting.
PERFORMANCE PUTTER EVALUATION
$50 | 20 Minutes
With a 20-minute Putter Evaluation, your current putter can be adjusted to fit your specific and personal putting stroke. Using SAM PuttLab & Quintic Ball Roll, the correct loft and lie, and ideal grip for your putter can be determined. Loft and lie adjustments are included.
Launch Pad/Performance Putter Fittings only eligible for current/in-line product.
MEET THE FITTERS
BRAD COFFIELD
RYAN JOHNSON
ANDREW PLATTO
TOMMY PRATO
JAMES VAN NOORD
BRAD COFFIELD
Brad was introduced to the game at the age of 10 and started playing competitive golf shortly thereafter. His love for the game led him to his first job as a caddy at Meadowbrook CC. Brad also worked at Coyote GC while competing in high school golf for 4 years. Brad was one of the first employees hired onto our team at our Plymouth location in 2000. He worked there for over 16 years before transitioning to the Bloomfield Hills store after discovering the impact of a properly fit set of clubs on a player’s game. Brad wanted to take that to the next level and pursue what he enjoyed most, club fitting. In January of 2017 Brad joined the Launch Pad staff and has continued to expand his knowledge of golf equipment and fitting with the help of TrackMan.
RYAN JOHNSON
Ryan has been playing competitive golf since the age of 10 and has continued to excel at the game throughout the years. Ryan was crowned the 2014 GAM (Golf Association of Michigan) Champion. In 2015, Ryan captured the 2015 Michigan Amateur Championship and was named the GAM Player of the year. He has competed in 3 USGA National Events (2 Public Links and 1 U.S. Amateur) and won 6 college events while playing for Wayne State University. During his time at Wayne State University, Ryan achieved All-American honors his junior year. Ryan thoroughly enjoys and respects the fitting aspect of the game and has compiled over 5 years of fitting experience using TrackMan. Ryan works to help customers understand the significance of a proper fitting, improve overall scores, and most importantly, to remember the joy of the game.
ANDREW PLATTO
Andrew who joined the Carl’s club sales staff in 2021, applies his vast club knowledge to the customer’s golf journey. Helping them navigate what can be a complex process with numerous forks in the road has been a driving factor in his every day work. “With so many great products on the market, there’s a lot to sift through,” he said. “For me, that’s the fun part. The reward is finding the best fit for our customers, knowing we left no stone unturned.”
Tommy Prato
Tommy started playing golf when he was just 8 years old. Tommy's first exposure to the golf industry was during his 3-year stint at TPC Michigan where he carded a career-low 62. He also spent 3 years at Orchard Lake Country Club on the cart staff. Tommy is an accomplished amateur player, having played 4 years on the varsity team in High School as a 2-time Captain as well as 4 years of collegiate golf at Saginaw Valley State where he was a Senior Captain. Tommy has been with Carl's Golfland since 2020 where he was an equipment specialist, where he found his true passion in the golf industry - club fitting. Tommy brings a wealth of golf experience and knowledge to his fittings, regularly helping golfers play better golf by proper fitting them for the tools they use on-course.
James Van Noord
James got his start in the golf industry caddying at Oakland Hills Country Club during the summers while he was a member of the Calvin College golf team. James competed 4 years on the Calvin team, being named to first team all league in 2013 along with multiple tournament wins. After college, James gained valuable fitting experience as a Callaway tech rep before becoming an equipment specialist at Carl’s in 2018. As our newest member of the Launch Pad fitting team, James brings a wealth of golf equipment knowledge, excellent customer service and a keen eye for detail in the fitting process.
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