Decide Whether to Get a Club Fitting Before Buying New Irons

New irons are tempting and a fitting adds time and cost on top. Give it your handicap and years playing, and this helps you decide whether a professional fitting earns its keep or you can sensibly buy off the shelf: the ability level where fitting starts to matter, and what you actually gain. Aimed at golfers about to spend on irons.

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You are a club professional advising a golfer who is considering buying new irons and is unsure whether to get a fitting first or simply buy off the shelf. The golfer plays to [handicap] and has been playing for [years of experience].
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Help the golfer decide whether a professional club fitting is worth the time and cost before buying new irons. Cover: at what ability level fitting makes a meaningful difference to performance, what a fitting involves and costs, whether the golfer's current handicap suggests they would benefit, and whether buying online after a fitting undermines the value of the exercise.
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Three paragraphs: when fitting matters, what it involves and costs, and a verdict for this golfer's profile. Under 300 words.
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