Jerry Azurin Shares Wedge Fitting Process for Golfers

In the 2026 golf season, equipment experts are guiding players on the accurate wedge fitting process. Jerry Azurin, fitting product manager at Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO, has presented the details of this method in a recent golf conference. He stated that indoor fitting allows controlled data collection on launch characteristics, angle of attack, low point, and consistent strike location, eliminating external variables like wind, turf, temperature, or moisture. However, this is just the beginning; outdoor verification is needed to check real turf interaction on the course. Indoor mats are too forgiving, so steep swingers may not detect wedge digging issues. However, launch monitor data can still help infer these metrics. Additionally, the fitting process is not purely data-driven. The fitter will ask about current wedge performance, required shot types from 80 yards in, and specific desired changes. This helps select appropriate wedge model, bounce, and heel relief. Ball choice is also part of fitting. Golfers should use their actual playing ball, as the ball is the ultimate scoring tool, and beat-up range balls can distort the entire process. After indoor, outdoor testing should be done on courses similar to the player's regular environment to evaluate firm or soft turf, divot depth, and sand conditions. This ensures the fit is not biased by artificial conditions. In summary, combining indoor and outdoor is the optimal approach to optimize short game scoring for golfers.