I just got off the phone with the world’s best clubfitter – Gurbazz Mann. A good young golfer and his father just left me. But, before they did, they sold me on their Fitting Guru, Gurbazz. They raved about his fitting philosophy and cited his documented results with Tour Professionals and elderly alike. Whether it is Shubankar Sharma or Mrs. Havacamp, “he is on another level”, they said.
Naturally, I couldn’t wait to speak with him so I called him after decent people go to bed. He is busy at Shinnecock Hills this week, but he answered anyway. I introduced myself, and we got into it. From my first question, he was fluent. Articulate about all things golf club, he assured me my suspicion about modern clubfitting was correct. However, he was also diplomatic enough to agree that most clubfitters ask the wrong questions or make the wrong assumptions of the components and how they are measured.
I found that I was not alone in my quest for truth in golf. My story of Grasshopper and her Callaway irons was my nod to his study. Some hack clubfitter put a 5’1” woman into regular-length clubs that were 3 degrees upright. Hence, she developed a casting motion that became a literal pain in her neck and shoulders. Therefore, I insisted she buy new clubs two degrees flat before we began working together. After months of adaptation, her ball striking was better and her pain was gone. Gurbazz said, “of course.”
We talked for thirty minutes about torque and high modulus graphite, and errant assumptions made in introducing it. We agreed clubfitting should not attempt to fix a swing error, and a swing should never adapt to a poorly-fit club. Suffice it to say that this man, Gurbazz Mann, is next-level.
I’m trying to contain my enthusiasm for his brainpower. I mean he is a bonifide GENIUS. He doesn’t think like a clubfitter. He is the Stephen Hawking of clubfitters. If you are ever within 250 miles of Columbus Ohio, see him. If you are ever in India, see him. Gurbazz’s knowledge and what he can do for your club needs are OFF. THE. CHARTS. In conclusion, I am thoroughly impressed. I’m going to set up an appointment ASAP. Thanks for your time, G-Mann.
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
Baaz is the best period. I was a 17 handicap over the hill weekend obsessive. Now 14 going on 13. He swapped my too upright graphites (that I had been fitted for!) to forged heads with steel shafts. Golf became fun again!
Wish him every success!!
Thanks, Anita. I hope word about him gets out. We need to shine a light on the misdirection in our business. He is a beacon of truth.
John Wright
GMann is the best. Had opportunity to interact with him couple of times while he was in Bangalore. We are lucky enough to work with his team here for our club fitting. Praduman Guleria, a pro golfer himself is the Mann here whose skill is beyond commendable. Their philosophy on club fitting is one of a kind.
Sri,
Let’s make sure the best get recognized, shall we?
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
Baazo is a rockstar. I learnt golfing from him and he fitted my clubs as well. Amazing changes to the game after my clubs were fitted.
I was that guy who bought the newest clubs each year and used a few different club fitters. Baaz told me that it was a waste of money and to just let him make me some clubs. I was skeptical so Baaz told me to hit 50 balls with each club in my bag on a Trackman monitor and take the best shot. He told me that each of his clubs will have me hitting longer and straighter every time than my best shot out of 50 with my old clubs or they were free. Lol. How could I pass that up? It took a couple days with him to do this and he did not even use the best clubs on the market. These new clubs cost half of what I was used to paying. Well, the outcome was exactly like he said. I now hit longer and straighter and have not bought new clubs in 3 years. Thanks Baaz!!!
G-Mann is a genius. Had the opportunity of interacting with him during a drive to a restaurant for dinner, while he was visiting Oman for European Tour. Those 20 mins convinced me he is a scientist in golf club fitting. Gem of a person. World needs to recognize his talent and utilize his expertise.
No doubt Baaz is THE BEST CLUB FITTER having commendable knowledge of club fitting. My son was struggling with his swing due to wrong fitting of his clubs. He was 10 years old 5’3’’ that time & he was fitted with 75 gms shafts with men’s standard length by a fitter in Dallas those clubs were too heavy for him. & I paid $ 350 for club fitting fee apart from clubs. Last year BAAZ fitted my son’s club with lighter shafts that has worked excellently for him . Now my son is with BAAZ from last more than one year playing excellent Golf & won number of junior tournaments & Last year he finished on 5th position in Indian Golf union national ranking in his age category. Reaching to that position would have not been possible without BAAZ’s help
I extend tones of gratitude to BAAZ for helping us with his vast knowledge of club fitting. God bless you GURBAAZ
Sandeep Sehgal
Hey, Tejas here, the kid you met at the golf range. Wanted to thank you for writing this article. I’ve been working with Baaz on all things golf for the past 6 years and his genius extends to all parts of the golf game, not just clubfitting. Really proud to see him finally getting the recognition he deserves. I wasn’t expecting it when I got to VGC, but I also enjoyed that discussion we had about cause and effect on the range a couple days ago. Thanks for taking the time to argue with a hot-headed kid.