[hiedeemom]

I was in Raleigh today and planned on visiting about 3 different places to talk about fitting and maybe some lessons and was very excited. My 1st stop was one of the big box stores. I made my way in and the gentleman comes out and ask if I needed help. I told him that was interested in getting fitted and the response that I got was unbelievable. I told him I had been playing a lot this summer and reading and talking to several people and thought this was what I needed, He prcoeeds to tell me that I need to be a more complete player before I need to be fitted. He continues on and says that I need a game and a swing that he can work with before he will do anything. He tells me that he will do it but it will be no good because I will be swinging equipment that I don't need. I just stood there and didn't know what to say. I gatherd my thoughts and after about 5 minutes I asked about the different balls. I knew what you guys here on the baord had said and even what was suggested in the ball fitting but I wanted to see what he would say. He tells me that until I get a game and a swing that I will not know the difference in a $50 a dozen ball or a $2 ball. He tried to sell me a Max-fli (no offense to any Max-fli users) ball that was about $10. Again, I have no idea what to say. I just said thanks and went on my way.

So my question is, which comes first, the swing/game or the fitting?

BTW....I went to a different location and have a fitting session and my 1st lesson on Wednesday!!!!