golf ball fitting

Artificial intelligence has become a household tool. People use platforms like ChatGPT every day to write emails, plan trips, debug code, or simply learn something new. But what most golfers do not realize is that this same fundamental technology, machine learning, pattern recognition, and advanced predictive modelling is also transforming how we understand our golf equipment.

Golf is entering a technological renaissance, one where advanced tech and AI are working together to elevate performance in ways we’ve never seen before. From professional tours to weekend foursomes, players of all skill levels are realizing that embracing these tools is no longer a competitive luxury. It’s a necessity. And this evolution is not replacing the essence of the game, it is making it better.

Golf is at a turning point. Big changes are coming to the PGA TOUR schedule — and with them, the sport is stepping into a new era. Rather than resist it, golfers who embrace that change have the opportunity to evolve their game in ways most never imagined. One of the most promising developments? The rise of AI-powered equipment fitting for clubs and balls. It’s the kind of innovation that matches the scale of what’s happening in pro golf and it’s available to you.

Golfers love data, even if they don’t always call it data. Every time you stand over a shot, you’re calculating variables in your head: Wind direction. Wind speed. Elevation change. Slope. Turf firmness. Lie angle. Distance. Temperature. Shot shape. Landing area. Roll-out. why wouldn’t you use data before you even choose the equipment you swing with?

New data from the 2025 pro tours shows a dramatic shift: mallet putters are now dominating and many top pros who used blades for years are making the switch. Let’s unpack what’s going on, why pros are embracing mallets, and most importantly how AI-powered fitting with golfgaim makes this trend meaningful for players of any level.

Golf is evolving faster than ever. Technology, player expectations, and the business of golf are all shifting at the same time — and the result is a sport that’s being reshaped in real time. Whether you’re a casual weekend golfer or someone chasing a lower handicap, understanding the biggest trends in golf can help you stay ahead of the curve.

Golf is on the brink of a big shift — one that will affect how far we hit the ball, how we choose our equipment, and even how we think about playing long-term. The USGA and R&A have announced a “golf-ball rollback” that takes effect in 2028 for elite golfers and 2030 for recreational players. In the simplest terms: golf balls are going to travel less. And that makes AI-based ball fitting not just helpful — but potentially essential.

There’s a popular article on Golf.com titled “Is AI the Future of Fitting or Just a Really Smart Assistant? ”The author argues that AI is helpful—but still needs a human fitter to interpret data, translate for the golfer, and refine recommendations based on how the clubs “feel.” That’s a pleasant, comforting narrative. But it’s also increasingly outdated. Here’s the reality: AI doesn’t need human intervention to deliver better, more accurate fitting than humans ever could. 

Golf has never been short on ways to spend money. New drivers every year. New balls every season. New training aids that promise quick fixes. For decades, the industry has thrived on one thing: Golfers guessing what might help their game. But guessing is expensive.Guessing creates frustration.And worst of all—guessing masks the real reasons your game isn’t improving. AI fitting changes all of that.

Why Getting AI-Fit by golfgaim Is the Perfect Move Before You Tee Off Imagine showing up at a place like Royal County Down, Pebble Beach, or Royal Melbourne… only to realize your clubs or balls don’t suit how you actually swing. It happens more than you think — and it can cost you strokes, distance, and confidence.

For decades, Tour professionals relied on a tight circle of coaches, trainers, and specialists to refine every detail of their performance. These were the best minds in golf, working side-by-side with the best players in the world. But something has shifted. Over the last few years, even the most elite golfers — major champions, Ryder Cup stars, and rising young phenoms — have embraced a new kind of support system: AI-powered analysis.

When most golfers think about “getting better,” the first things that come to mind are equipment upgrades, swing tweaks, or maybe squeezing in a few extra buckets at the range. And while those can help, there’s a foundational piece of performance that’s often ignored—one that can transform your game just as dramatically as a new driver or a new coach. That piece is your body.

We all have friends or family in our life that are golfers. Likely, most of them have every gadget, every glove, and have tried every ball. The one who starts talking about spin rates before dessert and insists their new driver “added 15 yards” (even if the scorecard doesn’t show it). So what do you get for someone who already has a garage full of clubs, tech, and training aids? You give them something better than gear. You give them golfgaim — the gift of actually getting be

Golfers are famous for spending money on the wrong things. We’ll drop $70 on a dozen premium golf balls, $500 on a new driver, and $40 on a hat we swear will make us look like a single-digit handicap. But when it comes to actually improving our game — truly understanding how to swing better, what to play, and how to optimize performance — most golfers hesitate. Here’s the irony: For the cost of about one case of high-end golf balls, you can get a full year of AI-powered analy

Let’s be honest — most golfers choose their golf balls the same way they pick wine. They look at the box, squint at some marketing words like “Tour Speed” or “Pro Distance,” maybe grab whatever the pros are using that week, and call it a day. But here’s the truth: Choosing your golf ball that way is about as scientific as choosing a bottle of wine because the label looks expensive. It might feel right. It might even play okay. But chances are, it’s completely wrong for you.

The hard truth. Getting aisle advice doesn't cut it anymore. You’ve decided it’s time for a new driver — maybe even a full set of irons. You head to your local golf store, full of excitement, ready to “get fitted.” A friendly part-time associate greets you, grabs a few clubs off the rack, and says, “Let’s see what works for you.”

Every golfer has a swing that’s uniquely theirs — a blend of rhythm, speed, and instinct that no two players can replicate. But for years, most fittings treated everyone like data on a chart: clubhead speed, launch angle, spin rate, and not much else. That’s where AI changes everything.

At GolfGaim, we built our system to do what no traditional golf fitting ever could: see your swing not as a single motion, but as a data-rich fingerprint — unique, evolving, and completely your own. Here’s how AI takes golf ball fitting to a level human eyes (and even high-speed cameras) can’t match.

If you’re like most golfers, you’ve probably spent time (and money) searching for the perfect club setup — the right driver, the right irons, the right wedges. But here’s a secret that might surprise you: your golf ball might be costing you more strokes than your equipment ever has.

If you’ve ever walked into a pro shop and stared at a wall of golf balls—each promising more distance, more spin, more feel—you’re not alone. Choosing the right golf ball can feel like guesswork. The truth is, most golfers are playing the wrong ball for their game. But that’s starting to change. Thanks to AI, golf ball fitting is no longer about trial and error—it’s about data, precision, and personalization.