FootJoy Performance Shoe Fitting: 17 handicap

Our reader experiences the benefits of this cutting-edge shoe fitting technology

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GM reader Chris Franklin off a 17 handicap tests out the new FootJoy Performance Shoe Fitting System powered by BodiTrak to find out if he was using the correct shoe for his game

As the pioneers of shoe fitting, FootJoy has taken it a step further with the launch of the Performance Fitting System. They have teamed up with BodiTrak, specialists in pressure mapping systems, to develop a special mat that measures a golfer’s centre of pressure and how it moves during the swing.

The data collected from just three drives then goes into a sophisticated algorithm and recommends a structured shoe, a mobile shoe or somewhere in between based on how the weight moves through the swing and where force is applied to the ground.

We took three Golf Monthly readers along to FooJoy’s HQ in St Ives to try the new system out, find out which shoe was best for them and see if they experienced the benefits.

Meet the Tester Chris Franklin 17 handicap Home club: Studley Wood Current shoes: FootJoy HyperFlex Fitted for: FootJoy FreeStyle

Chris-fitting

Fitter Analysis “Chris wears FJ HyperFlex, which is more toward the mobile style of shoe. He was showing up as being Dual, so between mobile and structured, on occasion moving into the mobile category. He opted for the Freestyle model, our most mobile shoe in the range as system suggested they would perform for him. The last on Freestyle meant Chris came down half a size during the fitting, just emphasising the importance of getting fitted for every pair of shoes and that you aren’t one size for every shoe.”

Tester Feedback “It was amazing to see in just a few drives how my weight moves around in the swing and how a more mobile shoe was best for me. This was reassuring for me as they tend to be more comfortable. Freestyle gave me a little more freedom during the swing I felt more able to turn and rotate through the ball much more easily. I could hit a draw more often too! I would highly recommend golfers go through the process.”

Joel Tadman
Technical Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.


One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.


Joel's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9° 

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15° 

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18° 

Irons: Ping i230 4-UW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind

Putter: Evnroll ER2V 

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x