Brad Bachand
Man O' War Golf
1201 Man O' War Blvd.
1201 Man O' War Blvd., Lexington KY, Kentucky 40515, US
bradbachand@aol.com
Please list any previous FITTING AWARDS
Golf Digest top 100 club fitter in America,
Please list any previous COACHING AWARDS
Kentucky Section PGA Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Best Teachers in State
Please list any other relevant INDUSTRY AWARDS
Kentucky Section Merchandiser of the Year
How many fitters at your facility are PGA or LPGA members or associates?
6
Indicate the approximate number of annual fittings:
450
Do you charge for Clubfitting? If so, what are your rates?
Yes
Indicate your clubfitting rates:
$100 per hour.
Indicate the approximate gross sales for custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls:
$500,000
How many team members conduct fittings at your facility on a regular basis?
3
Do you fit men? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes
What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
75%
Do you fit women? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes
What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
10%
Do you fit juniors (12 years old & under)? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes
What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
15%
Do you participate in Adaptive fitting efforts for disabled players? Whether at your facility or another? If so, please use the open answer for a brief explanation:
no
Do you provide WOOD and HYBRID fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes
What brands do you fit with?
Titleist, Callaway, Ping, Taylor Made, Srixon, Cleveland, XXIO, Mizuno, US Kids
Do you provide IRON fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes
What brands do you fit with?
Titleist, Callaway, Ping, Taylor Made, Srixon, Cleveland, XXIO, Mizuno, US Kids
Do you provide WEDGE fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes
What brands do you fit with?
Titleist, Cleveland, Ping, Taylor Made Mizuno
Do you provide PUTTER fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes
What brands do you fit with?
Titleist, Odyssey, Ping, Cleveland, Mizuno, Taylor Made, LAB
Do you provide BALL fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes
What brands do you fit with?
Titleist, Srixon, Taylor Made, Callaway. It is more of an interview process and looking at the launch monitor numbers and making some recommendations. We do not hit with all the brands of balls.
Do you provide GRIP fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes
What brands do you fit with?
Golf Pride, Winn, Lamkin, Super Stroke
Do you have a dedicated indoor space/studio used exclusively for Clubfitting?
No
Please list all TECHNOLOGY used in your fitting process? (Please indicate specific brand names (video analysis, launch monitors, simulators, etc.)
Flight Scope x-3, Sam Putt Lab.
Do you use UNIVERSAL HOSEL ADAPTERS in your fitting business? (If so, please share the brand(s))
No
Do you work with aftermarket (exotic) shaft companies? If so, please share which brands you partner with?
Yes
Please share which brands you partner with?
We have some aftermarket shafts with each fitting cart, but do not work with a specific shaft company.
Do you have a dedicated club repair facility? If so, please briefly share your services offered.
Yes
Briefly share your services offered:
Regripping, reshafting, swing weighting, shaft frequency matching, loft and lie.
Do you Retro-Fit product?
Yes
How do you promote clubfitting?
Social Media
Website
Word of Mouth
Lessons
How do you stay up to date on product and clubfitting best practices?
Meeting with our sales reps. Attend the PGA show. Reading industry magazines and the internet.
What industry products/services would help you be a better clubfitter?
Having a wider variety of shafts to choose from with each fitting cart that is cost effective. I do not believe in the universal hosel adapters at this time as they change the weighting and the feel of the club.




