Advanced Fitting System Instructions The PING Advanced Fitting System (AFS) was created to assist our fitters by providing more fitting combinations that will help golfers find the best possible fit to help them play their best. This instruction guide will demonstrate some of the key benefits of the new AFS fitting tools, show you how to properly use AFS fitting components, and also provide key information that will aid in the fitting process for irons and drivers. The PING AFS System retains the easy to use features of the current “fixed” club system while providing additional tools to enhance the fitting process. The PING Color Code System, 5 Step Fitting Process, and our well organized head management system are retained features with AFS. Retaining these key features will make it easy for current PING fitters to transition into AFS and make it easy for new fitters to learn how to fit using AFS. In addition to the retained features mentioned above, the AFS system provides fitters with additional features and benefits to enhance the fitting process. One of the key benefits is the greater number of club options created with the use of interchangeable components. Increased options will make it more likely the customer will be able to hit a club with their exact fit. This leads to greater consumer confidence, and in turn leads to increased sales for the PING fitting account. Key benefits of the AFS system · More fitting options. · Quicker to dial consumer into the right fit. · Simplified system. · Easy to learn, easy to use. · Smaller retail footprint. Using AFS STEP 1 Select desired head and shaft combination. STEP 2 Insert shaft into head by aligning laser etched line on club head with laser etched line on shaft tip. STEP 3 Insert male thread and nut into head and rotate nut counter clockwise until the threads are connected. Detaching head from shaft 1. Attach wrench to nut 2. Rotate head counter clockwise Additional Usage tips • Ensure head and shaft plug is clean • Avoid over tightening • Avoid damage to shaft tip Enhanced design features of AFS II · Increased strength & durability on all metal components. · New AFS Nut design with ferrule for improved aesthetics. · New rubberized O-Ring to help fill the gap from nut to hosel, and decrease the potential to want to over tighten the hardware. · Laser etched line on shaft and head components to help properly align components prior to connection. STEP 4 Attach wrench to nut. STEP 5 Rotate club head with opposite hand clockwise until the desired tension has been achieved. AFS Driver Fitting (Shafts and Length) Each AFS Shaft is identified by a molded plastic grip end cap. These caps provide shaft specifications to assist in proper shaft selection during a club fitting. This year there are two colors of grip end caps. All G15 Driver proprietary shafts have Black Grip Caps. All i15 Driver proprietary shafts and aftermarket shafts from the Custom Options Department have Grey Grip Caps. The color of the grip cap will also help differentiate the finished length differences of the head/shaft combination. Due to design differences in the hosel depth between the G15 and i15 Driver heads, there will be a difference in the finished length of certain AFS combinations of driver head and shaft components. Please utilize the chart below to help determine the finished length of the AFS combination that is being used in the club fitting. DRIVER MODEL FPO FPO SHAFTS G15 i15 TFC 149D 45 3/4" 46 1/4" Aldila Serrano 60 45 3/4" 46 1/4" TFC 700D 45 1/4" 45 3/4" UST AxivCore Tour Red 69 45 1/4" 45 3/4" Other Aftermarket from Custom Options 45 1/4" 45 3/4" Additional PING proprietary and aftermarket shafts from the Custom Options Program will be available with AFS components for purchase. Please check with your Field Sales Representative for cost information and more details about this new program. ©PING 2009 P.O. Box 82000 • Phoenix, AZ 85071-2000 • www.ping.com