
N.S. TEST CENTER - CHICAGO
Meet The Team
Our N.S. Test Center staff are experts in
guiding you to your perfect N.S.PRO shafts


Mark Pekarek
N.S.PRO Fitter
Mark is one of the finest fitters in the World, with 40 years of experience and having been named to Golf Digest's Top 100 America's Best Clubfitters in multiple years. Mark's Nippon Shaft experience has included working with esteemed golfers Kevin Streelman, Padraig Harrington, Lee Trevino, Aree Song, Russ Cochran, as well as thousands of other golfers seeking to find their best golf performance.


Marc Corbett
N.S.PRO Fitter
In 2018, "Corbett" joined as the operations manager. He has extensive experience managing Golfsmith and Dick's Sporting Goods stores in the Chicagoland area for several years. With his involvement in both National and Regional shows, he possesses a profound knowledge of effectively matching the perfect Nippon Shaft model to suit their swing.


Ryan Pondel
N.S.PRO Fitter
Ryan became a member of the team in 2019. He has a golf background that encompasses multiple seasons spent working with the Bridgestone Golf Ball Fitting Team. Through his involvement in both local and national events, he has gained valuable knowledge on selecting the appropriate Nippon Shaft model that best suits individual needs.