Do you think that I have a good golf set?
I'm 14 years old with about a 12-13 handicap. I have been playing for only around six months. I am going to try out for the Freshman golf team at my school so I want to know if my clubs are up to par.
Driver: Taylormade r7 460 w/Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45 gram shaft, reg. flex.
3 and 5 woods: Taylormade r7 titanium w/Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue 55 gram shafts, reg. flex.
4 and 5 Hybrids: Callaway X-Hybrid w/Grafalloy ProLaunch Hybrid shafts, reg. flex.
6-7 irons: Callaway Big Bertha Fusion Wide Sole Irons w/Grafalloy ProLaunch Iron shafts, reg. flex.
8-PW: Callaway Big Bertha Fusion Irons w/Grafalloy ProLaunch Iron shafts, reg. flex.
51, 56, 61 degree Wedges: Taylormade Rac Black TP w/True Temper GS 75 Wedge Shaft (lightest steel shaft on market, 75 grams.)
Putter: Odyssey Tri-Ball SRT Putter, 34 inches.
Ball: Callaway HX Tour 56
If you think that there is something wrong with it, please say so.
Thank you.
2006-11-15 09:30:51 · 11 answers · asked by SG 5 in Sports ➔ Golf
Hey ryan N, I actually am a 12 handicap. I practice almost everyday for 5-6 hours and get some lessons along the way. You obviously don't know what hard work brings.
2006-11-15 10:14:07 · update #1
Hey BRENT F, I earned those clubs, my parents didn't spend a cent. . I caddied, and cleaned clubs at my course for years. I also work at a local Golfsmith. And yes, those clubs are custom fitted to my swing and body measurements.
2006-11-15 10:16:16 · update #2
Hey fat_albert_999, If you do some research, or know anything about golf, you will know that a 3-iron is 19 degrees loft and so is a 5-wood.
2006-11-20 06:28:38 · update #3
ksinghvir - Young man I would say this. Are your clubs fitted to your body type and swing? Because if they are not your parents have wasted a lot of money buying you those clubs. Those are expensive clubs that you have. Expensive isn't always the best, go get them fitted, if you haven't had them fitted already. Good luck trying out for your Freshman golf team.
A response to your comment:
Good for you. The best lesson you learned is the value of hard work (both caddieing and practicing to bring your handicap down). When you get older, stronger and better, believe me you will, Switch to steel in your irons, and get irons with less offset as you will want to be able to keep your ball flight down. They will also provide you with more workability.
Skidude - 5'5"? 315? The yardage at your golf course is off. Or maybe since your name is Skidude you play at 10,000 ft. altitude. Bring your game down to FL.(at sea level) doubt it's 315 here.
2006-11-15 09:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Brent 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First off--you know what kind of clubs you have and you know where they stand on the list of being say "good". Personally I think the Callaway irons were a waste of money, but thats mainly because I think irons that have a sole thicker than a golf ball to be pointless. You should have went with--if you want Callaway--maybe something like the X-Tour's or even the X-18 Pro Series Model. And you say your 14--well a 34-inch putter is about the right length if you are say--5'8". Those balls are good ball's I play them myself--but there is a difference and why I play them and why you would play them--wish there were old Balata balls around still like when I was in high school.
2006-11-20 04:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Richard F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you're being honest with your equipment list it certainly sounds like you have a top notch, professional set of clubs in your bag. You may want to try the Nike ONE (black) golf ball instead of the CHX Tour 56. I find it to be slightly longer and easier to control (spin) than the Callaway ball. Lastly, and this is solely a personal comment, I managed to knock 4-6 strokes off my game after switching from a tri-ball to a dual-ball putter - also Odyssey. Best wishes!
2006-11-15 09:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tulsen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No 3 iron? 5 wood to 4 iron is a pretty big jump in distance. You should ditch the 61 degree wedge and get a hybrid 3 iron or a 7 wood to fill in the gap.
2006-11-20 03:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by fat_albert_999 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are a good set of clubs. Those wide soled irons you got make it just about impossible to work the ball. Get narrower soles for ball workability. No offense, but I think you question isn't really a question. You just need a reason to brag. I'm 15 years old, 5 foot, 5 inches tall, and can rip the ball 315 yards. I've done it about 8 times. I got an eagle on a 295 yard par 4. Drove the green, and one putt. How 'bout that for bragging.
2006-11-15 10:43:46 · answer #5 · answered by Skidude 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't matter what type of clubs you have. What matters is how much fun you are having and how well you shoot. Yes, better clubs can help you shoot lower scores and have more fun, but you will make the team based on your ability, not your clubs.
2006-11-15 14:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by CM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your story lacks credibility. I think you are just bragging, but if true you have a wonderful set of clubs (something I think you know already), and you should be playing on the PGA tour in no time.
2006-11-15 12:23:49 · answer #7 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah pretty good set and there is no way that you have been playing for 6 mouths and have a 12 handicap nice try hahahh
2006-11-15 09:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
As long as they are custom fit, they are OK.
2006-11-16 03:40:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea u have a great set i wish i had those
2006-11-18 14:11:28 · answer #10 · answered by Michael S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋