I've played on and off for about 5 years now. I've decided to get a little more seroius now and take some lessons and get a set of clubs that are fitted for me but I don't want to spend alot of money. Also opinions on steel shafts or graphite?
2007-03-21 09:53:12 · 6 answers · asked by armandingo71 3 in Sports ➔ Golf
My recommendation is not to take any other players' recommendations on brands or models because we all have our own preferences. To emphasise that point, a player in my regular four-ball thinks that the Callaway Big Bertha's I use are absolutely useless, but I love them and they have helped me cut 6 strokes off my handicap in the past year!
Since you are "getting more serious" and intend to get fitted, I recommend you go to a place that will let you try different brands and models, while they are fitting you. Find the clubs that fit your price and give you the best results for the money.
Buying last year's model at a discount is the best way to cut the cost without giving up on quality and performance (despite what the manufacturers write in their adverts for new models.)
Steel shafts are cheaper and I'm sure you will not notice any benefit by paying more for graphite. Having the right shaft flex for your swing speed is much more important and shouldn't cost you anything extra!
2007-03-21 13:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by Golfaholic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The technology in irons hasn't changed very much in recent years. I reccomend getting an oversize set of irons of most any brand. The oversize clubs give you a larger sweet spot and are easier to hit. Driver technology has changed a lot lately, but there are some good bargains on older models. I use a Taylor Made R580. It is long and has a large head for easier hitting. You can get a 580 for around $50 on E-bay. I would go with steel rather than graphite because it is more consistent for a beginner.
2007-03-21 11:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ronzo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to get serious you might want to spend some money. If not you are just wasting your money. Your best bet is to get some Ping Irons since they have a good fitting system or you can find out what color dot your are according to ping and find some used ones on EBAY. If you do not have a fast swing speed you can get either graphite or iron shafts.
2007-03-21 10:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by ramos00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Critical to the performance of any golf clubs is that the clubs themselves FIT the person who is playing with them.
Don't rush out and buy a brand new set of shiny and expensive golf clubs. That is a mistake usually made by those who want to get started.
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2007-03-22 02:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Danno Soprano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are alot of quailty clubs out there for each player, i've seen a good quality player shooting in his high 70's with his old Lynx clubs. A lots of guys had better club but couldn't match his play. Go to Academy of golf shop and think about price and comfort. What ever you feel comfortable with. Spalding, Wilson, Top-Flite good starters. good luck
2007-03-21 10:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Phenix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleveland just came out with the new HyBore iron sets. It is very forgiving. I am planning on getting some soon.
2007-03-21 14:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋