I’ve been golfing recreationally for about 10 yrs. I need to get good clubs. I need advice. Can anyone help?
I always used a cheap set of irons and driver/3W/5W. Shot mid of 90-100. I melted a qualified yypical / slice on most shots, but not hit some very good shots mixed with I’m going to golf shops, etc looking around and asking questions. It seems that the consensus is that I need improvement irons game? In addition, you should definitely get fitted for clubs. I was recommended: Taylor Made RAC OS2, Taylor Made R7 Draw, Adams A3 OS, Cobra S9, Callaway Big bertha 06 and 08, Nike Slingshot OSS. There are so many options and things to consider. I really want to work to shoot in the 80s and I really want to make my new club purchase good and best clubs for me. Everyone (especially serious golfers) who can tell me something, be it advice in general, what to look for or the recommendations of the club (which I listed or not) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
May 31st, 2010 at 11:50 am
Getting custom fit by a qualified fitter is definitely a good place to start. If you decide against a custom fitting session, then my best advice for you regarding equipment would be to TRY before you BUY. Go to most any golf course/shop and they should have demo clubs available for you to try out. Get whatever works for you, and don’t let your ego get in the way, i.e. getting X-stiff shafts when you might be better off in reg. flex.
As to what to look for, game improvement is definitely a good place to start looking. If you’re shooting in the 90/100s, you’re going to want clubs that are forgiving on mishits. My recommendation for your set make-up would be:
460cc driver
3 wood
5 wood
3 iron hybrid
4 iron hybrid
5i-pw (or even a 5 iron hybrid and 6-pw)
Sand wedge (54 or 56 degree)
Putter
You can get a 60 degree lob wedge if you want, but honestly it’s probably going to do you more harm than good. If you’re going to shell out the big bucks for any club in your bag, I’d recommend you do it on your putter, you use it for almost half the shots during your round.
Hit’em straight!
May 31st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
well if you want some brand name ones i can name a few, just depends on how much you want to spend. when youre this good, you have to get them custom fitted.
for the clubs that you were recommended, rac os2s might be too forgiving, not enough control, r7 draw same thing (go for the r7 tp models), i dont use adams or cobra so cant comment on those, big bertha is a ripoff, their clubs arent good at all. nike slingshot is goofy looking and has too light of a shaft
a good set for you would most likely be the callaway x16 or x18 or x20 TOUR models, besure to have the tour or else they might be too forgiving and give less control, mizuno makes some nice ones too but cant recall exactly what they were. taylormade r7 TP ones are also great.
for drivers, taylormade r7 tp, callway FT-5 tours or FT-i tours models
woods your choice, you can go buy similar stuff to the drivers and have r7 tp woods or ft-5 or ft-i woods.
fairway woods taylormade makes some great ones. just besure to have the TP at the end, those are made for more advanced players
everyone knows the best wedges r from cleveland, i own a set of cg10’s and i love them
putters u probably need the odyssey blacks or the scotty camerons if you can afforrd them
i dont exactly suggest buying new clubs, u can get the same stuff used for half the price
best setup would be
driver
3 wood
2 & 5 fairway wood
4-pw irons
56 and 60 degree sandwedge and lob wedge
putter
and theres your 14 clubs
get stiff (no regular or extra stuff) shafts for all your clubs, you need them later on, they will take time to get used to but when you do, you have a great advantage for your future game
shafts
fujikura speeders for driver is very good
precision rifle project x flighted 6.0 (the numbers are by stiffness, never get anything above 6.0, theyre for professionals only) for irons
aldila nv for woods and maybe fairway woods
and dynamic gold for wedges, could also be used in the irons but i dont particularly like those in irons
also if you want some draw clubs, might as well buy the adjustable weight woods and drivers, once you correct your slicing or fading, you dont need to buy new clubs
go to golfsmith or any other golf shop and try the clubs before you buy, thats very important!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:21 pm
you can go to a shop with driving range and hit any of them that they carry. usually they’ll have an extra 6iron of all there clubs to hit. do that and see what you hit the bet also when you’re there hitting balls that’s the time to get fitted,with the clubs you hit the best
May 31st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
As a former club salesman, you’re in a great position, club wise because your game is just coming to you. Go to a pro shop and go through the PING fitting system. Their game improving clubs will be great for you. Depending on what you want to spend on said new clubs, they will do wonders for you. The new G10’s are very easy to hit as are the woods. BUT, your comfort is what’s important.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:43 pm
You should seriously consider custom clubs. That will be of equal or greater quality than any club you will find at an equal or lower price. I shoot with a set from KZ Golf and I would not trade them for anything in the world.
If you’re going to make the investment to improve your game, at least explore all options. Check KZ’s website and see if there is a fitter in your area. It costs you nothing but your time if you don’t like them, and will help you make a better decision.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I would just go with a good set of Callaway X20’s and not worry about it
May 31st, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Go to Goldsmith,here you can hit clubs ,they have a computer that shows you how far you hit ,it you hoke or slice.You can try different clubs.Also they have a pro that can fit you for the right shafts .Also go to a pro at a good golf club