I have a set of Accura clubs that are about 5 years old and not very forgiving. So this offseason I am going to scour Ebay for a good deal on a set of irons and a driver, as the only club I am going to keep is my ping isopure putter. Any good advice for a high handicap golfer not looking to break the bank? ps - even with my cheapie clubs, distance has not seemed to be a problem for me if this helps. Too bad its almost time to put the clubs away (at least in my neck of the woods). THANKS and keep putting up the great posts!
Posts: 222 | Location: South Bend, IN | Registered: October 14, 2006
Practice your short game...wedges and putting. As for irons and woods, get a clone set to start with, learn the swing, and then you'll be able to find out what equipment best suits your swing. No sense spending $2,000 for irons because it's not the iron that is holding you back, it's your swing.
Look for a knock-off of the PING G-5. Very easy to hit, very forgiving. Will cost less than half of what you'd spend otherwise. With the money you save, find a good teacher so you can get the basics down, and when you improve your swing, you can then justify original brand name irons, and/or something better.
But back to basics...get a really good wedge and stick with it no matter how your game progresses. The CLEVELAND wedges are excellent, as are the Titleist Vokey wedges. Get a 54 - 56 degree wedge you can use in the sand and on the fairway. The Cleveland 588 DSG is made in 54 degrees, and should be ideal for everything about 100 yards in. It will be a great weapon to have in your bag once you get to know how to use it. The Cleveland CG-10 is also a really nice wedge. Invest in a wedge, 54 - 56 degrees, Vokey, Cleveland, whatever works, but this is where you should spend your money. Same with putters...but that's even less of an issue and you can putt with anything, really, as long as you can make the ball roll without sliding or jumping.
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I think I'll try a few lessons first and go from there. You are not the first person to reccomend pro lessons. All my friends who can golf with a 5-10 cap say it's the best way to improve, even better than expensive swing trainers. Thanks for the tips - Im going to keep an eye out and price some clubs this winter - if you see any super deals please let me know.
Posts: 222 | Location: South Bend, IN | Registered: October 14, 2006
This is the set that I've been playing with in the past 8 years....
Driver: Honma Big LB 9.5 degree 4s Iron: Mizuno MP29 2-P Wedges: Cleveland 58, 56, 54. Putter: Scotty Cameron Santa Fe
I have been thinking about getting a new Driver and maybe an addition of 3 wood would be nice. Thinking about the new Honma Beres TW911, anyone has tried them yet??
Posts: 86 | Location: Alhambra CA | Registered: July 17, 2005
I sport a YES! C-groove blade putter "Sophia", Cleveland CG10 wedges, Cleveland CG1 irons, Cleveland Halo, the new Cobra 3 wood and Titleist 905R driver. The wedges and irons are fitted, makes a HUGE difference!!
Nothing special in my bag, set of Aliens, R7 driver & Big Bertha driver & Monza Roza putter. After years of golfing decided to take lessons from a pro. I bitched about my clubs and he said unless you are pro, brand really doesn't matter so he grabed my Alien driver and sure enough huge distance and on the mark. So it is all in your swing not the club. Any difference for the average golfer between a "good" club & a cheap one is purley phsycological (sp?)
In my experience, you can't go wrong with Cleveland clubs. I traded in a set of Ping irons for a set of Cleveland CG4s and couldn't be happier. In fact, I also carry the Hi-bore driver (10.5) and a 2i Hi-bore hybrid. As far as wedges are concerned, I carry the CG11 (two dot) wedges (52, 56, & 60). My putter is an Odyssey White Hot Steel putter that tracks to the hole very well and has the perfect amont of weight to help promote a very balance steady stroke. For what it's worth, I've never had a better set of clubs. They are forgiving, use cutting edge technology, and hit the ball a mile.
Cleveland all the way. Launcher Driver. Can't complain with 290/310 drive's (54 years old mind you). TA-7s 3-P. One 56% and a sand. Bounce is so important in a sand wedge. That's it. What matters most is if you enjoy the game. There coming boy's.
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Almost all Wishon Golf, with one Zebra 16* utility club that I love.
Just got a brand new Wishon 525 driver last week, my 3 and 4 irons are 550C, PW-5 are 550M, and PCF wedges at 52, 56, and 60 degrees. Putter is the Smoooth 7.
All custom fit and made, by me
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Posts: 7 | Location: St. Louis, MO, USA | Registered: September 15, 2002
Cleveland all the way! IMO they are the truest irons in the game, especially if you prefer a heavier club head with decent forgiveness. I'm using the CG4s and love them. I also carry a Hi-Bore driver, that has d ifferent dort of sound at impact than most other drivers, but it's straight and sends the ball a mile. However, as far as the Hi-Bore tecnnology is concerned, I think it was really perfected in the hybrid type clubs. I carry a hybrid 2 iron in place of a 3/5 wood. The clubs certainly gives the ball enough loft to land soft yet fly a long way. In terms of putters, Odyssey is the best in the game..great feel at impact and very well balnced while swinging. Hope this helps!
I use Ping, but have had Clevelands before. For the price they are very good clubs
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Mizuno MP-9s. They're old, a little beat up, heavy, and about as forgiving as your wife/girlfriend if she catches you with another woman's lipstick on your collar, but they do the job well. Until I get too old and need some more technology to aid my game or they give out on me, I'll keep using them.
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Posts: 521 | Location: Chicago, IL | Registered: September 19, 2004
I just upgraded my clubs for this season. My previous set was 1965 Wilson Dyna-Powers. My new set is 1967 Wilson Dyna-Powers . Believe it or not I found these in brand new, unhit condition. The grips are even like new after 40 years!
Best forged clubs ever made.
Steven
Posts: 4 | Location: Canton, MI | Registered: October 25, 2002
Trimetal Driver, 3,5,7 Adams Tight Lies Fairway Woods Adams Tight Lies GT 3-PW F2 SW Heavy Putter all $725, hitting around 90 priceless, For some things Money can't buy all else takes Mastercard
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Posts: 464 | Location: New York / New Jersey | Registered: June 21, 2004
Driver: Titleist 975J Fairway Woods: old King Cobra 3 and 5 metals Irons: Hogan Apex Forged Blades ('93) Wedges: Cleveland Reg.588 60 degree (the one that rusts), Hogan Special 52 degree Putter: Ping Anser 2i
Just got my entire bag regripped with Winn DSIs (red and black) and looking forward to my golf trip next weekend!
. Believe it or not I found these in brand new, unhit condition. The grips are even like new after 40 years!
