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Golf Club Advice
LaPuzza
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I’ve been golfing with clubs older than I am, about 5 times a year, for the last 5 years. I’ve been using my dad’s old clubs: http://www.globalgolf.com/product/golfclub/-/pid--1002754/iron-individual/wilson/staff-tour-blade.aspx
My woods were literally made out of wood, so I decided to replace those. I ended up with some Summit (fake brand) heads on True Temper shafts, just like my Wilson irons. I am suddenly able to hit the ball with the long stick. For $25 worth of used clubs, I’ve proven that I can buy a better golf game. Next stop, irons!
I’m looking at a few sets in the just-past-starter range. Let’s say my priorities are about 75% forgiveness 25% performance. Right now I’m looking hard at the Nike Ignite, Ben Hogan BH5, and Taylor Made R7(Draw) sets. For between $200 and $350, these look like very forgiving sets from reputable brands. Any comments on those clubs, or other suggestions, would be greatly appreciated.
My woods were literally made out of wood, so I decided to replace those. I ended up with some Summit (fake brand) heads on True Temper shafts, just like my Wilson irons. I am suddenly able to hit the ball with the long stick. For $25 worth of used clubs, I’ve proven that I can buy a better golf game. Next stop, irons!
I’m looking at a few sets in the just-past-starter range. Let’s say my priorities are about 75% forgiveness 25% performance. Right now I’m looking hard at the Nike Ignite, Ben Hogan BH5, and Taylor Made R7(Draw) sets. For between $200 and $350, these look like very forgiving sets from reputable brands. Any comments on those clubs, or other suggestions, would be greatly appreciated.
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If you want to save some bucks, you might wait until the new models have been in for a month or two, and then head down to a golfsmith type place and pick up a set of last years iron that got traded in. You might could score a discount even with that older set if you drive a hard bargain, unless you want to keep them of course. Or you could pick up a well used nicer set on craigslist and get them re-gripped (or pay to have them re-gripped) with grips that feel good to you. New grips can make a considerable difference.
So, while technology is going to make a difference, especially from 20+ year old clubs to more recent clubs, you may be better off taking the set you have or a cheaper set you can find that you seem happy with somewhat and taking them to a proshop or someone who can fit them to your body. They'll fit the right length for you and your swing, but they'll also help you get the right flex for your swing and style and set your club heads properly for your swing--it'll make a bigger difference than you think and likely make a more effective difference than just buying more expensive "best brand" clubs.
The real test for any set of irons is how well you swing 'em with four beers in you. That said, our mutual friend and golf fanatic has a set of Nike irons that he really likes. Regardless of what you get though, you'll want to get them fitted.
Then bring them out to visit me in L.A. and we'll do some December golf!
December is unlikely, but I might manage to get to LaLa Land after the new year.
Re: clubs - I ended up buying the Nike Ignite set. 2 actually, but that's a different story.
My buddy bought a set and I really liked the feel and the weight of the club head.
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I'm up for december golf, in fact i played in december last year. In the rain. I got through 8 holes.