Any tips for a beginner regarding golf clubs?
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I used to play golf before, played with a bladed Spalding set, which didn't turn out well, and never really hit the ball well. Now 10 years later, I find myself wanting to learn the game again.
I'm torn between 3 decisions:
Plan A is to buy a cavity back 7 iron and a wood, and learn from those 2 clubs. Once I re-learn, invest in a good set of used irons.
Plan B is to buy a cheap 2nd hand set, but the 2nd-tiered ones like Dunlop, Spalding, Wilson. Not exactly brand name from what my friend told me, but good enough.
Plan C was what a shop suggested, buy a whole set of clones, learn from them, and when I'm ready, buy the real deal.
Which of these would actually help me re-learn the game? Plan A seems to be a good investment just in case I find out that golf isn't my game. Plan B sounds like a good idea since after a few weeks, I can use these clubs to "practice" a round too. Plan C sounds nice since I'm playing a full set close to brand names.
What do you guys think?
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patimus_74 said:
I suggest that you decide if you want to play the game or not. You can decide this be useing rental clubs, and going out with a group of friends and enjoy the round. If you had a little fun, then i suggest buying a set of PING’s. They are a little bit expensive, but the way they design their clubs will allow you to “feel” better results. You said you had a set of spalding blades (yikes!) so i suggest you go with a used I-3 Offset Irons from Ping ($300 used at MAX)as far as Woods, anything will work for beginner golfer, once you develop a game, you can demo clubs to decide what you like! I hope you enjoy the game as much as I do, and Feel free to contact me with any comments or suggestions!
July 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am -
wbaker777 said:
Since it seems you have not completely committed to the game, I would probably go with plan c. It gives you more variety in clubs to learn from and minimal investment of capital.
July 14th, 2009 at 8:13 pm -
wada wada tokiyo wada xing yo said:
Plan B is the best.
July 15th, 2009 at 8:03 am -
tab1 said:
I’m a re-beginner as well. I bought a $200 set of Wilson’s from Target and haven’t looked back. They are a great learning set, and you get every club you need and a bag (you may have to purchase a putter separately). As I have a progressed in my game, I purchased a better driver, putter, and wedges and I am now ready to start upgrading my irons.
With clones you still have to piece them together (you have to buy irons, woods, driver, wedges, putter, and bag separately). It’s costly for the beginning golfer who has to constantly replace lost balls.
Don’t just buy two clubs to re-learn the game, either. To get a true feel of the game you need options in your bag. I love the game because of those every once in a while shots I make with a wedge or low iron. It’s a great feeling to put a pitching wedge ten feet from the pin. If you only have two clubs in your bag, you limit those every-once in a while shots.
PLEASE DON’T BUY EXPENSIVE CLUBS (PINGS) LIKE THE ONE GENTLEMEN SAID. IT’S DUMB. IF YOU DO THAT YOU RUN THE RISK OF WAISTING MONEY ON SOMETHING YOU ARE NOT COMMITTED TO YET.
I hope I have helped. Let me know how your game progresses!
July 16th, 2009 at 1:00 am -
kraemer.jeff said:
Plan D, Contact me and I’ll sell you my like new set of Tour Edge, Bazooka JMAX clubs for 200$ These are the JMAX Irons, with 2 hybrids and cavity back sole weighted irons. 3-P with a matching sand. Bazooka JMAX titanium driver with a 460cc club head. JMAX 3 and 5 fairway woods and a Tour Edge Putter. I’ll also include a matching Tour Edge Stand Bag. I hust bought new Taylor Mades so I don’t need this third set.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:14 am
