What Clubs to get?

who_ru

Hi all,

have been giving it some thought for a while and have decided to get a new driver and 3 wood. the current ones i have are both starter clubs i got years ago and are not up to the job anymore.

trouble is i don't know where to start or what to consider. cleveland, ping, callaway, taylormade which is the better make or is it entirely subjective and based on experience.

i'm left handed, 24 handicap but will soon be starting lessons to try and get a good setup and swing going for the spring/summer.

any tips/thoughts greatly appreciated.

stockdam

What clubs do you have? Why aren't they up to the job?
What expectations have you got for the new clubs......will they help you improve?

These aren't loaded questions but unless you really feel that your clubs are holding you back then why change? I change because I perceive that they will help me in a small way. I changed from blades to cavity backs and that helped. I changed the size of my driver head and that helped. I changed to a rescue wood and that helped.

Sorry that isn't answering your question.

Titleist, Callaway, Ping, Mizuno, Taylormade etc are all good makes and they make nice clubs.

If you are having lessons then ask if he/she will help you to choose. Some teachers will help you to get the right shaft and if necessary the right lie for you. That's kinda more important than the model or manufacturer. Then try and demo several makes of club to see which ones suit you best.

Finally......it's down to personal choice and preference.

As a beginner try to avoid blades/musclebacks and go for cavity backed irons.

I have a set of Ping irons but that is mainly because as a young lad I always wanted Ping.........simple as that.

poster

I am left handed golfer too with simular handicap, I play with calaway clubs, big bertha is my driver, I find them good

1stuey1

best advise id go to a pro shop and test each one out.any good pro shop wil help you out. its not just about names its what feels right for you. he should have all the main drivers test you out see what works then work from there you can then sort out shafts loft etc. thats the best way around that ya could end up buying a no namer and play top quality

PhilipMarlowe

I wouldn't buy any clubs until after you have a few lessons with a PGA pro.
Presumably your swing will change after the pro gets a look and he will be best placed to advise you on what type of club will suit you (and more specifically what type of shafts).
All of the brands you mention are good reputable manufacturers and I don't think that there is one that is particularly better than the other but so much of peoples preference comes down to taste... you personally will have to like the appearance of the club which helps confidence.

Being a lefty, you will find it harder to get clubs to try before you buy which is certainly an issue.
Also, the best route to go down is a custom-fit but this is better left until you have a consistent swing so again, after the lessons.

who_ru

thanks folks that's some sound advice there, lessons in advance of a possible change of clubs is the best route to go so will look up a few pros and see what the script is regarding prices etc.

JONATHANM

who_ru wrote: »

Hi all,

have been giving it some thought for a while and have decided to get a new driver and 3 wood. the current ones i have are both starter clubs i got years ago and are not up to the job anymore.

trouble is i don't know where to start or what to consider. cleveland, ping, callaway, taylormade which is the better make or is it entirely subjective and based on experience.

i'm left handed, 24 handicap but will soon be starting lessons to try and get a good setup and swing going for the spring/summer.

any tips/thoughts greatly appreciated.

The shaft of a club is the "heart" of the club.When considering a purchase,get fitted to a shaft thats best for you.Along w/ you favorite club head of course.I wouldnt get caught up in what particular brand of head you use.If you have the correct shaft matched to your swing speed and setup,you'll have a much more productive time of it.


Stay cool/Play well,

Jonathan

istaunton

Hey

Honestly i think you should probably stick with what you have for another while longer. Not being smart here just trying to help but as you said you have been playing for a few years and still playing off 24. if your going to go for lessons you'll probably find the minor changes the pro makes to your grip, stance swing etc will have a major impact on your swing.


Plus I also found i played utter rubbish for a while after lessons and if you had new clubs you could be tempted to blame them. But it did eventually start to come together. Once i started to be consistant the clubs i had were totally wrong for me but had been fine before. So you dont want to go out a spend your hard earned cash on clubs if they not going to suit you for very long.

Hope this helps and best of luck with the golf!!!!

soundsham

think you got the message

lessons first then at least you will have an idea what you may be looking for and if you can swing it ask the guy in the shop if you can try the stuff out in the range 1st, as sometimes they have the odd spare in the shop, if so try and do this when your having a lesson and your teaching pro should be able to advise you also