Re: Golfclub.net

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1. go with some hybrids instead of blade irons

Apr 23, 2019, 10:15 AM

much easier to hit, the technology is solid. Even the mis-hits travel pretty well. 2-iron to probably a 6 or 7 iron, go with a hybrid. I've played golf since I was a kid, and learned on forged blades, the most unforgiving club ever made. I even carried a 1-iron in my bag for a spell. But now even I play hybrids 2-5. Still have blades for the 6-9 though.

2. Drivers are drivers these days. They are all huge, lightweight, and pretty forgiving. You won't notice much difference until you get really good. Stay away from the ones you adjust with weights, etc., they just confuse you with too many options. You don't need all that gimmicky stuff. You can't go wrong with Taylor Made, Callaway, etc. If you go with last year's model, you'll get the best value. These things don't improve THAT much year-to-year no matter what they try and feed you.

3. Get you a good 3-4 wood for fairway shots. Match the driver if you can, but it's not that important.

4. With wedges, don't worry too much about degrees and loft for now, until you really sharpen your game. A good pitching wedge and sand wedge are essential, even more than a driver. Can't go wrong with a Titleist Vokey, if you want to start with the cream. You can experiment as you improve, as you will find these are the most important clubs in your bag. When you find a little chipping wedge you love to hit, you'll know it and it will be your BEST FRIEND. Remember, it's what fits YOUR eye, not what somebody tells you fits. Comfort + feel = confidence. I like a big, heavy-soled sand wedge because that's what I grew up playing, but that may not be for you. I used one for 20 years that was some off-brand thing, and I still mourn its demise (I physically wore the face out smooth). Never have found a perfect replacement.

5. Same for putters. Try a bunch of them. When you find the one that fits your eye, keep it. Don't fall for the gimmicks - there are thousands. I use the same putter I used when I was in high school, a vintage Ray Cook M-1 they haven't made in decades (I've bought a couple off Ebay for backups over the years, just in case). I've tried them all (mallet, blade, offset, whatever), and always go back to the Ray Cook, my tried and true. You'll find out - it's ain't the putter missing all those putts - it's you. Same as with the wedges, it's what feels comfortable to you, and fits YOUR eye.

Pick up a Golf Digest/Golf Magazine equipment issue and familiarize yourself with the brands. I'm not up to date on what's out there anymore, so I can't advise you much on the "hot" brands.

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Persimmon head drivers are the next wave of high tech clubs

And those new hickory shafts are to die for.

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Re: Golfclub.net

definitely used.

IMO Callaway makes the most forgiving clubs

Callaway has a used club site as well.

You almost never see them in rankings, but Tour Edge

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1. go with some hybrids instead of blade irons

Great advice across the board.

I've got a set of Taylormade RX-7's that I've had for 15

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