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juicyfruit

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i need a new set because my clubs are pushing nine years; however, i have been out of the golf mainstream for several years (thanks, college poverty). so, i'm not privy to all of the new weapons on the market and could use a little help. i have always been a fan of DCIs, but don't want to pay the price for a new set. any thoughts on used sets or a cheaper, decent-quality set?
 
As far as decent priced, forgiving clubs, might check out the Tommy Armour 845s ... cavity backs and good sweet spots. You cant work the ball as much as you can with some better irons, but if that concerned you, you wouldn't be looking for inexpensive clubs, right?
 
I'm in the exact same boat, juicyfruit. I'm going the "preowned" route. I found a steal on a Callaway Hawkeye, and I'm looking for a good set of Cleveland TA-5 irons. I hit the Clevelands along with a set of DCIs and thought that the TA-5s were just as good, with a very similar feel. I know that a nice set will run you about $300 used.

Check out this link, it's glorious....www.golfclubexchange.com
 
I bought my 845s 12 years ago, and I have no desire to get anything new.

I could use a Cleveland sand wedge, though.
 
if you like your clubs, get them sand blasted to really clean the face.

I have a set of old school ping eye 2 beryllium (copper looking) that are prob 25 years old and had that done and they still work great.
 
I used Ping Eye II's for about 15 years, and two years ago I got a new set of Titleist 990's. They were new, but a year behind model wise, so they were only 400. I'd look at them, I absolutely love them.
 
thanks, joe, that site is gorgeous! i'm infatuated with the DCI 762s.
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I have some Titleist 962 B's and I like em alot. I bought them new a long time ago but I really like the Titleist line.
 
Well - I'll cast in as the Pingman then. I have used Pings since 1968 and wouldn't consider anything else. I've been through the Eye2s and currently have the I3 blades. I'm strongly considering the S59s.
 
juicyfruit,

Just FYI, went and hit some new 845us yesterday up here in SLC at a golf shop, just to make sure I wasn't steering you wrong. They really are a nice swinging club and fairly forgiving, so I'd say go for those. GolfGalazy.com has them for $399 right now, but I bet you can get a similar price at Golfsmith.

Good luck!
 
thanks, akak. i bet you can hit the ball a mile in SLC. i've never hit the 845s, but i'm getting the impression i should. i've never been a ping fan, myself, and blades, at this point, are pretty much out of the question. some other alternatives include wilsons or king cobras. i've hit both before and was somewhat satisfied, but that was six or seven years ago in high school. if you've had positive/negative experience with any club, feel to post away.
 
I play Cleveland TA-5 gunmetals which I like a lot. They don't make the gunmetals anymore (too bad cuz they look soooo cool) but you can get a set of brand new chrome ones at Golfsmith for $399 which includes a free bag. I think the TA-5's have been discontinued and replaced by the TA-6.

Having said that, I hit a set of Mizuno MP-30's a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. They're forged but they have a small cavity for some forgiveness. I didn't feel that mishits were any worse than with my Clevelands (and I've got a LOT of experience with mishits). But solid hits felt 100 times sweeter - man, they were nice. At $799 a set I just couldn't justify it.
 
I had a set of MP-33s for about 4.5 hours. Maybe those 30s are more forgiving, but with those 33s anything off the toe (and I mean just barely off the toe) went about 60% distance. I hit the **** out of the wedge, but everything else was way too exacting.

The new Pings G2(?) are the biggest cheater clubs imaginable. I demoed a set about 3 weeks ago and could not believe the results I was getting. I started swinging really loose and sloppy and the damn things still were producing good shots.

My current sticks are TaylorMade 320s that I picked up of Ebay for about $250.00. Solid, plenty of feedback, and they allow you to play a cut or a draw.
 
Question about Clubs:

I've been playing golf since last July or August. The best I've shot is a 101, on what I would say is a fairly difficult course. So, you know just about where my game is... Now:

i have a set of Ping Eye 2's that I love, but my 3, 5-wood, and driver are very outdated.... I mean old, old...

So, I went to Golfsmith about a month ago to look for a new driver, because even though they are old, I hit my old Taylor Made woods fairly decent. I talked with the guy for a while, and tried out some drivers.

The guy then came back and told me that where my game is right now, I don't really even need to hit driver. If was was to buy anything, that I needed to update my 3 wood and 5 wood.
But, I was thinking if I am learning from the beginning... shouldn't I get a good driver as well???

I was using a buddy's boss' Titleist 975 driver and hitting it well and straight, averaging about 250 to 260... which is pretty good for me...

Thanks in advance...
 
Here's my $.02 about the old maxim of not hitting a driver until you break 80. It's complete ********.

Yes, the best way to reduce strokes is to take trouble out of the course. I guarantee you I could shoot 85 just about every time I played if I only used a 5 iron, a wedge, and a putter. I hit my 5 iron 185 straight. I could play every par 4 as a par 5, play par 5s and 3s straight up, and content myself with a decent score.

This is also known as playing ***** golf. Hitting a good drive is essential to having a legit birdie chance. Nothing compares to taking a drive 280 right up the *** of a long par 4, and having a manageable 6 or 7 coming in, as opposed to a 3 wood.

When I am driving the ball well I can shoot an 82 without making many putts. Yes, I have been known to balloon up in the mid 90s when my driver is not working, but I refuse to give in the game or a course.

Go get the Cobra SS 440 driver. It is ******* huge. The sweet spot is silly. Hit it as hard as you can. People will admire and respect you for hitting a ball OB 330 yards.
 
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Hit it as hard as you can. People will admire and respect you for hitting a ball OB 330 yards.
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pretty damn funny.
 
If you just started playing, hit your driver, F that person. But at 101 I would believe shots can be cut down with your short game. Pitching, chipping, and putting. Look people like to have fun on the course so F whoever tells you to play a 3 wood off the tee. Just remember if the driver is not working, don't be an idiot and keep taking it out of the bag.
 
I am playing some pro kennex (don't they make tennis rackets?) cavity backs I got at play it again sports for $20. They replaced my 1977 Wilson Johnny Miller bladesand wood woods. Wow, I can actually play golf.

I rented a set of clubs at Padre Golf Club a few weeks back and they had one of those beer can sized drivers. Oh holy crap it was like taking candy from a baby. I could play like an old man and go right down the middle 200 yds every time by barely swinging, or I could close my eyes and swing as hard as I could and still at least probably find it.

I have got to get the big driver. No I will not wait till I break 90, unless its that long till I can justify the expense...
 
For most high handicappers, you do not produce a consistent enough swing with the right swing speed to take advantage of a driver over a three wood. The ideal launch angle is about 14*. With a 10* or less driver, you need a fairly significant swing speed to get that launch.
For many HH golfers, the driver will hit only a few yards longer than the 3 wood, with the added chance that it will impart more sidespin and give you a better chance of going out of bounds.

The new big headed drivers change this a bit. They provide enough forgiveness and often play a little higher than their stated lofts and can give distance advantages over the 3 wood with poorer swings that older drivers could not.

Also, if you are buying a new driver and your driver swing speed is less than 95, give consideration to a higher lofted driver. I got a 13* driver. Sure it's a woman-sounding loft, but I gained 20 yards with it. I can go 250-280 easy. We'll see what happens when the courses dry out and I get some roll.
 
Hit the Driver on the wide open courses. Thinking: Cedars, Jimmy Clay, Morris Williams, Plum Creek, and Landa Park.
Don't use it at Lions, Point Venture, Pine Forest, Crystal Falls and many more courses.
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For irons: Go hit every demo that they'll let you hit out at Golfsmith. I am playing Lynx parallax nickel forged irons (blade-style) that are probably 5-6 years old (love them). Talk to some of the salesfolks and get their opinion(s) on where your game might be and what you're trying to achieve. I like the workability of a blade-style club. Most, however, will opt for a cavity back-style. I've hit the Hogan Apex Edge Pro and really liked them and would consider purchasing them....they're big though (psychological issue here). Taylor Made is putting out some nice stuff these days as well.

For a driver: Go demo a Taylor Made R540 or R580 XD. Very solid club. If the oversized head is too hard to hit, go with the R510 (the TP model is sweet....but at $600, I'd wait a couple of years for the price to come down) which is a little smaller. I currently play a Calloway Hawkeye 8.5 degree driver (my swing speed is around 105 mph) and can work the ball fairly well with it. I hit the R580 and was very impressed with it. Effortless distance not as easy to work though. Played Star Ranch from the tips about 3 weeks ago and the par 5's were reachable in 2 (attribute this to longer than average drives from demo driver). One note....don't neglect course management if you really want to improve your game. Know where the trouble is and think about what you'll do if you find it. Trust your swing (once you feel it's "trustable"). If you're truly wanting to cut some strokes off your game, hit driver if you're comfortable with it and practice a TON to get there if you have to. Also, practice putting like a fiend. Most golfers don't spend nearly enough time at this part of the game and it's probably the MOST important. Good luck!
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golfsmith is having an all-vendor demo day tomorrow, the 8th, at the store in austin. Anyone looking for any type of club might wanna check it out.
 
suttree... you mentioned before that you've gone through a bunch of drivers recently... got any you want to part with?

question for you more knowledgable players... how decent are the drivers sold from Sam's Club? I saw a Taylor Made 420 they had for $170... is this just a year or 2 older model but otherwise fine?? I'm currently playing some Golfsmith XPT woods that I got back in 97... they were my starter clubs and now I think I want to upgrade.. my driver looks tiny next to these new clubs..
 
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