New Golf Club Question

[jshorns03]

I'm trying to recommend a set of irons for a good friend who I'm trying to get to be as avid a golfer as I am. We're looking for something relatively inexpensive right now, just so we don't waste his money if he doesn't end up taking as keen a liking to it as I have.

What sets would you recommend? The price range would probably be no more than $300 right now, unless you know of some sort of incredible deal he just can't live without.

Your help is, as always, appreciated.

 

[llanoflash]

go to instant replay and look for some x14s or some pings.. that price kinda limits it..

after he gets some clubs... i am available for lessons for $149.95 an hour. today and today only.

 

[K-Man]

On a related note, I told myself I'd gfet a driver when I could consistently hit my 3-wood in the fairway. Now, I broke 90 for the first time a few weeks ago and I want to reward myself with a new (used) driver. I'm hoping to spend 50-75 bucks. What will be my best bang for the buck? Hoping to get something pretty forgiving (like my wife!)

regarding the irons, I got an old set of cavity backs at Play it again Sports for $20 and I am able to very much enjoy the game with them for beginner clubs. Maybe if I ever hit in the 70's I'll splurge on some good used irons...

 

[jshorns03]

K-Man:

Check out callawaypreowned.com or even ebay. You can find some cheap, used clubs. If you're in Austin, head to Instant Replay Golf.

 

[shaq]

www.golfclubexchange.com


try this site.

 

[SimplyDevine]

K-Man..in my personal opinion...find a Titleist 975D

 

[Lone Star]

I have the Cleveland TA-5s and like them. Easy to hit and affordable.

 

[suttree]

Your bud should buy some used Tommy Armour 845s, as they still are a great value and a very good starter club.

For $75.00 you can't really buy a driver that takes advantage of the newer technologies. The best deal going is probably the TM 580 for $200.00 new.

 

[jshorns03]

They have new 845s at Golfsmith with a SW and LW thrown in for free for $199.

I've been bugging the **** out of him to buy these -- found a great deal on a putter for him last week. Thanks for your recommendation suttree, I'm hoping that helps to sway him.

 

[tbone]

1 2nd the recommendation for 845s. I have them and love them. $199 is hard to beat and they swing great.

 

[chitwood]

Look at the 975J-VS (heel weighted for a draw) or the 975J from Titleist. I have the JVS and I love it. Cheap on ebay
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[wooderson72]

I started on 845's too and loved them. I also hit a 975JVS driver and love it too.

 

[Texas_Rocks]

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[jshorns03]

Does anyone know of any good value websites? I just found Wholesale Golf Equipment and they look like they have some pretty good deals.

I'd prefer to buy new if possible -- I'm looking at either a Taylormade 540XD/580XD or a Titleist 983E. Any thoughts on those two or something similar?

 

[K-Man]

Finally got down to golfsmith and got fitted and tried a bunch of used drivers. i ended up choosing a TM 320TI for $70 bucks. I hope it works out, it felt great on the range.

It sucks to be 34 and get recommended an old man's club. They said I should get 10-11 degree loft and regular stiffness. I was intentionally swinging pretty easy. Oh well, in theory I'd rather hit 250 down teh middle every time than 300 and lose a few balls; but when you get out on the course it's hard not to rare back and swing.

 

[Texas_Rocks]

That 320ti should serve you well.

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[Reborn_Horn]

Nice recommendations so far on the drivers and irons....anyone have any suggestions for a 'cheap' putting solution? I played yesterday and I putted like I've never seen a golf ball in my life. It made me remember why I have yet to crack the low 80's (although I shot a 94 yesterday after 2 years away).

I've been wanting to get a new putter b/c the one I have been using is extremely heavy on the end and I feel like I lose 'touch' on my putting. I can't tell just how hard I'm swinging or making contact with the ball. It makes for a very stressful afternoon when the other aspects of the game are working ok

Anyone? Something light with a good feel?

 

[The Gunner]

Seemed like Golfsmith had most of their putters on special a few weeks ago; might want to check them out. If you can get an Odyssey blade, that'd be quite a pick-up.

Mostly, just go by feel. And this may just be me since I'm short, but I find that with a 34" or 33" putter, I can stand over the ball a little better. Standard putter length is only 35", but the difference (for me) feels like a lot more.