justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 4:30pm
Hit the golf course for the first time in a year and a half this weekend and shot pretty well. My clubs are cheap (i.e. crap) so I wouldn't mind upgrading.
What clubs should I check out? I'd be replacing them all, so recommendations from driver all the way down to putter would be helpful.
As far as price range goes, I'd like to be under $1000 total if possible. Ideally that would include a new bag (I've seen some I like for around $100 on ebay) and shoes.
What clubs should I check out? I'd be replacing them all, so recommendations from driver all the way down to putter would be helpful.
As far as price range goes, I'd like to be under $1000 total if possible. Ideally that would include a new bag (I've seen some I like for around $100 on ebay) and shoes.
stationrun
Posts: 304
Mar 29, 2010 4:37pm
Here you go justin 
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 4:40pm
Perfect!stationrun wrote: Here you go justin
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:05pm
Maybe irons... but he wants a full set and bag. He'll be hard pressed to find a decent set and bag for under a grand.ccrunner609 wrote: under $1,000..................you can buy anything you want for that price.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 5:13pm
I'm not a low handicap golfer so I don't need the best clubs. If Nike makes decent clubs that set the ccrunner linked for $300 would be fine with me.ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:Maybe irons... but he want's a full set and bag. He'll be hard pressed to find a decent set and bag for under a grand.ccrunner609 wrote: under $1,000..................you can buy anything you want for that price.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:17pm
I'm not a fan of Nike clubs, but I'd suggest hitting whatever you buy first.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:21pm
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541
Theres my suggestion.. those are head and shoulders above Nikes.
Theres my suggestion.. those are head and shoulders above Nikes.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Mar 29, 2010 5:21pm
I just bought Irons for 850. it can be done for under 1k, but will be hard.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 5:24pm
I'll definitely test before buying.ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: I'm not a fan of Nike clubs, but I'd suggest hitting whatever you buy first.
I wouldn't have guessed Wilson as a good set of clubs. I'll check these out.ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541
Theres my suggestion.. those are head and shoulders above Nikes.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:26pm
Staff line is top notch.. the others are Walmart specials.justincredible wrote:
I wouldn't have guessed Wilson as a good set of clubs. I'll check these out.
Staff... not ProStaff.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 5:32pm
Gotcha.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:46pm
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8763/refScid/1540
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8765/refScid/1540
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/10960/refScid/1546
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/12294/refScid/1551
That's the full set I'd recommend. $740
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8765/refScid/1540
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/10960/refScid/1546
http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/12294/refScid/1551
That's the full set I'd recommend. $740
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Mar 29, 2010 5:47pm
Too bad you don't live near Lancaster, some great deals at Dicks in the mall.
I am looking for a new 3 and 5 wood as well as a 60 wedge.
I am looking for a new 3 and 5 wood as well as a 60 wedge.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 5:48pm
I'm sure the Dick's around here will have good deals as well. I am planning on running there tonight.gerb131 wrote: Too bad you don't live near Lancaster, some great deals at Dicks in the mall.
I am looking for a new 3 and 5 wood as well as a 60 wedge.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 5:50pm
That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you?
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:53pm
I carry a cart bag. Stand up bags are for little kids and women.justincredible wrote:That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 5:57pm
My wife is always telling me I'm acting like a child, so...ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:I carry a cart bag. Stand up bags are for little kids and women.justincredible wrote:That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you?
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 29, 2010 5:58pm
good enoughjustincredible wrote:My wife is always telling me I'm acting like a child, so...ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:I carry a cart bag. Stand up bags are for little kids and women.justincredible wrote:That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you?
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Mar 29, 2010 6:18pm
Drive to North Myrtle Beach and go to Martin's. You'll find everything you need, then go play for days.
M
mattinctown
Mar 29, 2010 6:41pm
I've always used and loved Adams irons, they are relatively inexpensive but also quality clubs. As far as woods, you can get nice used drivers like Taylor Made r7, etc.. for under $200.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 9:02pm
Ran in to Dick's tonight to check things out. They have pretty much everything on sale right now.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Mar 29, 2010 9:08pm
If you're looking to get a good deal on stuff, check out ebay. You'd be amazed at the mass quantity of stuff on there, and if you're patient stuff that looks practically new slips through for super affordable prices. Some people have hang-ups about used clubs, but you can tell quite easily whether they have been lightly used or beat on, and the money you save on the lightly used stuff allows you to put a whole set together for what you might pay for a good set of new irons.
Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.
Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 29, 2010 9:21pm
It is definitely an option. I plan on hitting some clubs at Dick's and/or Golf Galaxy and then checking prices online compared to in store. I'll check ebay as well, I've got no problem buying lightly used.IggyPride00 wrote: If you're looking to get a good deal on stuff, check out ebay. You'd be amazed at the mass quantity of stuff on there, and if you're patient stuff that looks practically new slips through for super affordable prices. Some people have hang-ups about used clubs, but you can tell quite easily whether they have been lightly used or beat on, and the money you save on the lightly used stuff allows you to put a whole set together for what you might pay for a good set of new irons.
Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.
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Timber
Posts: 935
Mar 29, 2010 10:10pm
At your height... you will want to be fitted for a proper set of clubs by a reputable clubfitter:
Club length
Lie angle
shaft flex ... based on clubhead speed (not how much one can bench press).... most important!!
Then make sure you have a club that has some good perimeter weighting for improved performance.
Make sure to buy a sand wedge... often overlooked by beginner/infrequent players. make this task much easier.
Dick's has great deals on closed out or older (last year or two) equipment, but the prices on current top of the line new clubs are nothing special at all. Check around once you know what you like most.
Most top line clubs are all very good... it comes down to personal feel, look and performance.... Kind of like buying a Cadillac, Lincoln Town Car or a Chrysler 3000... all very nice, but have their nuances.
Most of all... Enjoy this great game!
Club length
Lie angle
shaft flex ... based on clubhead speed (not how much one can bench press).... most important!!
Then make sure you have a club that has some good perimeter weighting for improved performance.
Make sure to buy a sand wedge... often overlooked by beginner/infrequent players. make this task much easier.
Dick's has great deals on closed out or older (last year or two) equipment, but the prices on current top of the line new clubs are nothing special at all. Check around once you know what you like most.
Most top line clubs are all very good... it comes down to personal feel, look and performance.... Kind of like buying a Cadillac, Lincoln Town Car or a Chrysler 3000... all very nice, but have their nuances.
Most of all... Enjoy this great game!
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Mar 29, 2010 10:11pm
What type of skill level are we talking if you don't mind me asking?justincredible wrote:It is definitely an option. I plan on hitting some clubs at Dick's and/or Golf Galaxy and then checking prices online compared to in store. I'll check ebay as well, I've got no problem buying lightly used.IggyPride00 wrote: If you're looking to get a good deal on stuff, check out ebay. You'd be amazed at the mass quantity of stuff on there, and if you're patient stuff that looks practically new slips through for super affordable prices. Some people have hang-ups about used clubs, but you can tell quite easily whether they have been lightly used or beat on, and the money you save on the lightly used stuff allows you to put a whole set together for what you might pay for a good set of new irons.
Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.