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Post by Freeborn on Feb 18, 2019 5:31:13 GMT -6
I'm in the market for a set of golf clubs. I have not played golf in more than 10 years and my set of clubs was old then so it's time to upgrade.
I won't be playing allot but I have a good buddy of mine who I use to play with that wants me to start playing again. So, I want a good set but I don't need to break the bank on a set I won't use all the time.
For those who know me I'm not your average size guy so I probably need to be fitted, where would you go and what brand do you like?
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Feb 18, 2019 5:46:00 GMT -6
I'm in the market for a set of golf clubs. I have not played golf in more than 10 years and my set of clubs was old then so it's time to upgrade. I won't be playing allot but I have a good buddy of mine who I use to play with that wants me to start playing again. So, I want a good set but I don't need to break the bank on a set I won't use all the time. For those who know me I'm not your average size guy so I probably need to be fitted, where would you go and what brand do you like? I bought a set from our guru that runs our golf course. He said for starting out. $100 for New with a bag will work just fine. And they do. Got an old R-9 driver for free even though the new set had one. And I do well with them. I may pay the fitting fee of a $150 when I get full time and see if I hit the $1000 sets any better. But for now the new clubs are cheap and so advanced over shit from 20 years ago it’s unreal.
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Post by terrifictom on Feb 18, 2019 6:51:30 GMT -6
Most of your major brands will have demo days at local golf courses and some local stores from spring into early summer. They do free fittings and you can try out the latest and greatest equipment without obligation to buy. After that you should have a pretty good idea of what to get. Then if you shop you can buy last year's models for a substantial savings. From what I have been told if your golf equipment is more than 5 years old it is time to update.
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Post by Freeborn on Feb 18, 2019 12:37:28 GMT -6
Most of your major brands will have demo days at local golf courses and some local stores from spring into early summer. They do free fittings and you can try out the latest and greatest equipment without obligation to buy. After that you should have a pretty good idea of what to get. Then if you shop you can buy last year's models for a substantial savings. From what I have been told if your golf equipment is more than 5 years old it is time to update. That's a good idea. Trying a few sets to get an idea of how they feel makes sense. I don't belong to any courses but I'll keep my eyes open for any advertised events and see if I can't try a few brands.
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Post by terrifictom on Feb 18, 2019 12:55:36 GMT -6
Most of your major brands will have demo days at local golf courses and some local stores from spring into early summer. They do free fittings and you can try out the latest and greatest equipment without obligation to buy. After that you should have a pretty good idea of what to get. Then if you shop you can buy last year's models for a substantial savings. From what I have been told if your golf equipment is more than 5 years old it is time to update. That's a good idea. Trying a few sets to get an idea of how they feel makes sense. I don't belong to any courses but I'll keep my eyes open for any advertised events and see if I can't try a few brands. Here is the link for Taylormade. Just fill in your Zip code and it will show you Fitting events in your area.
www.taylormadegolf.com/locations.html?type=fittingevent
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Post by Foggy on Feb 18, 2019 21:23:53 GMT -6
Down here in OZ they have lots of demo days.....and you can get some good feedback from these. But you......being left handed and super sized are gonna have to get properly fitted to let you play to your natural ability. THE ONE BRAND that really specializes in getting you fit properly is PING. Down here in OZ this is a free service and one I would highly reccommend. AFTER you are fitted.....you could shop for the needed clubs on places like EBAY and more than likely could find clubs for 1/3 the price of new ones. Why?......because you are a special size and not many buyers for used clubs with a guy you're size. I think you could find nice, top quality, gently used clubs for less than $800 used.......and if you buy new they would cost up to $3000. IMO....The shaft lengths and lie angle is going to be important for a guy your size. You likely also need oversized grips......but those are cheap. If you come down here......let me know when.....and I could look for a demo day. BUT.....PING DOES FITTING FOR FREE up at Sun City Grand every day. Tho.....you gotta call and make a reservation for a fitting. THIS FITTING INFO with be of utmost value to you when you go looking for clubs. It will take an hour or two.....and you will have what is needed. OTOH.....MOST top quality golf stores could spend an hour or two with you and get you into a good set of clubs at a fair price. Clubs will last you a long time.....may as well own some your happy with. . Stop at the PGA store in Wayzata or another good store in MPLS....and talk to them. I think they would get you on the right path pretty fast. I'm told most of the Dicks stores are good at fitting....but I have no first hand experience with them. Also some of the better country clubs have good fitters....I just can't tell you who....but most are good. Just gather info....and dont pull the trigger too fast. If you ask about PING clubs....that is one of the few brands that offers all the proper LIE ANGLES and custom shaft lengths for a guy your size and they have so much to offer in the way of fitting. That is the brand I would look at for you. With that info in hand you got lots of choices. Go to the PING website and you can pretty much measure yourself (fit yourself) with the info they have.....tho you may need your wife to hold a tape measure and such. This info will get you started in the right direction. FORE! (ask me more and I can help you!).
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Feb 18, 2019 21:40:41 GMT -6
Foggy has some good intel with the clubs. He also has some nice clubs he uses. But I still out drove him with a driver I got for free! Fore!
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Post by Foggy on Feb 18, 2019 21:53:29 GMT -6
Foggy has some good intel with the clubs. He also has some nice clubs he uses. But I still out drove him with a driver I got for free! Fore! That is true.....MO does hit a pretty good long ball. I have had to hold back a bit lately.....as I have a problem with a slice if I make too big of a back-swing. HOWEVER.....it you want a small wager on long-ball.....I'd bet I could out-drive you on two outta three drives. . You pick the time and place....I'm too old and frail to do such things. grin. FORE! (MO does hit a pretty long ball....and I think the drive he is referring to....is when he hit about a 240 yarder. NICE! HOWEVER....I have hit several onto that green he was just short of. Grin. ). Been said: Drive for show.....putt for dough. .
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Feb 18, 2019 21:56:43 GMT -6
Foggy has some good intel with the clubs. He also has some nice clubs he uses. But I still out drove him with a driver I got for free! Fore! That is true.....MO does hit a pretty good long ball. I have had to hold back a bit lately.....as I have a problem with a slice if I make too big of a back-swing. HOWEVER.....it you want a small wager on long-ball.....I'd bet I could out-drive you on two outta three drives. . You pick the time and place....I'm too old and frail to do such things. grin. FORE! (MO does hit a pretty long ball....and I think the drive he is referring to....is when he hit about a 240 yarder. NICE! HOWEVER....I have hit several onto that green he was just short of. Grin. ). Are you kidding? I was holding back. Anytime you want to have a long drive contest I will pull out the real driver and we will have at it. Bring a deep wallet! LOL!
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Post by Foggy on Feb 18, 2019 22:01:23 GMT -6
May I remind you who took six bucks from whom? . AND......I am some 15 years senior to you. Man up. If I had thought you wanted to have a distance contest.....I could easily add some yards to my buttery drives. FORE! .
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Feb 18, 2019 22:03:39 GMT -6
May I remind you who took six bucks from whom? . AND......I am some 15 years senior to you. Man up. If I had thought you wanted to have a distance contest.....I could easily add some yards to my buttery drives. FORE! . Your greens are too fast. Give me a few more rounds there and it will be you buying me beers after the round cowboy! LOL!
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Post by Freeborn on Feb 18, 2019 22:05:45 GMT -6
Down here in OZ they have lots of demo days.....and you can get some good feedback from these. But you......being left handed and super sized are gonna have to get properly fitted to let you play to your natural ability. THE ONE BRAND that really specializes in getting you fit properly is PING. Down here in OZ this is a free service and one I would highly reccommend. AFTER you are fitted.....you could shop for the needed clubs on places like EBAY and more than likely could find clubs for 1/3 the price of new ones. Why?......because you are a special size and not many buyers for used clubs with a guy you're size. I think you could find nice, top quality, gently used clubs for less than $800 used.......and if you buy new they would cost up to $3000. IMO....The shaft lengths and lie angle is going to be important for a guy your size. You likely also need oversized grips......but those are cheap. If you come down here......let me know when.....and I could look for a demo day. BUT.....PING DOES FITTING FOR FREE up at Sun City Grand every day. Tho.....you gotta call and make a reservation for a fitting. THIS FITTING INFO with be of utmost value to you when you go looking for clubs. It will take an hour or two.....and you will have what is needed. OTOH.....MOST top quality golf stores could spend an hour or two with you and get you into a good set of clubs at a fair price. Clubs will last you a long time.....may as well own some your happy with. . Stop at the PGA store in Wayzata or another good store in MPLS....and talk to them. I think they would get you on the right path pretty fast. I'm told most of the Dicks stores are good at fitting....but I have no first hand experience with them. Also some of the better country clubs have good fitters....I just can't tell you who....but most are good. Just gather info....and dont pull the trigger too fast. If you ask about PING clubs....that is one of the few brands that offers all the proper LIE ANGLES and custom shaft lengths for a guy your size and they have so much to offer in the way of fitting. That is the brand I would look at for you. With that info in hand you got lots of choices. Go to the PING website and you can pretty much measure yourself (fit yourself) with the info they have.....tho you may need your wife to hold a tape measure and such. This info will get you started in the right direction. FORE! (ask me more and I can help you!). Thanks Foggy, Good advice, I am a righty though, not a lefty. I'm in Phoenix next week, starting this Friday in fact, I'd be interested in chatting about clubs, I could use the advice. We're not staying in PC this year but instead will be at Saddlebrook Ranch. We'll be in the area if you got the time. Jerry
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Post by Foggy on Feb 18, 2019 22:18:06 GMT -6
I played golf at Saddlebrooke Ranch a few weeks ago. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on Saddlebrooke. If your a righty.....that makes life easier. LOTS more choices. You and your wife should get fitted at PING or a good store when you're here. They are all good at fitting you. Look us up!
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Post by smallchunk on Feb 19, 2019 0:12:07 GMT -6
I need an upgrade too, my set of clubs still have actual woods in them! Lol
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Post by MoBuckChaser on Feb 23, 2019 12:47:10 GMT -6
Lots of reviews on the different places that fit clubs. Lots of negative reviews that is. Lots of trying to push people into clubs that cost $2-4K for a set. That ain't for me.
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