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Posted by Wasabi on Jul-23-2007 23:09:

IF you golf

I was wondering... If i start playing golf, which club set would any of you recommand... The only thing that comes to mind is that i want a durable golf club set and the one that is for newbie. any suggestion on brand? Thanks


Posted by Marc Summers on Jul-23-2007 23:15:

you can't just buy clubs because of the brand

you really need to test them out, feel them and such.

graphite shafts are nice, IMO.


Posted by Googooly on Jul-23-2007 23:23:

you need two clubs as a begginer but i dont know what they called. I only started playing golf last week and i really like it....only if wheather is nice.


Posted by shaw on Jul-23-2007 23:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Googooly
you need two clubs as a begginer but i dont know what they called.


L.O.L.

quote:
Originally posted by Marc Summers
you can't just buy clubs because of the brand

you really need to test them out, feel them and such.

graphite shafts are nice, IMO.


Actually, most people do. Brands are a very good place to start.

Yes, test everything out before you buy it.

Graphite shafts only belong on woods. graphite shafts on irons is pathetic & terrible.

First off, how much are you looking to spend? You can get a set for anywhere from about $200 to $3000+, so that makes a lot of difference...


Posted by Andryuha on Jul-24-2007 02:12:

I would just get a shitty set to play around with. A $100 bag of clubs from wal mart will suffice. Once you start realizing the shortcomings of those clubs (it will take a while), you can upgrade. I've been golfing on and off for about 3 years and I still suck. I currently use my friend's clubs (cheap ones). However, I own a very nice "Adam's Golf" driver. It's titanium with a stiff graphite shaft. Basically, if you're a strong hitter, you want a stiff shaft.

EDIT: 95% of the time, you will probably only use 4 clubs: driver, 5 iron, pitching wedge, and a putter


Posted by shaw on Jul-24-2007 02:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Andryuha
EDIT: 95% of the time, you will probably only use 4 clubs: driver, 5 iron, pitching wedge, and a putter


nah. driver & putter are definitely the most commonly used, by FAR, but nothing else comes up consistently...at least it shouldn't.

If you're going to spend any good money on anything, do it on a driver & putter. Those are the two that you use the most, and that have the biggest difference from cheap to expensive. I can hit pretty much any irons fairly straight & long, but there's no fucking way I'd be able to put up with a crappy driver or a dollar store bullseye putter.


that said, good drivers run you at least $200, used, & $75 for a good used putter.


It's pretty simple, though. The more money you spend, the better equipment you'll have. Every dollar you spend makes just as much of a difference. It's really just a question of what you want to fork over.


Posted by Andryuha on Jul-24-2007 04:46:

quote:
Originally posted by inconspicuous
nah. driver & putter are definitely the most commonly used, by FAR, but nothing else comes up consistently...at least it shouldn't.

If you're going to spend any good money on anything, do it on a driver & putter. Those are the two that you use the most, and that have the biggest difference from cheap to expensive. I can hit pretty much any irons fairly straight & long, but there's no fucking way I'd be able to put up with a crappy driver or a dollar store bullseye putter.


that said, good drivers run you at least $200, used, & $75 for a good used putter.


It's pretty simple, though. The more money you spend, the better equipment you'll have. Every dollar you spend makes just as much of a difference. It's really just a question of what you want to fork over.


eh, I have to disagree, regarding the putter. A putter is a putter, as long as you're used to it, you will make consistent putts. You can use a wooden plank for putting as long as you're used to it. A putter doesn't need any fancy graphite shafts, or be made out of titanium. Stiffness doesn't matter either.

IMO, if you're going to spend money - get the best driver you can. Although in the beginning stages you will not notice the difference or utilize its advantages. If you can't hit the ball straight, a fancy driver will not help. As I said, I've played for 3 years and my driving distances are pretty much the same with my expensive club and my cheap top flight one.


Posted by shaw on Jul-24-2007 04:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Andryuha
eh, I have to disagree, regarding the putter. A putter is a putter, as long as you're used to it, you will make consistent putts. You can use a wooden plank for putting as long as you're used to it. A putter doesn't need any fancy graphite shafts, or be made out of titanium. Stiffness doesn't matter either.

IMO, if you're going to spend money - get the best driver you can. Although in the beginning stages you will not notice the difference or utilize its advantages. If you can't hit the ball straight, a fancy driver will not help. As I said, I've played for 3 years and my driving distances are pretty much the same with my expensive club and my cheap top flight one.


The driver is more visibly different, but the change in score is much bigger with a better putter. I'd much rather trade in my driver for a persimmon one than switch to a Walmart brand putter.

now that I think about it, though, I'd much rather put another $200 into irons than into a driver.

p.s. I'm pretty sure I've gone through a bit more equipment than you have


Posted by Frenchie on Jul-24-2007 04:56:

I GOLF NOW. OMG YAY!


My boobs hurt, they get in the way but I take back alll the nasty things I said about golf, ever. It
It's just so much fun.


Posted by shaw on Jul-24-2007 04:57:

I've got an appointment for next weekend to go get fit for a new driver. Launch monitor, here I come


Posted by mezzir on Jul-24-2007 06:13:

used to play, and i had a putter that was probably about 40 years old. as with the rest of my clubs. the rest of the clubs i could tell the difference, but i actually liked the old putter better than the newer one, it was heavier, but it made swinging straight and consistantly easier. LOL and i had a 5 wood that was actually made of wood. that club fucking rocked too, consistant as hell


Posted by Zombie0729 on Jul-24-2007 06:42:

like any hobby if you start to like it, 6 mos down the road you'll be pissed with your original selection. you buy beltdrive turn tables because they're cheap but you realize you can't scratch on them and 6 mos later you have to go rebuy equipment.

same with golf.

you want something that are STEEL shafts, if you're in any kind of decent shape your swing speed is probably too fast for graphite irons. graphite shaft woods are okay though since the shaft is longer.

heh i said shaft.

companies like nike, tommy armor and cleveland are good midrange and mid priced clubs that will be 'forgiving'. you want your clubs to be 'forgiving' usually called cavity backs.

also if you're not of average height or weight it be good to get clubs measured to fit your 'size'.

i LOVE golf, i hit titliest everything but only because i made some faulty decisions prior to them, making me realize what clubs are made for me


Posted by nchs09 on Jul-24-2007 06:55:

you need a driver!!!


Posted by Xenocreator_PG_ on Jul-24-2007 08:29:

Re: IF you golf

quote:
Originally posted by Wasabi
I was wondering... If i start playing golf, which club set would any of you recommand... The only thing that comes to mind is that i want a durable golf club set and the one that is for newbie. any suggestion on brand? Thanks


I suggest you buy yourself a big black dildo. You'll be hitting those balls in no time. Satisfaction garranteed. Hole in one!!! Booyaa!


Posted by Andryuha on Jul-24-2007 14:49:

Re: Re: IF you golf

quote:
Originally posted by Xenocreator_PG_
I suggest you buy yourself a big black dildo. You'll be hitting those balls in no time. Satisfaction garranteed. Hole in one!!! Booyaa!


WTF mate


Posted by shaw on Jul-24-2007 15:42:

quote:
Originally posted by Zombie0729
like any hobby if you start to like it, 6 mos down the road you'll be pissed with your original selection. you buy beltdrive turn tables because they're cheap but you realize you can't scratch on them and 6 mos later you have to go rebuy equipment.

same with golf.

you want something that are STEEL shafts, if you're in any kind of decent shape your swing speed is probably too fast for graphite irons. graphite shaft woods are okay though since the shaft is longer.

heh i said shaft.

companies like nike, tommy armor and cleveland are good midrange and mid priced clubs that will be 'forgiving'. you want your clubs to be 'forgiving' usually called cavity backs.

also if you're not of average height or weight it be good to get clubs measured to fit your 'size'.

i LOVE golf, i hit titliest everything but only because i made some faulty decisions prior to them, making me realize what clubs are made for me


yeah, the only clubs I have that aren't titleist are my wedges, 'cuz cleveland makes the best ones, by FAR.

And don't even think about buying steel shafted woods. Nobody does, because you can get graphite ones that're just as accurate, & 10 lbs lighter.


Posted by XaNaX on Jul-24-2007 16:17:

I spend about $2000 on a full set of Callaway woods and irons and an Odyssey putter years ago when I started golfing. I had a ton of disposable income then and didn't give a fuck. My friend spent a couple hundred on a set of some knockoffs. My driver cost more than his full set of clubs and I could really hit the shit out of the ball with it, that was worth the money. The rest of the clubs, I dunno.

My advice would be to buy a cheap ass set of clubs to start and spend some money on your driver. If you like it and continue to play then you can upgrade your shit later. If you stay with a cheap set you don't have enough money invested to deter you from getting new clubs and if you quit playing you are not out much.


Posted by shaw on Jul-27-2007 06:57:

the more I think about it, the more & more I realize that buying an expensive driver is dumb as fuck if you're on any kind of budget. The difference between a $200 & $500 set of irons is SOOOOO much more than the difference between $200 & $500 drivers.

Also, reserve a good amount of money for proper shafts. A $200 driver with a $200 shaft is way better than a $400 driver.


Posted by Lira on Jul-27-2007 07:03:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
My boobs hurt, they get in the way

How big are they!?


Posted by Lilith on Jul-27-2007 07:04:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
How big are they!?

If the rumours are true, apparently gigantic.


Posted by Lira on Jul-27-2007 07:10:

quote:
Originally posted by Lilith
If the rumours are true, apparently gigantic.

Woo... epic boobs.

Lira approves of epic boobs


Posted by Frenchie on Jul-27-2007 07:22:

ROFL, I was summened. Who's been talking about my breast??

36C

but I am getting better. I even hit a bird this week.


Posted by Lilith on Jul-27-2007 07:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
Who's been talking about my breast??

Weiner said they where the size of pumpkins!


Posted by VAR on Jul-27-2007 07:36:

C-cup is perfect


Posted by Frenchie on Jul-27-2007 07:36:

Oh ya, well it's an inside joke. She calls me pumpkin tits, not because of their size, but something that just happened to popo out of her mouth one night while chatting.


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