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.

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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.

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

L.O.L.

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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...

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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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

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