Just bit the bullet and purchased some Callaway X22 irons I should get them today
didn't know this thread was even here,
Im thinking of taking up the sport,
what brand of clubs do you all recommend for a beginner ?
Im looking to spend no more than $250 on some beginner clubs,.
didn't know this thread was even here,
Im thinking of taking up the sport,
what brand of clubs do you all recommend for a beginner ?
Im looking to spend no more than $250 on some beginner clubs,.
my brother has a set of nike clubs that he got at a good price. Next week you should come out with us to Tony Butler!! just text me man.
For a beginner, I'd recommend not going to some big-box store and buying a packaged "starter set".
Buy used, and get a "nice" set that had a few miles on it. There are great deals to be had everywhere on this type of equipment. Many cities have some type of 2nd hand golf shop, and there are usually racks and racks full of decent stuff. You can buy the top-line 2006/7/8 stuff from Callaway, Nike, Titleist, Cobra, etc for dimes on the dollar. Anyone short of single-digit handicaps won't miss the minor tweaks/styling changes of the 2009 products.
I *would* recommend hitting a golf retailer and seeing if you can get some help with fitting clubs for you. Sort of like with clothing, once you know your "measurements" (shaft flex/swing speeds/etc) you can buy your gear knowledgably from used sources, ebay, and the like.
It's a great game, just be patient and remember to have fun.
How much for the clubs? when Are you going to tony butler?
not sure about the irons but his sasquatch driver was like 200 or so. he's got a good beginners set but he's pretty good so he makes use of them. and we'll most likely be there next saturday. one week from today.
I work saturdays till 3, what time do u all play at?
anytime between like 2 and 7. five hour window but if you really wanna go man, we can wait, it's not a problem.
Wow! Happy birthday to me!!!
Brand new putter, must've been a good boy this year.
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback #1. In the background is my trusty sidekick of 15 years, an Odyssey Rossie II.
Worked my index down to 2.0 this year, and still feel I'm making great strides in my game. Finding those last few strokes will be tricky, but I think I can do it!
Wow! Happy birthday to me!!!
Brand new putter, must've been a good boy this year.
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback #1. In the background is my trusty sidekick of 15 years, an Odyssey Rossie II.
Worked my index down to 2.0 this year, and still feel I'm making great strides in my game. Finding those last few strokes will be tricky, but I think I can do it!
Congrats on the new PB!! I was talked into getting a set of the Callaway x-22's this summer but I just don't like them so I went back to my Mizzuno's and am going to try the new Cobra S2 Forged this winter. I would also like to recommend anyone that is really committed to golf to try the Tour Edge Exotic brand http://exoticsgolf.com/ for fairway woods and hybrids. They are hard to find for a demo and a little pricey but I think they make the best available and I have tried them all. I currently have the XCG-V model 3 wood and 2,3,4 hybrid. They just came out with a new version and the XCG-V's have dropped in price. You should also check out the Eidolon brand http://www.eidolongolf.com/ for wedges another little know company with a great product.Good to see this thread is still rolling along!
Best news I have to report is that I shot a new personal best round last Sunday. Five under 67! 3 under 33 on the front, two under 34 on the back. Very familiar course to me, but beat my best there by 4 shots.
74 this afternoon from the tips of a course I haven't seen in 5 years. Very pleased. 1 under 35 on the front, 3 over 39 on the back. A double (water) on the back hurt the worst. Great day, all in all!
I've got a tee time this Sunday at Justin Timberlake's new golf course, Mirimichi. www.mirimichi.com This is an old course he bought and had refurbished/re-designed. Word is they pumped 16 million into the job. I know the old course quite well, so seeing the changes is something I'm looking forward to.