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Cburch15 Member

Cburch15

so i just started playing golf last weekend with some friends, it was my first time ever now im hook! just got back from taking my first lesson today, my question is i dont have a 3w or driver yet, which do you think i should get first and why?
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Chubbs Well Established Member

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I would suggest a 3-wood as a beginner. Drivers are a double-edged sword... they're fun to hit, but hard to hit correctly. The 3-wood will give you a little more loft as a beginner, which means you'll get it up in the air easier, plus you can be more consistent with them. Once you get your swing down, and get really good with your 3-wood, then you can consider drivers. You're not at the point where a driver and a 3-wood will be a huge difference in distance, and a driver will just make you frustrated.

I didn't play with a driver for about the first 5-6 years of playing golf. I got to wear I could hit my 3-wood about 280yds off the tee, and didn't have a need. It's still my go-to club when I just want to feel comfortable over the ball.

Just my two cents.

PS. I tried to give a friend this same advice. He was in the exact same boat as you. He's hard-headed and didn't listen... plopped down about $300 for a driver, and now doesn't want to ever play again bc he can't hit it. Funny.

Bag: Lightweight Stand Bag
Driver: G15 9º
Fairway: 909F2 15º
Hybrid: 909H 19º
Irons:  AP2 710Wedges: CG10 56º, Vokey SM 52º, 60ºPutter: Karsten Anser 34"

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I agree. But for some beginners the huge face gives them confidence that they can hit the ball. Rarely will they swing and miss with a driver. lol Whatever you get buy a used one off of e-bay. cause as a beginner, you are gonna tear the paint up on it. It's just a natural process

909D Comp 10.5* Matrix Ozik X-Con 5 Stiff
CB2 3 Wood 15* Graphite Design X-Quad 68 Gram Stiff
906F2 5 Wood 18* Aldila NV 75-S
Idea Pro 20* Hybrid Matrix Ozik Altus Stiff
J36 Cavity Back 4-PW Project X 6.0 52* & 58* CG12 DSG DGS300Anser X 33.5"B330S

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Chubbs Well Established Member

Chubbs

Yeah good point. Absolutely no need to go out and drop a small fortune on woods/metals right now. Just start off with something used from ebay or reputable site.

Bag: Lightweight Stand Bag
Driver: G15 9º
Fairway: 909F2 15º
Hybrid: 909H 19º
Irons:  AP2 710Wedges: CG10 56º, Vokey SM 52º, 60ºPutter: Karsten Anser 34"

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meenman Great Member

meenman

Since you are taking lessons, a 3 wood could be your best option (some may even suggest a 4 wood if you can find one)

Personally I tried to start out with a 3 wood - looking back at the videos when I took lessons my swing was really a mess. I did nothing but pull the 3 wood left off the tee. My slices with the driver were very much welcomed after putting shot after shot out of bounds left.

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WUTiger Incredible Member

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I would suggest a 3-wood as a beginner. Drivers are a double-edged sword... they're fun to hit, but hard to hit correctly. The 3-wood will give you a little more loft as a beginner, which means you'll get it up in the air easier, plus you can be more consistent with them...

Solid advice here. And, here's another benefit of starting with a 3W: You can use it off the tee and from the fairway, so you can put your practice time into one club, rather than spending time trying to get the driver working. You swing a driver a little different from other clubs, so avoiding the driver at first has its benefits in developing your basic swing.

If you could get a 3W and maybe a 5W (handy out of rough) that match, the two can be a good "team". And, good job on starting out with lessons. Makes the game a lot more fun when you know a little of what to do .

Focus, connect and follow through!

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  • GolfWorks Clubmaking Academy: Fitting, Assembly & Repair School (2012)

Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:image.png.b6c3447dddf0df25e482bf21abf775ae.pngInertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
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jc650 Member

jc650

What about 1 of the high launch drivers that lots of companies produce. I think ping has a 12 or more degree driver. Best of both worlds big club head and a little easier to get into the air.

In my cart bag, Driver 909D Comp,Fairway Diablo Edge 3W, Hybrid TWS 18 &23, Irons Diablo Edge 5-Pw, Wedges X Tour vintage 50 X Forged chrome 56 and 64,Putter Rossa Daytona 1, Ball Z Star yellow or a Tri Speed

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BlueRidgeTitleist

Years ago I would of agreed with most of you guys. But, In this modern Golf world Drivers have huge 460cc heads and are much more forgiveing. All the 3 woods are small heads and are not forgiveing at all. I use a 3 wood but have 40+ years of playing. You would be much better off with a good used driver with a 460cc head and reg. flex shaft

In My Cart Bag R 5 XL Driver Rescue Mid #3-19* 3,7 F50 Fairway Woods CG 4 , 4-PW irons all Reg Flex. MP-T 56* 60* wedges Anser G2 Putter. AD333. DT SoLo Balls ..

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Wildcat

What clubs are in your bag right now?

In the Ogio Blade Light bag:

Driver: TM R7 Draw HT
Fairway Wood: Maxfli C3 3W 15*
Hybrids: Nickent 4DX IW 17* 2H, 3DX IW DC 20* 3H | Callaway FT 26* draw 5H Irons: Titleist 704.CB 7-PW Wedges: 52, 56, 58 Putter: Ping Karsten Craz-E Ball: Callaway Warbird

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Scott_K Well Established Member

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I played my first few years with a 2 wood. I grew up in the school of make contact and hit it straight. Power comes second. The newer school of thought seems to be bomb it first and rope it in later. I'd go with the 3wood to start since it has a smaller sweet spot. Work on the swing with the instructor and get a reasonable shot together off the tee, then move that swing over to a driver.

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4dx 15.5 hybrid (UST V2 - Stiff)
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jldavis73 Well Established Member

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Years ago I would of agreed with most of you guys. But, In this modern Golf world Drivers have huge 460cc heads and are much more forgiveing. All the 3 woods are small heads and are not forgiveing at all. I use a 3 wood but have 40+ years of playing. You would be much better off with a good used driver with a 460cc head and reg. flex shaft

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A 460cc, higher lofted (10.5 to 12*) driver would be a great choice to learn with. To improve consistency, you could have the shaft trimmed. I had a buddy that carries a shortened Cleveland HiBore Monster 10.5*, and he CAN'T miss a fairway. Hits it about 240. The shaft is the length of my 6 iron. If you do something that dramatic, try adding a little lead tape to the head, or you won't be able to feel it.
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ks8829 Great Member

ks8829

try both at your golf store and see what you hit the best and while you are there you can select which brand, degree, size, shaft stiffness, etc.

Have a knowledgeable store staff help you and make sure you try different clubs on the launch monitor.

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Titleist 910 F15 & 21 degree fairway wood
Titleist 910 hybrid 24 degree
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DannyG5

Whatever you do, buy a used club. After you improve your game, then start looking to buy some new clubs.
Driver......... R9 Supertri 9.5* - Project X 6.5
FWY Wood.. MP Titanium 15* - Project X 6.0
Irons........... MP 68 3-PW - Project X 6.0
Wedges....... xFT 52.09 56.16
................... Tour 59.06Putter.......... Studio Select Squareback Ball............. ProV1x Supporting Project X One 330...
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yeah i was going to buy used or last year closeouts, but after gofling for a second time with a friend that plays d1 at ohio state, he told me not to get either a 3wood or driver and get a wedge, he said that because right now im only play par three course cause im just starting out...that sound about right?
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