So now that I can afford a hobby like golf I am trying to start playing a lot more then the couple times a year with my dad I have done in the past. I want to start improving my gear. I started with:
Driver/Woods : Yamaha Kevlar Composite Driver/Wood set. I can't find any information at all on these. I actually kind of like them. The heads are small, the driver looks like a 3 wood. And they are just really weird, they make a crack like a wooden baseball bat. I am awful with consistency of the drivers though. I can't hit my Dads new Taylormade Burner 09 much better.
Irons : Northwestern "Chi Chi Rodriguez" Iron Set. I did some googling and found a similar set being sold on Ebay as Vintage clubs. The irons are blades, and actually came with wooden woods that are now sitting in the attic.
Wedge : Hand me down sand wedge, not sure the make it might have come with the iron set.
Putter : Random thing, not too old though so it's not like I am hitting with a mini golf putter.
I replaced the irons with some Nike VR Full Cavity (4-AW) clubs that I got for what I think was a great price. I know they aren't super game improvement clubs which are probably better suited for me, but they are a big step up from what I had. I hit some at the driving range today and the difference is astounding. The ball goes much straighter and maybe a little further but I don't care much about distance as long as it goes straight!
I am very pleased with the irons so far after only one range outing. I can't afford to get new clubs all at once, and I also want to make sure I stick with my goal of playing more often before buying something else. What club should I be looking at upgrading next? Is a 3 wood a good choice, would that help me get more control over my drives? Or would a wedge/putter help my short game and be a better choice?
P.S.
How should I clean the astro turf marks on the bottom of my clubs from the range? Now that I don't have crappy clubs I want to keep them looking nice :)
