Hey Everyone New Member! Looking for Club Advice

[PCgolf]

Hey guys, 

First time poster, just looking for some advice on a new set of clubs. Been playing golf inconsistently growing up just with hand me downs but latley been getting into it more and wanted to upgrade my clubs. I can get a Callaway X-20 NG 4-9 iron set with PW and SW for $340 or slotline striker 4-5 Hybrid with 6-9 irons and PW and SW for 300. That would be my max budget, most places I’ve said invest in a good second hand pair rather then brand new less known clubs. Just wondering more about the slotline striker clubs and havnt been able to find much on them, just looking for more forgiving clubs with better accuracy. Any other clubs you can reccomend and/or advice on the ones mentioned would bereally appreciated! Cheers

[dennyjones]

Welcome to TST.   You've found the best place on the web to talk golf.  

Personally, Id go with the Callaway.    I've not heard of Slotline Striker.   That doesn't mean they aren't good though.  

[PCgolf]

2 minutes ago, dennyjones said:

Welcome to TST.   You've found the best place on the web to talk golf.  

Personally, Id go with the Callaway.    I've not heard of Slotline Striker.   That doesn't mean they aren't good though.  

Thanks mate , really appreciate it, not sure if your very experienced with callaway golf clubs but would you have the knowledge to be able to reccomend the X20 NG or the callaway RAZR X HL 

[dennyjones]

That's not in my comfort zone.   I'm sure others will respond soon.   

[Vinsk]

49 minutes ago, PCgolf said:

Hey guys, 

First time poster, just looking for some advice on a new set of clubs. Been playing golf inconsistently growing up just with hand me downs but latley been getting into it more and wanted to upgrade my clubs. I can get a Callaway X-20 NG 4-9 iron set with PW and SW for $340 or slotline striker 4-5 Hybrid with 6-9 irons and PW and SW for 300. That would be my max budget, most places I’ve said invest in a good second hand pair rather then brand new less known clubs. Just wondering more about the slotline striker clubs and havnt been able to find much on them, just looking for more forgiving clubs with better accuracy. Any other clubs you can reccomend and/or advice on the ones mentioned would bereally appreciated! Cheers

Welcome to TST. Callaway is a solid brand for sure. Those models are a bit on the ‘lower end’ scale but Callaway nonetheless. Are you definitely wanting new clubs? I ask because you can find great deals on used clubs on eBay, Callaway Pre-Owned, 2ndSwing and some other places. As a starter you’d be fine with either set. I would avoid the slot-line clubs. 
 

Used clubs are fine because unless they’re bent and/or grossly damaged on the face they’re very playable. The X20 NG irons go for as low as $15/club on Callaway Pre-Owned and that includes a 12 month guarantee and a 90 day buy back. Lots to choose from. 
 

Now of course the absolute best way to go about this is to be able to hit the clubs before you buy them. Looks and feel shouldn’t be ignored. But it may be difficult to do that in this time so going with Callaway having the buy back plan is a good move. Cheers!

Edited June 1, 2020 by Vinsk

[PCgolf]

6 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Welcome to TST. Callaway is a solid brand for sure. Those models are a bit on the ‘lower end’ scale but Callaway nonetheless. Are you definitely wanting new clubs? I ask because you can find great deals on used clubs on eBay, Callaway Pre-Owned, 2ndSwing and some other places. As a starter you’d be fine with either set. I would avoid the slot-line clubs. 
 

Used clubs are fine because unless they’re bent and/or grossly damaged on the face they’re very playable. The X20 NG irons go for as low as $15/club on Callaway Pre-Owned and that includes a 12 month guarantee and a 90 day buy back. Lots to choose from. 
 

Now of course the absolute best way to go about this is to be able to hit the clubs before you buy them. Looks and feel shouldn’t be ignored. But it may be difficult to do that in this time so going with Callaway having the buy back plan is a good move. Cheers!

Looking at second had due to price, ill check that site out! really appreciate it!

[ChetlovesMer]

I always like getting new or newer (used) clubs so far be it from me to tell anyone not to buy new clubs. Having said that, I have a few questions.

1 - What are you using today? You said you have hand me downs are they from the 1960's or are they a 2015 set? 

2 - How well do you hit what you have today? Example: Do you hit everything pretty well, but struggle with your 4 iron. That's a different situation than "I need more distance throughout the bag." 

3 - How consistent do you feel your swing is. Remember, consistent doesn't necessarily mean good. 

4 - Are you working with a coach/pro whatever? 

5 - This might be crazy but maybe wait on new clubs... If what you have is working at least decently you may want to consider spending that cash on playing a ton, or lessons. I really think the end of this season/start of next season there are going to be some crazy good deals. From what I've heard/read the big golf equipment guys aren't moving any 2020 product do to this COVID thing. If you can be patient, you may be able to get a lot for your money at the start of next season when 2021 stuff comes out and the 2020 stuff is still just sitting there. 

Anyhow, just one opinion. Welcome to the forum. Look around and enjoy yourself.