Dad says

[Arathel-bwcc]

Dad says since the president is sending him a check soon he will buy me a new set of clubs. Total club makeover, I'm keeping my wedges and thats it.


I was looking for everyone's input on which clubs to get



Use this format:



Driver:
3 Wood:
Irons:
Putter:




I'm a 10 handicap but improving and I'm planning for the future instead of the present. I have no price range, so dont worry about being conservative.

[Dent]

Driver: Keep The Burner
Irons: Ping i10 Stiff Flex or Titleist Ap2 Irons
Putter: Yes! Sophia Putter
3 Wood: Burner 3 Wood

You gotta kinda tell us what price range you have.

[Arathel-bwcc]

oops forgot 3 wood. Fix made

[Ruckus]

What's wrong with the Burner?

I would go with AP-2 irons (if your dad is getting a fat refund) or the Ping i10.

For the 3 wood, check out either the new Callaway square fairway woods, or the Titleist 906 series.

Driver... well if you like the Burner but want an upgrade, check out the new Burner TP driver. Another option, the G10, or drink the Kool-Aid and try the Cobra L4V f or x speed. I don't know if you want a bomber or workable driver, but if you shape your shots, I would check out the 907 D2, but get a shaft with lower spin.

Putter, you can't go wrong with Scotty Camerons or Odysseys. Or, for something different, I would try a boutique putter like C&L; putters or TP Mills. This is one area that is 100% preference, with very little consensus as to what is "best"... get what feels good.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

[Shindig]

Check out demo days in your area to see which clubs you like.

Players irons, especially at a low handicap and improving, are the way to go, I feel. Ping i10, Bridgestone J36, Mizuno MP-57, and Titleist AP (I forget, AP1 or AP2) are all good choices. You should go to demo days and find the ones that have a look and feel that you like.

I also suggest keeping your driver and 3-Wood if you like them. Finding good ones of those is hard. Maybe your dad can use the money he saves on not buying new ones of those to take you to a nice course next vacation.

[williethekid]

Forget Demo Days, get what looks good and learn to hit it.

907D2(or wait 6 months for the new titleist drivers) with Diamana Blueboard 83x
906F2 with Diamana 103x
Mizuno MP-67's
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2

Thats money!!

[Arathel-bwcc]

Now ur making me look bad stop.

[Jack_2251]

Only change if you need it.
If you like your current clubs, there is no point in changing.

[bm303]

Low Budget:
Driver: Keep the Burner
3 Wood: Burner 3 Wood
Irons: Cobra FP
Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG Series, mostly preference

No Budget:
Driver: Burner Tour/G10
3 Wood: Burner 3 Wood
Irons: Mizuno mp-57/67; Titleist ap2
Putter: Preference; Bettinardi?

[DavidFehertysBike]

I would say keep everything you have and get some AP2 Irons. I am very fond of Cobra's hybrids but im there could be something better out there. i dont know.

[wardamneagle]

Driver: TaylorMade r7 Superquad TP
3 Wood: Titleist 906F4
Hybrid: Bobby Jones
Irons: Titleist AP2
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Select

[TexasGolfer]

Many are recommending the AP2's. What about the AP1's? What is the real difference and for what type of player are each most suited.

Thanks

[Ruckus]

The AP1s are directed towards the mid to high handicap players, as it is considered "game improvement" (or as close as Titleist comes to GI). There is more forgiveness, larger head size, and it is cast instead of forged.

The AP2s are forged, smaller head and topline, and less offset. The target demographic is mid to low handicaps (12-scratch). Some Titleist pros are also bagging them, most notably Adam Scott. They are also a few hundred dollars more for a full set, so one would have to decide if that is worth it.

As a side note, there are have been some complaints that the AP1 irons show wear a lot more than the AP2s, but that's not from my firsthand experience. I love my AP2s, by the way.

[michaeljames92]

irons: you could possibly go with the mp60's or maybe tm RACs?
driver: you can't really improve much on the burner. just about as long as any driver
putter: your current one seems alright. perhaps a newport? my mate has one and it actually does make you putt better.(holed my only 15 foot putt with it last week in my round.)
3 wood: the burner is a great 3 wood, i have also seen good reviews on the sumo's
hybrid?: if you wanted one i nike, tm, titleist, ping, all make great hybrids.

buying new clubs is always fun. hit as mnay as you can..try everything in the shop

[elchene]

This is what I would get if I had your opportunity:

Driver: Taylormade Tour Burner TP
3 Wood: Taylormade Burner TP
Irons: Mizuno MP-67, MP-32, Titleist ZB/ZM, or AP2s
Putter: If you like your current putter then Odyssey Black Series i #9, or else Scotty!

[Franco!]

Hm.
If 'Dad' is talking about this refund check, don't expect to have a professional set.

[Arathel-bwcc]

well, i think he's using this refund check as an excuse to my mom for me to get new clubs.

We live comfortable in a gated community with 3 golf courses so it must be about convincing my mom.

[Arathel-bwcc]

anyone left for suggestions?