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I a complete newb to golf & am looking for some advise. I'm 33 & have only touched a club for the first time a few weeks ago. My neighbor gave me his old set of Titleist Tours to keep, these here:

http://www.equip2golf.com/archives/h....html~archives


I have taken a lesson from a local pro to get some basic fundamentals. (Stance, setup, grip) Since then I totally have the golf FEVER ! Been hitting the range up frequently & practicing my swing in the backyard with real & practice balls.

Now my question is this. A few people told me the clubs I have are older but very good, which I already knew. However being there baldes w/ a little "smaller" club head they are harder to hit for a beginner.

Thus far I have been inconsistent when hitting up the range. I'll hit a handfull of decent shots. Then top or pull a few shots. As a beginner would I benifit from just grinding it out & learning with these muscle back blades which may take me longer to get more consistent hitting the ball. Or should I look into trying some cavity backs irons with a larger club head ?

I completely realzie Its going to take alot of time before I become somewhat comfortable stroking the ball. Keeping my head down, swing easy etc etc

I havent even really bothered w/my driver what so ever have just been working primarily with the short irons 7-P for the most part. Although I have 2-P in the bag..

I'm just not sure if should continue to work these clubs or consider something more forgving while learning ? Thanks

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clubs are good, its a big head trip disease many golfers fall into constantly trying to get "better equipment" when the foremost focus should be on grooving your swing

They will beat their swords into golf clubs and their spears into putters. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Old Tom Morris 2:4


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These aren,t just blades, they're old blades. If you can learn to hit them consistently, you can pretty much hit anything. On the other hand if you want to have some fun,gain confidence,hit the ball farther and improve faster by all means imbrace new technology. I can honestly say being in my 40's I now hit the ball farther and straighter than when I used to play alot when I was in my 30's. I like to think it's me but I know it's the ball and equipment.

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I'm another newbie and was hitting a cheap set of store clubs for a few days. They were heavy and uncomfortable. I went to a shop and hit about 10 different models before settling on Ping G10's with graphite (standard flex). I couldn't be happier!

Go to a local store with a good variety and test out a bunch. You'll be surprised at the difference. Golf Galaxy did the fitting and sold me the clubs. You can also buy knock-offs from pine meadow for a LOT cheaper. They have the same design, but not the name. Quality is probably not as good either, but you wouldn't notice for a few years anyway. By then, you'll be ready to drop some serious coin for a better set.

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