clubs for girlfriend

[muda]

I'm interested in putting my girlfriend a set of clubs as she's expressed some interest in the game. I could easily buy a set, but I want to find the most economical way to get her started (as she's likely to quit) AND I've got a ton of equipment that is just gathering dust (ie, tommy armour 845s) that i'd like to find a use for.

My question is, would it make sense for me to get some new shafts in those irons and wedges? Will the weighting and sizing be too difficult to figure out? She's 5'4". Also, I'd like to have a set that is good enough for her to continue to play and improve with if she so chooses...

[iacas]

I'm interested in putting my girlfriend a set of clubs as she's expressed some interest in the game. I could easily buy a set, but I want to find the most economical way to get her started (as she's likely to quit) AND I've got a ton of equipment that is just gathering dust (ie, tommy armour 845s) that i'd like to find a use for.

A lot of women's clubs are lighter all the way around, not just in the shaft. And shorter, too. Plus, do you really think your gal will hit a 3-iron to start? A lot of $300 women's sets aren't bad, and you're gonna spend nearly that much money re-shafting and re-gripping anyway. Spend $300 and buy her some of those Crystal Ladies balls for $20, give her an old bag and an old putter of yours, and she'll be pretty well set with better equipment.

[nurseduffer]

A lot of women's clubs are lighter all the way around, not just in the shaft. And shorter, too. Plus, do you really think your gal will hit a 3-iron to start? A lot of $300 women's sets aren't bad, and you're gonna spend nearly that much money re-shafting and re-gripping anyway. Spend $300 and buy her some of those Crystal Ladies balls for $20, give her an old bag and an old putter of yours, and she'll be pretty well set with better equipment.

Erik,

I am improving in my game and have gotten to a consistent low 90s recently, something that is good considering in May i was shooting in the 1teens. Anyhoo...want to get more distance. Ball striking is getting better...I was wondering if maybe stiffer shafts...maybe steel shafts on my irons? I'll hit my 7 iron about 125, and I have factory graphite shafts. How much does that have to do with it? My swing is not real slow. I find my ball striking is way more consistent when I slow down. My old clubs had steel shafts and the weight wont be a problem. Another question....do you use a 60* in the sand or just a sand wedge?...or any wedge....just depending on the shot? Thanks for your time...Brandi

[iacas]

I am improving in my game and have gotten to a consistent low 90s recently, something that is good considering in May i was shooting in the 1teens. Anyhoo...want to get more distance. Ball striking is getting better...I was wondering if maybe stiffer shafts...maybe steel shafts on my irons? I'll hit my 7 iron about 125, and I have factory graphite shafts. How much does that have to do with it? My swing is not real slow. I find my ball striking is way more consistent when I slow down. My old clubs had steel shafts and the weight wont be a problem.

This thread's about Josh getting clubs for his girl, so I'm gonna keep the response short. If you want to start a new thread for more answers, go ahead...

I use anything from a 7-iron (rare) to a PW (less rare, but still rare) to a SW (40% of the time) to a LW (50% of the time) in the sand. Primarily depends on the distance I've gotta hit it and how much green I have to work with. Without knowing your swing speed(s), it's tough to say. Graphite shafted irons typically go further (lighter weight) but may not be as accurate (more torque).

[Rafcin]

...She's 5'4"...

Before I can help you I have to know what are the other measurements ?

ok, but seriously - I've a friend who's wife started playing with "his old clubs" cut down 2" (she's rather shorty). After 3 years she got the first "female" set and you couldn't belive the s$%^t he had to listen to about "I can't belive you made me play with these lead-loaded piece of s..t!" What she ment was, that the weight difference was huge. Also forgiveness is much bigger part of the design of "entry level female clubs". My wife started with X-14's and lady gems shafts - even I couldn't hit that off center If she's commited enough - make the investment. If she quits - oh well, there is always eBay to minimize the damage. I could hook you up with brand new set of X-18's for about $500 - $599 (don't remember the exact price, but it's pretty close to a dealer price - let me know and I'll find out.

[flap]

Do yourself a favor and book the 2 of you into a golf school let her learn the right way and just maybe you will have a lifetime golf partner.It worked for me and we will be moving onto a course in Myrtle in 2 years and she can't wait.

[iacas]

Do yourself a favor and book the 2 of you into a golf school let her learn the right way and just maybe you will have a lifetime golf partner.It worked for me and we will be moving onto a course in Myrtle in 2 years and she can't wait.

That's not a bad idea...