need help in purchasing a new wood

[jermzkill]

OK! this is my last thread to complete my set. sorry if i've created a bunch of threads but this is def the last.

I'm looking to buy either a 3 wood or 5 wood, not sure yet. I'm looking for a forgiving, big faced club. Are there woods out there with shorter shafts or would I have to get it customized? Looking to pay less than $60 used.

I'm currently looking at the 3dx 3 wood or 5 wood... since I just purchased the 3dx irons and driver..

[PiKapp23]

Look into buying a 4 wood (about 17*), which can replace the 3 and 5. You'll get similar distance to 3, but they are typically easier to hit off turf than a 3, but more distance than 5. As for brands, models for that price, I'm not sure. Most of the major manufacturers (as well as many that are not 'big names') have made clubs that will fit your needs and should be available 1-3 years old for the prices you want on eBay or online discount golf stores (check RockBottomGolf.com for good deals on new). Unless you're a really good player avoid 'players' or 'tour' clubs (or TP models from TaylorMade) as those are more difficult to hit (aka less forgiving). Callaway and TaylorMade have long made great woods. As for the question about length, for the most part they are going to be a standard length and you would need to have it customized by a golf shop. It's usually fairly cheap to have that done. All they do is cut the shaft down and reweight so it's the same swingweight as before cutting.

[jermzkill]

Look into buying a 4 wood (about 17*), which can replace the 3 and 5. You'll get similar distance to 3, but they are typically easier to hit off turf than a 3, but more distance than 5. As for brands, models for that price, I'm not sure. Most of the major manufacturers (as well as many that are not 'big names') have made clubs that will fit your needs and should be available 1-3 years old for the prices you want on eBay or online discount golf stores (check RockBottomGolf.com for good deals on new). Unless you're a really good player avoid 'players' or 'tour' clubs (or TP models from TaylorMade) as those are more difficult to hit (aka less forgiving). Callaway and TaylorMade have long made great woods. As for the question about length, for the most part they are going to be a standard length and you would need to have it customized by a golf shop. It's usually fairly cheap to have that done. All they do is cut the shaft down and reweight so it's the same swingweight as before cutting.

shit thanks for the help! Yeah, you convinced me to get a 4 wood, I really didnt even think about it. I was looking at Tour Edge Exotics or maybe a king kobra. Anyone else have any suggestions?

is MacGregor a good brand for fairway woods.. i was also looking at the MT

[glebert]

If you don't mind going non-OEM you can get an Acer XK 4w for $50 new from Hireko. It is a pretty tall face (36mm) and you can choose your shaft and length. I've got an Acer XP 3w that is like a mini-driver that I can also hit off the deck. I was going to replace it with a TEE but it couldn't beat out the Acer.

Here is a link: http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/ord...1283/0/0/0/0/0

[jermzkill]

If you don't mind going non-OEM you can get an Acer XK 4w for $50 new from Hireko. It is a pretty tall face (36mm) and you can choose your shaft and length. I've got an Acer XP 3w that is like a mini-driver that I can also hit off the deck. I was going to replace it with a TEE but it couldn't beat out the Acer.

I remember reading somewhere that Acer made imitation clubs? Am I wrong here?

[Titleist Man]

Try the 07 burner very forgiving but if you struggle w/ hook DONT go w/ the burner.

[glebert]

I remember reading somewhere that Acer made imitation clubs? Am I wrong here?

I guess some of the Acers are Callaway clones, but I don't think the XK is (at least to my eye). The "clone vs. knockoff" debate is something that can be argued ad naseum. For me as long as they don't violate any patents or copyrights, and the quality and price are good I'm happy.

[jermzkill]

I think I'm going with the MacGregor MT unless someone can convince me otherwise. There isn't a huge selection for 4 woods...

http://cgi.ebay.com/MacGregor-2008-M...d=p4634.c0.m14

[jermzkill]

impulse buy I just bought the macGregor. thread can be closed, my new set is complete! now I need to sell my old set...

[PiKapp23]

impulse buy I just bought the macGregor. thread can be closed, my new set is complete! now I need to sell my old set...

Good luck. I seem to remember the MacGregor getting good marks in last year's Golf Digest Hot List (for what that's worth). At that price for a new club I think you got a good deal.

[PuterPutter]

RankMark just did a testing of fairway woods.

Here

[Island Par]

Also looking for a Wood with a 16-17 degree loft and narrowed it to the following:

1) Ping G10 4W 17* Loft
2) Ping Rapture V2 3W 16*
3) Mizuno F60 4W 16.5*
4) Maruman Conductor 3W 16*

Maybe you could also try these

[Blades4me]

OK! this is my last thread to complete my set. sorry if i've created a bunch of threads but this is def the last.

The MacGregor NVG2's are great fw clubs. I have a 12.5* w/ a Grafalloy Prolaunch Platnium shaft. Its easy to hit and long; I'm good for 240 off the deck and 255 off of the tee with that club. AND since MacGregor has gone out of business you should be able to pick one up for a song & dance.

[jermzkill]

The MacGregor NVG2's are great fw clubs. I have a 12.5* w/ a Grafalloy Prolaunch Platnium shaft. Its easy to hit and long; I'm good for 240 off the deck and 255 off of the tee with that club. AND since MacGregor has gone out of business you should be able to pick one up for a song & dance.

$40 new count for song and dance :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190287043068