Equipment advice - $300 to spend

[rdurbin]

I have about $300 to spend. I am happy with my irons/putter/3 wood/utility.

Any advice would be appreciated. Here is what I am considering:

Should I buy a new driver ?
Golf Galaxy has a new Nike thats $200 and a R7 limited thats $200. If I bought a driver I would be looking more for less spin than for more distance. Although distance is cool too :)


Should I buy a rangefinder & a medicus ?
Walmart is selling the Bushnell Scout 1000 for around $200. I don't have a GPS or rangefinder currently. The medicus is something that I have always considered picking up.


Should I buy a couple of new wedges - maybe a gap and a new SW?
I would probably get Vokey spin milled. I carry 13 clubs currently so I am considering adding a wedge and replacing my SW (it's not too worn).

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[twinke masta]

Personally, I'd spend that 300$ on lessons. You will improve much more with 300$ of well teached lessons than 300$ of equipment.

You have very good equipment right now, I would stick with swinging better instead of buying the lastest and the best.

If you had Wal-Mart clubs or something it's a different story, but you have quality stuff that won't notice much difference with a 300$ input.

[wrx_junki]

I would look at the Taylormade Tour Burner for $140 and couple of Vokey wedges for $80 each. I'm pretty sure I saw Vokey's brand new at Golf Galaxy at that price and the Tour Burner at an online retailer. This solves 2 out of 3 of your needs, 3 out of 4 if you count the wedges separately. Have fun spending your cash!

[bIGwIRE]

My vote is for the rangefinder and a wedge. Look for a deal on E bay or something like that.

I would say no to the Medicus...

[ks8829]

I would buy the two wedges and spend the rest of the money on enjoying your round of golf.

[uppi]

if you only have 13 clubs, go with the two wedges (I am assuming you will be adding a Gap wedge to your bag, which I think is a very important club if you have trouble hitting 3 quarter shots with your PW like I do). If you really shop around you can probably find a 50-52 and a 54-56 vokey for around 150-160 bucks. Then get the rangefinder. That puts you a little over the 300 you wanted to spend, but I think its well worth it. If your driver is over 5 years old I would buy a new driver in the 200-250 dollar range then squeak out a gap wedge as well.

[DES NUTTZ]

I would say get a wedge and then spend the rest on lessons. But as a college student I don't have $300 right now to spend so I can't put myself in your shoes lol

[ApocG10]

A gap wedge and lessons.

[FL Golf]

I have about $300 to spend. I am happy with my irons/putter/3 wood/utility.

If you like the driver you have I would stick with it. I like having the extra wedge or the range finder better then the medicus. The only think I use my medicus for now is either a tempo issue or as a heavy cllub to warm up with.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Get some lessons.

[becksfan2185]

Your clubs don't seem that old (from your signature). If the money is really burning a hole in your pocket, then my vote is for the lessons. A rangefinder might be cool too

[imtomtomim]

if you like your current driver, stick with it. I'd say go for the range finder and if you really want, get the medicus. Actually, if you're happy with your current equipment (which looks like it would play well), I'd say dump all of it on a range finder you really like.

[teamgs]

I would vote for either a range finder or gps, and another wedge or two.

Gary

[bogeyhitter25]

Well let me ask what the degree of your PW is (if you know it). If it's like 50* or a higher number like that, than I wouldn't really worry about a gap wedge.

I'd get a rangefinder, and spend the rest on future rounds.

[rdurbin]

Thanks guys. I ended up going with the GolfLogix GPS . Amazon is selling it for around $220 right now. I also bought some new Callaway Tour ix balls.

What sold me on it was the GPS was the ability to get the yardages of the last shot hit. I have been trying to dial in my yardages more accurately and have been looking for a way to get more feedback than a session at the typical range.

Don't tell the wife but I will probably pick up a gap wedge too. My Wedge is 48° and my current SW is 56°.


I also agree about the lessons. They are on the list for the summer as well :)

good times

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