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nurseduffer Established Member

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Gotta love Mom....
She has a low swing speed...has trouble getting her shots up in the air. I can tell she is bummed when the rest of us head out to play par 71-72s. She doesnt go because she knows she will hold all of us up.
She gets confused on which clubs to use and when.
So I was thinking about getting her fitted with a Callaway GES set and getting her a package of lessons when the clubs arrive.
I need some advice from some of you low handicapers so I can make sure this is the right thing for her.
I don't expect her to ever be hitting 200 yard drives or making a string of pars...but it would be nice if she could start enjoying the game with the rest of the family.
I think with the right equipment and instruction this could happen.
Thanks Brandi
The equipment is there...I'm not!
Driver- Callaway X460 HT
3Wood- Callaway X460 15*
Hybrids- Nike CPR 18*
Adams Idea 21*Adams Idea 25*Nike CPR 30*Irons 7-SW- Adama IdeaLob Wedge- Cleveland 588 ChromePutter- Nike T100 Oz Blue ChipBall- Best deal I can find on a reputable soft ball

ragontona Dedicated Member

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You're absolutely on the right track. For a your mother, who is probably just a part-time recreational golfer that's just looking to have fun out there, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a ladies set that is geared towards just that -- making the game more enjoyable for someone who may not make a perfect swing every time. With the flexible shafts and lofted clubs, she'll be able to get the ball up in the air more easily. Also, with fewer clubs in the bag, the game will be less intimidating. Taking irons out of the equation completely is good too. She'll be able to pop it out of sand traps and rough more easily, since the wide soles won't dig on her. The lessons will be helpful too (they always are).

So, yeah, I say go for it. Good for you for getting your mom involved in the fun.

"I played like shit." -Greg Norman after the '96 Masters.


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My mother recently got a Nancy Lopez set that she seems to be liking. And Adams makes some nice looking clubs geared specifically for women. Giving your mom a lesson coupon is a great idea, too - finding the right teacher is the tough part.

In my bag:
Driver - 905T, 9.5* UST V2 75 s
Fairway - X Tour 15*, Fuji TP 26.3 x
Hybrid - Rescue Dual TP, 16* Diamana Rayon x
Irons - 4-pw X-18 PS Rifle 6.5Wedges - MpT BNi, 51.08, 56.13, 60.10Putter(s) - Puku BellyBall - Bridgestone Tour B330-S


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Thanks guys for all the help. Callaway doesnt make the GES anymore. I ended up getting her the Adams Aos 7-pc set. She is very happy with them. Next...it's lessons
The equipment is there...I'm not!
Driver- Callaway X460 HT
3Wood- Callaway X460 15*
Hybrids- Nike CPR 18*
Adams Idea 21*Adams Idea 25*Nike CPR 30*Irons 7-SW- Adama IdeaLob Wedge- Cleveland 588 ChromePutter- Nike T100 Oz Blue ChipBall- Best deal I can find on a reputable soft ball

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