Getting back into it...?

[paragod689]

Hello everyone. I'm new to the site, but not golf. I haven't played in a long time(over 3 years) but did take a few lessons sometime ago. I'm 27 years old, 6'2", 175 lbs, and have been lucky enough to be athletic and successful at any sport I've attempted. But golf is another story! It's for that reason that the game interests me. Anyway, enough about that. When I was playing before I had a "nice" Wal Mart set. I'm looking for some direction on a good set of clubs. Nothing too advanced or too beginner. Something I can have for a while. Doesn't need to be brand new, just quality. I've been reading this forum and have found good info. I know everyone has different opinions, but whats my best bet. When I was playing, I seemed to be very good at putting, but the rest of my game was sporadic at best. Looking forward to suggestions and getting back in the game. Thanks in advance!

[enis750]

welcome to the site and to the sport

as you already know there is a tonne of useful information on here

best bet - dont read too much into it as this point
spend your money on a couple more lesson to get you back into it rather than on expensive clubs

look for something that suits your eye and you can stand to look at at address - you will know when you look at it
the BST here is a great place, ebay, used club section at any local clubs or at a PGA superstore (or equivalent)
its really tough to reccomend a certain club for you

you can have a quick session on a launch monitor as well, so you at least know what shafts to be using in your driver and irons

this sport can be as expensive as you want it to be

for beginners or people new ot the game, i would reccomend spedning more money on green fees and lessons and get by with whatever for clubs

again, welcome to the site man

[shades9323]

  paragod689 said:

Hello everyone. I'm new to the site, but not golf. I haven't played in a long time(over 3 years) but did take a few lessons sometime ago. I'm 27 years old, 6'2", 175 lbs, and have been lucky enough to be athletic and successful at any sport I've attempted. But golf is another story! It's for that reason that the game interests me. Anyway, enough about that. When I was playing before I had a "nice" Wal Mart set. I'm looking for some direction on a good set of clubs. Nothing too advanced or too beginner. Something I can have for a while. Doesn't need to be brand new, just quality. I've been reading this forum and have found good info. I know everyone has different opinions, but whats my best bet. When I was playing, I seemed to be very good at putting, but the rest of my game was sporadic at best. Looking forward to suggestions and getting back in the game. Thanks in advance!

If you give us a budget we can be far more helpful.

[paragod689]

I guess in the $250-$350. I was told by a friend of mine who golfs frequently that a nice set of used clubs can be picked up in that price range. I don't necessarily need a complete set. If I mix and match that's fine too.

[motteler621]

  paragod689 said:

I guess in the $250-$350. I was told by a friend of mine who golfs frequently that a nice set of used clubs can be picked up in that price range. I don't necessarily need a complete set. If I mix and match that's fine too.

hmm I would say for a beginner to look for some used Ping irons. Like G5, or G15. Check ebay but your going to want to get the right lie angle on them.

[shades9323]

  paragod689 said:

I guess in the $250-$350. I was told by a friend of mine who golfs frequently that a nice set of used clubs can be picked up in that price range. I don't necessarily need a complete set. If I mix and match that's fine too.

What do you need to get with that $350? Every club? Just irons?

[paragod689]

Just irons is fine. I can mix and match for the driver, woods, wedges, and putter. I just dont wanna get a set that is too beginner or too advanced. Something I can have for a little while. I live close to the PGA learning center in PSL, Fl. Should I go there to get fitted before or after I get my gear in order?

[paragod689]

http://cgi.ebay.com/PING-G5-Black-Do...item27b557194f
found these? Any preference over 5's to the 15's. The 15's look a little more pricey. I'm guessing newer technology?

[motteler621]

  paragod689 said:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PING-G5-Black-Do...item27b557194f

that looks pretty good to me man. You dont need the pingG15's over the G5's, no way. edit: actually you are pretty tall. I would go to a local golf shop and ask them if they can measure you for some clubs. Then go look on ebay or whatever for that size in whatever clubs you want

[paragod689]

yeah, i think my first step should be going to the PGA learning center and have them fit me. If I'm gonna do it, might as well do it right.

[glbrum]

This is just my opinion so take it for what it's worth. but I would not buy clubs on the internet [ebay or otherwise] without first seeing them and hitting them. It's not to say that Ping aren't good clubs, but it's worth the extra effort to get clubs you like and have confidence in

[paragod689]

Point well taken glbrum. It's hard to buy anything from the internet and be totally confident. I just figure that's where I'm going to find the best price when I do decide what to get. Any ideas for a good all around driver to go with the possible g5's? Seems with the few posts so far that the g5's are on the top of the short list.

[wubskis]

I would absolutely 100%:

- Get fitted.
- Hit any clubs you consider buying. If this means going into a shop and hitting a new set of [whatever irons] then going price hunting on eBay, so be it. It instils the confidence in your purchase, safely knowing you're not going to open the box of a set bought online, then think "eew, what the hell?"

Good luck, anyway. Seeing "South Florida" makes me somewhat jealous, I lived near Ft. Lauderdale when I was around 4-7. Now, having taken up golf, I live in the home of glorious weather - the UK.

[paragod689]

Thanks everyone for your time and knowledge. I've read a million reviews on the g5's and I'm leaning toward them. How about some driver suggestions?

[paragod689]

Anybody with suggestions for a good driver to go with them? I plan on hitting it before buying but would like a little direction. Thanks in advance.

[mcgriff]

Check out a nice used set of irons from the likes of 3balls or Globalgolf.

http://www.3balls.com/product-produc...-IRONS-RH-USED

http://www.globalgolf.com/product/go...2008.aspx?gd=3

Not sure what your swing speed is. Get the right flex in whatever you buy. 95 and under with driver should be regular flex as a rule of thumb.

[paragod689]

Thanks griff. Any suggestions on a good driver? I'm thinking 10.5 for sure, but somebody school me.

[greenbull]

As said by others: maken sure you get the correct length and lie-angle! I'm 6.3 foot myself, and I have 3/4 inch longer shafts and +3° upright lie angle. When I started, I bought a standard set (big bertha's), but my pro kept telling me it was not the correct sizing... After 3 months I went back to the shop, and complained that they didn't fit me correctly. They took over my clubs, but I had to pay a supplement for a new ( and correct ) set of irons...