Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Whole New Setup

ampAlex
 Share
Note: This thread is 5336 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

ampAlex Newbie

ampAlex

Posted
Posted

Hey guys I just started searching around today for some help on getting a whole new setup.

I am a highschooler heading off to college (Bucknell University) next year with a golf course on campus and I am looking to hopefully get a set of clubs as an early graduation gift. I generally play about 15 times a year or less and have pretty good hands so I am a decent player but just never get out enough to be consistent. Yet the golf course on campus next year has me excited to play and I can't shoot to save my life with my dads clubs (or bring them to school).

So I am looking for some midranged clubs, something not too pricey. Also something a little more forgiving that will hopefully keep me out of the woods the majority of the round.

I've been hitting my dad's TM r5 driver which I hit well with if that helps on the driver front and I like the Mizuno irons.

My dads irons are Armour and I want nothing to do with anything like them, it might be that they are outdated or that I am now 2 inches taller than him but they just don't work for me.

As for size I am about 6'2 and 185lbs and growing.

I am open to all suggestions and appreciate all the help I can get.


BigAl5150 Dedicated Member

BigAl5150

Posted
Posted

I would get fitted first before buying clubs. Just based on your height, you might need to get longer clubs than standard length. As for finding good deals on gear, you can always get last years (or prior years) version of clubs or go the used route. One of our sponsors has some pretty good deals on closeout clubs: http://www.naileditgolf.com/cat/Closeouts_50.aspx

Get fitted first though. Golf is much easier playing clubs that are fitted for your physical makeup and swing.

Good luck!

Alan Olson

Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!
Check out our Facebook page!

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1

LaMaR- Member

LaMaR-

Posted
Posted

I agree with the guy above. Get fitted man and if you like the R5 try out a R9.. Its alot cheaper then the R11 and its a very good driver. If you wanna spend the cash though, I love my R11 lol


Note: This thread is 5336 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • xrayvizhen
      Differential vs Course Handicap

      By xrayvizhen · Posted

      I'm not sure you're calculating the number of strokes you would need to give correctly. The way I figure it, a 6.9 index golfer playing from tees that are rated 70.8/126 would have a course handicap of 6. A 20-index golfer playing from tees that are rated 64/106 would have a course handicap of 11. Therefore, based on the example above, assuming this is the same golf course and these index & slope numbers are based on the different tees, you should only have to give 5 strokes (or one stroke on the five most difficult holes if match play) not 6. Regardless, I get your point...the average golfer has no understanding of how the system works and trying to explain it to people, who haven't bothered to read the documentation provided by either the USGA or the R&A, is hopeless. In any case, I think the WHS as it currently is, does the best job possible of leveling the playing field and I think most golfers (obviously, based on the back & forth on this thread, not all golfers) at least comprehend that.   
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 115 12-5 Skills work tonight. Mostly just trying to be more aware of the shaft and where it's at. Hit foam golf balls. 
    • WillieT
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By WillieT · Posted

      Day 25 (5 Dec 25) - total rain day, worked on tempo and distance control.  
    • mdl
      Differential vs Course Handicap

      By mdl · Posted

      Yes it's true in a large sample like a tournament a bunch of 20 handicaps shouldn't get 13 strokes more than you. One of them will have a day and win. But two on one, the 7 handicap is going to cover those 13 strokes the vast majority of the time. 20 handicaps are shit players. With super high variance and a very asymmetrical distribution of scores. Yes they shoot 85 every once in a while. But they shoot 110 way more often. A 7 handicap's equivalent is shooting 74 every once in a while but... 86 way more often?
    • dennyjones
      New From the UK

      By dennyjones · Posted

      Hi Jack.  Welcome to The Sand Trap forum.   We're glad you've joined.   There is plenty of information here.   Enjoy!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept