men hitting with womens clubs, any advice would be appriciated

[mitaimh1]

hi, I'm just starting out and my wife picked me up a set of womens clubs. I'm about 5'10" and have only gone to the range about 5 times and played a course about 5 times. it seems like my biggest problem is that I keep hitting the ball thin, and i figured since mens clubs are longer I would hit the ball more consistent. I have her talked into getting a new set of mens taylormade burners because I just feel like these clubs are just to short that i have now. should I get some mens clubs or should i learn to play with these because the mens clubs might not help me as much as I think they would?

any advice would be helpful. thanks!

[mitaimh1]

Please! Any advice at all would help me choose!

[yatzr]

I would think the biggest problem with using womens clubs is that the shaft flex would probably be too soft for your swing.

[arogolf]

womens irons are shorter with thinner grips and more flexible shafts.  Yes, you could play them and I am sure over time get used to them, but they are not made for men and you are better off getting an iron set that is more suited to your size.  Antecdote: I have a buddy who is a scratch golfer, he has a womans five wood that he can hit 250 yards, but he bends the shaft like licorice.  Bottomline:  man up and get yourself a respectable set of mens irons, you will thank me and yourself in the long run.  Plus, do you really want to show up on the first tee and be gaming womens clubs? Just... IMO.

[rsamsing]

try the taylor made 2.0s but get to a golf simulator to see your clubhead speed which will dictate the shaft flex.  Also, i love the 2.0s but you may hit better with other game improvement clubs.

[rsamsing]

if you can get to a shot simulator then you can usually try a lot of different irons.  I thought i was going to get the g15s when i went there and hit about 20 balls with about 8 different 7 irons from different sets and settled on the 2.0s

[mitaimh1]

Another newbie question would the flex make me top the ball or would the women's length be the main factor in it.

[darkhunter139]

Originally Posted by mitaimh1

Another newbie question would the flex make me top the ball or would the women's length be the main factor in it.

The main factor could just be you need to practice your swing more and maybe get a few lessons.  Getting new clubs is probably not going to stop you from hitting it thin/topping the ball.  It would be a lot better to learn with the right flex/length though so you would be better off getting new ones.

[mitaimh1]

Thanks for the responses so far! You guys are helping me get the insight to show my wife about why I need men's clubs! She really wants to know what you all think!

[andycook]

I would use bricks on pink sticks as clubs if I could get them to hit far and straight.

Originally Posted by arogolf

Plus, do you really want to show up on the first tee and be gaming womens clubs? Just... IMO.

[jamo]

You should look into getting fit for some men's clubs, otherwise the off-the-rack clubs you buy might not be any better suited to you than the women's clubs.

[aschroeger]

Originally Posted by rsamsing

try the taylor made 2.0s but get to a golf simulator to see your clubhead speed which will dictate the shaft flex.  Also, i love the 2.0s but you may hit better with other game improvement clubs.

I'm not against the 2.0's but I dont understand why people try to sell these to guys like the OP.  Definitely not trying to bash ya, I just dont get it.  Locally the Burner 2.0's are close to $600.00.  I wanted these clubs bad.  Instead, I settled on the Taylormade Burner Superlaunch irons (steel)  Price was $278.00 at Dicks Sporting Goods.  I LOVE these clubs.  They are considered "Super game improvement irons" and they sure are forgiving.

For the price difference, I would suggest the OP try hitting the 5 & 8 iron Superlaunch at Dicks.  If price isn't an issue... well, go right ahead with the 2.0's  They are pretty.

Edit: Superlaunch Review

[dbuck]

Uh, if your wife has agreed to new clubs I think I'd be doing that!  As others have said, take the time to get clubs that are right for you.

Its not the length that causes the topping problem, otherwise us guys would top all our short irons and wedges. It is a common beginner problem, though not limited to beginners as I can attest to topping a couple yesterday, though I don't often do it. I think the most common cause is a wobbly head and perhaps improper stance, though I am no expert.

The thing most guys have with women's clubs is you have to flex your knees a little bit more,(or bend over more or comb of the two) keep your head really still, and swing slower and smoother. This can I think be a good practice aid, but as you develop, you will want a more normal posture and natural swing speed.

If your wife is cool with it, get some men's clubs that fit your game and pocketbook and get a lesson if you haven't already.

[rsamsing]

Honestly, I was going to go for the g15s but i hit about 10 different irons where the sets cost anywhere from 299 to i think 999 for the k15s hybrid and it's what worked best for me.  I don't think i got to hit the superlaunch, but it's all about what works for you.  I actually got the clubs off the rack because i was hitting them dead straight on the simulator, but a proper fitting never hurt anyone.  I also agree with you that 600 for a set is steep but i wanted to get a set that i can play for the next several years and it's the set that i hit the best.  This is my second set i've purchased since i started playing.  My first set was 200 and they were knock off king cobras.