Upgrading from my hand-me-down clubs

[jtw89]

I have been playing golf for about two years now, and have gotten to the point that I am sure that I will be playing for many years to come.  I started playing with a set of hand-me-down clubs, for which I am very thankful, but I am ready to upgrade pretty much all of my gear.  I have explored two options for going about this upgrade: I could either spend around $500 on a complete set (maybe the Adams Tightlies set?) or I could spend a little more money over the next 18 months or so buying the different clubs that would make up my new set.  Money is a significant factor for me, but I would like to get quality gear. Any thoughts?  Thanks!

[Shindig]

There are a few ideas: - Component companies without a tour presence. GolfWorks has a few "house" brands (Maltby, Tricept, Distance Master) and Diamond Golf has been suggested on these boards a few times. I have limited (but positive) experience with GolfWorks stuff, and no experience - but have heard good things - about Diamond. With GolfWorks, for example, you could get a good set of clubs for under $500. - Something like the Adams A7 set is cheap these days. I think you can get 3H, 4H, and 5-A for under $500 from most golf shops - they can measure you and order in proper specifications, too. You can then keep the woods from your previous set until you're ready to upgrade those.

[PhillyMac]

Originally Posted by jtw89

I have been playing golf for about two years now, and have gotten to the point that I am sure that I will be playing for many years to come.  I started playing with a set of hand-me-down clubs, for which I am very thankful, but I am ready to upgrade pretty much all of my gear.  I have explored two options for going about this upgrade: I could either spend around $500 on a complete set (maybe the Adams Tightlies set?) or I could spend a little more money over the next 18 months or so buying the different clubs that would make up my new set.  Money is a significant factor for me, but I would like to get quality gear. Any thoughts?  Thanks!

I would recommend piecing the right clubs for you. Just because you get a complete set of clubs for $500 doesn't necessarily mean you will like the way each club hits. Now if you have $500 saved up already, you should think about which clubs you would like to upgrade the most. For instance if you are hitting your current driver and 3-wood well but struggle with your irons. Take a look at new irons. There are alot of great irons well under $500 or vice versa with the Woods. I just purchased a set of Taylor Made 1.0 Burners for $399 and after 1 round so far, I love them. Very forgiving! And longer than older clubs (Actually many of the newer clubs are longerand far more forgiving). Also I would recommend getting fitted for them. I am not sure if you have a Dicks Sporting Goods or Galaxy Golf but they will normally fit you. My point is find what you would like to upgrade first and then go from there.

But then again depending on your game, clubs may not be the answer. Lessons? Shafts? Could make all the difference in the world!

Hope this helps!

[jtw89]

Thanks for the help!  I certainly have my priorities as far as which clubs I would like to upgrade first, and this makes me feel a lot more confident about taking my time and making sure I put together the right set for me.