19 years old and need some new clubs! Newbie!

[keykenny]

Okay well I have been playing golf since I was about 14. I never took a lesson and I currently play about 2 times a week. (school and job limit this). I didn't play golf both semester at the university so I became a bit rusty but I am starting to shoot into the low 90's, high 80's. I am about 6'2" and have a fairly fast golf swing. My biggest problem by far is my putting, I consistently drive the ball 260+ yards and recently developed a slight fade, but I am sure I can work that out at the driving range. I have been using a set of cobras that was givin to my dad by his buddy, the problem is clubs are fitted for someone who is about 5'8" and 60 years old.

Basicly I am ready to purchase a REAL set of clubs that are fitted for me, but to be honest I am new to this... considering I never purchased a golf club in my life.

So I came here because you all seem fairly knowledgeable (far more than I). Which club for iron and driver would not let me down? Which type of shaft should I purchase? Is it better to buy online or at a local golf store where they can fit it personally (but I am sure it costs more). Thanks

[rusek]

I would go to a local Golfsmith/ similiar store or a custom fitter and have them set you up.


You more than likely will want stiff shafts in some nice game improvement irons, and a nice forgiving driver.

You'll probably want your clubs to be lengthened an inch or so and maybe bent a little. This is where the custom fitting comes into play.


Callaway has some nice, and moderately priced (for what you get) equipment for beginners.

[elivate]

I love my Cleveland Launcher LP Irons... They are very easy to hit and very affordable for a good quality club... A set of 4-PW is only $248 CDN right now, so you should be able to get a great deal on a good set. I would recommend a hybrid as well, I have a hybrid 3 iron and it is really starting to work out for me...