24yr old Oswego Illinois

[Goonsidious]

New here obviously but not super new to golf. 6'1" and average build. Have every swing and club down but my driver; It's truly irritating. Of course the driver is a 10yr old Walmart club that is probably extremely poor..was never able to hit with it. Have a set of nice ironset + 5,4,3fairway woods Maxflis C3s I got from Dicks Sporting Goods. Good deal and feel great. Been lurking and feel its time to chime in and give/take from this forum. I hit my irons beautifully.. just need the big boy to fly true. Been reading on here on drivers, stances, etc.. still hoping to benefit from the info.

[1puttit]

Welcome to the forum! We're practically neighbors as I'm in Plainfield.

[Goonsidious]

Ah, nice. I was hoping to find someone on here local.

[Sticky]

if money is tight, check for used clubs at various shops.  Stay with top brands and look for one that feels good and fits your eye.

you ever play Orchard Valley?

[Goonsidious]

Yes. It's quite a course. So is Maxfli not a good brand? Golfsmith has a lot of used clubs..but I really am unsure what to look for.

[Sticky]

depends on how deep your pockets are.  I'd say look for a Callaway or Taylor Made that's a few years old, get the appropriate flex shaft and maybe a higher loft(10) because they're easier to hit.  Have a fresh grip put on and get r done

[Goonsidious]

I'll talk to my father and see if he wants these Maxfli C3s. It's a good set, but if I need to be working with a set of quality named clubs.. even used.. so be it.

I'd love to have a set of beat-up PINGs.

[Sticky]

I thought you were just talking driver, if you're hitting the other stuff good stay with it and find a driver you can count on

[1puttit]

I've got a couple of spare drivers. Maybe we can get together and you can give them a try.

[Goonsidious]

yeah i think we were discussing two different things, ha.

I recently bought a Callaway ft-iz driver, reg flex, 45inch, 9degree.

i made another thread where i discussed it a bit more, and the problems i had with the one I returned.

but this driver is truly a solid driver, hits like a dream. i might get a new grip for it though, something more stable. still unsure whether or not the head is the way I want it.. feel like the fact that it's put together by 3-4 pieces makes me feel weary that it will fall apart.

Plainfield truly isn't far away.. i'll have to get more comfortable with my game before i play with others outside of family and close friends. Once I get my driving stance, swing, etc figured out.. I'll definitely be more confident in playing with anyone and everyone. Only piece missing.