minty7890

Honestly for a newbie, you are fine. Yes being fitted is important, but since you already bought your irons I would not be rushed. Your height is not the key component, it has to do with your wrist to floor measurement and swing dynamics. Also the length of club isn't your primary issue, the lie angle is most important. The lie angle can dictate the left or right ball flight. An upright lie angle will cause your balls to go left, and a flat lie will make your ball go right. Also note than when you shorten the shaft, the swingweight will decrease meaning the clubhead will feel lighter. You can add lead tape to the club head to bring back the weight of the head. Lots of info for a novice, but I wouldn't worry too much about club length or shaft specifications until I dial in my swing. Most important do not buy into an advertisement. The longest club ever my a manufacturer does not mean YOU will hit the ball longer.

Yes, I would buy a new set of irons. Boxed golf club sets are fine when you start the game, but I would not spend any money to reshaft them. Since you are not going to reshaft them yourself, it will cost you $. Buy a name brand used or new on ebay with your shaft. The right shaft will increase distance and control. You can go from a Regular flex graphite shaft to a Stiff flex steel shaft and gain distance. A used name brand set is often better than a boxed set or no brand set.

Get the 10 bounce. I don't buy the "digger" or "slider" effect. Especially for the gap wedge, a 10 bounce easier to hit for a 10+ handicap. I play a mid to low bounce lob wedge, but for my sand or gap wedge, I prefer a mid to high bounce. Easier to hit off any lie.

I'd recommend you keep your G2's. I hit the G15s and own the i15s. The G15s are the same as the G2s. The newer irons will have the conforming grooves, so your old grooves may have more bite. Golf clubs are not like cars, they last longer... especially irons. If you want new shiny toys like I do every so often, than get the new irons. But if you're looking for better performing irons, I'm afraid the shiny ones ill do the same.

X-forged shreds balls along with non-conforming Vokeys. If you're talking spin, Nike wedges have the most. I recently sold all my Callaway clubs. but the X-forged was a good wedge. Excellent feel and good spin/performance.

Golf is the only place a Bruin will help a Trojan =) I have both the JPX 800 and MX 200. TM is a good brand if you're looking for less offset (and if you have the TM hookup). The JPX 800 has all the game improvement features-- large face and cavity without the grotesque offset. The sole is 3 way cut and will provide workability. The JPX 800 is basically a Ping G series iron minus the huge sole. I tested the AP1s on the simulator and I was not impressed. The feel of the AP1s was not better than a Ping or Mizuno, and the distance was weaker. Try the new TM CB's as well as the MC's. If they don't work out, I'd go Mizuno b/c the offset is better hidden. And yes offset promotes a hook/draw.

You play RIP X so the stock shafts will not suit you. No surprise here-- stock shafts are generally one flex weaker than original shafts. For me, torque is related to the feel or tightness of the shaft. The higher the torque, the looser it feels throughout the swing. Torque is measured differently by various manufacturers, hence you cannot compared the numbers equally. I recommend you buy your own shaft and TM sleeve and install it. If you do your research, you're more knowledgeable than the employees at your local Golfsmith (or any golf retailer). I took the trial and error route and found a shaft for a bargain, a Prolauch Platinum. You'll have to do likewise, or shell out the dough and find a good fitter which is never your local golfshop.

For a beginner I'd recommend the White Hot 7. As mentioned before, the 7 is a face balanced mallet and promotes a railroad track stroke. The 9 is toe balanced blade and suited for an arc stroke. But to note, I'm teaching my aunt to play the game and she putts better with a blade style putter than a mallet. I gave her two putters a White Hot Tour 7 and a Ping Zing 1959 and she putts brilliantly with the Ping. For driver, I'd go with the Octane. It has a carbon crown, as opposed to the all titanium Diablo Edge, and a muted better feel.

Driver. I said this before, technology has improved the driver most. If you're a good iron player, irons can be played for decades. Recent drivers will improve your yardage my tens.

Most likely the Mizuno blades are not the best irons for you. The gap between the FTi-brids and the MP 33 irons is larger than the Pacific Ocean so I would not buy the Callaways. I suggest a middle ground-- how about the FT irons? I played these for a few years and they provide the forgiveness of a game-improvement iron with the appearance of a traditional sized iron. All new clubs have a honeymoon stage. If you're an 80's player, I would not jump to the I-brids.

I have a White Ice 2-ball and the feel is fantastic. Firmer than the XG yet retains the cushioned sensation. Normally play blades, but I'll admit the White Ice insert is addictive.

Do you play metal spikes? Soft spikes are not recommended for high swing and/or active feet. Footjoy Sport are good for wide feet.

Try the Octane in 10.5 loft Regular flex. You may have better results. Taylormade and Callaway stock shafts have different profiles. The shaft is the key. In addition to upgrading clubs, the correct shaft will enhance you distance and dispersion. Stock shafts are usually never the best fit. I'd spend some time researching and testing shafts. You don't have to pay a lot, but you have to try different shafts.

I vote for the driver or woods bc technology impacted those clubs the most. I played the G5 driver, and my 910D2 is longer and easier to hit straight. Shafts are better too.

For the most part no. Generic brands lack the money and research and development. The materials, production process, and quality control will generally be better with name brand equipment. Counterfeit clubs or knock offs may perform well, but they present a risk to consumers. If your clubs work, good for you. But as a consumer I would not knowingly take that chance.

Exotics gets great reviews off the tee, but it's not the best from the deck. I had the original Exotics and could not get comfortable-- did not like the balance of the club. It's been mentioned but I'll add the G15 and R9 as easy to hit shallow woods. I use my woods from mostly the fairway and rough, and those two performed nicely. If you're looking for a bargain wood, go with the original Hibore. The sole cuts thru tall grass and the club is forgiving without the gigantic size. And as with all clubs, find the right shaft.

The R9s will be fine. The faces are large without looking like a shovel. I don't recommend cheap starter clubs... better to save up and buy a quality used set. Good luck and have fun!

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