Bobc505

I started playing late in life and I could buy what I thought was the best. I bought Ping I3 irons w/custom fitting, reg.shaft, and Ping 10.5 degree driver. I had been playing cheap clubs. I expected my game to improve. It didn't. The irons had so much draw I had to aim almost off the fairway. I had made a mistake. I sold the clubs at a 50% loss. In the last 15 years I have played only clone clubs. I now "build" my own. The problem with buying clubs is that there is so many factors involved. The most important thing is the shaft. It all depends on your swing. I hit the ball very low with a low draw for irons but fade a driver. For me, I had to go to a very low torque (3,5 or less). shaft to prevent fading my driver. It took me three drivers and four sets of irons to maximize my game. I couldn't afford to buy that many name brand clubs. Now I use a Tour model T11 (Taylormade clone) with a 12 degree loft. I use a 3.5 low torque shaft with a low kick. The best driver shaft for me is a Tour model 63oz,. low kick with 3.5 degree torque. It cost only $29. The head cost $46 at Momark Golf. You don't need to spend a small fortune on clubs to play good golf if you can determine what type of club will work for you I now play T11 Taylormade clone irons.also..