jncasey

Bad news.....the Ping irons were Orange dots. I'm 6'. I'll either go with a good used set or some cheaper clubs like Wilsons until I get better.

Went to Golfsmith. Couldn't believe all the new technology. They had me try various irons (personally liked the Ping G15, Taylormade Rocketballz) and drivers in front of a launch monitor. With a 6 iron, I was consistently averaging a swing speed of 85 mph at 185 yards. The irons felt great. Very forgiving. I also tried a few 460cc drivers. Because I can't produce a "repeatable swing" I was unable to see a difference in drivers; however, the assistant working with me did say that I have a fast swing speed of 100-105 mph. Also, I tried using 10.5 degree loft drivers and the trajectory was way too high....this may have been due to having it teed up too much. He had me try a 9 degree loft driver and it was much better. Furthermore, he felt that I would do better with a stiff shaft. My ball speed only averaged 135 mph. He said it should be slightly faster than that which sacrificed distance. Overall, I was very impressed with the irons, Taylormade R11 and Ping G15 driver. Because the set for sale is 3 hrs from me, my grandfather will be taking a look at them tomorrow. He offered to purchase and hold them for me if I wish. Thanks for all the great feedback.

Also, he said that the wedges are Tour S wedges, "Those are over $100 a piece by themselves".

He said no less than $500. .....I don't know enough about "used clubs" to tell if that is a fair deal.

Here's a few pictures of the Ping setup my friend is trying to sell me. I offered him $350 this morning. Haven't heard anything back yet.

Thanks for the quick advice everyone. I plan on going to a golf shop tomorrow to try out a few irons and drivers. I've been told that the Cobra AMP driver is a must..... My brother-in-law called me this afternoon with a good offer. His friend is willing to sell for $500: Ping G10 irons full set w/wedges Ping G10 driver Taylormade 2.0 3 wood + hybrid club Odyssey putter Ping golf bag He said he might take less than $500. I need to find out if the irons would fit me. Does this sound like a good deal? Is there a significant difference between the G10's and 15's or even 20's? I could really use a set of game-improvement irons. While I would like to invest in a life-long set, it seems as if I might benefit better by purchasing a slightly used set and save $$$. With experience, I can advance to more challenging clubs (not sure how you would phrase that correctly). I played 18 holes again today with the classic Walter Hagen irons and a Snake Eyes 320cc driver (made by my grandfather). I hit the irons excellent. If you miss; however, it will send a vibration that rattles from your feet to your face. My longest drive with the Snake Eyes was 265 yards. With all the new technological improvements in irons and especially drivers, I can't wait to take advantage of them. Anything at this point would be better than my 1970 irons. Thanks, Jonathan

Hello all, My name is Jonathan and I am new to this forum. I have enjoyed recreational golfing for years and I'm tired of using my grandfather's Walter Hagen Ultradyne irons from the 1970's. Given that I am 22 years old, I am interested in purchasing a set of reliable clubs that will hopefully improve my game. With that said, I would appreciate any input as to what irons would be appropriate for a novice/amateur weekend golfer. I have not visited any golf stores yet for size/measurements or computer readings. After reviewing the latest equipment on golfer's digest, I am clueless as to what I would need. Thanks in advance!