MarkieL

New clubs, IMO, will not make you immediataly better. It will improve your confidence though. I have only been playing for 3 years and I went from cheap game improvement irons, to blades and that has helped drop my handicap from and 18 to a 10.1, because they make me feel better about my game, and I like looking down at a pure blade way more then a club with a ton of offset. Getting fitted does help. I did it for my driver and it helped me hit more fairways. You also learn about yourself when you are being fitted. I thought I needed a 9.5 or 10.5. I was told I needed at least a 12.5 because my swing it very flat. I ended up with a 13.5 ping g10. I feel a little goofy when I pull it out with big hitters around with their 8.5's, but you know what? I outdriver most of them by 10-30yds. All I can suggest it work on your swing and get it pretty sound before investing a ton of money on new clubs and fitting. I say that because your swing if probably going to change several times over the next few years as you learn more about the mechanics of the swing. Then just buy whatever you feel comfortable with. There are guys on tour using super game improvement irons. Its all about what you can it. If it is a $300 set of g10 irons, or a $1200 set of forged blades.

Ok, so I picked up a used Bettinardi BB31 putter at a local shop for 25 bucks. It is hard to call it used because it is pretty much in mint condition. Anyways, I am having a hard time putting a value on it. Bettinardi website says they were milled in 2002 and only had 500 of them made. All the other "BB" line has trade in values of around 400 dollars according to the pga value guidee. This is the only one that doesnt have a value. I have a hard time believing that this putter is only worth 25 bucks, being milled from carbon steel and having the Bettinardi honeycomb face on it. Does any one know anything about these putters? Are they considered collectable? Value? Anything would help!

I looked quick at the posts but I didnt see the Anser Style putter in here anyways. Thats a good one for me, along with hybrids.

Yea, the head are practically BRAND NEW which is awesome. They also have TT x300 shafts.

I just recently picked up a set of Titleist 660 Forged Blades at a play it again sports for $129. I am having a hard time finding anything out about them online, they either seem to be limited production or something, there isnt much out there on these. Does anyone play these or know anything of them? They are a great feeling club and are also my first blade. The only thing that I have found is that they retailed for around $1100 in 2006. There didnt seem to be much hype though. Anyways, did I waste my money or did I score?

I live in western massachusetts so I am used to change in weather. I will pretty much play as long as I can feel my feet and hands, and there is no snow anywhere in play. But if there is no snow at all I will pretty much play anytime. Im pretty hardcore!!

Right around 290, that was 20 ft downhill to uphill fairway, with a 13.5 g10.

1. Drop my handicap by 3. I currently play to a 12. 2. Get my short game in check. 3. Work on my long irons. 4. HAVE MORE FUN!!!

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