RickRevue

Rafcin, you make an excellent point. We all need to find what actually works for us, and going with what has been offered "traditionally" doesn't always work. Even my recommendations are only an opinion I guess I feel bad for beginners. They usually get a double wammy. Someone tries to shove a preconfigured, usually cheap set down their throats PLUS they don't really know enough about their games to pick clubs or get fit properly anyways. It's getting better out there though. More good information is available, but as you know it's hard to make recommendations online without knowing more about a person and their game. I guess I'm a new convert to club fitting. I don't really think the brand of club makes that much of a difference, but club fitting makes a BIG difference. Especially if you are tall, short, older or a women or a junior. Peace,

Hi DSH, I think you're on the right track. That 15 degree driver is a great start. You'll get more distance and accuracy with that loft. You didn't say what the rest of your set looked like though. I recommend, if you haven't already been advised, that you go with 7-SW irons. For longer irons (3-6) I recommend you go with hybrids or woods. I think you'll find that you'll hit a 5, 7, and 9 wood better than 3, 4, 5, irons and maybe even better than 3, 4, 5 hybrids. For now I'd say just go with the 5, 7, and 9 woods and wait and see how it goes. You can always come back for more clubs if you find your distances don't add up. GigaGolf lets you buy single clubs so you can really get any set configuration you want. Why buy something now you may not need or won't use. You didn't mention shaft flex. Be sure to get L flex on those shafts (you probably already did) and graphite all the way is definitely the way to go. My only comment about the starter set suggestion is: why get started on the wrong foot with clubs that aren't right for you and maybe you won't use (or like). It will just get you frustrated and make a challenging game even harder. Being short, club fitting for your height is very important. GigaGolf will shorten those clubs and get the lie right so you'll have half a chance. Good luck and hit 'em straight. By the way, looks like someone has been giving you some good advice. Who was it?

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