What Golf Clubs Should I Buy?

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  oscargamer on 09/11/2017 - 22:28

  +1

  just make sure they are the correct size for you

  and you get lessons

  expensive clubs coupled with poor ability/stroke = expensive clubs

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  rambutann on 09/11/2017 - 22:38

  You can go one of two days with golf.

  Casual golfer, going out once every couple of weeks to months with friends. If this is the case then buy yourself a full set with a bag n everything for about $200.

  OR

  Fully hectic uleh every weekend without a doubt rain hail or shine get-me-out-there golfer. If this is the case then you'd be looking at a set of decent irons, a separate driver, separate fairway woods, decent sand wedge and a decent putter that all work for your specific swing. Youd be looking at brands like Titleist, Callaway, Nike, Taylor Made, Cobra, etc. Expect to pay about $2-$2.5k on a set of clubs.

  Its impossible to recommend clubs because we have no idea how good you are, how fast you swing, how you hit the ball, how strong you are etc.

  If you're still trying to find your footings but are super keen and want to get into it then look separately for second hand clubs. Purchase a set of irons (look for bigger faced clubs as they are often easier to hit), a driver (with regular stiffness shaft), fairway woods (with regular stiffness shaft), a putter etc. Just try and find something under about 10 years old. I'd also recommend trying them if you can.. You may find that you literally can not use the clubs because you aren't good enough yet, even though they might be the best clubs ever.

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    SupplyandDemand on 09/11/2017 - 22:41

    Thanks for the reply! Very helpful info

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    Slippery Fish on 09/11/2017 - 22:46

    Why no older then 10 years?

    Lol my brother in law bought a set from the opshop then "cut then down to size" and rehandled them. Set of clubs and bag were $15 lol. He seems to like them.

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      rambutann on 09/11/2017 - 22:51

      When you start to go older than that the shafts could have deteriorated or the clubs become less technologically advanced so they are often much harder to hit.

      Obviously this doesn't apply all the time but as a general rule of guidance I just picked 10 years as the mark to aim for.

      I have a 5 'wood' in my bag that'd be at least 30 years old. Solid as hell. But I didn't pay for it - found it in a carpark..

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        dasher86 on 10/11/2017 - 09:08

        In a car?

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  itsdougie on 09/11/2017 - 23:21

  If you buy them online, be very careful with ebay ones. I bought some apparently legitimate ones off ebay from a reputable seller. Turns out they were counterfeit. Broke the wood took it to my local golf shop who spotted the fake and showed me the insides of a real one vs my counterfeit but he also said i wouldn't notice the difference because I was noob.

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    SupplyandDemand on 09/11/2017 - 23:23

    I wouldn't have a clue if they were counterfeit also

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    djones145 on 10/11/2017 - 06:33

    damn which seller is this I've gotten from golfbox and some lol in Melbourne, boyes I think

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  Randxyz123 on 09/11/2017 - 23:30

  I’d book a lesson at your local club and try a bunch out. There are heaps of different clubs these days.

  Callaway and ping often have fitting days. Just because they are premium brands doesn’t mean you have to pay a lot. Look out for sales etc but make sure you try them out.

  I wouldn’t buy online.

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  djones145 on 10/11/2017 - 06:32

  head over to ur local pro shop. most allow u to test run the club for a round, prices are slightly more expensive than online but at least u can try

  always target one model lagging, prices are much better( I got taylormades last season a few years ago for 50 percent off)

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  original15 on 10/11/2017 - 07:06

  Might be worth getting a decent set that are quite forgiving second hand
  There are some great fb groups where there are always clubs for sale

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  Hugh G Rection on 12/11/2017 - 22:32

  buy used clubs, go on gumtree, Facebook, eBay, etc…

  any putter works
  get cavity back irons, super game improvement irons
  driver, fairway woods, hybrids are all pretty similar, just get the correct flex.
  golfballs, just buy bulk used and save a fortune.

  When you start getting better, you will then start picking up individual clubs.

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  lung on 12/12/2017 - 13:47

  +1

  i would suggest hitting a few different brands in a shop to gauge which ones you like. start with what they call 'game improvements or cavity backs'. as someone mentioned they're usually the most forgiving and will help launch the ball in the air.

  whilst you're trying out some sticks in the store, get some tape applied on the bottom of the club. when you hit the ball it'll leave a mark on the tape. the goal is to have that mark in the center of the sole. if its not you'll need to have the lie bent either up or down to have you hitting the ball sweeter based on your current swing. (this is just one part of the golf fitting process)

  if you're chasing value and not looking to buy in store, i think keeping a look out on gumtree/facebook is a good start. pick a forged iron (not cast) as its easier to bend the lie (as per what you've discovered to be right in the shops)

  if there's ever one club to invest in, most ppl usually spend it on a driver, personally i've spent it on a good putter. i think this is the most important club as its the one you score with and you'll use every single hole on the course.
  find out what your putting stroke is like (when you get fitted) as this will help filter the type of putters you're looking for. as to whether to get a mallet (big) or a blade style (minimal) that's purely your own preference. hit whatever feels good to you.

  overall i dont think its necessary to rock the "best" gear out there, but its important to game the RIGHT gear for you. and that comes from getting fitted.

  happy golfing.

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  Euphemistic on 15/12/2017 - 21:28

  Get the best ones you can afford with two wheels, pedals
  , chain, gears. Cycling is the new golf.