Posted by Cheryl | Posted in Golf Clubs | Posted on 13-06-2008
Tags: 19th-hole, 3-piece, consistent-accuracy, game, golf clubs high handicap golfers, golf clubs high handicapper, golf-ball
What Golf Clubs should I buy?
Had a handicap of 18 when I was 17 years old – gave up shorlty after due to getting a life. Played half a dozen times recently and am buying some new set of irons to take up the sport again – any recommendations? Tend to hook the ball from time to time with a high trajectory – quite long though.
There are so many factors, it would be crazy to try to give you a single answer.
You say you hit the ball quite a long way – that implies you probably don’t need graphite shafts for extra distance, so you can save a bit of money and get better distance control with steel shafts.
You have a high trajectory, and your bad shot is a hook rather than a fade, which both imply you don’t need extreme “game improver” irons which are weighted to give higher launch, and have offset (face set back behind the plane of the club) to combat a fade/slice. It sounds like you’re a decent ball striker, who enjoys hitting the ball a long way, but maybe lose shots round the green rather more?
After that it comes down to budget. If you want to spend over £500, you could look at clubs like Titleist AP1s, Mizuno MX-25s or Callaway X-Forged.
If you want to spend a little less, look at Cleveland CG Reds, Cobra FPs, or Wilson Staff Ci7s. However, the key with any of these is to GET FITTED by a professional fitter (NB not a spotty youth at your local “golf superstore”). Getting the right shaft flex, length and lie is more important than which model you pick – that comes down to personal preference on looks and feel. It’s also worth asking if you can replace a 3 or even 4 iron (if the set you choose includes one) with a hybrid for extra forgiveness.
Other tips would be to make sure you get a Gap Wedge (because modern sets have such a big loft difference between PW and SW); look at a higher-loft driver than you might be offered by default (probably 11-12 degrees for you); and consider investing in specialist wedges. And get fitted for your putter too – it’s the most important club in your bag.
Buying golf clubs should be fun – get out there and spend as long as it takes to find the set that suits you!
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