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Good advice above
Get fitted
Whatever feels the best and something you have confidence in

funny story
Been playing for 30 years
Index ranges between 4.5-7.0

went to St George Utah last week for vacation w family, didn’t even bring clubs
But once I got there I had to play, rented clubs (some crappy callaways) - I play Ping

shot 73-76
And had first
Hole in one

so I guess any clubs will do
😂
 
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IMO Titleist irons are untouchable if price isn’t an issue. If you’re a beginner get Taylor Made M series irons. Very solid and reliable clubs. Fairly easy to make good contact with and not overly expensive.

If you want a great driver get that new curved face Taylor Made. Took away my inconsistent fade over night.

Also get fitted. It matters. And get your swing speed. Having the wrong shaft can murder your game.
 
I heard a story from an avid golder buddy years ago about a club pro he played with at a famous course. The guy had nothing but a driver, a 9 iron and a putter and beat the crap out of my buddy.

He didn't spent a penny on clubs for years after that.
 
Maddog71 said:
You may find that your abilities have changed depending on how long you've been away from the game. When I got back into the game, after many years, I just assumed that I would pick it up from whee I left off. I bought Callaway clubs and headed out to the course. After the first nine holes I realized that I HATED the Callaways. Then I started changing clubs piecemeal to improve my game. Now I play a Cobra Driver and Adams 3 wood a cheap 5 wood (which is my go to club), Callaway 7 and 11 woods, a Thomas 19 wood a pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter.

I found that being away so long I had lost my touch for fairway irons so I play none....just woods. The last time I played was early September last year and I shot in he high 80s. I'm over 70 years old. I haven't played in almost a year because last September I had full shoulder replacement surgery for a totally destroyed rotator cuff. I'm hoping to play in a few weeks (nine holes). My shoulder is fine but there's still some pain in my right deltoid when I try to follow through on my swing.
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You sound like the f'in man. Good stuff. If you're shooting high 80s at over 70 years old and trying to get back out there after a shoulder replacement, tip of the cap, sir. Bet if you live in Miami you likely still chug a couple beers at Burger Bob's before or after rounds.
 
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LuCane said:
You sound like the f'in man. Good stuff. If you're shooting high 80s at over 70 years old and trying to get back out there after a shoulder replacement, tip of the cap, sir. Bet if you live in Miami you likely still chug a couple beers at Burger Bob's before or after rounds.
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Haven't had a drop of alcohol since 1995 when I was diagnosed with a moderate case of pancreatitis. Truth be told I don't miss the alcoholic drinks at all...I now drink Ice tea and coffee. It will be interesting to see what happens when I get back out there. My doctor said that the muscular pain in the follow through is natural since I no longer have a rotator cuff. So, I'll play nine and go from there. Plus, it's too **** hot here in Venice during the day for anything but the beach. Until then I'll keep doing exercise in my home to build up my deltoid muscle which now moves the shoulder.

By the way. I have a story about golf and age. When I got married my wife and I were living in an apartment at the Jersey shore. One day I was going to my car with my clubs when my neighbor says "I didn't know you played golf" I said yes and he asked if I would like to play with him at his country club one day. Long story short...we went out. I was 26 and he was 78. My regular game was low 80s and that's what I shot that day. My neighbor, Joe, shot a 78. We both played from the same tee box. Joe was 78 years old!
 
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Get fitted. The best brand available is the one you hit the best. The right shafts can make a world of difference too. If you’re down here in South Florida, I’d check out Club Champion.
 
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reef1515 said:
Get some used clubs. You are probably going to suck, no offense. Spending a **** load on new irons won’t do anything for your game. If you enjoy after 6 months or so, go get a new set.
These fitters will rip you off , planet is a good spot
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There's a lot to be said about that. Once you're comfortable with your swing and feel maxed out, get fit for a good set but find a reputable fitter. They're out there.

The one thing I would add, find a decent sand wedge to go with the cheap set. And learn how to hit it.
 
I worked all over golf courses as a poor kid from the pro shops to the range cart. You need to just go feel a bunch and swing em. You got to feel what you like.

Gene Sarazen (worth looking up) would come in to the pro shop I worked for and drop off clubs he Would get for free and wanted to sell. As a teen, I asked him why sold so many top of the line clubs. His answer was, “It’s how they feel that counts and I don’t like how those feel.” Something like that. He invented the sand wedge. Grand slam winner. Self taught. Etc

Seemed like good advice and I kept that system till I got paralyzed and that was it for golf.
 
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cane14 said:
Get fitted. The best brand available is the one you hit the best. The right shafts can make a world of difference too. If you’re down here in South Florida, I’d check out Club Champion.
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The right shafts don’t matter if you are a hack and can’t repeat your swing. Total rip off
 
reef1515 said:
The right shafts don’t matter if you are a hack and can’t repeat your swing. Total rip off
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If you’re a total hack, then yeah it won’t matter. But if you’re a sub 20 handicap that can swing with a similar tempo on each swing, it will defintely help.
 
Mizuno JPX 919 Hot metals. So ****.. and you can crush them
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All good golf clubs and pro stores have a club-fitter. The technician uses your measurements to fit your equipment. But it doesn't end there. To make sure you don't make the wrong choice, you should test your clubs before buying them. The fitter will see how you handle them. If any errors are found, the specialist will suggest the most appropriate clubs for you to replace. Along with the putter, I recommend that you pick up some golf shoes. They also play an essential role in the game of golf if you want to do it professionally.
 
If your more or less a beginner I’d say to spend this year with a cheap set of game improvement or even super game improvement irons. My golf spy has some great reviews dating back 5-6 years. Then hit eBay for a set. After a year if your really interested in getting better then spend the money to get fitted.
I’d hate to see you spend well over $1k on clubs to not stick with it long term.
As for woods, just pick up a two or three year old model up for $100-$150 on the bay. Cobras last few drivers have been really solid and tend to go pretty cheap.
please don’t spend $300 on a putter. Again there’s not a huge difference other than personal feel. I use a ping as I love the softer face. I feel like odyssey’s have a hot spot where the ball jumps off the face.
 
NC_Canes_11 said:
IMO Titleist irons are untouchable if price isn’t an issue. If you’re a beginner get Taylor Made M series irons. Very solid and reliable clubs. Fairly easy to make good contact with and not overly expensive.

If you want a great driver get that new curved face Taylor Made. Took away my inconsistent fade over night.

Also get fitted. It matters. And get your swing speed. Having the wrong shaft can murder your game.
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I agree with all of this...My irons are Titlelist...and Woods Taylor Made...
 
Cant go wrong with Ping drivers. Important to know your swing speed range so you get the appropriate stiffness shaft. Shop once you know the shaft flex you need. The "old" Ping G400 is a great club .. they have a new model out that they now market .. but the performance difference is virtually negligible. I picked up a G400 Max a few months ago for $200 less than the "new" model. Very forgiving.
 
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