Golf cmplete sets

[Loser 0]

Hello all

 

I have a  question  about golf. I’m a new golf player , have mad my first hours with a teaching pro.

 

My problem is that I have heard two statements about buying a complete set  ???. The first one was that is it necessary to test the clubs for buying (that said the pro but he is the owner of the golf shop in the club)  ::). The other person said that is not necessary to test, he said a ((cheap) (ebay or etc.))complete set is for a new player ok and if I’m getting  better and play more then testing for higher quality clubs is the way it goes.

 

So what say the golfer of you  to this, every statement of opinion will help me  

 

Thanks

Loser  ::)

[Eneukman 1]

I gave up playing golf many years ago but having played with a "mixed" set of clubs, I would say that you should try the clubs out before buying a full set. Some of my clubs "felt" good, which gave me more confidence when playing with them, whereas others didn't. Non-golfers won't understand this but I do believe that how a club feels in your hands is of the utmost importance.

 

If you're at the learning stage, I would recommend that you buy a half set to begin with. I would not encourage you to buy a set unseen from the likes of e-bay. The clubs offered for sale there will doubtless be excellent but they may not be for you. They could be too heavy or they may not be heavy enough.

 

Hope this is of help to you.

 

Alan

[Harvey 249]

These are my two baht.

 

NEVER buy a set until you have tried them out.  So much of golf is mental and self-confidence.  A clubs "feel", even it's appearance is important.

 

When you're lined up for a crucial shot under pressure, and you have a club that you're comfortable with, can line up well, and look at and feel confident in - your game will be a whole lot better.

 

To start, get a full set, but not an expensive one - but not a real cheap one either.  One that will last you through your initial learning curve and last maybe 3-4 (or more) years.

 

After you're consistent with your game and have a better understanding of equipment and how it impacts on your swing and the flight of the ball, you'll be ready to make an informed decision on a good, long-lasting set of clubs.

 

Again, merely my 2 baht worth of opinion.

 

Harv

[jimmybcool 0]

Opinions vary.   ;D ;D ;D

 

If you were a close friend of mine, I would figure out what you need by watching then go buy some used clubs to fit the bill.   Used clubs are not worn out.  Just last  years marketing hype.

 

Primarily, you first need to know if you need regular length, flex, loft.  90% chance of that  being the case as a newby.  If so (and your  damn pro should have said something), then get a half set.  Get a decent set with:

 

PW, 9, 7, 5 irons (if it is a used set with all PW-3 no problem)

 

5w and 3w (driver a waste of time for  most players over a single digit handicap)

 

SW

 

putter

 

That is all a beginner needs for the first year.  I could find a good set that meets this criteria for less than $250 and it  would ALL be proline.  You wouldn't be a better player if you spent $2000.  

 

If you actually start to develop a game THEN you'll know how to pick a set of clubs that you can use for years to come.  And once you bring a handicap under say 20, then it begins to matter what clubs you have.

 

You should ask your pro for advice.  He knows your swing.

[stevemcm 1]

When I first started playing I was given a bag of clubs comprising a half set of ancient but good quality Sam Snead Clubs (Even numbers) and modern Dunlop Blue Flash (Odd numbers). I very quickly found that I could play better with the Sam Sneads, I abandoned the Dunlops and played with a half set for about 3 years before buying a new full set. The half set are now left in Thailand and although they must be 60 years old I still enjoy playing with them. Conclusion is quality pays, and you don't need a full set to enjoy your game.

 

stevoh.

[jimmybcool 0]

Steve,

 

Perfect.  Hey, and you know what kills me is the 28 handicapper that agonizes between a 4 iron and a 3 iron.  Hell, there is a 3% chance he'll hit it right anyway.   IT DOESN'T MATTER.   Pick one and HIT IT.  

 

Sorry.  pet peeve of mine.  Players that don't get on with the game.

[Loser 0]

Thanks to all

 

you helped me a lot with your posts.  You said the same as my pro   and  because of this I know what to do. Testing the clubs and get a helping hand from my pro to get the right ones.  

 

 

That brings me to a other question did somebody know if you can rent a set of clubs in the pro shop on the vip golf tour from the FLB. I will visite Pattaya in November and think to take part at one of this tours , but  for 1 or 2 times golf playing I will not take my set (which I will buy in the near future  ;D) with me. For 1 or 2 Times it is to much baggage  

[jhk 0]

Tell me how old you are and how tall you are.

Also physical information including what other sports

you play regularly.  I will let you know what might be

a good choice for you.

 

It's much better deal to buy golf sets in Germany.  

Especially Callaways.  Not much different than the price

from the US, since Callaway tends to keep the same

price for Europe and US.

 

Check out some pro shops near golf courses in Germany

and you will find some good used ones very cheap.

If you are having fun with golf and wish to play often,

Callaway x-12 used, x-14 steel shaft is way to go.

They are most forgiving irons and you will enjoy them.

 

Titlelist and mizuno are hard, since the weight of club is well distributed compare to Callaway, which the head weight is a bit heavier.  You will NEVER become a good player if you keep playing with rented clubs.

 

Golf can be an expensive hobby, but initial investment

is crutial.  You may think it as fising and sno-boarding.

Fishing gears, if you buy shitty ones, you probably have to throw bad ones soon and buy the whole set again. Same as sno-boarding.

 

Fairway wood (unitlity wood)and a driver is a different story.  You can start with shitty ones but eventually you will feel what is good for you.  The head size, degree and shaft strength, your body sort of tells you natually as time goes by.

 

As far as wedges concern other than the pitching and the sand, buy cleavland.  No matter what good brand you buy, they are all cleavland designed.  Others, forget them.

 

I'm heading to Pattaya within this month.  And I will be playing alone.  I have few sets of golf(yes, kind of became my most expensive hobby) and I will be bringing Callaway x-12 pro series(steel, rifle shaft), SteelHead FW and SteelHead steel shaft 8 degree

NS Pro shaft.  56 and 60 wedges.  Feel free to try

mine if you can make it Pattaya.

 

Before to buy a full set of iron, just buy one good #7 iron and practice over at a driving range, get some lessons.  If you can hit good with #7 and #5 then you

can play under 25.  

[jhk 0]

www.thaigolfer.com is probably one of the best ones about thailand golf.  It shows the locations, course difficulty, costs and whether you can rent golf sets or not.  Most of courses rent out clubs, mostly around 500Bahts.  

 

I played in Germany before too.  I played in ESSEN and Franfurt area but it was tough.  I think in Germany, most of golf courses are built on a hard ground and not much soft soil under the fairway nor on green; makes it

hard on your wrist and balls tend to bounce off too much.

 

If I were you, before to judge bringing golf set to Thailand or not.  Play a couple game in very far south of Germany or even in Austria( check www.golf-alpin.at).  That way, you understand what kind of turf you are playing on when you come to Thailand. I think Austria probably has the best courses in your area.  I personally like courses in Majorca, but that's a bit far.

 

I guess I'm getting a bit carried away when  someone talks about my favorite subject.  I wish someday I can answer to questions about girls, which I haven't been that lucky with.   8)

[Loser 0]

thanks jhk

 

for your information`s.  The web side is www.thaigolfer.com is worth a visit :).

 

The golf courses is Northern Germany are not on a hard ground they are on soft ground (swamp and march and sand land ) but even though we have very challenging courses here because of the heay seawinds. ::)

 

Loser