Clapper,
<I'm once again toying with upgrading my golf clubs.>
Couple of thoughts about buying clubs. Whatever clubs you end up with, I would strongly recommend getting fitted for them at a golf sales center or a country club with a pro. They use video and analyze your swing, club head speed, where the sole hits at contact, the shape of your swing etc. They also measure the length of your arms, size of your palms, length of fingers etc. This will make a big difference
Titlest and Taylor make some really sweet clubs. I would stay away from the tour blade...unless you are playing 4-5 times a week. Also, there is nothing wrong with oversize blades...they are a little more forgiving if you miss hit and if you nail it flush, you don't lose much compared to a standard head. Also, getting fitted will determine what kind of shaft you should have...if you have a lot of club head speed, which you probably do, you will need a stiff shaft. The shaft is really important...there are a lot of choices..get a pro's advice.
Once you finish getting fitted, then the answer on the club will be clearer. Between me and Altair18 we have about 5 sets. I play with the Adams Tightlies...they have the combination steel and graphite shaft...the pitching wedge has the most graphite (about 6 inches) and the 3 iron the least graphite compared to steel. They are kind of an odd ball club but I experiment and get a set about every two years, some I trade in, some I keep. I use a Titlest Titanium (G) with a stiff graphite shaft. I have a set of Titlest DCI's steel shafts...I switch off with them.
You can't go wrong with Titlest, Taylor, Cleveland. I'm sure you have already checked Ebay...great place to buy club. Again, once you get fitted, you'll have a better idea what you want and should be hitting with.
Also, make sure you get a chance to use the clubs...some of the golf centers have a driving ranges....make sure you are warmed up before you decide whether you like them or not. Some places will let you rent them for a day or two.
Golf has both Art and Science. The science side I've already talked about. The Art side is different; you have to like the way the club looks when you are in your stance ready to hit. You have to like the way they feel in your hand as well as the overall design of the club. For example, Titlest has always maintained the classic look throughout all the model changes.
Shopping for a set of clubs is a total blast...even if ya don't end up buying. If you get fitted right...the clubs should last you a long time...unless yur impulsive like me <g>.
FrancisOuimet19 |
