JDHolmes

I'm 7.4 today. Last April, I scheduled a Ping fitting, intending to be fit in and buy the 230's. I've owned all i series Ping sets and have loved them. I hit them well. I liked them. However, they could not compare to the G430's. Yes, the lofts are different but hitting the G430's was magic. I bought them with the Ping stiff shafts. My index at fitting was 9.8. Try different clubs and particularly different shafts. The 230's may be the final choice, but they are not for everyone either.

Go to Ping.com and look for fitting information. Answer the questions and you will get a good idea of what you need. I'm 6'4". I've used Ping since 1976 because they can fit us taller folk, easily. I expect you are green dot(3 degrees upright), + 3/4" on your irons. Once you know, you can go onto Ebay, do a search for ping green dot irons. You will be able to find a set for under your budget. Drivers, fairways, and hybrids are not usually longer or more upright. You should look at G15 or 20 irons in the color code you are fit to. Green, white dots are normally longer than standard. It would be better if you did not buy a standard set. Your swing will suffer trying to accommodate short, flat irons.

Get fit. PGA tour superstore or Golf Galaxy are reasonable. Based on results, get a used set that meets the specs you need. I oftem recommend Sim2, sim2 max, ping g400, g700 or other g sets based on budget. You probably need game improvement since you're just starting. If you've been bitten by the golf bug, see a local pro and get a few lessons. Self taught is the poorest means of learning and improving. Good luck and welcome to the obsession.

I've played modus 115 but it was just meh. Loved the c taper lite at 115 better. I've also played the LZ but at 6.0. Two years ago. It was too stiff and boardy for me though I play ping stiffs at same weight now. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

I boight a sampler pack. I played all 4 balls yesterday. Get Sum would be a good ball for its intended market. I played for four holes. Was a bit loud off the club. Had a 118 yard shot into wind, hit my PW 125 yd club at 70ish percent but ball flew 135. Too hot for me, I need the ball to go the distance its supposed to. Prime 2.0. Bought the sampler for this ball. I'd never seen a 2 piece urethane covered ball. Fine off driver, went well. My issue came with it off my sand wedge from fairway. Very clicky off the club and didnt react like a 3 or 4 piece urethane ball. Prime 3.0. Good ball, worked as expected. Not as good as my Maxfli Blue or Pro V1 (my two normally played balls). Distance near the two, spin was fair, not great (see prime 4). I would play this ball but I wont buy them as I prefer the Maxfli or Pro V1. Prime 4.0 is, in my opinion, a great, exceptional ball. Distance was as long or longer than my two normally played balls. I out drove a friend I play with often every time with this ball. We normally drive the same, or within 5 yards based on quality of strike. Our average is +/- 240. I was 5-10 yards further each drive with the prime 4.0. I found the wedge spin better than my two normal balls which are very effective for me. I hit multiple 50-75 yards partial sw/gw shots that stopped with 2' on freshly punched/sanded greens (first day of play on them yesterday). I liked the sound and feel off all clubs with the 4.0. I generally dont like 4 piece balls (pro v1x or tm tp5 or x) as they get very spinny for me off driver. These were not spinny off the driver. I will buy these balls and play them. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

Yes, I use them, always. They keep the iron heads looking good, no bag chatter, no gouges on the backs, sole from slamming clubs into bag. Keeps noise to a minimum from clubs clacking together. And, it annoys some folks. My head cover have $ signs on them. When asked why, i just tell them cause these are the tools to take yoir money.

65 yard sand wedge into a back pin on an elevated green Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

Ping G430. Because they fit and noone really wants to order me 4upright, +1". Always an excuse why it cant happen. Been using Pings since 1977 and I expect I will til I quit. I've used others and had them bent (Titleist) but getting shafts correct and lie correct is always a challenge. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

The sciece says 1% per mile per hour with a face wind, .5% per mile per hour tail wind. I change balls based on wind. Pro V1's perform well in the Wind as do Srixon X. Maxfli Tour in middle winds, Tour S in strong winds. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

Lie angle for the 6 and 7 are different and a cut down 6 iron that is the same length as a regular 7 iron would have a different lie angle. To get the appropriate lie angle on that full length 7, you would need to choke down 1/2 inch. Does the 1/2 degree make a difference? It does for me. But my clubs are 3/4" longer, not shorter with appropriate lie angles for me. I can hit regular lie and length clubs, just not well and will dig the toe much deeper than hosel end due to flat lie of standard clubs. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

They are a bit stiff to flex, good for me as I use them and Proj X LZ in regular though I'm a stiff shaft normally. They hold up well to strong swingers Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

Our range charges $9.25 for a large which is 70 balls. $5.50 for small, 35 balls. Member have nearly unlimited balls (6 large per day) as part of membership. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

I wouldnt play at 6600 yards. I have played twice hete at 5600 senior tees. For that, Driver, 6iron, 9 iron, sand wedge, putter. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

I joined because it's a major factor for why we moved here. Two private, one semi private course. Golf rounds average $20 a round based upon 4 rounds per week. Free range balls. 8 day advance tee time booking. No trail fees. My own cart. Can walk if desired (long haul from house to proshop re: a mile or so) I can go and play off site if I choose also, but why? Our courses are well maintained, difficult quality greens, play well-score well. Monday and friday 9:00 shotgun start with our groups. Organized individual and group events. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

Interesting. Some perspective. Driver head weights are +/- 200 g. I put a 5 wood head on a driver shaft, 250ish grams, and the shaft was too whippy to hit effectively. Wedges run around 260-275ish grams. Others less but I don't believe any head gets to the lightness of the driver head. Good luck with the effort Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk