Sixer Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I'm 50. The last time I played, I was 20. I have no gear. Where should I begin? Is it better to piece out used clubs, or get a kit? Thanks. Nic 1 Quote Link to comment
Grit Golf Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 If I were in your shoes I would get the Callaway Edge set from Costco. Super solid clubs at an amazing price.From there, when you really start to find your swing you can think about moving pieces in and out of that set based on what is or isn’t working for you. That set is very hard to beat in price and total packaging and it works well together. The risk of buying used gear piecemeal is you risk mismatching things or buying things that won’t work for you.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Nic 1 Quote “He’s a Cinderella story. A former assistant groundskeeper about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac… It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole!” — Carl Spackler Link to comment
Grit Golf Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 If I were in your shoes I would get the Callaway Edge set from Costco. Super solid clubs at an amazing price.From there, when you really start to find your swing you can think about moving pieces in and out of that set based on what is or isn’t working for you. That set is very hard to beat in price and total packaging and it works well together. The risk of buying used gear piecemeal is you risk mismatching things or buying things that won’t work for you.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Chizzle 1 Quote “He’s a Cinderella story. A former assistant groundskeeper about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac… It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole!” — Carl Spackler Link to comment
zrumble Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Welcome back to golf! Depending on your price point there are a lot of options out there. The boxed sets are decent value these days, and aren’t as bad as they used to be. If it were me though I would go to a PGA Superstore or some other retailer that carries used sets. They will do a decent job of fitting you into a set. Nic 1 Quote Stats: 5'4", Male, R-Handed, Moderate Tempo, Driver SS 115mph Driver: Taylormade SiM Max 9*, TM Ventus Blue 6X 3w/5w: Callaway X-Hot, S-flex Fubuki shafts 3h: Tour Edge EXS Pro, Smoke Black 80g 6.0 4i-PW: Mizuno MP-4, DG S300 Wedges: Titleist SM7 56* Wedge: Callaway Jaws w/ 12* of bounce Link to comment
ChitownM2 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I would at the very least head to somewhere like PGA SS or 2nd swing and try to get fitted into a used set. At the very least they should be able to tell you if you need standard length/lie clubs or if you need something different which would dramatically change your search. Chizzle and Nic 2 Quote Link to comment
Nic Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I second the Callaway Edge set... a mate of mine started out with it, and he hasn't changed a thing yet. 2nd Seing and Global Golf are very reliable, and the prices are very good. I've heard great things about Callaway Preowned also. Congrats on taking golf up again! Quote Link to comment
Tom the Golf Nut Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 If you can get to a PGA Superstore, Golf Galaxy, or Dicks they can get you fit. You just really need to know if you can use a standard set, meaning, shaft flex and length. If you are standard then you can shop around. The Callaway Edge as previously reccomended is a good start. You can even find good deals in pawn shops. Full sets with bag and all can go for $125.00 or less. You just need to know what you are looking at. Look the model up on line to see what they are worth and how they were rated. Sometimes you can find sets for sale posted on the buliten board at golf courses or you local golf shop. My local golf shop sells used sets for people I'm sure there are some in your area that do the same thing. Congrats for getting back in the game, good luck on your club search. Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment
Chizzle Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I would go try some clubs at a big box store just to get an idea of what flex shaft generally works for you. If a regular flex works for you, I would also recommend the callaway edge set at costco. If not, checking out second hand shops works great. Not sure where you're from but in so cal there are stores called Play It Again Sports and they are basically a second hand sports equipment store. I picked up a set of titleist DCI for about $100, a used bag for $40, and a putter for about that. Basically, get something cheap so that you can work on your swing first before getting shiny new equipment. If you have a lot of disposable income, look at any of MGS most wanted lists for your set, go get fitted, learn to hit those clubs, and enjoy. Quote Link to comment
Firebird Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Grit Golf said: If I were in your shoes I would get the Callaway Edge set from Costco. Super solid clubs at an amazing price. From there, when you really start to find your swing you can think about moving pieces in and out of that set based on what is or isn’t working for you. That set is very hard to beat in price and total packaging and it works well together. The risk of buying used gear piecemeal is you risk mismatching things or buying things that won’t work for you. Here is a video review Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Callaway Epic Flash 9 Degree Callaway Epic Flash 3 wood 15 Degree Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid 19 Degree Callaway Steelhead Pro 4-AW Irons Cleveland 54 Degree Wedge Steel Shaft Recoil Graphite Shafts in all Callaway Cobra Vintage Series Stingray 40 Preferred ball - Seed 001 Link to comment
russtopherb Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I'll second the recommendations for used sets. You can pick up some fairly new, recent-tech clubs dirt cheap because so many want the latest and greatest. Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment
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