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Recommend some golf clubs...

  • justincredible
    Hit the golf course for the first time in a year and a half this weekend and shot pretty well. My clubs are cheap (i.e. crap) so I wouldn't mind upgrading.

    What clubs should I check out? I'd be replacing them all, so recommendations from driver all the way down to putter would be helpful.

    As far as price range goes, I'd like to be under $1000 total if possible. Ideally that would include a new bag (I've seen some I like for around $100 on ebay) and shoes.
  • stationrun
    Here you go justin :D

  • justincredible
    stationrun wrote: Here you go justin :D

    Perfect!
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    ccrunner609 wrote: under $1,000..................you can buy anything you want for that price.
    Maybe irons... but he wants a full set and bag. He'll be hard pressed to find a decent set and bag for under a grand.
  • justincredible
    ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
    ccrunner609 wrote: under $1,000..................you can buy anything you want for that price.
    Maybe irons... but he want's a full set and bag. He'll be hard pressed to find a decent set and bag for under a grand.
    I'm not a low handicap golfer so I don't need the best clubs. If Nike makes decent clubs that set the ccrunner linked for $300 would be fine with me.
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    I'm not a fan of Nike clubs, but I'd suggest hitting whatever you buy first.
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541

    Theres my suggestion.. those are head and shoulders above Nikes.
  • j_crazy
    I just bought Irons for 850. it can be done for under 1k, but will be hard.
  • justincredible
    ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: I'm not a fan of Nike clubs, but I'd suggest hitting whatever you buy first.
    I'll definitely test before buying.
    ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541

    Theres my suggestion.. those are head and shoulders above Nikes.
    I wouldn't have guessed Wilson as a good set of clubs. I'll check these out.
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    justincredible wrote:

    I wouldn't have guessed Wilson as a good set of clubs. I'll check these out.
    Staff line is top notch.. the others are Walmart specials.

    Staff... not ProStaff.
  • justincredible
    Gotcha.
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8763/refScid/1540
    http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8765/refScid/1540
    http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/8431/refScid/1541
    http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/10960/refScid/1546
    http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp/SUBCATEGORY_ID/12294/refScid/1551

    That's the full set I'd recommend. $740
  • gerb131
    Too bad you don't live near Lancaster, some great deals at Dicks in the mall.
    I am looking for a new 3 and 5 wood as well as a 60 wedge.
  • justincredible
    gerb131 wrote: Too bad you don't live near Lancaster, some great deals at Dicks in the mall.
    I am looking for a new 3 and 5 wood as well as a 60 wedge.
    I'm sure the Dick's around here will have good deals as well. I am planning on running there tonight.
  • justincredible
    That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you? :)
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    justincredible wrote:
    That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you? :)
    I carry a cart bag. Stand up bags are for little kids and women.
  • justincredible
    ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
    justincredible wrote:
    That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you? :)
    I carry a cart bag. Stand up bags are for little kids and women.
    My wife is always telling me I'm acting like a child, so...
  • ZWICK 4 PREZ
    justincredible wrote:
    ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote:
    justincredible wrote:
    That's a cart bag. WTF's wrong with you? :)
    I carry a cart bag. Stand up bags are for little kids and women.
    My wife is always telling me I'm acting like a child, so...
    good enough
  • Mr. 300
    Drive to North Myrtle Beach and go to Martin's. You'll find everything you need, then go play for days.
  • mattinctown
    I've always used and loved Adams irons, they are relatively inexpensive but also quality clubs. As far as woods, you can get nice used drivers like Taylor Made r7, etc.. for under $200.
  • justincredible
    Ran in to Dick's tonight to check things out. They have pretty much everything on sale right now.
  • IggyPride00
    If you're looking to get a good deal on stuff, check out ebay. You'd be amazed at the mass quantity of stuff on there, and if you're patient stuff that looks practically new slips through for super affordable prices. Some people have hang-ups about used clubs, but you can tell quite easily whether they have been lightly used or beat on, and the money you save on the lightly used stuff allows you to put a whole set together for what you might pay for a good set of new irons.

    Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.
  • justincredible
    IggyPride00 wrote: If you're looking to get a good deal on stuff, check out ebay. You'd be amazed at the mass quantity of stuff on there, and if you're patient stuff that looks practically new slips through for super affordable prices. Some people have hang-ups about used clubs, but you can tell quite easily whether they have been lightly used or beat on, and the money you save on the lightly used stuff allows you to put a whole set together for what you might pay for a good set of new irons.

    Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.
    It is definitely an option. I plan on hitting some clubs at Dick's and/or Golf Galaxy and then checking prices online compared to in store. I'll check ebay as well, I've got no problem buying lightly used.
  • Timber
    At your height... you will want to be fitted for a proper set of clubs by a reputable clubfitter:
    Club length
    Lie angle
    shaft flex ... based on clubhead speed (not how much one can bench press).... most important!!
    Then make sure you have a club that has some good perimeter weighting for improved performance.
    Make sure to buy a sand wedge... often overlooked by beginner/infrequent players. make this task much easier.

    Dick's has great deals on closed out or older (last year or two) equipment, but the prices on current top of the line new clubs are nothing special at all. Check around once you know what you like most.

    Most top line clubs are all very good... it comes down to personal feel, look and performance.... Kind of like buying a Cadillac, Lincoln Town Car or a Chrysler 3000... all very nice, but have their nuances.

    Most of all... Enjoy this great game!
  • IggyPride00
    justincredible wrote:
    IggyPride00 wrote: If you're looking to get a good deal on stuff, check out ebay. You'd be amazed at the mass quantity of stuff on there, and if you're patient stuff that looks practically new slips through for super affordable prices. Some people have hang-ups about used clubs, but you can tell quite easily whether they have been lightly used or beat on, and the money you save on the lightly used stuff allows you to put a whole set together for what you might pay for a good set of new irons.

    Just a suggestion people sometimes don't think about.
    It is definitely an option. I plan on hitting some clubs at Dick's and/or Golf Galaxy and then checking prices online compared to in store. I'll check ebay as well, I've got no problem buying lightly used.
    What type of skill level are we talking if you don't mind me asking?