Reentering the world of the frustrating little white ball...

[Braincase]

And I'm not talking about ping-pong.

I pretty much quit playing golf after my daughter was born about 12 years ago, right after I had a set of clubs fitted for me (Taylormade knockoffs). Now, my kids think they want lessons and my wife has been approached by a friend about joining a local country club (the price is right).

I'm thinking about getting a different set of clubs, something designed for medium to high handicap. I know past of my budget ought to go towards lessons. Part of my thought process for getting clubs also is pretty superficial - if I'm going to be playing at a CC, I don't want to have some sucky knock-offs. I remember being the kid with the shoes that looked like the good shoes, and the ribbing I got as a kid, so under these circumstances, getting a decent set of clubs might be a good idea (yeah, I know the status-symbol thing is stupid, but I didn't say I was going to get the most expensive set I could find).

I know the Callaway Big Bertha irons might not be too bad of a choice, but I'd appreciate some suggestions.

[Braincase]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

My Ping G2 driver is a 10* as well, but the shaft I have in it produces a bit lower ball flight, which is best for my game.

Hope you enjoy the new sticks.

Keep it in the short grass.

He put me in the cage, and with my time away from the game, I was surprised how well I hit the ball, especially the irons. I know I'm never going to hit the driver like my younger brothers (6'5" & 6'7" - I've seen them both drive greens on 385 yd. par 4's), but I'll be happy if I can poke the ball out halfway on par 5's. With my kids showing an interest in the game, it'll make for a good family activity.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

My Ping G2 driver is a 10* as well, but the shaft I have in it produces a bit lower ball flight, which is best for my game.

Hope you enjoy the new sticks.

Keep it in the short grass.

I have a 10* G2 with a V2 Stiff in it.

It'd be hilarious if we had the same club/shaft combo.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I have a 10* G2 with a V2 Stiff in it.

It'd be hilarious if we had the same club/shaft combo.

Aldila NV-S.

.350 tip.

Produces a nice, boring ball flight for me.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Braincase

He put me in the cage, and with my time away from the game, I was surprised how well I hit the ball, especially the irons. I know I'm never going to hit the driver like my younger brothers (6'5" & 6'7" - I've seen them both drive greens on 385 yd. par 4's), but I'll be happy if I can poke the ball out halfway on par 5's. With my kids showing an interest in the game, it'll make for a good family activity.

I actually took an inch off my driver, and I've only lost maybe 5 yards in distance on average, but my shot dispersion is highly improved.

I went from not knowing where the ball was going most of the time, to 75%+ of my drives being within 15 yards either side of my target line.

I have no doubt I'll post a career low this season.

[DomerNKC]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Golf is like a sadist girlfriend - she'll rip your balls up, but you keep coming back for more. I'm the perfect shotgun partner - I can crush off the tee, then stumble my way through the rest. Case in point - I usually can drive a 300 yard green, then end up with a bogey+ due to my inept chipping/putting.

I ****ing love this bitch game.




You must play in Plattsburg.

no, i use teequest. I play where i can get a deal. My favorite place, even though the drive is crazy, is country creek in pleasant hill. Nice places (3 courses) and the people there are cool.