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Braincase · 02-26-2009, 10:45 AM

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.

Garcia Bronco · 02-26-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

I play and enjoy graphite Nike Sling shots(stiff). Try'em out. Also try out the hybrid clubs. Adams make nice hybrids, Nike, and Calloway does as well. It sounds like you aren't looking for blades, but for wedges I prefer the Cleveland CG14's and 10's.

smittysbar · 02-26-2009, 01:32 PM

Callaway Big Berthas would also be an easy club to hit, and find.

I use ebay alot, and www.golfwrx.com (they have a selling forum)

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-26-2009, 01:43 PM

I have a gently used set of Ping I3 O-size for sale if anyone is interested. One of the best game-improvement irons Ping has ever made, IMO.

Black dot, stiff steel shafts. 3-PW.

PastorMikH · 02-26-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smittysbar

Callaway Big Berthas would also be an easy club to hit, and find.

????

Don't throw your clubs and you won't have to worry about trying to FIND them.

PastorMikH · 02-26-2009, 01:50 PM

I absolutely love my Taylor Made R7 Driver. In fact I love it so much I looked and looked until I found a matching R7 titanium 3 wood to go with it.

As for Irons, I have a set of Ping Zing knockoffs that a pro-shop guy told me were some of the best Zing knockoffs he'd seen. They hit great for me so there is no reason at all for me to change. They are a 1-LW that a guy with my same build and reach had custome made for him so they fit me really well. However, the Taylormade Irons have tempted me from time to time, I just haven't been tempted enough yet to actually buy a set.

I've hit a friends and they do carry further than mine, but aren't much more forgiving than mine.

smittysbar · 02-26-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I have a gently used set of Ping I3 O-size for sale if anyone is interested. One of the best game-improvement irons Ping has ever made, IMO.

Black dot, stiff steel shafts. 3-PW.

This would be a great set for you.

bobbymitch · 02-26-2009, 02:11 PM

Why not head out to Golf Discount, or some similar place, and try out some possible club choices at their indoor range? It'll give you a chance to size gloves and show options as well.

**morphius** · 02-26-2009, 02:11 PM

Last year I asked my coworkers were to pick up a set up of clubs and they all recommended

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/

They also sell on ebay.

Braincase · 02-26-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by morphius

Last year I asked my coworkers were to pick up a set up of clubs and they all recommended

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/

They also sell on ebay.

Thanks for that link, morphius. I'm eyeballin' the Callaway Big Bertha '06 iron set, and that site has 'em for 70 bucks less than every other site I've seen.

**morphius** · 02-26-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Thanks for that link, morphius. I'm eyeballin' the Callaway Big Bertha '06 iron set, and that site has 'em for 70 bucks less than every other site I've seen.

No problem, I picked up some irons off of there as everyone was sending me there. I still am playing with borrowed woods, but if I don't get laid off this year I might get to upgrade.

MIAdragon · 02-26-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

????

Don't throw your clubs and you won't have to worry about trying to FIND them.

Ugh a few years ago I had JUST picked my first new set of clubs, Ping G5's so on the 7th 8th hole my buddy asks to "try" one out. Yea the ass not only splashed his ball in the pond my brand new club followed!!?!?!?

To this day I have no idea how someone can do this.

Braincase · 02-26-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Ugh a few years ago I had JUST picked my first new set of clubs, Ping G5's so on the 7th 8th hole my buddy asks to "try" one out. Yea the ass not only splashed his ball in the pond my brand new club followed!!?!?!?

To this day I have no idea how someone can do this.

So, I take it there was a third splash?

MIAdragon · 02-26-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

So, I take it there was a third splash?

No, he actually was going to try to dive in and find the club. I let him take off his shoes and socks off and put his feet in that nast shit before I told him not to worry just to buy me another when he could. But damn the wife was pissed.

DomerNKC · 02-26-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

IDK what your budget is but I love my TaylorMade R7 XD Irons. Some of the best irons Ive ever played with.

i also own these. They are awesome. I have the R7 460 driver with a x-stiff shaft and a dual rescue #2 with the same shaft. Don't buy a putter until you hit a Rossa either...

DomerNKC · 02-26-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phisherman

the equipment costs a s**tload, the rounds cost a s**tload.

no wonder i started playing disc golf instead. now i just have to figure out what to do w/ the small fortune in clubs i have in my garage.

i looked at that stuff the other day and then i looked at the piles of disc golf discs in the other corner and i calculated that all of my spare discs cost about as much as my wedges and my bag.

i usually pay $25 or under for 18 and a cart.

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Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	Reentering the world of the frustrating little white ball... 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.
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02-26-2009, 01:32 PM	#17
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	Callaway Big Berthas would also be an easy club to hit, and find. I use ebay alot, and www.golfwrx.com (they have a selling forum) __________________
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02-26-2009, 01:43 PM	#18
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2051115	I have a gently used set of Ping I3 O-size for sale if anyone is interested. One of the best game-improvement irons Ping has ever made, IMO. Black dot, stiff steel shafts. 3-PW.
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PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9905087	I absolutely love my Taylor Made R7 Driver. In fact I love it so much I looked and looked until I found a matching R7 titanium 3 wood to go with it. As for Irons, I have a set of Ping Zing knockoffs that a pro-shop guy told me were some of the best Zing knockoffs he'd seen. They hit great for me so there is no reason at all for me to change. They are a 1-LW that a guy with my same build and reach had custome made for him so they fit me really well. However, the Taylormade Irons have tempted me from time to time, I just haven't been tempted enough yet to actually buy a set. I've hit a friends and they do carry further than mine, but aren't much more forgiving than mine. __________________
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bobbymitch Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Midwest coast Casino cash: $9883512	Why not head out to Golf Discount, or some similar place, and try out some possible club choices at their indoor range? It'll give you a chance to size gloves and show options as well.
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morphius World's finest morphius Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $5725027	Last year I asked my coworkers were to pick up a set up of clubs and they all recommended http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/ They also sell on ebay.
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