What Golf Clubs should I buy???

[GoBlue34]

Quick background, I used to golf in college (about 8 years ago) and still have my trusty Spalding set from Wal-Mart but I haven't golfed in a few years.

I have more time now and since we live on a golf course, I'm thinking about picking it back up. I don't want to break the bank with a set but I do want something that I'm not upgrading in a year or 2. So what gets me the most bang for my buck? Specifically irons, maybe upgrade drivers down the road.

I would prefer a fairly forgiving set and something that gets the ball up in the air. Adams golf seems to be an inexpensive set and great reviews, but I don't want too entry level. $500 or less?

TIA

 

[woodog22]

Can't go wrong with a set of used Pings. Maybe the older i3 model?

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

Can't go wrong with a set of used Pings. Maybe the older i3 model?

Horrible idea! Pings are custom fit and have a lot of variances in the different dot colors and shaft lengths from one set to another. Buying used Pings is like buying a used baseball glove.

OTOH, if you want to upgrade your budget a little more and get fitted for some Pings, they will last you a lifetime. They will be adjusted to your height/swing speed/ etc and will be worth it! Last time I checked, they run somewhere in the $800 range which may or may not include the fitting depending on who you buy them from.

 

[WorldNumberOne]

just buy a used putter and stick to mini golf....

courses are already too crowded with hackers like you...

 

[GoBlue34]

just buy a used putter and stick to mini golf....

courses are already too crowded with hackers like you...

Might be the best advice. But I already own a putter

 

[Anonymous1]

the new MP 57 irons by Mizuno are very nice, you can find them around for the middle 5's for a set 3-pw-they are a cavity back muscle design

 

[Syklone]

Pings are a great way to go, but get fitted. Look at the G5 set of irons. They are last years models and still readily available. Should be able to get a new set of steel shafts for $500.

 

[shdw01]

my buddy picked up mizuno clubs...not sure what kind.....most forgiving clubs I have ever seen. Mishits fly far and straight...weird....

 

[Matt24]

just bought me a set of custom TItleist AP2 Forged today. won't be in for a couple weeks. I'm really trying to improve this year. played 54 yesterday, 77,75,74!

 

[shdw01]

holy shit, you are pretty good matt....how much for golf lessons?

Lol

 

[woodog22]

Horrible idea! Pings are custom fit and have a lot of variances in the different dot colors and shaft lengths from one set to another. Buying used Pings is like buying a used baseball glove.

I didn't mean randomly pickup a set. Standard black dot if you don't care. I played flat orange for a while and it turned my swing into a fade. I also like the MP 25's, you can bend these anyway you like. But the thing I like about Ping irons are the extra distance and forgiveness. Negatives are they suck around greens and don't have the precision of a blade.