Need some new Irons (golf)

[fustercluck]

Time to upgrade my old-arse irons that i've had forever. I want to buy a new set (2 o r 3i-PW, wouldnt mind some woods either). My question isn't asking which clubs i should get (very much open to all suggestions though ). Actually i was wondering if I should somehow get clubs that are customized just for me. They must customize clubs for people all the time, i can't imagine a 6ft7 guy using normal clubs. I'm of average shape and size though, so maybe i don't really need customized clubs, besides a stiff shaft, that i do need. Errr...so any tips for buying a new set of irons/clubs? I'll probably hit up ebay.

 

[IrocZman223]

Well I have used a set of Cobra's for about 8 years or so and they are awesome. I am thinking about uprgrading sometime in the near future too. If you go to Dick's Sporting goods (if you have one) you can hit a lot of clubs that they have in their indoor range. Also, many pro shops have ping displays with a lot of cutomizable ping setups. That will cost more I'm sure, but if you are average size or whatever, I would say its probably unneccessary. You can always go demo clubs and then look on ebay to buy them. Hell we bought my dad some Titleist irons a couple years ago that were used off ebay and only cost a bit more than $200 and looked like they were used once.

 

[bctbct]

IMO custom clubs are only going to usefull if you are a very good golfer. Tiger benefits from the custom clubs because ge can put it 3 ft from the hole.

I myself do not have that skill and my problem is hitting the ball correctly, which would not improve using Tigers clubs.

I bought a set of NIkes off ebay, saved a couple hundred on NIB set. I now look better on the course but the score is about the same.

If you are taller than the norm, you will have to have custom length shafts.

 

[MikeMike]

my dads Cleveland Golf set are a very very nice set of irons

 

[3chordcharlie]

Being budget conscious, I've bought my last two sets of irons used (currently using some pretty decent wilson staffs that I got 2-SW for about $200; $500NIB.

I wouldn't buy irons off of ebay if you havne't had a chance to swing the exact same model before; every club feels just a little different, and while all the major brands are of reasonable quality, you should really find out which you like best before you buy.

 

[kcthomas]

how long have you been playing and what is an average score? if you play a lot and really want to improve i might suggest that you get fitted. the length of the club might not be so important as the lie (the angle the shaft makes with the ground). i am 6'3" so my irons are 2 degrees upright. if i were to try to hit a normal club it would be much different because the heel of the club would be off the ground, and therefore the toe of the club would dig into the ground when i swing. You can always purchase normal clubs and have them lengthened or bent at most pro shops (for a fee of course). quick google search led me to this page as a basic guide.

http://www.theworldofgolf.com/clubfitting.asp

As for the clubs, i just got new clubs for christmas. I got Mizuno MP-37 Blades which i wouldn't recomend unless you are pretty good. A mishit with a blade does not go nearly as good as a mishit with another club. I am replacing a set of Ping Eye 2's which i loved (and still love). They dont make these any more but it might be possible to find a used set somewhere. I suggest you go to a golf shop with one of those nets in the back and just hit a bunch of different sets, or if there is a driving range with demos around you that is even better because you can see how the ball flies. Its really a personal preference, but i definately suggest hitting them before you buy them.

 

[Cawchy87]

Get "sized up" at a local golf shop for the set of irons you like the best. If they tell you that you are standard lie (not flat or upright) then I would just go on ebay for a good set. Remember that lie has more to do than how tall you are.

Also, if you can't put a ball within 3 feet of the cup... you shouldn't be hitting a 2 iron regularly either. Look into various hybrid clubs. I went for the Adams Idea I-Wood myself.

 

[RaWrulez]

i love my Taylor Made Burner LCGs i got them used from a friend for $100 about 3 years ago and they are awesome...

i need some new woods now

 

[richardycc]

what make you think that you need stiff shaft? do you really need a 2iron? are you a sratch??

 

[fustercluck]

Thanks for the info. There's a range here that will let me try out clubs so that won't be a prob. I tried the Minzuno MP-33s last time but didn't like them much, then again i wasn't hitting good that day.

I'm used to having a stiff shaft, plus i'm pretty strong. I don't need a 2 iron.

 

[fustercluck]

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Anyone know if Big 5 sells quality golf clubs? My suspicion has always been that Big 5 is a total junk shop. Should i check out Costco? I'm not sure but it seems like Costco has been selling the same exact set of clubs forever. Something from Jack Nickalaus i think.

I played golf yesterday (still have old crappy iron) and i could tell that they cost me many strokes. I'm a bad golfer myself, but i know these clubs i have now aren't good for me and it's going to be hard to improve at all using these.

 

[RaWrulez]

woot had some yesterday =]

also http://www.golfclonesetc.com/level.itml/icOid/440 has some clone clubs

i like taylor mades and cobras are pretty good...
My clubs are TAYLOR MADE BURNER LCG... a few years old now so they are pretty cheap on e - bay

 

[spidey07]

I'm gonna say what I always say in golf threads.

See your pro and get fitted. Best thing you could do for your game.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: kcthomas
I got Mizuno MP-37 Blades

My favorite clubs.

Not for beginners but mizuno has blades perfected IMHO. I even picked up a 1 and 2 iron.

 

[fustercluck]

Originally posted by: RaWrulez
woot had some yesterday =]

also http://www.golfclonesetc.com/level.itml/icOid/440 has some clone clubs

i like taylor mades and cobras are pretty good...
My clubs are TAYLOR MADE BURNER LCG... a few years old now so they are pretty cheap on e - bay

How similar are they to the clubs they are clones of?

I don't know of any pros around here, and i don't think i need to be fitted really, i'm of average height and size. A pro will probably recommend some $500+ clubs.

 

[Tbirdkid]

I have had a set of clones of the ping zings for over 5 years. I love them. They hit awesome. Not to mention, they were fitted for me. My lie angle, my arm length, etc. go to a place and have them order the heads, and fit you for shafts. Whatever you do, do not get graphite shaft irons unless you are old and need the assistance hitting the ball farther. I am in my 30's and i hit it great with my stainless shafts and i love them. Now, the woods, i have stainless shafts on them too. Go get a lesson before you buy clubs though... and ask a pro. Easy as pie.

 

[fustercluck]

Club fitting and pro lessons sound mucho expensive, it sounds good, but i probably wouldn't be willing to pay for it.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Clubfitting is NOT expensive. A good quality custom set built exactly to your ideal sets will usually be less money that a mid-line pro shop set. If all you do is walk into Costco or Sports Authority and buy some crap off the rack you're going to be in exactly the same boat you're in now, struggling with sticks that don't fit properly and that will never allow you to improve. Do you walk into a shoe store and buy a random pair without even bothering to determine if it's the right size? If you're not going to get custom fit, do yourself a favor, save the money and don't buy anything. Exchanging one set of ill-fitting irons for a different set of ill-fitting irons is useless.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Clubfitting is NOT expensive. A good quality custom set built exactly to your ideal sets will usually be less money that a mid-line pro shop set. If all you do is walk into Costco or Sports Authority and buy some crap off the rack you're going to be in exactly the same boat you're in now, struggling with sticks that don't fit properly and that will never allow you to improve. Do you walk into a shoe store and buy a random pair without even bothering to determine if it's the right size? If you're not going to get custom fit, do yourself a favor, save the money and don't buy anything. Exchanging one set of ill-fitting irons for a different set of ill-fitting irons is useless.

Why did I have a feeling that you would show up and offer your superb advice yet again?

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Clubfitting is NOT expensive. A good quality custom set built exactly to your ideal sets will usually be less money that a mid-line pro shop set. If all you do is walk into Costco or Sports Authority and buy some crap off the rack you're going to be in exactly the same boat you're in now, struggling with sticks that don't fit properly and that will never allow you to improve. Do you walk into a shoe store and buy a random pair without even bothering to determine if it's the right size? If you're not going to get custom fit, do yourself a favor, save the money and don't buy anything. Exchanging one set of ill-fitting irons for a different set of ill-fitting irons is useless.

Why did I have a feeling that you would show up and offer your superb advice yet again?

Because people don't search for the 100 other threads it's been posted in.

 

[BuckMaster]

http://www.freegolfinfo.com/forums/default.asp?ax=rank

 

[fustercluck]

Alright alright, so where am i going to go to get all this crap done? I don't know where to find a golf pro exactly, google wasn't any help. I have a feeling that when i go where i'm going and ask if i could get fitted they're going to look at me like i'm crazy.

Am i supposed to buy a set of clubs and then get them fitted or do i get new clubs after i get fitted?

 

[fustercluck]

I did a little searching and ended up finding the Professional Clubmakers Society, looked up a guy who's not real far away from where i am. Does that sound good? They actually make the clubs? That seems kinda weird

Also, i'm still curious about those "clones" mentioned earlier, i can't imagine they are made with the same types of materials and such, or else they wouldn't cost so much less. I'm still interested though.

Was hoping to set up something and buy some clubs this weekend.

 

[new2AMD]

titleist

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: jacktackle

Also, i'm still curious about those "clones" mentioned earlier, i can't imagine they are made with the same types of materials and such, or else they wouldn't cost so much less. I'm still interested though.

What, you think they're made out of plastic? Stainless steel is stainless steel and the pro shop sets like Titleist and Taylormade are manufactured in the same foundries in China where the customs are manufactured. A typical iron head is $10-$30 and a typical widely used shaft like a Dynamic Gold is around $8. Figure a buck or two for a grip and the parts that go into a club are $20 on the low end, $40 on the high end. Eight clubs in a set, so maybe $160 or even less for cast clubs, maybe $300 or so for expensive forgings. If you buy an $800 set of Callaways or Pings you're paying $600 or more markup.