need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Most manufacturers have a bit of a backlog after the covid furlough's, many of them are quoting 4 - 8 weeks for deliveries for custom orders. That's pretty good if they have confirmed delivery next week.
Most manufacturers have a bit of a backlog after the covid furlough's, many of them are quoting 4 - 8 weeks for deliveries for custom orders. That's pretty good if they have confirmed delivery next week.
Hendy
Tour Rookie
If set on new ping all you can do is go by the chart and go from there
Fact you have so much to spend to start with then in a year or two once you have the basics sorted get a fitting then and change what needs changed if your still interested in playing
The g410 are imo great starter irons I started on a half set of g5s then I sold them and got a second hand set of ping g2s (full set)
Was a number of years before I got a fitted set of irons..
Also at your level now paying extra for a custom fit set won't make a world of difference. Get a rough idea on shaft from place you buy the irons from and if your buyin online then ask the pro if he thinks you should go stiff or reg shaft.
Fact you have so much to spend to start with then in a year or two once you have the basics sorted get a fitting then and change what needs changed if your still interested in playing
The g410 are imo great starter irons I started on a half set of g5s then I sold them and got a second hand set of ping g2s (full set)
Was a number of years before I got a fitted set of irons..
Also at your level now paying extra for a custom fit set won't make a world of difference. Get a rough idea on shaft from place you buy the irons from and if your buyin online then ask the pro if he thinks you should go stiff or reg shaft.
IanM
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Good man.... buy the clubs, drink the wine, smell the flowers, life is short!
IanM
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Well im patiently waiting lesson starts in 30 mins, went and got myself a watch for golfing. Hate not having a watch on, its no AP but it looks kind of close lol 
Sekiro
Active member
Defiantly a homage to the Royal Oak (which is a gorgeous watch btw), looks great, enjoy your first lesson and report back how it goes.
IanM
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You need a REALLY big golf bag too!
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Thats me had my lesson. The pro told me the same as everyone on the forum, noway i should be looking at they g410s the now. Told me to buy the cheapest clubs possible by a known brand.
Really enjoyed the lesson i was really good at the putting but pretty bad and chipping. Thats what we did today, gave me some drills to practice at home. So now need to get on gumtree and get a old rusty set tonight lol
Really enjoyed the lesson i was really good at the putting but pretty bad and chipping. Thats what we did today, gave me some drills to practice at home. So now need to get on gumtree and get a old rusty set tonight lol
Sekiro
Active member
You can still get some great used clubs, stuff that’s only 3-5 years old will be very affordable (against your current budget) but still offer you a fantastic set of clubs;-
I think my “beginner” bag has cost around £350-400 so far and a lot of the clubs are still pretty much shiny/new (most stuff from around 2017).
Get looking on eBay and post up any questions you might have or what sets you are considering and everyone here will offer any support/advice you might need.
I think my “beginner” bag has cost around £350-400 so far and a lot of the clubs are still pretty much shiny/new (most stuff from around 2017).
Get looking on eBay and post up any questions you might have or what sets you are considering and everyone here will offer any support/advice you might need.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Ha ha, and fair play to the pro for not treating you as a "cash cow"
(yet)
(yet)
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Had a look on ebay what about these ?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PING-I15...260543?hash=item54860d223f:g:49kAAOSw~~Re7Woc
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PING-CRA...709939?hash=item548735e873:g:fTMAAOSwRQNfCeAA
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PING-G-S...591495?hash=item54890d1f87:g:eIIAAOSwkl5fNx6i
seller is from Glasgow so thinking i could just pick them up tonight And then i could practice at driving range tomorrow
Sekiro
Active member
Im not the best with Ping clubs, I believe that the “G’ range of clubs are more forgiving than the “I’ range (G for beginners, I for mid-handicap from what I can tell) that isn’t to say you can’t use “I’ clubs though.
There is also a nifty Ping fitting tool on their website which will help in deciding what colour dot you need:- https://ping.com/en-us/fitting/custom-fitting/iron-color-code-chart
CC Golf seems to have a great range of stock though so I’m sure the guys here would be able to help you piece together a fantastic bag that you can collect tonight/tomorrow (I’ll link their eBay store to make it easier for the next person who replied);- https://ebay.co.uk/usr/ccgolfuk
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I'm curious as to how you've decided you need Ping clubs despite never playing before?
That putter is really short at 31.5 inches, wouldn't buy that unless you're quite short yourself or fancy being quite hunched over when you putt. A more normal length for putters would be between 33 and 35 inches I would think.
Sekiro
Active member
Ping Irons are for the old-timers at my club
, all the younger (under retirement age) guys are hitting Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, and the likes, don’t think I’ve seen many Mizuno or Srixons around either tbh (Titleist make the best looking blade irons imo).
Crow
Crow Person
Or you could get these and discover the joys of classic golf.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete...892392?hash=item2174d2cb28:g:F7MAAOSwrkRfBEwd
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete...892392?hash=item2174d2cb28:g:F7MAAOSwrkRfBEwd
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I am 6ft 1 so not sure what size putter i would need. Its doesn’t need to be ping anything will do. I watched a YouTube video right before i joined the forum and guy said 4 of the best golfing brands and ping stuck in my head. If anyone could piece together some irons a putter and some sort of wood it would be greatly appreciated
Orikoru
Tour Winner
You probably don't want a 31 inch putter then. You would be quite hunched over. I'm 6'0 and I use a 35 inch putter, but I don't grip it right at the top so could manage with a 34 if I had to. I would guess 34 or 35 for you.
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These ok ? Guys not too far from me and says i can pick them up now if i want
https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-clubs/ping-g15-irons-4-sw-free-stand-bag-/1382592283
https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-clubs/ping-g15-irons-4-sw-free-stand-bag-/1382592283
Sports_Fanatic
Assistant Pro
Look reasonable and a forgiving set to start with.
We may be giving you a lot of comments on points you already know, if buying them I'd practice with 6 (maybe 5) down to the wedges as more forgiving and easier to hit. See how you get on with the longer 4 iron, but quite often now they've gone out of typical bags on new clubs - 1) because of stronger lofts making a 5 play a bit like a 4 in distance, but 2) as more people hit hybrids (including pros) which are more forgiving for the average golfer. One to consider when you're at the stage of getting new clubs custom fitted.
We may be giving you a lot of comments on points you already know, if buying them I'd practice with 6 (maybe 5) down to the wedges as more forgiving and easier to hit. See how you get on with the longer 4 iron, but quite often now they've gone out of typical bags on new clubs - 1) because of stronger lofts making a 5 play a bit like a 4 in distance, but 2) as more people hit hybrids (including pros) which are more forgiving for the average golfer. One to consider when you're at the stage of getting new clubs custom fitted.
Sekiro
Active member
Orange dot might be a bit short if you are 6’1”, I’m 5’6” and that’s the colour code I would look for.
