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Is it worth a high handicapper getting fitted/knowing their stats?

I have been custom fit by titleist for irons. My swing speed is such that I can hit reg or stiff, no difference.

I have been having lessons this year. What I have discovered through lessons is that I could also hit ladies senior flex, or x100 super stiff too. The reason? I don't use the shaft at all. I could use a piece of string, and still hit the ball. All the shaft does is connect the head to my hands.
I am now learning, very slowly, how to hit the ball properly. How to use the shaft. Regular is fine for me. It should be fine for you too.

The biggest problem with your game is not the clubs you use. there won't be a magic set out there which suddenly make the game easy. Sorry, but it's true.
 
bobmac said:
Gibbo. I'd stick with regular shafts and standard loft and lie for the time being.
I understand what you say about the G10 irons being chunky so if I were you I'd be looking around for a second hand set of say, Mizuno MP 52s or something similar.
Phone around the local pro shops in your area and explain that you're after a mid range set of irons with a thin top edge, second hand that you can hit on the range and see what they have to offer.
Then do your homework.....trawl ebay/golf bidder and see what they have and check their prices. Then when you find a set you like, you'll be armed with the info on costs etc.
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Totaly agree with Bob and Chris on this.

I had my R7 irons from new in 2010 (..... which are for sale BTW :D ) and only changed once I had a semi-repeatable swing.

There were only 2 reasons I changed my irons. Firstly, they were too cheap to say no to. Secondly, I felt the shafts in the R7's were too light and giving to much height, which takes me back to my first point.

It was cheaper to get the MP32's than re-shaft my R7's and it seems that blades (Or at least the TT DG R300 shafts) suit me.

But, as I've always said. If these Mizzys didn't come along so cheap I would still be using my R7's now.

................Did I mention my R7's are for sale :whistle:
 
You have been given some great advice here and it's not my intent to go against it but... Knowledge is power. You seem to enjoy spending money on golf and why not, I do too. You don't have to buy but why not have a play with a trackman or 3 simple swings with the Mizuno DNA. You may find some interesting stats, maybe not even flex but launch angle or something. It may cost £50 or £60 to silence your intreigue and it will be fun.

Or do what bob says and get some Mizuno, you will still be crap but you will feel like a god!!
 
No disrepect but you have been through a lot of clubs and still play the same so it goes to prove no matter what clubs you have it ain't gonna change the way you play rapidly. I'm sure the reason you buy these is that your hoping it will make you a better player ( we all think like that ) but it rarely does.
If your not having lessons and a video lesson at that then get yourself a block of lessons booked you wouldn't believe the difference it makes.
I've been out of play for about 16-18 months due to injury and when I started playing againg I was poo and was convinced I had out grown my clubs but since then I have had 3 lessons and the difference is amazing, I actually have before and after video to post up and hopefully by the end of the season I will be touching single figures :)

Sorry to go on but hopefully you get my point! My playing partner is just like you and I tell him this all the time.

Best of luck with your game.
 
I consider myself to be a high handicapper and I was talking to the pro about just this topic last night. I've had the same irons for 5 years, same woods for just under that time and my putter is second hand off eBay.

Pros thoughts last night were that fitting at my level is important for putter (as you hit more shots with that club than any other) and then driver (accuracy and distance here set you up for the hole).

He suggested I stick with everything in my bag and work on my swing path for the next few months with the woods and irons to a lesser extent. Also work on consistency of strike and my centre of gravity / balance with irons.

After that - maybe get fitted for new clubs!!!
 
I found the static fit information at least told me what should suit my frame.

I used the Swing DNA, which recommended regular shafts.
Grip size - regular
Lie - 2 degrees upright
Shaft length - 0.5 extra

All of this did not give me extra yardage straight away, but put my mind at rest as to whether or not I had the right clubs. In my case at 6 ft 3, the standard clubs were no good for me as the more I tried to maintain a good posture/stance the less I could hit the ball.

So I stand over the ball now, knowing that the clubs in my hand are a good fit so I have confidence in them and more importantly any bad swings must be me and not the club.
 
The answer to your question is no. It isn't worth it. It is a total waste of time and money. You need to hit the ball properly and the clubs don't do that, you do.

All this about knowing the club and distance etc means you have a better mental approach to golf is a load of old pony, regurgitated by people who get their ideas on golf from magazines and manufacturers who by the way, both want you to think that shiny new bats are a panacea for your golfing woes.

People have played scratch golf for hundreds of years without feeling the need to get the latest equipment, device, ball, lessons, mental approach, strategy etc. How do you think they did it without all these things?

Easy, by treating golf as a simple game (which it is) and whacking enough balls around a course to get to a certain standard of excellence. Play golf - it is the only way to be a good golfer. FACT.
 
Snelly said:
The answer to your question is no. It isn't worth it. It is a total waste of time and money. You need to hit the ball properly and the clubs don't do that, you do.

All this about knowing the club and distance etc means you have a better mental approach to golf is a load of old pony, regurgitated by people who get their ideas on golf from magazines and manufacturers who by the way, both want you to think that shiny new bats are a panacea for your golfing woes.

People have played scratch golf for hundreds of years without feeling the need to get the latest equipment, device, ball, lessons, mental approach, strategy etc. How do you think they did it without all these things?

Easy, by treating golf as a simple game (which it is) and whacking enough balls around a course to get to a certain standard of excellence. Play golf - it is the only way to be a good golfer. FACT.
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Never a truer word written.
 
I think if you are off 28-24 then as other have said save your money, invest in lessons and learn to hit it properly or at least more consistently. Work on the putting and short game too and you'll score well whatever you use.

I've had C/F sets and off the peg and to be honest either worked for me equally as well. I do think were I to threaten single figures I'd look at getting one set of clubs that would then do me for my golfing career. The R11's are a good club but I would look at something a little more compact. I may consider a full blown factory visit to Pingy, Cally, Titleist etc but who knows. Another off the shelf set may do just as well
 
right, update... contacted a pro and going to book a series of lessons, sorted out an exercise regime as I need a bit more flexibility & a practice schedule (thats flexible as work can be knackering)

When I played football at a decent level I trained a lot and played a lot, I guess I should treat golf exactly the same. Just because I hit a good drive or nail the green from 180 now and again does not mean I am any good. It shows I am capable and that the clubs I have are capable..... when my swing is consistant ish!

Regular shafts it stays, chunky monkey irons stay and time to get my head out of my ass, close my flimsy wallet and put in a bit more effort !!!

thanks for all your input. The man flu is clearing so the stir crazyness is also waning :D
 
I am going to put some more effort in this year as well. The tune up and tips I got at Orka made me realise that I need to put some work in as been on 18 for far too long and it is time to push on. Have a recommendation for a local pro so will shortly be in touch with him to start a course (and if I do not get on with him then I may even get in touch with Bob). This year means new club, new course and a new attitude.
 
Sorry to add fuel to this but i too had G10 clubs and fell out of love with them

Large soles, thick top line i just grew to hate , used to take huge divots too

Anyway went along and tried many new sets, one goal in mind smaller heads, neater look

I traded them in and got a very reduced price set of Wilson Staff Ci9 irons which made big improvements to my game, better ball striking, less divot, more distance and from this my game improved


Was it the clubs, not sure seemed to help and the new shinies fact may of helped too


Shortly later i then got the Di11 ( slightly bigger than Ci9, not as large as G10 ) and again my game continued to improve


Maybe the G10 were not suited but i am happy i made the change and after the trade in the costs were small to change


All the sets have been standard off the rack sets

If you can afford to change then enjoy the moment, once you doubt the clubs it plays havoc with your game
 
I think the problem, especially for newcomers is the amount of information out there, products available and so forth.

Its very easy to get consumed by it all. Guilty as charged m'lud :)
 
I dont get the chunky G10's is an issue, if you are hitting the ball correctly then the face of the club connects with the ball before any of the chunky sole gets involved.

I will admit we can all have personal preferences but they are a good well proven solid club made by one of the top golf club makers. I would stick with them, get the lessons and let the G10's help you push on with a little help from the odd miss hit.

Good decision G1bbo, FWIW I think you have the enthusiasm to get your h/cap down soon, the lessons will help you get there quicker.

Good luck mate.
 
Snelly said:
The answer to your question is no. It isn't worth it. It is a total waste of time and money. You need to hit the ball properly and the clubs don't do that, you do.

All this about knowing the club and distance etc means you have a better mental approach to golf is a load of old pony, regurgitated by people who get their ideas on golf from magazines and manufacturers who by the way, both want you to think that shiny new bats are a panacea for your golfing woes.

People have played scratch golf for hundreds of years without feeling the need to get the latest equipment, device, ball, lessons, mental approach, strategy etc. How do you think they did it without all these things?

Easy, by treating golf as a simple game (which it is) and whacking enough balls around a course to get to a certain standard of excellence. Play golf - it is the only way to be a good golfer. FACT.
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Absolutely spot on.
 
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