Sorry guys but hitting woods is well hard...

[Tiger]

I've said this before, I'll say it again.........

You've just taken the game up, you'll have an inconsistent swing - there's no point in custom fitting.

Get yourself a cheap 3 wood - it doesn't matter what make/model/shaft it is, just buy a cheap one.

Then.........

KEEP HITTING THE DAMN THING.

It doesn't matter where it goes because you're learning. Just keep hitting it. Have a lesson on hitting woods. Eventually you'll learn the swing required, where to position the ball, etc.

Then, give yourself a target - get down to 15 and get a full c/f - woods, irons, etc.

LMAO! AW apologies for causing you endless frustration and thank you for your continued nudges. A friend of mine has a very cheap G2 3&5 wood for sale. I could buy them. I suppose it's what I did with my irons, used a cheap one from the pro and then got c/f after a few months. Irons were different because I'm a lanky so and so and needed, lie angle and shaft length etc sorted out but you are right I do need to be able to hit the bloody thing first!!!

 

[forerightagain]

Tiger if your struggling with the standard 3 - 5 woods, why not have a try of a decent recovery wood?

I wouldnt buy anything until you have had a decent bat with them at your local range... And then if you need custom fit becuase of your height, do it!

Don't waste your money on clubs that are "off the shelf..." if your not Joe Average height wise.

 

[RGDave]

with regards to starting out with woods is to pick one you like and try and smack it as far as possible especially on the range.

I'm going with this idea. Why spend a fortune on a C/F club with exactly the right shaft etc. etc.
Pick up a decent 5 or 3 wood for £30 and give it a whirl.
Choose a bog standard club (no gimmicky anything) and learn to hit it, invest in something more "fitted" in time.

 

[viscount17]

Tiger, I honestly think you're getting way too technical too soon, leave some room for enjoyment - but then what the hell do I know.

I would say that you should get a driver though, even if you only use it on the range to begin with. You can get drivers with 3-wood lofts, which should help get rid of any hang-ups about high-handicap and drivers.

as to Regular or Stiff, talk to your pro. and don't get a draw driver.

 

[Tiger]

Hi viscount, it's a combination of gradual progression and budget. It's all part of the broader game plan and finance management. Two main priorities were playing as much as possible (hence my membership) and regular lessons. The driver will come but at a later date when my swing is more mature.

 

[JustOne]

Tiger,

When I first started I had a crappy old 3-wood, made out of laminate wood with an insert in the front and string wound round the hosel to keep it all together... the grip was like ROCK as the club was so old, I couldn't hit it at all.

One day I was at the range and was getting a bit furious with it, a pro was in the bay next to me, he took the club and hit 6 shots out of the range and into the field - he said to me "It's your swing, not the club". It was the first time I realised that there was work to be done and you can't just buy yourself a low round of golf.