which clubs to have.

[stevek1969]

Totally agree they've no out goings so they've always got spare cash , make sure you try them first before buying take your time and dont be rushed into it. The juniors at my club are a good bunch of lads one of them is the mens club champion and junior club champion ,its the first time its happend since the club started in 1817

 

[Herbie]

Why do you feel you need to spend lots of dosh on kit that will make little or no difference to your playing standard?

If its just a case that you have the money and want to spend it then fair enough, but if you think that noted makes and more expensive = better golfer, then that is all you will do....THINK IT.

If you have 400 quid to spend and you book 250 quids worth of lessons with a pro I could point you to clubs for 150 quid and it will be the best outlay in golf you will have ever made in respect of value for money, at the same time it will make you a better golfer.

But if you just want to feel you look good then who am I to say?

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

on the fairway i am a pretty good stiker of the ball. for short holes im not great off the tee. and for in the really rough i dont bother using irons just get a massive wedge shot in to get to safety

 

[golf_bug]

If you are a good striker of the ball you may want to go for something with less of a cavity, allowing you greater workability.
I would suggest that you try a load out (don't diregard the lesser known brands) and get yourself fitted. If you are spending 400 notes you want em to last you a while as your handicap reduces. But at the same time you may not want blades that you could butter your toast with as these could do more hard than good in the short term.

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

definately going to try out the MP57s (£295!), VR full and split cavity backs £400+, the AP1s £370 and others that catch my eye in the shop

 

[vig]

Where you seen the MP57's for less than 3 brick?

 

[medwayjon]

http://www.discountgolfstore.co.uk/2581/Mizuno-MP-57-Irons---Steel-Shafts.html

 

[golf_bug]

wow thats cheap!
I paid £250 for my MX19s about 6 months back

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

well i found a different place so maybe this is their last order and trying to get rid of the last few

 

[medwayjon]

The link I gave had a shedload of sets left.

 

[golf_bug]

are 57s the ones with the slight cavity slot thing?

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

yes

 

[bobmac]

Orrrrrrrrr, they could be fakes????????

I hope I'm wrong and you get a good deal but.......
Buyer Beware

 

[medwayjon]

They DEFINATELY ARENT FAKES.

Centregolf are a big reputable company and they advertise through GM.

Hence why I always reccommend them.

My mates work there also.

Just got a driver from them today also.

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

im using price promise anyway if i were to get them. go to local AG try them out then use price promise. hate buying off internet

 

[vig]

are 57s the ones with the slight cavity slot thing?

No, they are the 52's

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

o sorry have not seen them in the flesh

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If it was me I'd be in no hurry to get a set but I'd be going to as many demo days as I can to see what looks and feels good and getting the advice of the guys there. Alternativey try going to a couple of local pros and seeing what they have in that you can try. Always try before you buy.

I disagree with HNJ and think that if you have a half decent and repeatable swing, an upgrade to a better club will give you benefits in terms of ball striking, flight and control. However if you are still inconsistant, look for more of a cavity (or combo set) to give yourself maximum forgiveness. If you can strike a deal for a set then you can always do as is he says and get a few lessons too.

 

[RGDave]

are 57s the ones with the slight cavity slot thing?

No, they are the 52's

Thankfully, someone spots the "problem".

The 57s and the 52s are NOT the same club. They may have similarities in appearance but the 52s are the ones with the
"DUAL MUSCLE POCKET CAVITY".

 

[Herbie]

If it was me I'd be in no hurry to get a set but I'd be going to as many demo days as I can to see what looks and feels good and getting the advice of the guys there. Alternativey try going to a couple of local pros and seeing what they have in that you can try. Always try before you buy.

I disagree with HNJ and think that if you have a half decent and repeatable swing, an upgrade to a better club will give you benefits in terms of ball striking, flight and control. However if you are still inconsistant, look for more of a cavity (or combo set) to give yourself maximum forgiveness. If you can strike a deal for a set then you can always do as is he says and get a few lessons too.

It depends what you mean by a better club as there are clubs at the cheaper end of the market that offer the same capability as the most expensive well known brands.
I played golf recently with golfers who had the top of the range most expensive clubs with them and held h/caps of 10 14 and 9 I never saw any of them create precise shots, create a draw or fade when demanded or needed, create back spin on the greens like I did with my cheepo clubs and balls. Surely they could have demonstrated the superiority of their equipment and balls on at least one hole or one shot?

Golf is a bit like driving a car, some assume their driving is better when they get rid of their ford escort and start driving a rolls royce it doesnt really work that way but I suppose if people think it does, then at least thats a positive