So I played Worthington Manor yesterday. Shot a 110. Ouch. Tough course, challenging greens. Had trouble everywhere, but did some good stuff in all aspects too. Just no consistency.
I really need to focus on my short game & chipping...I give up so many strokes getting to the green from less than 100 yards out.
It's also time for new clubs. I can't get any distance on my irons...some of that is me, but some of it is the clubs -- they're $99 RAM golf clubs from 20 years ago. Well past time for some new ones.
So I am looking to get a set of used clubs for around $500. What should I be in the market for? I would like to have steel shafts, have graphite now. I've hit a few of my friends' steel irons and they just feel much more meatier. Any recommendations?
For guys like us, higher handicappers, can't go wrong with anything Callaway or Taylor Made. Cavity back style had a larger sweet spot and are more forgiving. "Forged" irons have a smaller sweet spot, but you can shape shots easier with them, draws, fades. I don't know about you, but I have hard enough time hitting it straight, I'm nowhere near needing to try to shape shots.
For $500, go to a golf galaxy or similar store in your area and see what they got. I bought new (end of model year) Callaway X-Hot irons three years back and they ran me about $399. Also during a sale. Labor weekend they might have something. That includes fitting with a pro which could help your game. Ended up getting mine made a 1/2" longer and they adjusted the lie angle a degree or two. Spend a little extra and get custom grips too. Stock grips suck. Get something sticky so you don't have to grip the club too tight (lose distance when you do) but also doesn't feel like the club will fly out of your fingers.
It's a big purchase when you think about it. You hope to not need to replace your irons for years. So take your time at the store and try a few types on the swing monitor, see what feels good to you.
