I gotta buy golf clubs...

[lbowles2]

Originally Posted by shilala

I should have said that I'm buying used.
I already found a guy 45 minutes away that answered my Craigslist ad. He has an original set of Pings and a bag of Taylormade(?) stuff. Both the Pings and Taylormade have bags, etc. He says he has all the extra clubs to make a real set. The prices he quoted were real fair, I thought.

I think you will find that an original set of Pings are not going to be the easiest irons to hit compared to current irons. They have come a LONG way since they were current technology. I would probably opt for more of a 'Game Improvement' iron... one with a large sweet spot and fairly wide sole. That helps you get the ball in the air and gives you forgiveness when you don't strike the ball perfectly (which for me doesn't happen ofter).

[kgoings]

Originally Posted by lbowles2

I think you will find that an original set of Pings are not going to be the easiest irons to hit compared to current irons. They have come a LONG way since they were current technology. I would probably opt for more of a 'Game Improvement' iron... one with a large sweet spot and fairly wide sole. That helps you get the ball in the air and gives you forgiveness when you don't strike the ball perfectly (which for me doesn't happen ofter).

Go to your local golf store or sports store. Those clubs are made for beginners. If you buy some advanced clubs your just going to make learning Golf not fun!

[shilala]

Originally Posted by kgoings

Go to your local golf store or sports store. Those clubs are made for beginners. If you buy some advanced clubs your just going to make learning Golf not fun!

We have a used sporting goods store around here called Play it Again Sports. I don't know where it's at, but I've been assured they have lots of stuff.
The guy I talked to in Sebring seemed to know what he was talking about, and I think I can get a good deal and all the stuff I need from him. He can use the money ( he said so), and I liked him. So if I can help him out and get stuff that's right for me, I'd rather throw money his way.

Thanks for the comments on the beginner clubs, guys. I never knew there'd be any difference in the design that made playing easier. I just figured beginner clubs were cheaper so it didn't cost so much when you wrap them around a tree.