Living in such a small mountain town in Montana, there isn't very many golf shops to demo clubs. In fact, one of the only golf stores in my city let you demo drivers, and putters, and rarely do they have any irons to demo. Which is what I'm looking for is new irons.
Since I can't really swing any clubs, is it wise just to go ahead and buy a new set and prey that you hit them well? I'm been looking at Taylor Made RAC OS irons over the internet and can get a pair for about $400. I've been reading reviews about them and they seem liek a solid club for me.
Think I should just wing it and buy the irons? Or maybe should I take a 3 hour road trip to Billings, Montana and swing the clubs at national Golf and see what clubs i like the best? In a real dilemma here. Thanks. :)
A golf fitting for irons is really important. They can figure out your lie angle, and length. Makes a difference. If you're going to spend $500 to $800. a 6 hour round trip is well worth it. I've had my current set of irons for over two years with a quite a few 4.5 hr rounds or so. I would weigh the time on the course compared to the drive. It will take one more piece of doubt out of your game.
Last edited by TBogey : July 18th, 2006 at 02:46 AM.
I bought my Innovex clubs without ever even seeing them in person. Good online fitting system and great clubs. I'm over the moon with them. I dunno, if you're a relatively average height I'd be inclined to just get 'em and start learning, as long as they're real cheap.
Mind you, this is probably why I'm still rubbish at golf.
For my last set of irons I waited until I could travel to the US to get properly fit...it made a big difference...BTW my R/T was around 60 hours...take the trip and get something you know that you will like...
You should absoutely take the trip. 2 rounds of golf and you have used (sort of) your irons enough to make up for the trip. Besides, isn't driving in Montana really pretty? I liked it when I was out there once...
I bought all my clubs without ever taking a swing with them. I tried out demo clubs to get the right length but never hit a ball. The only custom fitting I had done is I got my irons 2" longer.
I would have to agree with everyone who says get fitted by someone, you certainly wont regret it. However, online fittings are getting better and better, assuming you measure yourself the proper way they describe. I know that TGW.com showed the same specs that i was measured for by a clubfitter, when i inputed my stats into the PC. Definitely dont buy clubs off the rack, odds are some minor loft or lie adjustments could make a huge change in your game for the positive.
I bought my Innovex clubs without ever even seeing them in person. Good online fitting system and great clubs. I'm over the moon with them. I dunno, if you're a relatively average height I'd be inclined to just get 'em and start learning, as long as they're real cheap.
Mind you, this is probably why I'm still rubbish at golf.
I'm from Butte. I could possibly go over to Missoula(2 hour dirve), or Bozeman(1 :20 drive). But the National Gofl has a bit more variety in clubs than any other of the golf shops.
I'm from Butte. I could possibly go over to Missoula(2 hour dirve), or Bozeman(1 :20 drive). But the National Gofl has a bit more variety in clubs than any other of the golf shops.
Just make sure that wherever you go has a good fitting system and good service before making the drive. I once drove 3 1/2 hours to get better service, but the service was appalling. Clubs were 20% off so it was still worth the drive, but not for the service.
Example: "What handicap are you?" "30" (it was a few years ago) "then you should have a regular shaft"
July 18th, 2006, 01:17 AM
or so. I would weigh the time on the course compared to the drive. It will take one more piece of doubt out of your game.
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