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Golf clubs - steel or graphite? and what kind (1 Viewer)

T J

T J

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Looking for a good set of clubs for my soon-to-be 16yr old son who is developing a decent game. Not great, but he can play a little. Two questions: What are some good game improvement clubs that offer forgiveness, and secondly, steel or graphite shafts? At what swing speeds are you better with graphite/steel?

I'll likely take him somewhere to have his swing analyzed for a "professional answer", but I'm curious in advance of that of what I might want to keep an eye on.

Thanks!

 
T J said:
Looking for a good set of clubs for my soon-to-be 16yr old son who is developing a decent game. Not great, but he can play a little. Two questions: What are some good game improvement clubs that offer forgiveness, and secondly, steel or graphite shafts? At what swing speeds are you better with graphite/steel?

I'll likely take him somewhere to have his swing analyzed for a "professional answer", but I'm curious in advance of that of what I might want to keep an eye on.

Thanks!
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IMO...Until he is actually competing and consistently playing less than 80 it doesn't matter.

 
Callaway woods graphite, ping irons steel. Golf balls in bulk off of Amazon.

I'm also happy if I'm shooting 90 so maybe don't listen to me.

 
I know you said just irons but ##### usually has a full set of Walter Hagen's for around 200 and it's actually a great set for a newer golfer. My kid has them

 
T J said:
I edited to answer this before you responded. Just irons.
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Not sure if you could find prices that low but if you can get lat years models

Titleist 716 Ap-1

Ping G-Max

Callaway XR OS

Mizuno JPX

These are "hihger end"

For the less serious - I'll post sme more in a bit

 
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Steel shafted irons for sure, just for durability and cost.  I wouldn't get him fitted unless/until he has a consistent, repeatable swing (distance and shot shape predictable and consistent) because that will let you dial in the right iron for his particular swing.  The fitting will determine what flex in shaft (likely stiff if he's a strong kid with a high swing speed) and what type of iron his swing is best suited for.  Used or last years models will save you $.  If his shots are all over the place (my kids), then you should skip the fitting and just get him a game improvement, cavity iron that has a large sweet spot and lots of forgiveness.

 
Steel shafted irons for sure.  For now any decent set of cavity backed clubs will do (don't get him blades).  Get him fitted as soon as he's serious and respectable.  I can personally vouch that you don't have to be swinging great to be properly fitted. The stats don't lie.  Launch angle, spin rate, smash factor, carry distance, total, pattern.  I hit so poorly when I went with my fitting at Cool Clubs I was embarrassed.  Flew home 6 hours from the east coast, then drove 2 hours the next morning to the fitting.  I was so stiff.  Blocked everything.  But they were spot on with the fitting for my 3 and 5 wood. Huge difference.

 
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