The Golf Thread

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by VolinArizona

So I assume Golfsmith >>>>>>> Tommy Armour?

Not really . . . Golfsmith is just an outlet store that also sells components and knockoff clubs. That set I found is more of a traditional cast cavity backed iron vs that hybrid set you are looking at. I don't think there is really a right or wrong set when you are spending $50-$75 on a set of irons. You just need something with some semblance of playability.

[VolinArizona]

There is so much I don't know about equipment. I have no idea what's better in terms of steel or regular shafts, cast cavity backing, etc.

[GAVol]

Don't be intimidated by all the specs. Just find something with a steel shaft that is cavity backed and go start hitting balls. You can figure out the rest later.

Just avoid any set of irons with the words "forged", "blade" or "pro" in the description.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by VolinArizona

There is so much I don't know about equipment. I have no idea what's better in terms of steel or regular shafts, cast cavity backing, etc.

depends on your swing, but typically stiff steel is the best iron shaft and cavity backs the best for high handicappers, forged or cast less important.

I would actually save my 50 bucks and take the lessons, then find some clubs. You might find that you should not use off the shelf clubs after figuring out your swing.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I would actually save my 50 bucks and take the lessons, then find some clubs.

I agree 100%. If the irons he has are remotely playable, he'd probably be better off spending the $50 on a lesson or two and letting the pro help him figure out what to buy.

[Volsguy12]

any tips for someone who absolutely sucks at chipping? every time i do it, the ball goes straight, not up in the air.

[GAVol]

Who knows? After Monday I might have a set of clubs I want to give away.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by Volsguy12

any tips for someone who absolutely sucks at chipping? every time i do it, the ball goes straight, not up in the air.

The idiot-proof method of chipping . . . grip the club like you would a putter, set up with your hands in front of the ball somewhere in front of your left thigh and swing it like a putter. If your hands stay in front of the ball it's impossible to pop it up.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by Volsguy12

any tips for someone who absolutely sucks at chipping? every time i do it, the ball goes straight, not up in the air.

Texas wedge or use an 8 iron.

[Volsguy12]

thanks

[Volsguy12]

8 iron? never thought of that.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

Texas wedge

Good point there. The best thing to do if you suck at chipping is don't chip it.

[Volsguy12]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Good point there. The best thing to do if you suck at chipping is don't chip it.

haha true true. I haven't been playing long, but i picked up on everything relatively fast, except the short game.

[BigPapaVol]

Originally Posted by Volsguy12

haha true true. I haven't been playing long, but i picked up on everything relatively fast, except the short game.

then just use the bump and run technique that GAVol described earlier to hit all chips until you can work on other shots. Play the ball at the back of your stance, weight on left foot, firm wrist, turn shoulders back and through never hinging the wrist, hit down on the ball (think about squeezing the ball against the ground with the club - really squeeze down on it). Use different clubs depending upon how far you need to carry the ball in the air vs amount of roll.

[vol_freak]

So who knew we had a golf thread? When did this happen?