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#8,877
Sith Vol said:
What is considered top quality.
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Callaway, Taylor made, Nike, Adams, cobra, ping, Cleveland, titleist, & maybe a few others. Doesn't have to be the newest thing on the market. If you don't play that much & are just starting to get serious something with a lot of forgiveness (thicker sole & nice cavity back with perimeter weighting) would probably be your best bet.
 
#8,881
#8,881
Top Flite was bought out by Callaway a couple of years ago, but they are their bottom tier product. The Hagen set wouldn't be horrible to start with, but it might not be a bad idea to see what type of stuff you can find on Craigslist, Ebay or a pawn shop. Ping and Titleist equipment doesn't lose value as much as Callaways or TaylorMade stuff. Adams clubs are pretty forgiving too and they can be found on the cheap as well. One important thing, there's no reason to buy everything the same. I have 4 different brands in my bag (Titleist driver and hybrid, Callaway 3 wood, Ping irons and putter, Cleveland wedges). Buy what you can find a good deal and like the looks of. As you continue playing you can always upgrade.

edit- Just realized the Spalding acquisition (where Callaway picked up Top Flite, Strata and Ben Hogan) was nine years ago. I'm getting old.
 
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#8,882
#8,882
Oh ok..I thought it was a different company and I might have confused you guys. The ratings and comments are pretty good though with that set I linked. Like I said...I can't even drive the ball. So I'm not really aiming for top of the line equipment.
 
#8,883
#8,883
Sith Vol said:
Oh ok..I thought it was a different company and I might have confused you guys. The ratings and comments are pretty good though with that set I linked. Like I said...I can't even drive the ball. So I'm not really aiming for top of the line equipment.
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My thoughts would be that you'd grow out of the Top Flite set long before the Hagen set or a mix and match set you pick up through used stuff. Either way you can just upgrade as you go. The other thing are the higher end brands will be a lot more forgiving. Bigger sweet spots, better overall weighting, better components making the set, etc.
 
#8,884
#8,884
volfanbill said:
My thoughts would be that you'd grow out of the Top Flite set long before the Hagen set or a mix and match set you pick up through used stuff. Either way you can just upgrade as you go. The other thing are the higher end brands will be a lot more forgiving. Bigger sweet spots, better overall weighting, better components making the set, etc.
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So you say WH's? Also, I went to my local Dick's and they didn't have any in stock. Would ordering them online be alright?
 
#8,885
#8,885
I guess in order of precedence I'd go with:

1. Mix and Match set (probably a little more spending initially, but better in the long run)
2. Walter Hagen set. (and just slowly upgrade if you really take off playing the game)
3. Top Flite (personally believe you will want to start upgrading within a month if you really take off playing the game)
 
#8,889
#8,889
is it the Hagen complete set? Like driver, woods, irons, putter and bag? If so, then it's just a generic set, very similar to the Top Flite set you saw, but better components IMO. It's no different than buying the set in the store.
 
#8,890
#8,890
volfanbill said:
is it the Hagen complete set? Like driver, woods, irons, putter and bag? If so, then it's just a generic set, very similar to the Top Flite set you saw, but better components IMO. It's no different than buying the set in the store.
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Walter Hagen Men's XLR Complete Set - (Graphite) - Dick's Sporting Goods

Includes Ti Matrix 460cc Driver and Low Profile 3-Wood with graphite shafts for extreme distance and ultimate consistency
The XLR 460cc Driver has alignment sole design that helps square the club face at address and provides consistent alignment to your intended target
The Low Profile 3-Wood is designed to produce shots that go higher and straighter from all type of lies
4 and 5 Hybrids replace the hard to hit long irons. The combination of the fairway wood and long iron will deliver distance and accuracy
XLR Graphite Irons 6-PW & SW
XLR Graphite irons have a wide sole with vibration dampening medallion for added feel and maximum forgiveness, while maximizing distance and improved launch
Eight pocket cart bag including a valuables pocket, 2 large garment pocket providing an abundance of storage possibilities
Durable fully molded handle
Padded shoulder strap provides comfort and able to adjust to all heights
4-Way Organized Top - full length dividers and padded mesh to protect your clubs
Towel Clip with Velcro strip for glove, Accessory Clip & Umbrella holder
Alignment Putter - mallet putter provides high moment of inertia to reduce twisting and turning of club head on off-center hits
4 Premium Long Neck Headcovers
Padded mesh constructed headcovers protect and prolong the life of your wood and hybrid clubheads
 
#8,895
#8,895
Vols520 said:
U think you can outhit dj?
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No. His mechanics are pretty solid for power. He's had drives approaching 400 on a couple of occasions, and one way over 400 that was cart path aided.

But I do like watching him play primarily because of his power.
 
#8,897
#8,897
What are some things that could help with straightening out slices and hooks?

I don't really have the money to buy newer clubs or get mine adjusted.

I've tried slowing down my swing. I've tried a draw driver. Anything else I could be trying?
 
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#8,900
#8,900
MSUDuo said:
What are some things that could Jeep with straightening out slices and hooks?

I don't really have the money to buy newer clubs or get mine adjusted.

I've tried slowing down my swing. I've tried a draw driver. Anything else I could be trying?
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Craploads of range balls, practice
 
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