ghoti
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I realize that the only thing you really "need" to play is a driver and a putter and a lot of clubs between, but I was just wondering what most agree is a good setup for someone who only started about a year or so ago and doesn't have a lot of time / resources to play often. I'm learning basics primarily from my g/f and her friends, as well as online resources; I'm planning on lessons but not sure when, how and especially how much.
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I'm not reliable with the driver at all; I'm slightly better with a FW but that's not saying a whole lot. I'm doing OK with the higher-lofted irons & wedges; I've been told that's normal.
Beyond the FW slot, I've got a choice of hybrids from 21*, 24*, 28*, and 32*. I'm not positive whether to use the 32* or a 6 iron of about 29* loft (I have a set of Adams 6-PW starting at 29* and going up by 4*). Then I have wedges at 49*, 52*, 56*, and 60* (mix / match, but they all seem to work well).
Since I'm just learning, I'm gaming 15 (it was 16 but I realized I never used the 5W in actual play), but I'm getting rid of one more eventually, just not sure which one. I don't have a whole lot of funds, but with the internet I can find some great deals on lefty stuff...the selection often sucks comparatively but conversely there are bargains to be found on occasion as well...
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So yeah, mostly I'd like to know whether 6h or 6i is better to learn with, and then which club to discard if I ever get good enough to really play. The second will probably work itself out; I'll just figure out which club I don't use much or any, and toss that one out. The first is tougher for me to know. I hit the hybrid better off a mat than I do the iron, but not sure how relevant that is considering what ground conditions can be.
I'm not old and I'm in OK shape (if heavy) but I do have a few challenges relating to my back and lower body (hurt myself a few times) if that's relevant.
Thanks.
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I'm not reliable with the driver at all; I'm slightly better with a FW but that's not saying a whole lot. I'm doing OK with the higher-lofted irons & wedges; I've been told that's normal.
Beyond the FW slot, I've got a choice of hybrids from 21*, 24*, 28*, and 32*. I'm not positive whether to use the 32* or a 6 iron of about 29* loft (I have a set of Adams 6-PW starting at 29* and going up by 4*). Then I have wedges at 49*, 52*, 56*, and 60* (mix / match, but they all seem to work well).
Since I'm just learning, I'm gaming 15 (it was 16 but I realized I never used the 5W in actual play), but I'm getting rid of one more eventually, just not sure which one. I don't have a whole lot of funds, but with the internet I can find some great deals on lefty stuff...the selection often sucks comparatively but conversely there are bargains to be found on occasion as well...
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So yeah, mostly I'd like to know whether 6h or 6i is better to learn with, and then which club to discard if I ever get good enough to really play. The second will probably work itself out; I'll just figure out which club I don't use much or any, and toss that one out. The first is tougher for me to know. I hit the hybrid better off a mat than I do the iron, but not sure how relevant that is considering what ground conditions can be.
I'm not old and I'm in OK shape (if heavy) but I do have a few challenges relating to my back and lower body (hurt myself a few times) if that's relevant.
Thanks.