Wilson Firesticks

Hi guys,

I've just starting playing again after a about 2 years and I play with a cheap set of Dunlop (Graphite/Steel) clubs that I bought from my local SportsWorld(Soccer) whatever they call it these days about 3 years ago. I'm still a pretty high handicapper but if I managed to cut out the stupid shots I reckon I could do a round in the mid 90's, as against my mid 100's.

 I'm thinking of getting a new set such as the Wilson Firesticks or the Ram Demon ZX (all graphite) would these be a worthwhile investment (£150/160) to improve my game or should I carry on for another year or so and maybe get a really high quality set?

 I've also just read through the thread re; golf balls, and I'll change to a single make of ball in future.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. 

I am sure you will get all the advice in the world from the residents of this forum, but just bear in mind that a good golfer would be able to use any clubs, no matter how little they cost and that spending £300 on a driver does not guarantee 300 yards dead straight, as some high handicapppers on here are capable of achieving, according to them.

Spend as much as you like Graham, enjoy the game again and good luck in getting your handicap down.

John

I agree with Paul, lessons should always be the first thing.

John

My first new set (as opposed to the bits and pieces I'd been given over the years) were some Ram concept II's, came with all the bits and pieces I needed.  Good budget clubs and consistent over the range, which is what most beginners need I reckon.  The woods were the first to be upgraded but overall they were well worth the investment.

Re Johns post:  my handicap has been steadily climbing since I splashed out on a new set of custom built jobs.  Maybe I shouldn't have changed....

Hi Tim, sorry to hear your game is standing still after the purchase of custom fitted clubs. I have never heard of the make you have purchased so can offer no insight into how good they are.

Although custom fitting is preferable than just buying off the shelf it all depends on the quality and enthusiasm of the guy fitting you. Don't forget it is a sale they are after.

It would be interesting to have all your new irons swingweighted, just to see if they are all the same.

Like being at the range, getting fitted for new clubs always seems to speed up the swing slightly to hit it harder, why we do this we will never find out. With the naturally increased swing speed, the fitter is then giving you the wrong shaft for your natural game swing.

It is possible to learn how to swing any golf club, but if it affects ones natural swing then it is of no long term use.

I am sure you will get it right.

John

John, they're custom built, not fitted.  All swing weighted, balanced, etc: for my body shape and swing.  I've got to stop compensating for the differences and just let them fly, difficult to break those bad habits though...Signs that I'm finally getting there though, short irons are starting to go orbital again at last!

Equipment is no substitute for talent.  Unfortunately

Thanks for the replies guys, I might pop over to my local American Golf Store (Sunderland) tomorrow. Think I'll find out about lessons and maybe custom fitting as well.

Anybody know the approximate costs for lesson and/or custom fitting? 

I'm originally from Essex.  I've only just learned to walk without my knuckles scraping the floor.