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Recommend me new Golf Clubs.....on a Budget....6'6....

In the last 3 months I've played about once a week and I'm getting considerably better and realizing it would be worth it and beneficial for me to spend some money on a new set of clubs.

I've been playing with clubs that were given to me when I was 16 (I'm 35 now, no height change since then though) and until about 3 months ago, I played golf maybe 5 times. The clubs I have now are extended 1" but I'm thinking in need more, probably 2" over standard as I am 6'6"

I'm not looking to spend $1000 and I don't care to have big brands, but I also don't want a $200 set off amazon.
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A decent driver is gonna cost you around $300+. Putter and wedge are my #1 clubs to spend $ on.

Go to a shop and get fitted, then try a bunch of clubs out. Pick ones you like. It's kinda hard. Need to know your swing speed and chit
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You could try golfsub70.com but you aren't getting a full set of clubs for under a G new.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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Originally Posted By pengh⏩
A decent driver is gonna cost you around $300+. Putter and wedge are my #1 clubs to spend $ on.

Go to a shop and get fitted, then try a bunch of clubs out. Pick ones you like. It's kinda hard. Need to know your swing speed and chit
I'm currently hitting with a $50 Wilson Driver from Academy and consistently outdriving my buddy who I consider the best player that I know, about 6'2 hitting with a $400 driver So I'm not as concerned with my driver.

I would say that if I was to "NEED" clubs it would be a good set of wedges and good wood or 2.



I'm more or less looking for brand recommendations. Clearly I know the big ones, but when you stray from those there endless options and I don't want a crap club.
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Originally Posted By Holyfenix⏩
You could try golfsub70.com but you aren't getting a full set of clubs for under a G new.
Played a friend's Sub70 699's for a few months when we traded clubs. Pretty affordable and punches wayyy above its price. Actually liked them better than my P790's in some aspects.

Realistically, you should get a fitting. When you increase the length (which you will have to), it changes the lie angle and actually makes a significant difference in how you strike the ball.
If you absolutely won't get a fitting, then you generally flatten 1° for every 1/2" added, but this is best calculated using a fitting scuff board.
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post 1636101213 04-13-2021, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted By dbs25⏩
Played a friend's Sub70 699's for a few months when we traded clubs. Pretty affordable and punches wayyy above its price. Actually liked them better than my P790's in some aspects.

Realistically, you should get a fitting. When you increase the length (which you will have to), it changes the lie angle and actually makes a significant difference in how you strike the ball.
If you absolutely won't get a fitting, then you generally flatten 1° for every 1/2" added, but this is best calculated using a fitting scuff board.
What he said, at your height you'll need a proper fitting. You can probably find a place that sells knock-offs in your area if, you want to go that route.
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Originally Posted By dbs25⏩
Played a friend's Sub70 699's for a few months when we traded clubs. Pretty affordable and punches wayyy above its price. Actually liked them better than my P790's in some aspects.

Realistically, you should get a fitting. When you increase the length (which you will have to), it changes the lie angle and actually makes a significant difference in how you strike the ball.
If you absolutely won't get a fitting, then you generally flatten 1° for every 1/2" added, but this is best calculated using a fitting scuff board.
I'm not against getting fitted, I'm just a little shy about doing it because from what I understand, it's not cheap. I'm not ready to spend that kind of money (mentally) yet. My buddy (same one I was referring to a couple posts up) just dropped $800 to get fitted for 4 new irons.
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https://www.gigagolf.com/

Clones but affordable and they fit length and lie to your height.

I'm 6'5 and not a great golfer. Took 5-10 stokes off my game.
6'5, 240lbs.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107⏩
I'm not against getting fitted, I'm just a little shy about doing it because from what I understand, it's not cheap. I'm not ready to spend that kind of money (mentally) yet. My buddy (same one I was referring to a couple posts up) just dropped $800 to get fitted for 4 new irons.
I'm an avid golfer but haven't gotten new clubs in about 6 years. I play about 27 holes a week and hit the range 2-3 times a week as well.
Getting a new Driver this year Titleist TSi3 ($575). New Irons next year ($1300-$1400) and New Wedges next year($500-600).
The Driver should last about 4 years, Irons about 8, and Wedges about 2.

However its my main hobby so to me its all worth it.
*Updated* If you can't hit a 320 yard drive, are you even a man?
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Get fitted

It’s usually free with purchase, and you’re too big for off the rack. I’m 6’4 and had to have custom length.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107⏩
I'm not against getting fitted, I'm just a little shy about doing it because from what I understand, it's not cheap. I'm not ready to spend that kind of money (mentally) yet. My buddy (same one I was referring to a couple posts up) just dropped $800 to get fitted for 4 new irons.
$800 for 4 irons!!!! That's ridiculous, when you purchase a set of clubs, a fitting is usually included if you're buying from a reputable place. Example, you can get fitted for a new set of Ping G425 irons at Golf Galaxy for $875. That's 4 iron - Pitching wedge. Then, you'll know your proper club settings and can add your wedges and a woods/hybrids as you go.


Edit...if he spent that much for 4 irons, I hope he shoots in the 70's.
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Originally Posted By Vhagar⏩
Get fitted

It’s usually free with purchase, and you’re too big for off the rack. I’m 6’4 and had to have custom length.
Same here, my current set is +1 and 2* upright. Mizuno MX-15's, I'll be buying a new set of sticks this summer.
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Originally Posted By icetrauma⏩
$800 for 4 irons!!!! That's ridiculous, when you purchase a set of clubs, a fitting is usually included if you're buying from a reputable place. Example, you can get fitted for a new set of Ping G425 irons at Golf Galaxy for $875. That's 4 iron - Pitching wedge. Then, you'll know your proper club settings and can add your wedges and a woods/hybrids as you go.


Edit...if he spent that much for 4 irons, I hope he shoots in the 70's.
Playing with me, drinking..... he'll par no problem, and occasionally hit a wonky ball, but recovers well.

In tournament mode he's a par/birdie golfer.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107⏩
Playing with me, drinking..... he'll par no problem, and occasionally hit a wonky ball, but recovers well.

In tournament mode he's a par/birdie golfer.
Very nice, yeah, a nice set of forged sticks will run ya some cash.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107⏩
I'm not against getting fitted, I'm just a little shy about doing it because from what I understand, it's not cheap. I'm not ready to spend that kind of money (mentally) yet. My buddy (same one I was referring to a couple posts up) just dropped $800 to get fitted for 4 new irons.
Assuming he bought 4 individual irons at $150/iron, that's $200 for the fitting. I'd imagine they would have done the entire iron set for the same price and it doesn't have to be a fitting this extensive/expensive for most people. You can even go to a golf galaxy or something and just do a quick fitting with them for free; just say you're thinking about buying. They should be able to figure out your shaft length, swing speed, and lie angle without much trouble. With just those three things, you can get a general idea on what shafts to get for irons and woods (do them separately).

Realistically, most golfers don't need a comprehensive fitting with million different club head and shaft/tipping options. You just need a quick fitting since you're 6'6" and off-the-shelf clubs just aren't gonna work out as well as they should.

As far as actually buying clubs, you can also go the used route. Golf partner just bought the last gen Callaway Apex irons for $400 off ebay. All in all with grips and new shafts, came out to maybe $600 for an otherwise $1300 set. Plus a 6 pack of beer for my labor.
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lol @ beta cubecels getting ripped off to pay hundreds of dollars for a junk of scrapmetal
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Originally Posted By bsmit107⏩
In the last 3 months I've played about once a week and I'm getting considerably better and realizing it would be worth it and beneficial for me to spend some money on a new set of clubs.

I've been playing with clubs that were given to me when I was 16 (I'm 35 now, no height change since then though) and until about 3 months ago, I played golf maybe 5 times. The clubs I have now are extended 1" but I'm thinking in need more, probably 2" over standard as I am 6'6"

I'm not looking to spend $1000 and I don't care to have big brands, but I also don't want a $200 set off amazon.
I'm 6'5" and I've extended every single iron a full 2".
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