I shoot high 90's. Need new, good irons. Would you recommend taking lessons before getting new clubs or after?

Question

I really want to improve my game. The clubs I have currently are awful, cheap ones. I should probably take some lessons I guess. Any advice, club recommendations, etc.? Thanks.

Answer 1

I suggest after. You will be more consistant if you learn with the same clubs you will be using in the long run....

Answer 2

If you are shooting in the high nineties you do not have an equipment problem.  You need to improve your fundamentals first so get some lessons.  Set a goal of getting down under ninety before you buy new sticks for yourself.

Answer 3

Buy your clubs and then take a few lessons. Most importantly, buy clubs according to your game. Are you a good iron player but bad off the tee or are you a monster off the tee and you need forgiving irons to get your second shots to the green? Most likely you want a forgiving set of irons that have distance. Good luck!

Answer 4

http://www.proclubmakers.org/vendor.php?...

Use link to find a certified fitter and builder. Give him a call and ask him the same question he will be glad to answer your question.

Answer 5

Golf clubs are make for the average male.  If you are between 5'7" and 6'1".  Then a stock club will more than likely work fine for you.

From what I understand of fitting, several factors are considered in a proper fitting session.  To get the best fit, you should be able to consistently repeat your swing.  If you feel you can do that, then go ahead and get fitted.  Many places will apply the fitting fee toward the new clubs.

Answer 6

I am in the same situation as you. I just started playing last year and slowly bought new drivers,woods,and a putter. As i did this, i noticed a huge difference in my game with better equipment.

Lessons would be a good idea with, or without new clubs. It might be better to go there 1st, so the instructor can measure your swing speed and figure out what irons, and FLEX would be best for you.

I just bought the Taylormade Burner driver,3 wood, and now the XD Burner Graphite Irons.  The Burner driver is an over--szied head that is very forgiving on mishits. Added an extra 20 yards+ to my drive, and much straighter.

Answer 7

Playing with poorly fitted clubs will hinder your development as a player. A bad set of clubs could make the ball go too high, too low, to the left or to the right. Since a bad swing can do all the same things, the most effective way to isolate and eliminate swing problems is to get properly fitted clubs, so you know for sure that they are not causing the problems.

If you're serious about getting better, your ONLY option is to get fitted clubs BEFORE taking lessons.

Answer 8

Lessons are a good idea. It really helps to have them video taped! You need to be able to see yourself swing. The pro only has 30 minutes or so to give you things to work on, if you have the tape you can find may things to work on over a long period of time.

Golf Galaxy has lessons 4 for $99, video taped and e-mailed to you for an extra $20, it’s a great deal!

New clubs…well, I would ask the pro you are working with, but you probably don’t need new irons. I may start with a good driver, having confidence off the tee is a great way to play better.

Answer 9

If you are willing to make the investment of your time and money, you should definitely take the lessons first- chances are, at the level you are playing at, the teaching pro will find and fix some swing flaws.  Then, with a fundamentally sound swing, you can be fitted by a club manufacturer.  This fitting is usually done for free by the retailer (probably your teaching pro also).

If you get the clubs first, the pro might make some changes in your swing that impact the club specifications, and you will need new clubs again.

Answer 10

i would take lessons get your swing feeling comfortable with the changes then get some new irons custom fit to your new swing, its advice we are constantly give out to customers and pupils. To give you an idea why i say this, when i had my irons custom fit they were great but i had to change part of my set up i had to alter my lie angle on the club head, fortunately i repair clubs any way so i could do it but if you don't have the tools you have the expense of having your new clubs being altered. hope this helps happy golfing.

Answer 11

the best thing to do is to master the clubs you already have. once you become better a new set a golf clubs would be nice.