What are the best golf clubs for 57 year old with a bad back; need some easy to hit but can get better with?
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I WOULD LOOK AT HYBRID IRONS AND FAIRWAY WOODS, ADAMS GOLF I WOULD RECOMMEND THEY ARE DAM GOOD MANUFACTURES OF GOLF CLUBS, GET FITTED FOR THEM. LENGTH, LIE, GRIP SIZE, FLEX. BAD BACK OR NOT YOU NEED THE TOOLS TO GET YOU AROUND THE COURSE, HAVE YOUR NEXT SET BUILT TO YOUR GAME, NOT OFF THE RACK. ON YOUR BACK PROBLEM I DONT KNOW THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE MAGNETS BUT YAHOO SEARCH, JIM COLBERT ON THE CHAMPIONS TOUR SWEARS BY THEM, GRIP IT AN RIP IT
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One of the best bargain for women's clubs are the Adams Idea set for women.  These are as good as the top brands but at a fraction of the price.  However, these are still not as cheap as those $200 sets.\n\nAnother option is the Callaway GES.  These have been discontinued, but they are truly excellent for female beginners.  You should still be able to find a set either online or in some stores.  They are extremely forgiving and will help beginners stay interested in the game rather than getting frustrated and quitting.  I would highly recommend the GES based on personal experience.\n\nThe Adams set comes with short irons, long hybrid irons, and woods.\n\nThe GES comes with 3 irons, 3 woods, a putter, and a bag.\n\nHope this is helpful!
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Ignore that other answer. I would say 17 is really good for being fourteen years old. I know when I was 14 I was horrid, but by the time I was in college I had my handicap down to a 2. \n\nThe key is to keep practicing and never stop trying to learn about the game. Read golf instruction books, play with good golfers....learn about the swing! \n\nAnd have fun!!
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I made my decision by going to Golfsmith and hit an assortment of clubs. I found the Callaway Fusion irons to be most consistent for me and the easiest to hit.  The other cool thing is Golfsmith has a 100 day satisfaction policy which lets you have piece of mind regarding the club choice.
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some of the woods are good i know people who think there the best..boom boom used to use them.  to be honest i would prefer to play something like snake eyes as opposed to getting raped by a big company for lots of money. The shaft is a huge factor as well as the head. I was once told(how true it is i don't know but it sounds about right) that with the big companys 70% of cost goes into research but if youy sell it 70%is what shaft you have in it\nCheck out TOM WISHON"S clubs. he used to design for golfsmith who designs snakeeyes. I think it is wishongolf.com. some of his stuff is good\n\nHope i helped
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Well, if you are set on Ping, you can always check out their G5L series.  However, from my research, there are better reviewed sets available for women.  \n\nThe Taylor Made Miscelas are quite well regarded.  The set comes with the standard short irons, and the long irons are all hybrids.  You can purchase the set with or without the Miscela woods which includes the driver.\n\nThe Adams Idea set for women are considered as good for women, but at a much lower price.  If price is a consideration, or if name brand is not as important, these are probably your best choice.  Like the Miscelas, these come with short irons, long iron hybrids, and optional woods.\n\nFinally, the Mizuno Tava set for women is also very good.  While Mizuno is not as well known for women's clubs, their irons are considered by many to be the best in the world.\n\nThese are probably the best women's clubs available, but ultimately, it will come down to personal preference.  Ping, Callaway, and others all offer women's clubs, so be sure to try out as many as you can.
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Here you are my friend, welcome to the wonderful world of Ebay!\n\nhttp://sporting-goods.listings.ebay.com/Golf_W0QQfromZR4QQsacatZ1513QQsocmdZListingItemListQQssPageNameZdcpSportTextFeat\n\nAlso try http://www.2ndswing.com if there's on in your area they have cheap clubs. \n\nSo does this place, Play It Again Sports:\n\nhttp://www.playitagainsports.com/playitagainsports/myheadline.asp?S=7312&P=3979&PubID=4332\n\nOr you could go the component route:\n\nhttp://www.proswing.com\n\nhttp://www.golfsmith.com\n\nhttp://www.golfworks.com\n\nYou could also try here:\n\nhttp://www.edwinwatts.com\n\nor here:\n\nhttp://www.golfgalaxy.com\n\nYou might also check out the links here:\n\nhttp://www.ttsoft.com/thor/golflinks.html\n\nGood luck!
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If I were you, I'd shop the used clubs in your local golf shop.  You can find clubs that are like new for half-price or less.  Also, keep an eye on the clearance racks.  There's a lot of good equipment there, too.
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Try Ebay...search for the types of clubs you have and see if you can find something comparable....
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You know, just a basic $150 golf set is what you need, nothing fancy. At least not until you get better. You're actually much better off spending your money on lessons. Once you do get better, you'll be able to test clubs out at a local pro shop and find clubs that will suit your style of play.\n\nGood luck. It's a great game that teaches us to be humble.
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Great question in today's market you can only answer that question on the driving range.  I suggest you go to several demo days hit all clubs you can and have them fit you.  That is the only way to find the best for you.  I have several of the websites on my blog roll http://360.yahoo.com/pgamoffett each website has a place you can find local demo days in your area.  You can also go to www.playgolfamerica.com to sign up for a free golf lesson this month with a local PGA pro.  Last month was free club fitting.  I'm sure if you ask the pro they will help give you some recommendations on finding a driver and with demo day information.  \nGood Luck \n\nYou can also check out www.pga.com improve your game sections for more advise about finding the right club.
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Most forgiving irons are:\n\nPing G2\nPing G5\nMizuno MX-17\nMizuno MX-900\nCallaway Big Bertha\nCleveland CG4\n\nIf you specifically want a forged club, the Mizuno MX-23 is the most forgiving.\n\nWhile cloned clubs are fine for beginners, I would always have something in the back of my mind, questioning if its the club or me.  Since golf is such a mind game, the last thing I need is to doubt the quality of clubs.  Confidence goes along way in this game, and name brand, reputation, and even appearance of the clubs play a role in boosting confidence.\n\nHope this is helpful!
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true. most clones will get you just about what you're looking for minus the outrageous price tags. I LOVE muscle back irons like the Titleist 690 but cannot afford the $1000 tag for them. I use, instead, a Nike clone set in which I put together myself, saving me even more money and they are pretty much similar. The Titleists are true forged blades but my clones are cast so there is a difference there, however, playing my clones still give me the feel and comfortablilty with using muscle back irons while I learn and improve my game. I've had my set for about 3 years and have gotten better to the point where I will now be custom fit for my set in a couple of months or so (still working on the price tag for now). But your logic is right on. no need to drop a grand on a set your not ready to use so get the knock offs for now and work your way up.
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For golf balls, I would recommend the Pro V1's.  But you really don't need such a high quality ball if you are a relative beginner.  You really wont notice a difference.  In terms of best bang for your buck, I would buy AA quality used Maxfli Noodles.  These balls cost about 48 cents each shipped.\n\nFor clubs, it really depends on which clubs.\n\nFor drivers, Taylor Made is hard to beat.  Callaway is ok as well.  There are actually quite a few good driver makers.  Best thing to do is look around and demo.\nFor fairway woods, Tour Edge Exotics is probably the best.\nFor hybrids,Nickent, Cobra, and Taylor Made lead the pack.\nFor irons, Mizuno wins hands down.\nFor wedges, Cleveland, Mizuno, and Vokey are among the best.\nFor putters, it really is a personal preference issue.  Some of my favorites include the Odyssey 2-Ball, the Heavy Putter, Bettinardi, Guerin, and Gauge.  Other popular brands include Scotty Cameron, Never Compromise, and Yes!\n\nHope this helps!
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None, Save the $250.00 bucks and use $99.00 of it to sign up for Link Up 2 Golf or First Swing. Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and find a program in your area. They will supply the equipment. They will teach you everything you need to know and take you out on the course a couple times. Make sure when you sign up that they do take you out on the course. During this time you will get to hit several types of clubs. \n\nThings to think about\n1. Budget\n2. How often will you play\n3. Clubs you hit that you like\n\nI even suggest going to some demo days have them fit you for clubs. Once you know what you want you can look for great deals on E-bay, Play it again sports, or newspaper.
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it is never to late to learn anything you want to try! I'm 39 and want to learn to play golf. so, if I'm not to old, then your not either!! i wish you the best of luck!
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I'm going to guess your a new golfer or only play about 10 times a year  Ram has some good clubs in a low price range.  I have 10 sets I let students use in my beginner golf class.  We also use them as rent sets, they take a lot of abuse.  The one thing to watch out for is using the woods on matts.  People who hit behind the ball and swing hard can bend the shafts and split the metal heads.  They should work just fine.  You may want to go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro.