what is the best driver for someone starting out in golf?
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Your best drive is your 3 wood.  I know everyone wants to hit if far, but it takes some time for you swing to handle a driver.  The 3 wood is easier to hit so it should go further and straighter for you.  Now don't let your driver sit in the bag and collect dust.  Use it on the holes it can't hurt you.  When you have a par 4 or par 5 that's going to take and extra shot, try the driver.  Make sure there is not a lot of trouble off the tee.  That way if you hit it 20 yards to the right you still have a shot.  \n\nOnce you have devloped your swing and want to find a good driver, please follow these steps:\n1.  Do not purchase a driver with out hitting one like it first.\n2.  Go to several Demo days and have them fit you.  You can go the the company websites to find Demo days in your area.  \n3.  Once you find a driver you just can't do without but it.  \nI have links to several companies websites on my blog roll. \n\nMay is free golf lesson month - Go to www.playgolfamerica.com to sign up for a free lesson with a local PGA Pro\n\nTips\ntrying your 3-wood instead of your driver.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_anderson061504.cfm\nIf you struggle with your tee shots, try a couple of these drills to help you build confidence and consistency.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_polites110104.cfm\nWhile it is desirable to hit down on the ball with most every club in your bag, that is not the case with your driver\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_rihm110104.cfm\n technical advisor Tom Wishon points out the three things about a driver that can cause you to leave valuable yards in your bag.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/equipment/improve_wishon060905.cfm\n\ngood luck
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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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The best answer that I can give you is DO NOT BUY CLUBS as a gift.!!!!\n\nI know thats not the answer you want but I promise it is the best.\nBuying clubs without knowing the golfer's abilities or preferences is like buying clothes for a teenager. It would be a guess if you got the right set.\n\nThe best advice is to get a GIFT card or to buy a golf-fitting session so a pro can determine the best set for that specific golfer. \n\nYou can spend up to $1500 for a good set of clubs but that does not mean you spent your money wisely.\n\nYou might be better off buying a $500 set and $1000 in lessons!
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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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You don't want to spend too much money on a beginner's set because you should outgrow them in a year or two anyway. However, you definitely want forgiving clubs which means cavity-backs. \n\nNow on to golf clubs. For beginners, I would recommend the Mizuno MX-17s. They are very forgiving. They have recently been replaced by the MX-900, so you should be able to get a good deal on the 17s new. Mizuno's are famous for the softness of their forged irons, and even though the 17's are cast not forged, they come close to the forged irons in feel. When it comes to quality, Mizuno irons cannot be beat.\n\nAnother popular beginner's set is the Pings. The new G5s are quite pricey, but you may be able to find a used set or perhaps a G2 set for a good price. The Pings are also well known for being forgiving, but they just looked too ugly for me. I couldn't stand the look of them while I still find myself admiring my MX-17s after a full year. \n\nThe Callaways, imo, are just as pricey as the Pings without their forgiveness. They don't look as good as the Mizunos either.\n\nIf you are just experimenting with golf and not sure if you will stick with it, go with the much cheaper 2nd tier brands. These include Tommy Armour, Ben Hogan, Adams, etc. They should be almost as good if not as good as the big brands but at a fraction of the price. If you decide to stick with the game after a year, you can always upgrade later.\n\nAbout fitting, it is certainly important.  Most golf stores will fit clubs for you for free if you purchase them from their store.\n\nAbout shafts, unless a golf store measures your swing speed at 95mph or higher, go with Regular Flex shafts, not the Stiff Flex. So many people have an ego issue and go with the stiff when regular is most appropriate for the majority of players.  As a beginner, I would doubt that your swing speed would be fast enough to warrant stiff flex, so don't let anyone talk you into stiff without measuring your speed first.  (And don't buy the "you'll grow into it" line ... buy what is best for you now.)\n\nRegarding woods, you wont need them if you are a true beginner.  If you have a pretty comfortable and consistent swing with your irons, then you'd be ready to move on to woods if you're not there already.\n\nHope this helps!
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Either a Pro V1x, or a Callaway Big Bertha
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Putts of course. If you're an average golfer, you may use your driver fourteen times max in a round. Probably 14 approaches, with four tee shorts from par three. May be max five fairway woods. Miss the green, say all of them, 18 chip shots. But, putts, unless you have several hole in one or many chips in, minimum is 18 putts, which is the best ever for anyone. Average of less than 30 putts is very good since it is less than two putts a hole. Usually, for average golfers then 36 putts still is a very good round. So, you hit your putter more than any other shots. The most important shots therefore are putts. Drive is for show, putt is for dole.
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well i like the nike one. it gives me ultimate performance for my demands. nothing to take away from the prov1, its still a great ball. i like nike because i like the swoosh sign and its not something distracting when i tee it up. i also have a bit of nike clubs, not sure if this makes me biased. ignite 460 driver, pro combo utility iron, 3-pw nike nds, and a tiger woods lob wedge. \n\n:-) :-)
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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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I would highly reccomend not buying a Callaway driver at all. Their sweet spots are too small. For $80, i would buy it. I bought a big bertha once, and hated it. No distance, whatsoever. After that, I switched over to an Adams GT2, worth about $70, and i hit 290 yard drives, and I'm 14 years old!
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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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A driver, a putter, and 12 others in between.  \n\nGet a look at his bag and see what he's carrying now and what he likes. Your choices are woods numbered 2 through infinity, irons numbered 1 through 9, and any number of wedges.\n\nMost average golfers carry (keeping to a 14 club limit) the putter, Driver, 3 wood, 4 wood, 5 wood,\n3-9 iron, a pitching wedge and a sand wedge.\n\nSome hit woods easier than long irons, so they sub a 7 wood for a 3 iron.  A lot may forsake a 3 or 4 wood wood for an extra wedge at a different loft.\n\nThere's no "set" set.  All depends on what he's comfortable with.\n\nA great bag stuffer would be a Gore-Tex rainsuit.  Or at least a Gore-Tex top.  They're great in the rain.  And Foot-Joy makes a GREAT set of rain gloves that are the best I've seen at letting you keep a grip on a soaking wet golf club.  The Gore-Tex'll be expensive, the gloves are around $15-20.\n\nP.S.  Don't get him "a" golf lesson.  A series of them or none at all.  I think it was Bob Toski who charged $200 for five lessons and $2,000.00 for one way back when (if you expect a miracle, you should expect to pay for it).
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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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This depends on a number of factors, from the course you play on to the type of ball flight you hit, to the type of ball you play. \n\nYou should ask a good player at the club you play at for recommendations on what wedges to carry. Or better yet ask the pro at the club, he should be able to point you in the right direction.
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1) Tiger Woods. It is mechancially sound, powerful and it never abandons him in the middle of a round. It's also beautiful to watch. Good enough to win the US Open twice (and everything else).\n\n2) Vijay Singh. Another mechanically sound swing that appears so effortless. Good enough to win the Masters.\n\n3) Ernie Els. Mechanically sound, powerful, and effortless. Good enough to win the US Open twice.\n\nHowever, the BEST swing of all time was that of Ben Hogan. Once he figured out his swing it never abandoned him even under the most extreme pressure of major chapionship golf. Watching his swing was like watching an artist -- it was truly beautiful and awe inspiring.
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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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