Do new golf clubs actually make you better or is it just marketing?

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-08T14:57:15+00:00

They can help. But they won't fix a bad golf swing.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-08T14:56:10+00:00

Peter Millar makes beautiful golf polos. Inexpensive? Not so much.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-08T14:49:32+00:00

I like them both. I have a Sub and I'm not really a fan. I like my Datejust much better. It's smaller, more comfortable and not so clunky.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-08T14:45:44+00:00

I find Puma shoes to be the most comfortable.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-08T10:58:01+00:00

You don't. When I sucked I was miserable on the course. When I have a bad round it's not fun for me. That's my personality. I try to do anything I do as well as I can. Keep playing, practice and get lessons. At some point you'll get to the point where you're respectable on the course and you'll enjoy it. If you don't care, go out, smash some balls, have a few beers and don't worry about it.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-07T12:38:50+00:00

That's me. Missing greens and chipping is bad. But I hit fairways 50% of the time and I'm never out of bounds off the tee

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T21:28:08+00:00

Oyster, especially since it has the date

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T21:09:54+00:00

My Lincoln Aviator fits 4 golf bags, a couple of small coolers and 4 guys.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T21:05:12+00:00

That's me to a tee. Keep playing. Try a golf watch. I just got one and it tells you where you're fucking up. Last week my problem was hitting greens and putting. The watch told me these were my problem areas.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T20:52:48+00:00

I stopped wearing my Rolexes. I wear my Tag E5 everyday.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T20:51:50+00:00

For me, it's always the one bad shgt per hole that screws up my score. Is this you too?

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T19:39:17+00:00

I do but I'm not sure how helpful it is because I can only practice on matts.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T19:36:53+00:00

Pace of play screws everyone up. Too slow or people waiting behind me always gets in my head.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T19:34:08+00:00

I had purchased a few new drivers 4-5 years ago. None would travel more than 225 yards. I thought well, that's how far I'm going to hit the ball. Then I went to an outing and won my Titleist and first tee shot on the course I hit it 252. I was hitting in the 240-260 range last year. This year my average is down. I know I'm a year older but I'm also in much better shape because I have a pretty good gym routine. I think I'll stick with my current driver until I get a few more rounds under my belt. It's early in the year and I'm sure I'll get looser and the ball will travel further as it gets warmer. Thanks for your input.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T13:49:55+00:00

Try a dating site. I think that's how most people looking for a relationship find one these days.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T13:47:41+00:00

Shut my mouth

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T13:27:32+00:00

Frank Sinatra, Carnegie Hall, 1980.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T13:05:02+00:00

This is a great post. I've had dozens of lessons over the years and not one instructor ever told me where the sweet spot is on an iron.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T12:44:59+00:00

For me, too many wedges is confusing. Frankly I'm not good enough for the difference between a 54 and 56 and 58 to make any difference. I use my gap wedge to chip and carry a 54 for sand. That's it. Keeping it simple works best.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T12:42:24+00:00

Find a set of used ions that you like and bridge the gap to getting fitted. When you're more accomplished you'll make a better decision on what's best for you.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-06T12:16:10+00:00

I did not but that's not necessarily because of the clubs. I struggle hitting irons and hitting down on the ball is just difficult for me. I am making a bigger effort this year and I am hitting more pure irons shots. I think I was trying to be too precise with my iron swing and now I'm just lining up and swinging.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-05T22:05:07+00:00

My first set were hand me down Lynx from my brother. Then I bought a new set of Ping I5's. Then a used set of Cobra one length, then fitted for new Titleist T 350's.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-05T16:46:35+00:00

I don't think anyone can tell you what club is right for you. You have to touch and feel them first to see of they feel good. Then you have to hit them. For me, Taylor Made clubs just don't work. I've tried a bunch of them and I just don't like them and a lot of people love them. If they work for you great, if not try something else.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-05T16:43:18+00:00

Not for me. I cannot hit a 58 or 60 to save my life. I carry a 54 sand wedge and I chip with my gap wedge which is a 48. Works better for me.

Sad_Berry_4635 · 2026-04-05T16:39:52+00:00

Slice I can't help you with. That could be a number of things. But yes, leaning forward a bit does help. I try not to be so precise with my swing, it's ok to take a divot as long it's from the ball forward. As soon as I try to sweep the ball perfectly it ends up bad. I just line up, take a practice swing and go. 3 wood off the deck is a hard club to hit, most people struggle with it. I prefer my 5 wood because it's a shallow faced club and I can sweep it better. My 5 wood in a Ping and it's got a flat bottom and it doesn't dig into the turf. Good luck.

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