Here's a couple things to think about: 1. Have you reached your growth spurt? (the year where you get the largest increase in height). If you're playing to a 9 handicap with a set of "off the shelf" clubs, it sounds like you may be somewhere between 5'7" and 5'10" now. 2. If you change clubs a fitting is in order (at least a lie angle check) for the irons. It sounds like you are using a 5-SW setup with your irons. You could remain with regular flex at least until graduation from HS. 3. Titleist irons are about 1/2 degree more upright than Callaway. Maybe as a preliminary, buy a set of used DCI 981 or Callaway X-18 irons at a place like Golf Mart (Roger Dunn Golf Shops) - they have a great selection of used clubs. Look for a set with regular flex and hit a few shots and see which set feels better. HAVE THE LIE ANGLES ADJUSTED. I personally didn't care for Callaway or Taylor Made irons. I like DCI 981 and Ping Eye 2 irons (DCI is a great "player" iron). 4. Nothing wrong with upgrading woods and wedges NOW. Sounds like you have a comfort zone with your Callaway 5 wood. Start with a Vokey sand wedge (54-11 bent to 55 would match a lot of the "sports store" golf clubs - it is very versatile) and then maybe a 60-07. You can always change woods and hybrids as time goes by.

I'm starting my growth spurt, and am projected to be 6' 2".  I'm playing with a set that was fit for me 3 years ago.  I do like the 5 wood from another brand!  I hit about 200 yrds with it! 

 

Thanks a lot and I will look for the demo days at my local course, Cog Hill.  They had the BMW Championship!

Ben

hey Ben,

Sounds like you have a great game - way to go!  My advice would be to go see an authorized Titleist fitter and take their opinions and suggestions to heart.  Then plan on going through that process again in 2 or 3 years, because you'll be growing and your game will be changing.  If you are serious about the game, which it sounds like you are, you have to have your equipment performing at the optimum level, and that means seeing a great fitter soon to get you going, and then every few years to make sure your kit is up to spec and allowing you to perform on the course to your fullest capabilities.

This may cost a little more money, but it is far better than buying clubs off the rack, or off the web, and then continually wondering and changing (and compromising) to get things right.

 

Jason

 

 

 

Thanks for the help!  Should I get a Titleist 910 set or a Burner set, R11 set?  OR what would think would  be best for me?

 

Thanks!

Ben

The retail stores that have a fitting/repair facility on board are Golfsmith, Golf Mart (Roger Dunn Golf Shops) and Golf Galaxy. They also have fitting carts and launch monitors. Additionally, Golf Mart has a wide selection of new and used clubs with a 90 day playability guarantee on either. Buying them off the rack in Big 5, Sports Authority, Sportmart, the military exchanges is to be avoided. Can't say anything about Dick's Sporting Goods because I never went there. Even in the golf course pro shop, some don't have certified fitting facilities. The reason I was mentioning used clubs, is because your financial situation may or may not allow dropping $1000 on a set of irons or $400 for the latest driver. That, and Mom and Dad may not be too keen on dropping $2000 on a brand new set of clubs, especially since your game is going to be changing in rapid fashion between now and the time you graduate from HS. I agree with Jason - find an authorized fitter. One that will give you personal attention. Some of the better ones are in the small "mom and pop" shops. The first upgrade to any golf set are your wedges and putter since most of your shots are within 100 yards of the pin. A lie and loft adjustment on the wedges is $5 per club. A putter fitting is $20. Wedges are $120 each. At this point, have the lie angles optimized on your current set of irons. The next in line may be your 4H. Even a new one isn't horribly expensive ($229 for a 910H). Get fit. You can also take your woods and driver to a demo day and do a side-by-side comparison. Just like guitars..... I would never buy one off e-bay or online. I have to go to the store and play them. It took me about 10 minutes to decide on my Tele. It took me about 2 hours to decide on my Gretsch.

Thanks a lot, I got my clubs custom fit(the ones I currently have) so that they would last me a few extra years.  I got them fittied in 2009, so I got a good use out of them. 

 

Thanks a lot!

 

Ben