High Handicapper = TS or lessons?

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By Tom D

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  1. Hi all,

    Sorry if this has been answered before but I am a fairly new golfer (high handicapper around 23)

    I am currently gaming a driver that simply is not right for me which I bought second hand when I was starting out and knew very little about clubs. It is a 'pro' model - 430cc head with the weight forward and it is just impossible to hit.

    If I swing hard (I naturally have a fairly fast swing) then I slice it into oblivion. To keep it on the fairway I have to drop my speed right down, then I hit a fade.

    I've seen a lot about TS2 being a great, forgiving club, particularly with a proper fitting. However, is it realistically a good idea to get fitted and spend £450 on a club at my handicap or is it better to stick it out with what I have and plough the cash into lessons?

    Thanks

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    My opinion is a new golfer needs both solid fundamentals and equipment closely fitted to their needs in order to be successful at building a good golf foundation. A lot goes into scoring so just changing drivers will not immediately lower your handicap unless that's the only place where you are loosing strokes (not likely). Conversely, if you are manipulating your swing to compensate for a poorly match driver, it can effect your swing on all clubs. Pick up a more modern, forgiving driver, even if a cheaper used one, and then get some lessons. A good pro will help you focus on what clubs you should update as your lessons progress. Good luck! Welcome to this great game.
  3. Bill L

    Bill L
    Spring, TX

    Without the proper tools, a simple job can be hard. Take lessons, get clubs that fit you. It's been said that golf is a game played with implements ill suited for the purpose. Properly fitted equipment makes life better.
  4. Richard A

    Richard A
    St Neots, Cambs

    Paying £450 on a driver won't sort out your problem invest in having some lessons first, you may find the driver you already have might be ok. If you feel a new driver is what you really want then get fitted by trying different drivers then choose the one that suits you best.
  5. Steve M

    Steve M
    Hatboro, PA

    take a few lessons and while there ask the pro for suggestions on a driver that you can "grow" with. Since most are adjustable, the pro should be able to make a few tweaks to help you.
  6. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military
    Take the lessons and the Pro should be able to get a good estimate of what clubs you’ll need.. Pretty sure he’Ll recommend a fitting as we all here would do as well.
  7. Christopher V

    Christopher V
    Edmond, OK

    The answer is both, its a costly answer.
  8. Matthew B.

    Matthew B.
    Ada, MI

    Lessons first. Then talk with your instructor about a driver fitting. (Also, you might consider an older driver. Good deals can be had on mint 917s, for example.)
  9. They go hand in hand. Lessons help develop good fundamental habits, where as clubs that aren’t properly fit for you can be detrimental to your game. I would lean towards the lessons and look at the fitting a little later.
  10. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    I agree. Sounds like you need both.
  11. Christopher V

    Christopher V
    Edmond, OK

    Any update on how lessons or a new TS worked out for you?
  12. I think you are probably capable of playing better golf than a 23 handicap, not matter what clubs you use. Get some lessons to get well grounded in the fundamentals. Practice what you learned, get some more playing time under your belt, then take some more lessons. At that point you should be ready for a proper club fitting. Keep the TS2 as an aspiration until you reach that point. Also as your swing and ability improves you might find a T1, 3, or 4 is a better fit for you.
  13. Dwayne N

    Dwayne N
    Island, KY

    Dale V is a wise man heed his wisdom
  14. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military
    Swing first then equipment. Your local PGA Pro will guide you on both.

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