Who can identify golf clubs?

[Toothpick]

I was given these golf clubs today and would like a lil info about them.

What's the maker? are they any good? what do those numbers mean?.

I don't know jack about golf. and don't feel like registering on a golf forum just to figure out more info about my clubs.

In my unprofessional opinion the clubs seem like generic ones. or the "off brand" clubs. Just because I did a google search and it came back with nadda.

here are some photos. any info would be great! I'd hate to take them to the golf course: "hey jason, what kind of clubs are those?" ....."umm..golf ones"

I took a pic of all the spots with info.

 

[CB1]

I've played for twenty plus years and I've never heard of those. Your assessment is correct.

 

[jones2289]

Jason,

I'd agree that they look like off brand clubs. The Title Tour looks to be the same, or similar font that Titleist uses. The "1" would be for a driver, and I would assume there's probably a 3 and 5 that look similar. The 1 is designed to drive the ball the farthest, then the 3, 5, and then the irons. The higher the number on the club, the higher the loft. A higher loft club is designed to not hit the ball as far as that with a lower loft.

If you're interested in going out and taking some swings, give it a shot. No need to buy an expensive set of clubs when you're just learning or trying it out to see if you like it.

 

[Toothpick]

I've played for twenty plus years and I've never heard of those. Your assessment is correct.

maybe i'm not unprofessional at all!

So you think for someone that's never hit a golf ball the generic free golf clubs would be a good set to learn the basics with?

 

[Toothpick]

Jason,

I'd agree that they look like off brand clubs. The Title Tour looks to be the same, or similar font that Titleist uses. The "1" would be for a driver, and I would assume there's probably a 3 and 5 that look similar. The 1 is designed to drive the ball the farthest, then the 3, 5, and then the irons. The higher the number on the club, the higher the loft. A higher loft club is designed to not hit the ball as far as that with a lower loft.

If you're interested in going out and taking some swings, give it a shot. No need to buy an expensive set of clubs when you're just learning or trying it out to see if you like it.

yup there is a 3 and a 5. I got 12 clubs total with various numbers on them.

so the higher the number the shorter distance the ball travels.

 

[Patman27]

Generic clubs should work great, as long they are about the right height. Luckily men's clubs come in a standard height, so unless you are 4 8 or 6 8, you should be good. Buy a glove for your left hand (that fits on the snug side) and go hack away at the driving range. A lesson isn't a bad idea to get the basics of a swing and grip and stance. After that, it's a wonderful way to ruin a perfectly good walk.

The best thing about golf is golfers blame their clubs for bad shots and buy new ones all the time. So, there is a great second hand market when you feel like upgrading.

 

[Patman27]

yup there is a 3 and a 5. I got 12 clubs total with various numbers on them.

so the higher the number the shorter distance the ball travels.

Yup. Higher the number, the higher the loft of the club. For instance, your driver looks like its 11 degrees off perpendicular to the ground.

 

[Toothpick]

Generic clubs should work great, as long they are about the right height. Luckily men's clubs come in a standard height, so unless you are 4 8 or 6 8, you should be good. Buy a glove for your left hand (that fits on the snug side) and go hack away at the driving range. A lesson isn't a bad idea to get the basics of a swing and grip and stance. After that, it's a wonderful way to ruin a perfectly good walk.

The best thing about golf is golfers blame their clubs for bad shots and buy new ones all the time. So, there is a great second hand market when you feel like upgrading.

speaking of golf gloves.....what exactly does it do for you?

provide grip and prevent calluses?

 

[inspiringK]

The grips are 100% no doubt absolutely positively the genuine real article. You can take that to the bank!



The rest of the club is a total knockoff.

Those are the best to learn on. Nothing makes you look more like a tool on the course than when your clubs are sparkly and expensive and your swing looks like a tentative baby giraffe trying to doing a cartwheel while trying to read it's watch. Golf is good fun and the clubs really don't make a lick of difference at first. Don't over think the swing, but be aware of the etiquette.

 

[Rockminer]

Couple of questions

1. Are you wanting to get into golf and just try and have some fun?
2. Do you want to try and get as good as you can, or do you just want to just play every now and then?
3. have you ever hit golf balls before?

Can you post a picture of all the clubs? specifically the heads of the club. I'm interested what the back and front looks like.
Yes the glove will help you grip the club and aid in keeping you from getting blisters.

 

[inspiringK]

speaking of golf gloves.....what exactly does it do for you?

provide grip and prevent calluses?

Both. If you are right handed, wear only the left glove. Or, you can go with no glove until you feel like you need a glove.

 

[Rockminer]

Both. If you are right handed, wear only the left glove. Or, you can go with no glove until you feel like you need a glove.

Or you can be like Tommy "two gloves" Gainey

 

[Toothpick]

The grips are 100% no doubt absolutely positively the genuine real article. You can take that to the bank!



The rest of the club is a total knockoff.

Those are the best to learn on. Nothing makes you look more like a tool on the course than when your clubs are sparkly and expensive and your swing looks like a tentative baby giraffe trying to doing a cartwheel while trying to read it's watch. Golf is good fun and the clubs really don't make a lick of difference at first. Don't over think the swing, but be aware of the etiquette.

I just learned bowling etiquette! now I gotta worry bout golf etiquette!

 

[Toothpick]

Couple of questions

1. Are you wanting to get into golf and just try and have some fun?
2. Do you want to try and get as good as you can, or do you just want to just play every now and then?
3. have you ever hit golf balls before?

Can you post a picture of all the clubs? specifically the heads of the club. I'm interested what the back and front looks like.
Yes the glove will help you grip the club and aid in keeping you from getting blisters.

1. yes, just for fun. unless i'm a natural then it's money in the bank time
2. probably just play every now and then...unless #1 pans out
3. never in my life.

Are these what you are looking for?

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Go have fun. I need to do that same- learn to golf.

 

[Rockminer]

1. yes, just for fun. unless i'm a natural then it's money in the bank time
2. probably just play every now and then...unless #1 pans out
3. never in my life.

I'm not familiar with that brand but they appear to be a Ping knockoffs ( at least the irons ) Those will certainly work for someone who has never hit a ball before. here are some of my thoughts and recommendations:

You're going to be tempted to grab the big stick that says 1 on it and try to bomb 300 yard drives. You will learn faster, if you mostly stay away from the lower number clubs and start off with the higher number clubs. If it were me I would use the clubs that say P, 9, and 8 first. Those will be the easiest to hit and control.

When you go to the range or field somewhere, start off with easy swings to try and get a feel for what a controlled swing feels like. Don't worry about how far it goes as much as making good contact. you want to hit down to make the ball go up. most people, starting out, will do the opposite. They will try and scoop the ball into the air. The clubs are designed to get the ball into the air, all we have to do is not get in it's way ( legend of bagger vance reference ). If you watch pro's on tv , they almost always take a chunk of the ground when they swing. ( this happens less with the lower number clubs ).

Golf is the most rewarding and frustrating game on the planet, at the same time. We can sort out your grip and other things when you get a basic feeling for hitting a ball.

Hope this helps.

 

[Toothpick]

I'm not familiar with that brand but they appear to be a Ping knockoffs ( at least the irons ) Those will certainly work for someone who has never hit a ball before. here are some of my thoughts and recommendations:

You're going to be tempted to grab the big stick that says 1 on it and try to bomb 300 yard drives. You will learn faster, if you mostly stay away from the lower number clubs and start off with the higher number clubs. If it were me I would use the clubs that say P, 9, and 8 first. Those will be the easiest to hit and control.

When you go to the range or field somewhere, start off with easy swings to try and get a feel for what a controlled swing feels like. Don't worry about how far it goes as much as making good contact. you want to hit down to make the ball go up. most people, starting out, will do the opposite. They will try and scoop the ball into the air. The clubs are designed to get the ball into the air, all we have to do is not get in it's way ( legend of bagger vance reference ). If you watch pro's on tv , they almost always take a chunk of the ground when they swing. ( this happens less with the lower number clubs ).

Golf is the most rewarding and frustrating game on the planet, at the same time. We can sort out your grip and other things when you get a basic feeling for hitting a ball.

Hope this helps.

Great info! I figured they were some sort of knockoff or "store brand" clubs. They were free and will teach me the basics though.

I've never had the desire to golf until I got the clubs. Now it's all I think about. The driving range is calling my name. I think i'll hit a few buckets before i take to the green. Several of my friends golf on a weekly or 2-3x a week basis. I'll turn them in to my personal coaches

 

[Mick]

Who can identify golf clubs?

I can....

They are sticks with knobs and knots on one end of them.

You typically find them in the back of thrift stores stuffed into moldy cylindrical shaped bags

HTH

 

[Go West Young Man]

that's actually a horrible idea. Unless your buddies are scratch golfers, they're just going to teach you the same bad habits they have. And if they are scratch golfers, they'll teach you what works for them, not for you.

Take a series of 4 or 5 lessons just to get started, at least get the fundamentals down up front .

 

[intheshaw]

Take a series of 4 or 5 lessons just to get started, at least get the fundamentals down up front .

Can't agree anymore. I took up golf back in 09 after my first deployment because all of my buddies played. After my second deployment back in 11, I decided to take some lessons. They helped so much that I was finally able to break 100 after about a month of practicing. Granted I became obsessed with golf, and it was my new drive after leaving the Army, and I eventually got down to a 9 handicap that summer before winter stopped me from lowering it more.

I love playing golf, but you need to start with some good fundamentals, but find a teacher that you can work with. I've had three teachers, each has had their purpose, but my first teacher was still my best because he gave me everything I needed to start improving my golf game from the ground up.