New golf clubs

I got the Srixon ZX5 and really like them, my buddy has the new Takomo 101 and I hit them the other day and was pleasantly surprised for the price

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I am wondering what are the best bang for my buck clubs and is it worth getting fitted.

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If you are playing that much golf, I'd get fitted. They can likely put you in something that will make the game that much more enjoyable for you, the tech compared to 20 years ago its way more player friendly.

I have the 101s and love them.

look up best super game improvement irons per mygolfspy in last 2-3 years. go to globalgolf.com and buy a good quality used version. get better with those then get fitted.

Since your a high handicap player, this is what i recommend. If you want new irons, Takomo 101's, cheap but very good, if not, go to Edwin Watts and buy a used set of player improvement irons, Taylormade Qi, stealth. Callaway Elite, Paradym, Srixon ZX4, something along those lines. A(gap)wedge- 6 after that use either hybrids 4-5 or fairway woods 7-9. Use a strong 5 wood, you don't need a 3 wood. You can still buy a brand new Taylormade Sim2max for $299, it's a great club and it's new, used buy anything that is a couple years old and in good shape. Buy new sand and lob wedges, you don't want those to be used, the grooves get worn out. If I were you, I'd buy the Cleveland Smart Sole full face wedges. They will be easier for you to hit, the sole of the clubs are wide and will help you not dig into the ground with the leading edge. If you want to spend some money on a club, buy a LAB putter, I have the DF3, it's expensive $450 but it's the best money I've spent on a club in years, you can find used ones a little cheaper.
You don't need to get fitted yet, you don't make contact with the ball good enough for the fitter to find something worth spending big money on. Spend the money on lessons and then practice. Once you start shooting in the mid 80's regularly, then think about getting fitted for a custom set of clubs.

Check all of the DTCs like Sub70 and Takomo. Sub70 has used which are on sale this weekend.

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Edwin Watts, go buy some guys old clubs

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Did this in college... Some guy bought the set new, swung em, didn’t like em, and returned. Not a scratch on them and I paid a quarter of the price. Carrying the same set of Ping Irons in my bag today. Get something you can hit with confidence, and good enough quality to hand down to your kid or nephew.

If you been playing for 20yrs and if your ball striking is consistent it’s definitely worth paying for a fitting. Spend the $100 on a fitting to get an idea of what you need and then find a used set with the same specs online. You can get an older version of the current line up for cheap.. probably around $500 for a set of irons that are 3-4 years old.

My current driver came just like that.

No new clubs - invest $1500 in weekly lessons with the best coach you can find - then have the coach recommend a set for you then buy a year old set in the same model - used - and thank me later - I’m serious - if people invested money in lessons rather than new clubs - they will be exponentially better off in 12 months - then buy new clubs your coach suggests - works every single time - your new range will be 85-90 at worst and you will have a new love for the game

Good luck :)