What a huge, steaming pile of hypocritical bull excrement! I hear that statement a lot and it always made me wonder. I mean, I’m pretty sure if you give a pro a starter set he or she will still shoot well. My issue is the whole up selling when it comes to buying clubs. I also understand the sales people need to make a living too…but to what extent?
You never see a golf club ad or commercial showcasing it’s bottom of the barrel clubs. It’s always the pro they sponsor smashing the ball into outer space because they are swinging the newest product. Then there are some of the golf pro’s that sell clubs out of their shops. Try to tell them you want to take up the game and are looking for an inexpensive set.
The next thing you know this guy has you trying out different clubs and measuring you for a custom set. I thought “it’s not the clubs, it’s the player…” Yeah but their answer to that is “You can grow into these clubs.” What the f%$# does that mean? I bought a nice set a few years ago with the whole “growing into them” theory and guess what…I still suck. Grow into them…I got something to grow into them.
What I want to see is a tour pro walking down the fairway while his caddy is carrying his bag full of old rusty clubs because…”It’s not the clubs.” That would be the best to see Tiger bust out a 3-wood with duct tape on it or even Rory have an old tube sock as a head cover. Nonetheless, whether your clubs cost $100 or $1000 just get out there and have fun.
Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!
In general you’re right. as a club fitter though I see trends that help almost everyone.
A 460cc driver.
Cavity back irons are easier to get airbound.
A putter, any putter, that the player feels comfortable with when over the ball.
-Bob