I'm learning the game, but by no means are new to it. I was looking for
a complete set that looks nice, had a quality build, and is easy on my
wallet to replace my set of adams rpms which were quality improvement
clubs. I'm very hesitant about brand selection and I never thought I
would buy a complete set from a not well known company- I'm a firm
believer in "you get what you pay for." But after researching the
company and the pedigree of these clubs, I bit the bullet....hey, it was
200$ for these and the matching wedges and putter.
These pinewood irons are light compared to my adams RPMs, but feel just as solid and quality built. First shot I hit was dead center. I love the action of the irons, however ball impact feels a little "dead" or "sluggish". I checked where I was striking the ball on the face with some tape and most of the time i was making good, center contact. However the "feel" i was looking for just wasn't there, BUT, ball flight and forgiveness was excellent so it may just be a feeling I need to get used to.
The driver felt just the same. Great smooth swing action, but again felt dead on impact. Now the only thing I have to compare it to is a high end $130 Adams toungston driver that feels incredible on impact. I feel the quality per money spent may be showing through here in this comparison, but I was hoping a little bit more forgiveness and a little bit more height and distance with this set, or at least in the driver. The 3wood and 4 hybrid however did not show any of these signs and hit like champs.
Overall, I'm not impressed or disappointed. This set is probably a half step down from my adams set which were showing their age and wear. But, they look great, have plenty of forgiveness in the irons, are very quality made (feel like taylormades). Now, I've swung everything from Adams 12OS's, Nike slingshots, Taylormade Rocketballz, and custom hybrid Burners and play with some very, very good golf players- my regular 4some includes a semi-pro golfer and his sons and I have lessons with a coach of a AA college. These Pinewood clubs are a great value for amateurs who want good looking clubs that will get the job done. Theres no shame in going on the cheaper side, and even my friends say if they didn't know what the club was the probably would have thought they were name brand, and nor do they care-its the golfer, not the clubs that make the difference. My trainer didn't even take a second glance at my new set, he was more focused on my SWING. However, if you'e been practicing and improving your game and looking to move on to the next level-go and talk to a pro, get some fitting done, spend the money and get what you need. I feel these clubs will help KEEP my game under the 90 handicap and can maybe bump me down to a consistant 85.
Final advice from a golfing student and some very good golf buddies and coaches- its about 10% club, 90% golfer. Get cheaper clubs to beat up while you work on your game. Take lessons, watch golf, and practice fundamentals and simplifying your swing. If you're not shooting around 80 consistently, you have not come close to having a solid golf swing and new clubs won't help you.
These pinewood irons are light compared to my adams RPMs, but feel just as solid and quality built. First shot I hit was dead center. I love the action of the irons, however ball impact feels a little "dead" or "sluggish". I checked where I was striking the ball on the face with some tape and most of the time i was making good, center contact. However the "feel" i was looking for just wasn't there, BUT, ball flight and forgiveness was excellent so it may just be a feeling I need to get used to.
The driver felt just the same. Great smooth swing action, but again felt dead on impact. Now the only thing I have to compare it to is a high end $130 Adams toungston driver that feels incredible on impact. I feel the quality per money spent may be showing through here in this comparison, but I was hoping a little bit more forgiveness and a little bit more height and distance with this set, or at least in the driver. The 3wood and 4 hybrid however did not show any of these signs and hit like champs.
Overall, I'm not impressed or disappointed. This set is probably a half step down from my adams set which were showing their age and wear. But, they look great, have plenty of forgiveness in the irons, are very quality made (feel like taylormades). Now, I've swung everything from Adams 12OS's, Nike slingshots, Taylormade Rocketballz, and custom hybrid Burners and play with some very, very good golf players- my regular 4some includes a semi-pro golfer and his sons and I have lessons with a coach of a AA college. These Pinewood clubs are a great value for amateurs who want good looking clubs that will get the job done. Theres no shame in going on the cheaper side, and even my friends say if they didn't know what the club was the probably would have thought they were name brand, and nor do they care-its the golfer, not the clubs that make the difference. My trainer didn't even take a second glance at my new set, he was more focused on my SWING. However, if you'e been practicing and improving your game and looking to move on to the next level-go and talk to a pro, get some fitting done, spend the money and get what you need. I feel these clubs will help KEEP my game under the 90 handicap and can maybe bump me down to a consistant 85.
Final advice from a golfing student and some very good golf buddies and coaches- its about 10% club, 90% golfer. Get cheaper clubs to beat up while you work on your game. Take lessons, watch golf, and practice fundamentals and simplifying your swing. If you're not shooting around 80 consistently, you have not come close to having a solid golf swing and new clubs won't help you.
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