Maxfli Powermax
Maxfli Powermax
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Are these a good set of clubs?
I recently started golfing passionately about 3 months ago. I've gone at least once a week; I've gone 3 times in one week a couple of times...I'm really not that great...My best 9 holes was a 51 on a par-36 and my best 18 holes on a par-72 was a 112 (rarely, if ever, taking a mulligan) Unfortunately, I've been playing with ancient Lynx Tigress irons, which happens to be a woman's club. I won't attribute all of my troubles to these clubs, but they are not very good clubs. So, for a graduation present, my dad bought me Maxfli Powermax Extra-Wide Sole clubs, steel shafts and a regular flex. They were $199...which I thought was a pretty good deal. But I'm wondering if they are a good choice of club or if there is another choice of clubs that are not too expensive that would have been better? (It's not too late to take them back)
For those without the time to read...
Are Maxfli Powermax Extra-Wide Sole, Steel shaft and regular flex, a good set of irons to have for a beginner golfer?
Unfortunately, there is no definite answer to this question. The short asnwer is really that there is no set of golf clubs that will magically make all the difference. Great players can score well with virtually any clubs. Bad players can spend $2000 on the best clubs available and still never break 130.
That being said, golf is a very mental game and if you do not have confidence in your equipment, then it will effect our game. Thus, if you really like those Maxfli clubs, then keep using them. If you do not like them, then you might try looking at some quality used clubs.
If you are not satisfied with the Maxfli's. I would highly recommend investing in a used set of Ping Eye 2's, which you can buy for around $200. Thse clubs are 20 years old, but they are some of the best clubs ever made and some of the easiest clubs to hit.
Before you buy anything, I would go to a local golf retailer and get fitted for clubs. This can make a huge difference in your ability to be consistent. Custom fitting will determine 3 things:
1. Flex of the shaft that you need for your swing speed.
2. Length of the clubs - some people need slightly longer or shorter shafts.
3. The Lie angle of the clubhead. Depending on the angle of the swing plane, some people need a slightly "flatter" or "steeper" angle between the shaft and the clubhead. This will help make better contact with the ball.
A custom fitting will cost between $35 and $50, but it will be worth it if you really love golf because it will make the effort of making contact with the ball much easier.
Also, there is no single area in which technology has adnaved as much as drivers. Irons today and roughly the same as they were 20 years ago. But a driver from last year will be miles ahead in technology than a driver from merely 5 years ago. It can literally make a difference of 30-40 yards on your drives. If you do not have a brand new driver that has all the new technology, I would highly recommend picking one up. Get fitted for that too. ...at least in the shaft flex.
Lastly, ebay is a great place for people looking to try different clubs. I like to buy clubs to try, then re-sell them on ebay and pick up something else to try.
There is alot more to tell, but that shuld get you started. As you improve and learn more about your game, keep reading up on the equipment and you will learn more about how it can help. Good Luck!