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Re: Next big buy for me, Driver or putter?

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Sat, Dec 24 2011 4:33 AM (9 replies)

SoltanGris

13 Posts

Wed, Dec 21 2011 2:27 PM

Hello everyone, I can't decide which one should I buy for my next club (after christmas xD) considering that my putting % is 60% two putt and driving accuracy is 85% +.

Right now I am using the initial putter and as for driver I use the TaylorMade R11 3 Wood (L30+), it's a great, way better than the initial driver and the driver starter plus at 100 credit. I drive between 209 and 270 depending on the wind, but more than often near 235-245.

TaylorMade Ghost Spider Putter (L35+)

TaylorMade R11 10.5 Driver (L29+)

If I get the driver I will be closer to the green, giving me a better chance to put the ball near the hole and a better chance to make a birdie. In the other hand I am not sure if a better putter will make me put better and bring my score down under the normal which I cannot do right now. As for now the initial putter ain't that bad but it's far from being forgiving.

thx.

Sry fro my english, it's not my primary language.

piztaker

5,743 Posts

Wed, Dec 21 2011 11:30 PM

You're only playing with 13 clubs. If that's your norm then you need a 3rd wedge.

SOYEL1

698 Posts

Wed, Dec 21 2011 11:57 PM

Why not better irons?

Your English is better than that of some born and raised... I stayed with the beginner(not the starter) putter till I reached a level over 60. I have no hybrid and carry no wood(bought one, but don't use it) , so far.. have 4 wedges.... and good irons. but everyone uses his/her experiences. I used a wood for some time.

xleydiaz

12 Posts

Thu, Dec 22 2011 12:30 AM

get your self the driver. you will need it more compare to putter. putter will not help much to reduce your score. wait until lvl 55 and get rossa.

on second thought agree with SOYEL1 you might need a better iron. R11 is great. you will used it for a long time.

SoltanGris

13 Posts

Thu, Dec 22 2011 6:17 AM

Thank you all for your input, I will ditch the new putter and get a new driver or a new set of iron instead. (I tought about those as well, but I would like to get the ping rapture v2(L48))

I don't know which one is better, the ping is a little more forgiving which is good for me but they have less spin and less distance than the R11 and the R11 sold 310 credit more than the ping.

Are they realy worth it compare to the ping?

Thx.

Ihatecheats

298 Posts

Thu, Dec 22 2011 10:12 AM

Wait until you move up a few levels before parting with any cash as you are level 35 now. The best way to improve and lower scores is on the putting green, a game within a game, but if you want to spend your money get the Taylor Made Spider level 19 putter at 400 credits or the Taylor Made Ghost level 35 at 800credits and maybe a better ball, also rent out clubs for a day to see what suits you best first.

Good Luck.

Turnabout945

85 Posts

Thu, Dec 22 2011 10:28 AM

The R11 is a great driver. I had it until I unlocked the L62 R9, so it'll serve you for a long time.

You've still got the start irons, so I'd address that. I really liked what I saw when I tested the L35 G|10 irons, and they're an absolute steal at just 1100 credits. They're even better in some ways than the R11s

L35 Ghost is a great putter. Dumping the starter putter will help you game hugely. Going ghost putts you on a good upgrade schedule, too.

When you unlock the L38/39 Satin wedges or L41/42 Tour Ws, get yourself a 56 or 54, 60, and 64 degree wedge. Dump the hybrid and carry those 3 wedges. Difference between Satin and Tour W is pretty insignificant. Pick whichever you like better.

For more info here are some reviews I did during the free rentals: http://www.wgt.com/forums/t/72948.aspx

And here's a totally awesome club chart with all the info in one place: http://www.wgt.com/forums/t/72459.aspx

A setup like that will last you a while, and you shouldn't have to even think about upgrading it until you get to about L60. Then it's time for the R9, and the i15s, but that's way down the road.