Set Makeup for Seniors

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By MHalley

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  1. Alot of information is provided for golfers in their 20-40s. Wondered about the set makeup in low handicap senior players. Talking about experienced players that don't hit a mile, but play competitively in tournaments.

    For instance: 1) What is your highest iron? 2) Driver specs? 3) How many fairway woods? 4) Hybrids or fairways? 5) How many wedges? Vokeys or the set wedges? 56 or 60? or some other? 6) Putters? Blade or mallet? 7) Shafts? Flex and material?

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    I will say that the clubs do not know how old you are or what is your gender. They only know how fast they are traveling. I will say that my swing when I was in my 20's was slower than now at 65 due to poor swing mechanics. That said, it's still pretty slow by good golfer standards and my set make up has always had more fairway woods and hybrids and less long irons. Don't make the mistake of mirroring someone else's set up when one of the great things about golf is we get to set up our 14 clubs to match our individual needs. It's not a popularity contest. Find a good club fitter in your area that can help you maximize your set up.
  3. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    As an advanced senior player (74) way outside of the bell curve that serious golfers fit into under the age of 40, I don’t know what I play will match with you.

    What applies to any golfer at any age is to work with a quality fitter to get clubs that match your swing. Pretty common that as ability degrades, the 4, 5, and even the 6 iron leaves the bag. As well as CB, MB, and T100/T150. I’m working with my fitter to work on my 6 iron and decide to add a 26 hybrid.

    Driver is more of shaft selection problem. They sell TSR-1 in 9, 10, and 12 degree heads but with lighter shafts. Over 60 is not a direct path to a 12 degree TSR-1. I still use a TSR-2 but with a counter-balanced shaft.

    Hybrids or fairways are for the most part personal choice. Whether you lowest loft fairway is 3W, 4W, or 5W is if that golfer can achieve adequate launch. Most average golfers and not just seniors can’t adequately launch a 3W. I just move to 5W and 7W in the TSR-1 line from the TSR-2 4W and 5W. Love my 23 hybrid.

    Age doesn’t change set versus Vokey wedges. It comes down to feel and how one uses the 48-50 degree clubs. I’m more consistent with a 58 versus 60 degree wedge. I’ve found the Vokey wedge online fitting tool actually gives a good baseline for lofts and grinds.

    If you are using a blade and consider your putting to as good as ever, I wouldn’t change a thing. I need a longer sight line with a minor vision issue and after a SAM fitting, I know my preferred loft, length, and toe hang. I have a 7.5 and it looks like a 9.5 with a couple more degrees of toe hang may be ideal. I’m ambidextrous putting, and fitted LH, the 9.5 was not an option. I’ve committed to the dark side putting on the “wrong side” of the ball.

    K.J. Choi and John Daily both carry multiple hybrids down through 5 and 6 irons. Just goes to show working with a Titleist sponsored fitter to work on your game beats trying to match what the next 62 year old golfer carries.
  4. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military
    I would see a certified Titleist fitter. It will be worth both your time and money, as there are many questions that you would like answered.
  5. Palmer

    Palmer
    Massachusetts

    Senior golfers is a pretty wide category. Do you mean 50s, 65, 80s? Even in those age ranges, you'll right a host of different abilities and fitness levels. The good news is that there are more options than ever in terms of equipment to fit any and all abilities.
  6. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    I was a single digit until 3 years ago. I'm not that far off at the moment, and trying to get back to the form I once had.I'm 68 in a couple months, no spring chicken by any means.Time to face the facts.

    I went to a fitter to help me fine tune some changes in equipment I felt were necessary.

    I changed out the shafts in my driver and three wood, to a softer, lighter shaft, but still categorized as stiff.I went to graphite shafts in my irons, which are 30 grams lighter than my current shafts.

    For me, having someone take a look at my swing, and have me try different shafts made all the difference. What an eye opener.

    Best of luck.

  7. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Golf is about managing the next shot. If you are properly fitted and you know your game, then you will have the clubs in your bag to make the right decisions. Not everyone has the same make-up. Golf is not a cookie cutter game. It is personalized to your game. I will be 78 soon and just cannot compete any longer in tournaments due to physical issues as most my age have. Hard to play in three day events. At my age, course management and "fun" are very important to me, plus moving up to the next tees, accepting what golf offers me. Good luck and welcome to Team Titleist.

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