How to purchase a specific golf club
August 7, 2021 6:22 AM   Subscribe

My left handed son plays golf. He would like a "60° wedge" for his 21st birthday. Knowing little to nothing about golf or purchasing golf equipment, I am at a total loss about where to look. What is a reputable store to purchase from and what should I look for in a good club?
posted by donpardo to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (8 answers total)
 
Having been in your son's position but for different sports and hobbies, may I recommend a gift card and a note saying it's for a club for him to pick out? Or, if you get him something, get a receipt. It might not be quite what he wants - stuff like this can be highly specific.
posted by entropone at 6:36 AM on August 7, 2021 [5 favorites]


Best answer: The Titleist Vokey wedges are the best in the business, I think. But agree with above. Get him a $200 gift certificate to Dick’s Sporting Goods so he can pick out himself, and maybe a box of balls. Titleist Pro V1s are good golf balls, but pricey. Callaway Chrome Soft are also good golf balls.
posted by glaucon at 6:50 AM on August 7, 2021


Gift certificate or have a father/son lunch and golf club shopping trip if it makes sense to do that in terms of everybody’s locations.
posted by koahiatamadl at 8:17 AM on August 7, 2021 [2 favorites]


Response by poster: I appreciate the gift card suggestions, but I need to know a good place for the transaction.
posted by donpardo at 8:26 AM on August 7, 2021


glaucon suggests Dick's Sporting Goods.
posted by virago at 9:29 AM on August 7, 2021


Best answer: Dick's is fine.

A 60 is in my opinion the most important club in the bag - if you wanted to splurge a bit you could get him a custom club-fitting where the shaft length, grip, and clubhead angle are each set for his height, torso, arm length and swing style.
posted by MattD at 9:50 AM on August 7, 2021 [1 favorite]


Best answer: Agree that Dick's would work fine. Maybe Golf Galaxy, if they have a nearby location or you want to buy online.
posted by brentajones at 9:54 AM on August 7, 2021


Response by poster: Thanks everyone. Lovely Wife took him to Dick's and he picked out what he wanted.
posted by donpardo at 7:47 AM on August 9, 2021


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