What should I add to my bag?

[Dashfast]

I currently have 12 clubs in my bag and would love to round it out by adding a couple more. One important note: I cannot hit a 3W further than my 2H (due to not knowing how to swing a 3W properly). Here's what I'm playing and the carry distances:

 

Ping G Driver 9.5 (stock Alta 55 stiff shaft) - 250

Ping G400 2 Hybrid (stock Alta CB 70 stiff shaft) - 220

Ping i20 5 Iron (CFS stiff) - 195

Ping i20 6 Iron (CFS stiff) - 185

Ping i20 7 Iron (CFS stiff) - 175

Ping i20 8 Iron (CFS stiff) - 160

Ping i20 9 Iron (CFS stiff) - 145

Ping i20 P Wedge (CFS stiff) - 130

Ping i20 S Wedge (CFS stiff) - 100

Ping i20 L Wedge (CFS stiff) - 85

 

Thanks for any/all advice and comments in advance.

[Ryan3773]

Including a putter I only see 11 clubs here...

 

What are the gaps in your wedges (degrees loft)

[DE-ILLINI]

How about a 3 or 4 hybrid to close the gap between your 5i and 2 hybrid. Otherwise looks good,

[Dashfast]

PW is 46, SW is 54, and LW is 58.

 

Thanks for the input guys!

[Ryan3773]

I would add a wedge between 46 and 54. Give you some versatility in the short game.

 

Then as 14 maybe a specialty club? Driving iron for if it’s windy, maybe?

[Pwood28]

The easy thought for me would be an i20 (since you're playing i20 5-LW right now) 4 iron and Gap Wedge. It should help with some gaps. If 4 iron isn't your flavor, then another hybrid.

[ChipNRun]

Let's do a double-check: assuming you have a putter you didn't list, it seems like you only have 11 clubs in the bag.

 

Consider adding:

• i20 U Wedge
  
• Consider a 4W. A little more loft than a 3W. The average golfer can hit 4W more reliably - and sometimes longer - than a 3W.
  
• Also, a 3H or 4H (check which splits 5i-2H distance gap best)
  

And a question on your driver distance: Is that carry, or total distance with rollout?

 

Also, have someone check your set-up on FWs. Ball position at address might be a problem.

[Lemonde]

Let's do a double-check: assuming you have a putter you didn't list, it seems like you only have 11 clubs in the bag.

 

Consider adding:

• i20 U Wedge
  
• Consider a 4W. A little more loft than a 3W. The average golfer can hit 4W more reliably - and sometimes longer - than a 3W.
  
• Also, a 3H or 4H (check which splits 5i-2H distance gap best)
  

And a question on your driver distance: Is that carry, or total distance with rollout?

 

Also, have someone check your set-up on FWs. Ball position at address might be a problem.

 

Btw is that the original slot line inertial putter from the late 80’s in your bag?

[cmatthews77]

A fairway wood

[jvincent]

I currently have 12 clubs in my bag and would love to round it out by adding a couple more. One important note: I cannot hit a 3W further than my 2H (due to not knowing how to swing a 3W properly). Here's what I'm playing and the carry distances:

 

Ping G Driver 9.5 (stock Alta 55 stiff shaft) - 250

Ping G400 2 Hybrid (stock Alta CB 70 stiff shaft) - 220

Ping i20 5 Iron (CFS stiff) - 195

Ping i20 6 Iron (CFS stiff) - 185

Ping i20 7 Iron (CFS stiff) - 175

Ping i20 8 Iron (CFS stiff) - 160

Ping i20 9 Iron (CFS stiff) - 145

Ping i20 P Wedge (CFS stiff) - 130

Ping i20 S Wedge (CFS stiff) - 100

Ping i20 L Wedge (CFS stiff) - 85

 

Thanks for any/all advice and comments in advance.

 

The most obvious add is a gap wedge.

 

I would add a 4i or 4-utility and see if you can swap out the 2 hybrid for a 4W.

[Dashfast]

Thank you! Great feedback. Yes, as some of you may already suspect at this point, I'm an idiot because I do actually only have 11 clubs in my bag. For some reason, I thought it was 12 (including my putter). The driver distance is carry, not with rollout. So, I guess I'm looking for 3 clubs.

[11forgedblades]

I'd call it good and wouldn't add anything. Sometimes less is more. Seems like you have all of the distances covered, especially if just can choke up and hit soft cuts with your hybrid and PW. No need to spend $ just because your allowed 14 clubs. I play with 12 and have all of my gaps covered.

 

I could probably play driver,hybrid,5,7,9,PW,swing,putter (8 clubs) and have my gaps covered and shoot my average score. High 70's/low 80's....

[Hester65]

I like the idea of the guy above me; less is more. However, a gap from 130 to 100 is too much. The i20 u wedge would be a good fit in there.

 

As you get better, eliminate the 2 hybrid and go 3 hybrid, 4 wood. 3h should go 205-215, 4w should go 230ish. No need to do that until you are ready, though.

 

Properly and consistently hitting a wood from the deck is a hard skill to acquire.

[Chuck905]

4 and 3 iron...3 wood rounds out 14 clubs.

 

I would not take out your 2 hybrid as others have suggested. My 2 iron Utilty gets a work out on range time and competitive rounds.

 

Not sure what the fuss was all about?

[leo the lion]

G400 4 Hybrid

[20six]

Given the age of those irons, I would add a groove sharpener.

[okie21]

I'd say add in the gap wedge and 4-iron. If its an issue of consistency with the 4-iron, then a hybrid.

[ChipNRun]

Btw is that the original slot line inertial putter from the late 80’s in your bag?

 

No. My SL-583F came from the second wave of SlotLines put out by Dynamic Brands (BagBoy, other things) in 2009. Pictures below.

Here is a review for the 2009 DB SlotLines: http://www.equip2gol...urns-with-new-putters/

 

I regripped mine with a SuperStroke MidSlim 2.0 grip - I put the 50 gram backweight in the butt so it didn't feel so head-heavy.

 

SlotLine rather faded after the 2009 rebirth - couldn't get the volume of sales to make the 14 models profitable.

 

Just by chance, my pro and clubfitter at BackspinGolf.com near St. Louis contacted DB about buying the SlotLine name and patents. He said the price was more than he was willing to pay. Baskspin ended up with a lot of legacy SlotLine putters - the one I have was a little-used demo.

[lil'mike]

Maybe a gap wedge to get between the 130 yd and 100 yd shots. Other than that, it doesn't really look like you need any clubs!

[jslane57]

If not wanting a 3-wood, I'd keep it the same. Actually I'd ditch the LW and go with 10 clubs...

[LaymanM]

Ping 4 wood or g400 5 wood and crank down. I suspect. They shorter shaft in woods. 42 or 42.5". Will make it much easier!

 

I20 4 iron

I20 U wedge

 

4 iron and u wedge should be easy enough to find on Ebay or order matching from PING.

 

 

[Ripper859]

Gap wedge and a 4 wood.

[1Mordrid1]

Add a flask of Fireball......then you won't care how many clubs you have !

 

 

With your setup I would add a wedge between the PW ans SW.

[Doublebuck]

I currently have 12 clubs in my bag and would love to round it out by adding a couple more. One important note: I cannot hit a 3W further than my 2H (due to not knowing how to swing a 3W properly). Here's what I'm playing and the carry distances:

 

Ping G Driver 9.5 (stock Alta 55 stiff shaft) - 250

Ping G400 2 Hybrid (stock Alta CB 70 stiff shaft) - 220

Ping i20 5 Iron (CFS stiff) - 195

Ping i20 6 Iron (CFS stiff) - 185

Ping i20 7 Iron (CFS stiff) - 175

Ping i20 8 Iron (CFS stiff) - 160

Ping i20 9 Iron (CFS stiff) - 145

Ping i20 P Wedge (CFS stiff) - 130

Ping i20 S Wedge (CFS stiff) - 100

Ping i20 L Wedge (CFS stiff) - 85

 

Thanks for any/all advice and comments in advance.

Crown Royal in the Purple Sack.

[jpintoca]

 

 

I would add a wedge between 54 and 58

[Hit em good]

Gaps are between 2h and 5i, and pw and sw.

 

So....., 4i/4h, and gap wedge, would be my recommendations.

 

Hit em good

[Stanks]

Something NOT ping. I kid. I kid.

 

You need a putter, but that is such a personal preference thing that I don't think anyone can actually recommend you one. Go get fitted and roll a couple dozen different styles and lengths. Yes, a couple dozen...

 

Gap wedge is key. I use mine a fair amount. It's not great to have 8 degrees of separation between PW and SW.

[grochol17]

Given the age of those irons, I would add a groove sharpener.

 

Ping irons are virtually indestructible so I doubt the OP has any significant wear on the grooves.

[swing thoughts]

I would suggest trying wedges with different bounces and grinds for more versatility, and get to work on your short game (75 and in). Since you have so much space free in your bag, you could benefit greatly from different wedge configurations--if you know what to do with them.

[SDC10]

Gap wedge for starters. Average amateur golfers should always be playing 4 wedges in my opinion.