2 Q's regarding clubs for female friends

[Logie]

Hi,

 

First off got a friend who has just taken up golf, shes into Ebay and is looking for a set. Shes very athletic and very flexible as she does Yoga, ex-gymnastics and she swims 4-10 miles a week. She is also 6ft tall.

 

She had her first lesson, and was hitting 150 yards with a mens 6i. The Pro commented she might need mends clubs due to her size, would anyone else agree?

 

Also thinking about getting a few clubs for my GF who is about 5'3, i only want to get 3 or 4 clubs as she might not be interested, but im not sure what to look for? What sizes are female clubs tailored for?

 

Thanks

[autisticlove]

For your friend you might look at men's senior clubs. They are standard men's length, but with shafts that fit between women's and men's regular. Depending on her swing speed, you many even be able to go with men's regular shafts. As for your girlfriend, she's going to be right on the line between women's standard and women's petite with regard to length. Typically, women's standard length is 1 inch shorter than men's standard whereas women's petite is yet another inch shorter than women's std. Depending on arm length, your girlfriend may fit into one better than the other, but it would only take a bit of measurement to confirm. As for the 3 or 4 club type of deal, your best bet although I haven't seen much of it in the UK, is Adams. They have an abbreviated starter set with like 8 clubs (includes driver, fw, hybrids, an iron or two, putter and bag) for a very reasonable price (at least that's here in the US).

 

Hope that helps.

[Logie]

Thanks for the reply. Will have a look at the Adams sets!

[kitsoasis]

the Callaway Gems set is also a half set worth looking at for your girlfriend, even comes with a matching bag, which is nice

 

http://www.callawaygolf.com/Global/en-US/P...ts/GemsSet.html

[Apryl DeLancey]

For your tall friend: Being 5'10" myself, I started out with men's senior flex clubs. As I took more lessons they became too flexible for me and I now use men's regular flex. I've never had a pre-made set with a matching bag either but I know some folks are into that. Keep an eye out for some deals and have her try out clubs before she buys. I'm a big believer in hitting some balls with a club before I commit to it. I spent quite a bit of time with a pro and was fitted to my current set of irons. I went through a few trades until I got to my driver and woods, which I love now and are all men's regular flex.

 

Getting only a few clubs for your girlfriend is a great idea as well. Before you spend a bunch on a whole set, make sure she's into the game. I'm not very well versed on the petite sizes but a good pro can give you direction. Make sure you get her some lessons to start.

 

Best of luck!