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‘Cheap second set-under $1k total. What do you recommend?’ – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing options for cheap second sets. WRXer ‘ephmen’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“Interesting project-trying to put together a second set of sticks for under $1k to stash at a friend’s house at the beach, so I don’t have to lug clubs back and forth. About me: 5hcp, but prefer irons with significant forgiveness. 

Struggling most with iron sets. Would love to find a cheap set of Srixon Z585s. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!”

And our members have been sharing their suggestions in our forum.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • LeoLeo99: “Eye 2 or Burner 2.0 are inexpensive enough and great irons. About $150 to $250 for them.”
  • GLF4EVR: “Titleist 735 for irons. Should be less than $200 for a set. Get the chrome heads, not stainless steel.”
  • AugarLandGolfer: “If you want new, depending on the shafts you need, you can look at sub70 for everything but the driver. For the driver, I’d probably target tour edge. Maybe for the fairway as well since that’s what they are known for, but it will be more expensive than sub70.”
  • Mych: “I’d go heavy on 3-4 year old Cobra. They had a ton of gear with adjustability, so for a set that you don’t play often, you’d be able to tune the specs real-time to be similar to what you current gamers would have. You could get a Driver/Fairway/Hybrid from the F6, F7, or F8 range for less than $400, leaving $600 for irons and wedges. Throw in any basic Anser-style putter, and you’re done.”

Entire Thread: “Cheap second set-under $1k total. What do you recommend?”

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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  1. Bryant Honsa

    Dec 7, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    I bought a set of Miuras for < 1000, in great shape. mc501

  2. Robert DuCharme

    Dec 7, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Take a look at Sub 70’s. I had a set custom made with graphite for just over $500.

  3. Karsten Solheim

    Dec 7, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    Ping Eye 2’s. Play em. Sell the expensive stuff and buy balls.

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Spotted: Tony Finau’s driver shaft change at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open

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Tony Finau has always been known as one of the longest players on the PGA Tour, but he has recently been working on adding a little more distance. Last year, Finau averaged 118.3 mph club head speed and 178.08 mph ball speed, all while playing a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX driver shaft. This year, he has increased his club head speed to 123.93 mph and his ball speed to 183.32 mph.

However, Finau’s overall distance has decreased by two yards in that time. From a fitting perspective, something was amiss. We asked Tony about the shaft change at the Texas Children’s Hospital Open.

“[I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin. My driver’s been a little high spin for me over the last month or so, and so I just figured it was time to probably check out the equipment,” Finau said. “And it definitely showed me that I was using a shaft that’s maybe a little too tip-stiff for me, the way I load the club now. [I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin.”

Finau switched from the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX into the Diamana GT 70 TX. The newer Diamana GT has a slightly different profile than the D+ Limited with the stiffest handle section in the Diamana lineup. The mid sections between the two are similar stiffness but the tip is just slightly stiffer in the Diamana GT. Both shafts are within one gram of each other in the 70 TX. The torque rating on the GT is 0.1 higher than the D+Limited’s 2.7 measurement.

Mitsubishi lists the Diamana GT as a shaft between the mid-launching Diamana TB and the new low-launch Diamana WB shafts. For most players, it would be considered a mid/low launch and low-spin shaft option. Mitsubishi’s Xlink Tech Resin System makes sure the maximum carbon fiber content is there for smooth feel without reducing the strength of the shaft. MR70 carbon fiber is used for reinforcing the shaft and boron is used in the tip for its high strength and compression properties.

Finau is still using his trusty Ping G430 LST driver in 9 degrees and has the adjustable hosel set to -1 degree of loft (standard lie angle). Finau’s long-time favorite Lamkin UTX Green grip is installed. He definitely has a few extra wraps of tape under that grip as you can see the bulge down where the grip meets the shaft.

One final note: Per Ping’s PGA Tour rep Kenton Oates, Finau’s driver is also adjusted to play one degree upright to help dial in his desired launch.

We’ll see how he fares with the new setup this week in Houston!

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Zac Blair WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Titleist TSR2 (10 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade M5 Rocket 3 (14 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution V1 X

Utility: Titleist U510 (3)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue 85 X

Irons: Ping i210 (4-6), Miura MB-001 (7-9)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 58-08M @57, 60 @61), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (52-M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X

Putter: Scotty Cameron prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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Martin Trainer WITB 2024 (March)

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Driver: Wilson Staff Staff Model (6.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue 70 TX

3-wood: Wilson Staff WLabs Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 80 TX

Irons: Wilson Staff Staff Model (2, 4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Wilson Staff Staff Model (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putter: Bobby Grace Greg Chalmers Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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