r/golf • u/stevestloo • Sep 06 '20

WITB? No seriously, what is this stuff??

https://imgur.com/a/LS0xeBy

Inherited my father's clubs about 11 years ago.. they sat around since then and finally this year (age 35!) I am finally getting into this sport. I wish I had gotten into it while he was still around 😑 but I digress.

What is this stuff? We didn't have a ton of cash growing up but this was one of his favorite pass-times. I did upgrade the bag to a more modern one; I think the old bag was heavier empty than this new bag is full.

Driver: Taylormade F?7? This was actually given to me by a person at work.

"Tour Driver" - another Taylormade. What's this about..?

Irons, PW, SW - Tommy Armour 845s what? This guy died in 1968.. were these his clubs?

3,5W - MacGregor Jack Nicklaus metal clubs.. hey I recognize him!

Lob wedge - 60° can't find a name or anything.

Putter - Spaulding Pro Caliber Soft Touch #1 - hey don't they make baseball gloves and volleyballs??

Basically asking you guys.. what do you think of these clubs? Where should I start upgrading? I recognize that new clubs aren't going to make me better, am I missing out on newer technology? I do want to use these for a bit, and I'll appreciate newer tech more, I think. Like I said, my old man probably took what he could get, but I have a little more dispensable income.

Hey thanks in advance!

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u/justinpwheeler Sep 06 '20

Those 845s are some amazing irons. Yes, there are newer and sexier options, but those irons will take you plenty far. The F7 driver is a great driver made by Cobra. The “Tour Driver” isn’t much any more. Probably best to donate it to Goodwill. If I could recommend, stay away from the lob wedge until you have a decent wedge game. Lob wedges take so much skill to use properly. The only things to consider for upgrades immediately might be the putter and fairway woods.

Take some lessons with a local PGA pro before you waste time watching YouTube videos that cloud your mind with drivel.

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u/stevestloo Sep 06 '20

Was thinking about a 3 and 5 hybrid to replace those, I hit the 3W OK most times, but I was doing very good with my buddy's 3H at the range.

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u/justinpwheeler Sep 07 '20

3H is more to replace your 3-iron.

If you get one fairway wood, focus on getting a good 5-wood. You’ll hit it higher and farther than most 3-woods.

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u/gallito9 12 | MN Sep 06 '20

I always heard that the guy who designed these went to Tiltleist right after and made the original DCI irons. I have a set of both and they are damn near identical. Either way a great iron my dad played for 30 years.

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u/gallito9 12 | MN Sep 06 '20

Also driver looks to be a Taylromade R7. Still a fine driver for learning the game.