Golf clubs for my son

My son is 13, 6' tall about 165 lbs. and wants to start golfing seriously (starting high school next year). I will be getting him fitted for his clubs, lessons etc. My question is should I lean toward game improvement irons and does hybrids work into the mix. Now he has played a little bit but not that often and always used and old set that I had. I don't want to spend a ton of money so I was hoping on any suggestions
on clubs (Irons & Woods)
Thanks

Hi dant,

Short answers yes and yes.

Long answer...
I'd like to start by saying that you're going the right route. Clubs that fit are paramount in playing to your fullest potential.

As a fitter using the Wishon method, my first question would be 'What is the longest iron you hit with confidence?' The next longest iron (so if he says 5, I'm referencing the 4) should be a hybrid or fairway wood, as well as the clubs longer than that.

Now, how do you decide hybrid or FW? By the type of swing, of course. If your son takes deep divots, or hits down on the ball well, then I would say that hybrids are the way to go. If the divots are shallow or non-existent, then fairway woods are the answer.

As for the type of iron, this is a tough question. You have to be confident in your clubs. You have to be able to look down at them when addressing the ball, and not worry about how they look, feel, or perform.

I don't understand why people who are interested in scoring well would play anything other than a cavity back design (as a general rule). The natural perimeter weighting of a CB helps gain back distance when you miss the sweet spot. Yes, blades, muscle cavs and muscle backs have a sweeter sweet spot, but they also punish you for missing it.

The other factors are things like offset (most CB's have a bit, only a few have a little or 'none') and sole design (wide vs narrow). Both of these things can be swing dictated, but offset is often a visual thing - and there are usually two camps: Those that don't care, and those that don't like the look of offset.

If your son hasn't played much, then he should be relatively easy to fit into gear that will help him.

Good components don't cost a ton of money. Whereabouts in the US are you? You may want to visit www.proclubmakers.org and use their locator to find a PCS Certified fitter or clubmaker near you.

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