Most consistent golfer I ever played with and learned from was an older gent. He had 3 utility clubs and a putter. Had a slight fade. Every hole, he’d tee off with a 70% swing.. right to the middle of the fairway... par 4 or 5, same club, same shot. Never went at a tough pin, always for the fat part of the green. then two put.,, into his 70’s skinny, arms like twigs.., Better than single bogie every round....Taught me to play within myself and manage the course. Thanks Dave (you know who you are!)
I learned a lot from a man like him. No driver, used a 5 wood off the tee. Had something like a 6 handicap at the local muni. He took a lot of money from out of town folks.
As a beginner (really - three months in) loving the great game of golf (and regretting not having started twenty years ago when I first considered it), you are a godsend Danny. You're consistently providing useful, actionable and understandable advice even for the novice. Love this video, it's allowed me to understand the different styles of clubs and their purpose better than the many other videos I've watched. Your drills also help me immensely. Cheers!
Danny Maude, I watch all your videos, but this is by far the most honest, informative video I've seen on RUclips by any pro instructor, especially explaining Why we should have the various clubs in our bags.. roll on 500k followers 👍👍
It’s amazing watching what happens when the RUclips community finally finds someone who does a great job. The subscriber base begins to explode. I’ve been watching since you were down around the 100k mark and it seems only yesterday that I was congratulating you on reaching the 300k mark. Congrats on 400k subscribers Danny! You are an awesome teacher. Your success is well deserved and one half million is coming soon. Well done!!
I play of 10HCP and have just changed my bag set-up. I’ve replaced my 4-6 irons to sim max hybrids. 7-Pw Hot Metal Pro, 52 and 58 degree wedges. Best thing I’ve done for my golf game, I had no confidence in the long irons, now I look forward to a 180-210 shot. Leave the ego in the car park, play what is best for your game👌
I agree. I am off 10 and replaced my 5 iron with a hybrid. Probably do the same with the 6 iron soon to be honest. I have driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 4 hybrid, 6-GW, 52,56, 60 and putter
Really interesting and love the honesty and explanations - the best thing I did was go for a custom fitting - have total confidence that the clubs in my bag are right for me so one thing less to worry about - the next thing is to really understand your carry yardages and be honest about that when choosing the right club for the shot - many good scores are ruined by egos!! Always a good vlog Danny - cheers!
Excellent advise. I have been playing golf for over 50 years from my days playing college golf until now when I'm in my mid-70's and that's about the score I shoot now. What has changed is what is in my bag over the years. I've lost distance with every club and the middle of the bag is where I've made my changes. I have Mavrik Max 3 hybrid through 7 hybrid, then 8 through PW, 5W and a 61 degree. My Rouge driver is 10.5 and I have a Rouge 3W so my 3 hybrid replaces my 5W. The hybrids really help my game with a slower swing speed and more loft than the irons would have provided. Thanks for all your great videos. I'm a big fan and you have helped my game because you are never too old to learn something new.
Love your vids because they are aimed at the amateur. Too many RUclips golf vids talk as though we are all a budding rory. This has been really helpful to all weekend golfers.
My friend got fitted with a set of irons, driver, woods and wedges all Callaway Mavrik. The Pro suggested only 58 and 52 wedges and he is playing very well with them now. I just want to add Danny I had my first hole in one this afternoon at the age of 65 still buzzing.
Nick: Congrats on the one-and done! That is fantastic reinforcement to keep after this crazy game! I'm 64 and if only been golfing for a couple years but following Danny's guidance for 18÷ months (since I stumbled across him). He really is heads and shoulders above everyone else on the internet. I just finished my first full season in the Midwest and have led two of the three leagues I'm in. I've dropped 35 Strokes, broken into the 70's several times, and believe that At Least 50% my Improvement is simply due to adopting Danny Maude's thought processes. Best regards to you And Danny! Todd
Really great video, Danny. Loads of useful tips for a beginner like me. Especially the realisation that I'm carrying far too many clubs round with me and that those hybrids gathering dust in my garage might be more useful than the 5 and 6 irons in my bag. Cheers.
Take your ego out of the game. Play with what fits you best whether it is labeled "for beginners" or for "mid to high handicappers", etc. etc. Play with what helps you score the best of your ability and what provides you the best ability to have fun. Great video!
Awesome advice! Thanks Danny! I like the idea of keeping things simple in the game. You’re an awesome teacher! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for the next lesson
I just started playing again after 35years absent watch a numbers of video . All of them were outstanding in formation and great advice !!I wrote down and hope to grow in the sport again .!!
Best instructor on the net, hands down. Your videos have help my wife and myself tremendously. Shot a 74 the other day after practicing your techniques. Thank you for being you! Simply the best
Just came across this, 2 yrs late 😂, but timeless good advice, thank you. One thing though that I will mention; first I agree that fitting is helpful, but more so if you can find an independent fitter, going to any golf equipment dealer (store), I and quite a number of people I’ve been in touch with, find that the dealers are somewhat in a hurry, not taking enough time and will push for high end ( expensive) equipment and therefore loose interest if a beginner/economic set is what’s being what’s looked for. It’s amazing to see the attention you get if your looking at a SC putter, as an example. Thanks for good, instructive videos, especially the ones geared towards more experienced (older) players.
I've got a driver swing speed of about 85 to 90mph. Recently bought xxio 11blue set The 7 and 9 woods have quickly become my favourites. I can get my 7 wood further than old 3 and 5 wood on average. I tend to pick the ball from the turf rather than take a divot so I finish my irons at 6, then use my woods.
I wish the salesman at AG was as honest and knowledgeable as you! He suckered me into buying some Taylor Made M2 irons, when I was looking for some big head pings to suit my beginner game. However with your lessons I'm finally learning to hit them :-)
Great vlog Danny. I’ve been playing for years and recently have struggled with club head speed. No particular reason but probably not as flexible as I was. Anyways just like you have alluded to I have now got a set of ping G410 irons (6 - PW). Did get fitted for a 5 iron but not much between the 5 & 6 irons. So bought 5 ping crossover to give a better gapping. G410 ping 4 hybrid, SIM Max 7 wood, cobra 5 wood and 12 degree SIM Max driver. All helping get airborne for the carry distance, to what I used to get. Just had to get over the stigma of a 12 degree driver but eh it works and I am playing competitively again.
Phew! For a moment I thought you were going down that monotonous what’s in my bag, equipment review route Danny. No, you mixed it up to give people sound advice. Brill. 👍
Definitely Danny. I’ve learned from some hard and expensive lessons over the years that the right fit/type of clubs and ball are so so important to your game. I do think though that experienced/good fitters are in short supply in certain parts of the UK. I live in the Norwich area and know that a lot of shop pros, although, wanting to do it right, simply are not able to due to the lack of equipment, knowledge, and/or experience they have.
Excellent video Danny! This is a video that the golf club/ball/and accessory companies don't like to see, but it is very important. Everyone likes to emulate a professional they like. Took me till I was 50 (which was many years ago) to realize using the clubs they do would be like jumping in a Formula 1 car and think you could go out and win a race. You'd be lucky to get it out of the pits! Perfect example; some of the hackers that I play a round with insist on using A Titlest Pro V1x. That's way too hard for a guy that has an 80mph club head speed and an 18 handicap! I remember how hard it was to play with blade irons, but did reasonably well with persimmon woods. When investment cast cubs came out, it felt like I was cheating. I hit my irons so much better. When I bought my first new style Callaway Driver, I had a little difficulty with the appearance how big the head of the driver was. Kind felt like hitting the ball with a Bass Fiddle! Anyway, cheers for making this really special video! At some point, similar to this video, would like to see how you properly warm up, at the range before a round. Like, what club do you start with, what do you try to accomplish, and what are your thoughts through this process. Always a pleasure Danny! (Wrote to Chris Ryan and apologized for using him as a comparison when your Dad watched his video instead of yours. He sent back a really nice note, and praised you with highest regard)
It’s funny how we get influenced by others, I learnt a saying a few years back to “stand guard at the door way of your mind”. Thanks for sharing the note with Chris, he was fantastic when I started RUclips. I gave him a call and he was more than happy to point me in the right direction as to what to do and how to do it. Both him and Andy from MeandMyGolf were the only people that took my call.
Love this and your honest points of what one should play. My bag is a mix of brands that work. Shot best round ever - a solid 90 (4pars, 10bogies, 4doubles). Many thanks to your lessons as they helped move me in the right direction.
I’m an older guy now at 55. I recently put away the 3 and 4 irons and picked up two ping G400 hybrids, 19 and 22 degrees. Best decision I’ve made this year. Much easier to hit, easy on the back, and increased distance with less dispersion.
Danman, once again you’ve simplified a lesson. (And cut three days off a Covided week) Your “Everyman” phrasing and humble nod to your skill level has brought us all much knowledge, thanks, Bub. My buddy just invested in some Callaway Mavrik sticks, fat heads,carbon shafts ... beautiful
And he’s leaving me behind! You summed it up quite a few times... professional club fitting... not purchasing from shiny magazine ads,sponsoring your favorite hero... great video, my easy going friend.
Thank you for the candid discussion. Very useful and practical information. Especially for me now looking to upgrade an old set that wasn’t properly fitted.
Great video. I have recently found golf again after 20 years. Things (club wise) have changed so much with hybrids and all the wedges you can get. The most lofted club I had was a PW. I could not decide which loft(s) to go for, but it makes sense to go for a 56 instead of buying for the sake of it, then I can see if I need anything else in the future.
One of the best informational videos I've seen. Everybody has different bodies , different swings. I'll keep trying the proper swings and approach shots. I'll keep trying , keep trying. Hopefully one day it's will sink in. Some times it's the TIN CUP system.; ' grip it and rip it ' Good movie , bad approach. T^hanks Danny for all the great instructions. Would love a round with you some time.
I think I sent ypu my list of WITB!! My hybrids vary from 15 degrees (3 Hybrid) to 25 degrees (5 hybrid) I also have a #hybrid with 19 degree loft. I interchange my woods, drivers, and hybrids depending on the course. All of my irons, 5 down to Lob wedge are the same length. Very simple! My swing doesn't change all that much from iron to iron nor does the position of the ball. My irons are between a 7 iron and 6 iron long. I was fitted. That's what works for me! I think that is your point. Once you become semi-serious about your game, get fitted!
Very interesting video Danny. I actually use a 5 and 7 wood as I have so many instances of getting a good drive away and the ruining the next shot by using 3 wood. Over here in Queensland Australia certainly need the iced cold water when we hit summer. 😀🦘🦘
Good advice Danny. I recently got a Scotty Cameron for my birthday, they are a beautiful putter aren't they 👌 The saying is "you need to have at least 1 Scotty Cameron" in your golfing journey...😊😊
Nice vid Danny. I recently had my second spinal op right arm so weak lost swing speed goin to take 18 months to get bk to normal so I've just put away my callaway cf19s with stiff shaft and gone bk to ping zing 2s with graphite shafts big forgiving head id forgotten how good these clubs were 25 yrs old amazing 🤷♂️
This was brilliant! I was literally just talking with my buddy about the difference in graphite and steel shafts since I have the former and he the latter and wondered why. We're both fairly new and I ascertained it was for the reasons you mentioned. Cool to see I was right. Haha
Fanny, you’re the best that happened to me except my Wife and kids. Never vad so much fun with my golf since you made me understundand what it’s all about. Congratulations 400...
I stick to two wedges, honma tw-w4 50 and 58 degree. I find 58 is very versatile with several different types of shots covered from within 80 yards, and green side bunkers. The 50 is also quite versatile within 100 yards and can be used for a bump and run when you need more feel than a 9 iron.
Nice video, Dan - ok with my Cleveland CBX Irons and matching cavity back wedges ( helps me a lot) also like my Srixon Soft feel balls. 400k subscribers well deserved mate for all the help you give to us ! Here's too 500k 😃👍👍
Biggest game changer was ditching the 3w for the 5w. Most shots after the fairway wood is an iron, chip or putt anyways. Other is the versitile 56 wedge. Currently running 12 clubs in a stand bag and lowering.
So in terms of my bag: Driver - TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 3 Wood - TaylorMade M2 Rescue Wood - TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Irons - Ping G20 4 Iron then TaylorMade RBZ 5-9 iron Wedges - TaylorMade RBZ Pitching & Sand Wedge (no idea the loft as they were the clubs that came with the set). I've also got a Cobra King PUR 60 degree Greenside chipper Putter - Odyssey White Hot (but what one I don't know) Ball - titleist velocity/Srixon AD 133 In the off season I'm going to be replacing my grips on my irons/chipper/putter whilst looking at a new shaft for my driver. It's going to go from regular to stiff to a stiff shaft but I'm also going to test the regular stiff in the PING G30 - that's the driver my dad uses and we have a game every month where we swap clubs and our last match I was smashing his driver like there was no tomorrow
Hi Danny. Great video. I have been thinking about a 7 wood. My 4 iron is not as consistent as my other irons. I love my 5 wood, but don’t seem to get on with hybrids, so I am thinking 7 wood is the obvious choice.
I bought a Ping G400 3 Woods by accident. I thought my friends are using 3 Woods, a year later I found out it is 5...... I have a 4 hybrid because I didn't have a friend call loft. My friend told me to get the 4, cause that is the longest. Recently, I have been hitting my 3 better than drive though. Thanks to Danny's video on fairway woods.
Danny, saw an article recently where a dr did an experiment over 9 holes with those carrying and those using a trolley. Those carrying burnt off 3 more calories than those using trollies. Very interesting!
@@DanielMaude I live in the Pacific Northwest in the US. Similar to much of the UK in that we get a lot of rain. I use a 3 wheel push cart ( trolley) the most useful part is the umbrella holder
Danny great video..whats in your bag could work for some folks ..but they need to define a bag that will suit them..my new iron are Taylormade P7Mc 5-wedge..the new 4 iron is a driving iron..which i love.wedge 62 ..58..53...putter evenroll ER5 hatchback center shaft..balls are taylormade tp5x or tp5. Depending on the weather..!
@@DanielMaude Recently acquired a set of CBX 2 wedges as I'm a higher handicap player. They've given me so much more confidence compared to a more traditional blade wedge, so it's definitely vital to build your bag around your own game and not what the pros use!
As a single digit nothing new for me, but I think this video can be very very helpful for any mid and high handicapper, that too often plays with the wrong equipment.
I've sort of had this problem decades ago and started off with blades and then realized that I wasn't a professional golfer, I really had to work my way up to the non forgiving irons, now that I'm older I think it's time to go back to the forgiveness and regular shaft's 🤪🇺🇲
I like how your pro clubs looks exactly like my 1990's beginner set of clubs. No offsets, fat fairway woods etc. The other week I got a comment about getting me a driver as the person I played with thought my driver was a 3 wood :). As I did not play for some 15 years I now used the fall season low prices to upgrade irons and driver to new ones. Odd thing is how little it after all did to my scores. Especially as I actually did spend a fair amount of money... But, the graphite shafts are a lot more easy on the under arms when I miss the ball a bit (which I do a lot) so it is still worth it I think. I guess a bad player will stay bad no matter the clubs used.
One important piece of equipment in the bag, especially this time of year is wet weather gear. How about a mention about the different levels of waterproofs etc.
Yes, know your game & select accordingly. Partial shots inside 100 yds. & I don't get along which led to wedges of 64 (10-40 yard dink shots), 60 (50-60), 54 (70 - low 80's), 48 (90-100), & 41 (110-120). After that it's 9I-6I (160), 6H (175), 3H (200), 2H (215-230), D (230-250). A bag like no other I'm sure!
WOW that was absolutely fantastic nailed it our DNA is all different DANNY That was awesome telling people to eat on the way around Perfect 👌 people need to understand that you roughly burn 900 cal to 1100 if you are carrying there bag ,& basically we need to go and get fitted for there clubs outstanding !! Without a doubt one of the best what’s in the bag I have ever seen you’re a fantastic bloke Danny keep them coming ....
I dont have a handicap but i use cobra cb/mb irons. I just play for fun and try to fit 20 rounds in a year. I paid £300 for the set 2nd hand that were untouched. They were cheaper than buying new and i have no complaints from using them. If anything, they make me concentrate on my ball striking more
Danny Maude some people have laughed at me when they saw them in my bag but then i asked them to have a go and they soon shut up n didnt want a go. I find that 4-7 are quite a relatively simple club to use as they are a cb but i can tell a difference with 8-pw as they are the mb but my game is adapting to using them.
Got fitted for the mavrik driver and 3 wood and most recently mavrik pro graphite irons which I love. Struggled with the driver on the course and went back for another fitting and got better numbers and results from the titleist tsi3 driver. I've now got the tsi3 3 wood but found the mavrik pro 18 hybrid a better fit so gaming that now. Irons are 4-gw and then game the callaway mack daddy 52, 56 and 60* . These work for me
Great video, I especially like the emphasis on club fitting. How good a player should you be to make a club fitting worth-while? I have a 21.4 index but have been playing around 90 this year. 5 or so games below 90. I generally play from whatever tee is around 6000 yards or less. If I play courses around 6300 yards I struggle to keep my score below 95.
I think it would be certainly worth having a fitting as it’s shouldn’t be just about buying new clubs but instead getting advice about the combination of clubs you need
Excellent video, thanks. I am a senior golfer who always carries my bag - and wish to continue to carry even as I age further. So like to have a minimalist “set” of clubs. Currently Ping G25 driver, Minzuno Fli Hi 5 utility, and JPX900 7,8,9,PW, GW and S18 56 wedge. All the Mizuno clubs are on Project X LZ 70g graphite shafts. I have a 6 iron and a Ping 5 wood that I now just leave at home. What I would like to do is leave the 8 and PW clubs at home for casual rounds - and learn how to “take something off” the 7 and 9 irons to compensate. Any chance of you doing a vid on how to vary distance for a given club? I commend minimalist golf - the freedom of walking directly to the ball, keeping fit, and the aesthetics so suits a links course!
I’ve just changed my hole bag 🤬🤬. 12 handicap. Sim Max driver 3 & 5 woods. Stiff Venus blue P790 irons 4-pw stiff steel. and 52 & 56 wedges and a brand new Scotty Cameron squareback putter Just took 2 shots off my handicap in 7 rounds 👍🏻⛳️🏌️🤭
I still hit the ball really high with my irons. Not sure if they’re right for me. I’ve always hit the ball high with all my irons no matter what I try Any ideas Danny??? Please help. Mal
Most consistent golfer I ever played with and learned from was an older gent. He had 3 utility clubs and a putter. Had a slight fade. Every hole, he’d tee off with a 70% swing.. right to the middle of the fairway... par 4 or 5, same club, same shot. Never went at a tough pin, always for the fat part of the green. then two put.,, into his 70’s skinny, arms like twigs.., Better than single bogie every round....Taught me to play within myself and manage the course. Thanks Dave (you know who you are!)
Love it, thanks for sharing
I learned a lot from a man like him. No driver, used a 5 wood off the tee. Had something like a 6 handicap at the local muni. He took a lot of money from out of town folks.
As a beginner (really - three months in) loving the great game of golf (and regretting not having started twenty years ago when I first considered it), you are a godsend Danny. You're consistently providing useful, actionable and understandable advice even for the novice. Love this video, it's allowed me to understand the different styles of clubs and their purpose better than the many other videos I've watched. Your drills also help me immensely. Cheers!
Danny Maude, I watch all your videos, but this is by far the most honest, informative video I've seen on RUclips by any pro instructor, especially explaining Why we should have the various clubs in our bags.. roll on 500k followers 👍👍
Chris Goodman thank you Chris, appreciate this feedback
It’s amazing watching what happens when the RUclips community finally finds someone who does a great job. The subscriber base begins to explode.
I’ve been watching since you were down around the 100k mark and it seems only yesterday that I was congratulating you on reaching the 300k mark. Congrats on 400k subscribers Danny! You are an awesome teacher. Your success is well deserved and one half million is coming soon. Well done!!
I play of 10HCP and have just changed my bag set-up. I’ve replaced my 4-6 irons to sim max hybrids. 7-Pw Hot Metal Pro, 52 and 58 degree wedges.
Best thing I’ve done for my golf game, I had no confidence in the long irons, now I look forward to a 180-210 shot.
Leave the ego in the car park, play what is best for your game👌
Absolutely Danny, thanks for taking the time to share this
Look out single figure here comes Danny.
I agree. I am off 10 and replaced my 5 iron with a hybrid. Probably do the same with the 6 iron soon to be honest.
I have driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 4 hybrid, 6-GW, 52,56, 60 and putter
Really interesting and love the honesty and explanations - the best thing I did was go for a custom fitting - have total confidence that the clubs in my bag are right for me so one thing less to worry about - the next thing is to really understand your carry yardages and be honest about that when choosing the right club for the shot - many good scores are ruined by egos!! Always a good vlog Danny - cheers!
Thank you Richard, thanks for sharing
Excellent advise. I have been playing golf for over 50 years from my days playing college golf until now when I'm in my mid-70's and that's about the score I shoot now. What has changed is what is in my bag over the years. I've lost distance with every club and the middle of the bag is where I've made my changes. I have Mavrik Max 3 hybrid through 7 hybrid, then 8 through PW, 5W and a 61 degree. My Rouge driver is 10.5 and I have a Rouge 3W so my 3 hybrid replaces my 5W. The hybrids really help my game with a slower swing speed and more loft than the irons would have provided.
Thanks for all your great videos. I'm a big fan and you have helped my game because you are never too old to learn something new.
Love this, if anyone else is reading this I think this is really great advice
Amazing, Greg, my mum used to wear rouge.
@@citanullunatic4084 I still do. LOL
@@gksnider Haha. Good one.
Love your vids because they are aimed at the amateur. Too many RUclips golf vids talk as though we are all a budding rory. This has been really helpful to all weekend golfers.
So good to read Andrew, thank you
This may be the BEST golf video ever. Extremely necessary.
My friend got fitted with a set of irons, driver, woods and wedges all Callaway Mavrik. The Pro suggested only 58 and 52 wedges and he is playing very well with them now. I just want to add Danny I had my first hole in one this afternoon at the age of 65 still buzzing.
That’s so awesome Nic, I’m raising a glass for you as I right this, congratulations. Enjoy the moment 👊🏻
Danny Maude cheers mate.
Hole-in-one well done Nic there is still hope for me yet then 😂
Way to go Nic. Well Done Mate!
Nick:
Congrats on the one-and done!
That is fantastic reinforcement to keep after this crazy game!
I'm 64 and if only been golfing for a couple years but following Danny's guidance for 18÷ months (since I stumbled across him).
He really is heads and shoulders above everyone else on the internet.
I just finished my first full season in the Midwest and have led two of the three leagues I'm in.
I've dropped 35 Strokes, broken into the 70's several times, and believe that At Least 50% my Improvement is simply due to adopting Danny Maude's thought processes.
Best regards to you And Danny!
Todd
Would love to see a course vlog, just a few holes where you talk through shots and why you're choosing them.
Coming soon, hoping to get out in the next few weeks
@@DanielMaude Looking forward to that one :-)
Great suggestion
Me too
Your effortless swing video made such a difference for me. Suddenly everything clicked. Thank you!
That’s awesome to hear Thomas, well done
Great video Danny.
Great advice for everybody playing this wonderful game. Keep it simple and it doesnt have to cost a fortune. 👍
Many congratulations to our natural born golf teacher ! Good work Danny & colleagues !
Thanks for all the support Aart, really do appreciate it
Really great video, Danny. Loads of useful tips for a beginner like me. Especially the realisation that I'm carrying far too many clubs round with me and that those hybrids gathering dust in my garage might be more useful than the 5 and 6 irons in my bag. Cheers.
Take your ego out of the game. Play with what fits you best whether it is labeled "for beginners" or for "mid to high handicappers", etc. etc. Play with what helps you score the best of your ability and what provides you the best ability to have fun.
Great video!
Absolutely 👊🏻 thanks for taking the time to comment
Great spin on the "What's in the Bag." Love you're common since approach. The simpler the better for most golfers.
Thank you Dave, hope it helps
@@DanielMaude Always
Awesome advice! Thanks Danny! I like the idea of keeping things simple in the game. You’re an awesome teacher! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for the next lesson
I just started playing again after 35years absent watch a numbers of video . All of them were outstanding in formation and great advice !!I wrote down and hope to grow in the sport again .!!
Thanks Norm, happy to know the video helped
Best instructor on the net, hands down. Your videos have help my wife and myself tremendously. Shot a 74 the other day after practicing your techniques. Thank you for being you! Simply the best
Just came across this, 2 yrs late 😂, but timeless good advice, thank you.
One thing though that I will mention; first I agree that fitting is helpful, but more so if you can find an independent fitter, going to any golf equipment dealer (store), I and quite a number of people I’ve been in touch with, find that the dealers are somewhat in a hurry, not taking enough time and will push for high end ( expensive) equipment and therefore loose interest if a beginner/economic set is what’s being what’s looked for.
It’s amazing to see the attention you get if your looking at a SC putter, as an example.
Thanks for good, instructive videos, especially the ones geared towards more experienced (older) players.
I've got a driver swing speed of about 85 to 90mph. Recently bought xxio 11blue set The 7 and 9 woods have quickly become my favourites. I can get my 7 wood further than old 3 and 5 wood on average. I tend to pick the ball from the turf rather than take a divot so I finish my irons at 6, then use my woods.
I wish the salesman at AG was as honest and knowledgeable as you! He suckered me into buying some Taylor Made M2 irons, when I was looking for some big head pings to suit my beginner game. However with your lessons I'm finally learning to hit them :-)
Always try and visit your local PGA pro, they should always match price but more importantly they are not incentivised to sell one particular brand
Great vlog Danny. I’ve been playing for years and recently have struggled with club head speed. No particular reason but probably not as flexible as I was. Anyways just like you have alluded to I have now got a set of ping G410 irons (6 - PW). Did get fitted for a 5 iron but not much between the 5 & 6 irons. So bought 5 ping crossover to give a better gapping. G410 ping 4 hybrid, SIM Max 7 wood, cobra 5 wood and 12 degree SIM Max driver. All helping get airborne for the carry distance, to what I used to get. Just had to get over the stigma of a 12 degree driver but eh it works and I am playing competitively again.
Thank you Tony, always go for what works
Phew! For a moment I thought you were going down that monotonous what’s in my bag, equipment review route Danny. No, you mixed it up to give people sound advice. Brill. 👍
Thanks Paul, hope it added a some value
Definitely Danny. I’ve learned from some hard and expensive lessons over the years that the right fit/type of clubs and ball are so so important to your game. I do think though that experienced/good fitters are in short supply in certain parts of the UK. I live in the Norwich area and know that a lot of shop pros, although, wanting to do it right, simply are not able to due to the lack of equipment, knowledge, and/or experience they have.
i'm in the market for upgrading my clubs since my game significantly improved this year. your advise was very helpful. thank you.
Glad to help
Excellent video Danny! This is a video that the golf club/ball/and accessory companies don't like to see, but it is very important. Everyone likes to emulate a professional they like. Took me till I was 50 (which was many years ago) to realize using the clubs they do would be like jumping in a Formula 1 car and think you could go out and win a race. You'd be lucky to get it out of the pits! Perfect example; some of the hackers that I play a round with insist on using A Titlest Pro V1x. That's way too hard for a guy that has an 80mph club head speed and an 18 handicap! I remember how hard it was to play with blade irons, but did reasonably well with persimmon woods. When investment cast cubs came out, it felt like I was cheating. I hit my irons so much better. When I bought my first new style Callaway Driver, I had a little difficulty with the appearance how big the head of the driver was. Kind felt like hitting the ball with a Bass Fiddle! Anyway, cheers for making this really special video! At some point, similar to this video, would like to see how you properly warm up, at the range before a round. Like, what club do you start with, what do you try to accomplish, and what are your thoughts through this process. Always a pleasure Danny! (Wrote to Chris Ryan and apologized for using him as a comparison when your Dad watched his video instead of yours. He sent back a really nice note, and praised you with highest regard)
It’s funny how we get influenced by others, I learnt a saying a few years back to “stand guard at the door way of your mind”.
Thanks for sharing the note with Chris, he was fantastic when I started RUclips. I gave him a call and he was more than happy to point me in the right direction as to what to do and how to do it. Both him and Andy from MeandMyGolf were the only people that took my call.
Love this and your honest points of what one should play. My bag is a mix of brands that work. Shot best round ever - a solid 90 (4pars, 10bogies, 4doubles). Many thanks to your lessons as they helped move me in the right direction.
Amazing to hear Willie, thanks as always
I’m an older guy now at 55. I recently put away the 3 and 4 irons and picked up two ping G400 hybrids, 19 and 22 degrees. Best decision I’ve made this year. Much easier to hit, easy on the back, and increased distance with less dispersion.
That’s great Ronald, thanks for sharing
Danman, once again you’ve simplified a lesson. (And cut three days off a Covided week) Your “Everyman” phrasing and humble nod to your skill level has brought us all much knowledge, thanks, Bub. My buddy just invested in some Callaway Mavrik sticks, fat heads,carbon shafts ... beautiful
And he’s leaving me behind! You summed it up quite a few times... professional club fitting... not purchasing from shiny magazine ads,sponsoring your favorite hero... great video, my easy going friend.
Really kind thank you James, hope it brings you some added value
It can really help not just getting the right club but the right combination too
I am beginner. in 5 month start playing golf. its great to see your special video to choose the club. thanks Dhanny.
You are very welcome
Thank you for the candid discussion. Very useful and practical information. Especially for me now looking to upgrade an old set that wasn’t properly fitted.
Thank you Gerald, hope it helps you in your search for a new set of golf clubs
Great video. I have recently found golf again after 20 years. Things (club wise) have changed so much with hybrids and all the wedges you can get. The most lofted club I had was a PW. I could not decide which loft(s) to go for, but it makes sense to go for a 56 instead of buying for the sake of it, then I can see if I need anything else in the future.
Another issue is some of courses in the US won’t allow walking because they slow the pace of play down. The large cart bags won’t fit on carts either.
Yes, I generally use a stand bag on a golf cart
Thanks Danny for keeping it real and honest and helpful !!
My pleasure Vince, all the best
I’m glad you mentioned shaft weight. I feel like most people automatically think lighter is better. My driver shaft is 80g
Yes I think it really helps
One of the best videos on this topic!
Thanks so much
Well done Danny you have helped me improve more than any other coach on and off line, I just need to avoid the other 399,999:subscribers.
All the best David, thanks for all your support
One of the best informational videos I've seen. Everybody has different bodies , different swings. I'll keep trying the proper swings and approach shots. I'll keep trying , keep trying. Hopefully one day it's will sink in. Some times it's the TIN CUP system.; ' grip it and rip it ' Good movie , bad approach. T^hanks Danny for all the great instructions. Would love a round with you some time.
Really appreciate the comment and support Doug
Objective and sensible advice for those new golfers...
Thank you, appreciate the feedback
I think I sent ypu my list of WITB!! My hybrids vary from 15 degrees (3 Hybrid) to 25 degrees (5 hybrid) I also have a #hybrid with 19 degree loft. I interchange my woods, drivers, and hybrids depending on the course. All of my irons, 5 down to Lob wedge are the same length. Very simple! My swing doesn't change all that much from iron to iron nor does the position of the ball. My irons are between a 7 iron and 6 iron long. I was fitted. That's what works for me! I think that is your point. Once you become semi-serious about your game, get fitted!
Hey Ross, hope you are keeping well 👍
Very interesting video Danny. I actually use a 5 and 7 wood as I have so many instances of getting a good drive away and the ruining the next shot by using 3 wood. Over here in Queensland Australia certainly need the iced cold water when we hit summer. 😀🦘🦘
7 wood is a great golf club to have
@@DanielMaude love my 7 wood! I pulled the 3 wood, switched to 5. 3&4irons replaced by 7 wood, 5&6 irons replaced by hybrids......ego can suck it!!
Good advice Danny. I recently got a Scotty Cameron for my birthday, they are a beautiful putter aren't they 👌 The saying is "you need to have at least 1 Scotty Cameron" in your golfing journey...😊😊
Oh yes!
That was a quality WITB one of the best I’ve seen Danny great info 👍
Thanks so much, different style for me but so many requested it
Nice vid Danny. I recently had my second spinal op right arm so weak lost swing speed goin to take 18 months to get bk to normal so I've just put away my callaway cf19s with stiff shaft and gone bk to ping zing 2s with graphite shafts big forgiving head id forgotten how good these clubs were 25 yrs old amazing 🤷♂️
Sounds very sensible Steve, they were grey irons in their day
Great video and excellent advice Danny, Keeping it simple is the way to go.👍
Thank you David, all the best
Excellent and honest as usual Danny! Great stuff!!! 🏌️♂️👍
Thank you John 😁
This was brilliant! I was literally just talking with my buddy about the difference in graphite and steel shafts since I have the former and he the latter and wondered why. We're both fairly new and I ascertained it was for the reasons you mentioned. Cool to see I was right. Haha
My pleasure Ryan
400k ! Congrats Danny... great videos as always!!! Cheers
Thank you very much Andre
Fanny, you’re the best that happened to me except my Wife and kids.
Never vad so much fun with my golf since you made me understundand what it’s all about. Congratulations 400...
Thank you Johan, really appreciate the support
Johan its Danny not Fanny! Perhaps an edit?
Great video Danny and very nicely explained too... 🏌️♂️😊👍
Thank you Brian, all the very best
I stick to two wedges, honma tw-w4 50 and 58 degree. I find 58 is very versatile with several different types of shots covered from within 80 yards, and green side bunkers.
The 50 is also quite versatile within 100 yards and can be used for a bump and run when you need more feel than a 9 iron.
Thanks for sharing Conor
Nice video, Dan - ok with my Cleveland CBX Irons and matching cavity back wedges ( helps me a lot)
also like my Srixon Soft feel balls.
400k subscribers well deserved mate for all the help you give to us !
Here's too 500k 😃👍👍
Thanks a lot Ken, appreciate the support
Congratulations, Danny. You deserve it
Really appreciate it 👊🏻
Biggest game changer was ditching the 3w for the 5w. Most shots after the fairway wood is an iron, chip or putt anyways. Other is the versitile 56 wedge. Currently running 12 clubs in a stand bag and lowering.
really helpful fundamentals. It is insightful on your part that you offered this. Thanks!
Thank you Jonathan, hope it helps you out
Magic, well said and explained.
Thanks Neil
Excellent clear presentation.thank you
You are very welcome!
So in terms of my bag:
Driver - TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2
3 Wood - TaylorMade M2
Rescue Wood - TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2
Irons - Ping G20 4 Iron then TaylorMade RBZ 5-9 iron
Wedges - TaylorMade RBZ Pitching & Sand Wedge (no idea the loft as they were the clubs that came with the set). I've also got a Cobra King PUR 60 degree
Greenside chipper
Putter - Odyssey White Hot (but what one I don't know)
Ball - titleist velocity/Srixon AD 133
In the off season I'm going to be replacing my grips on my irons/chipper/putter whilst looking at a new shaft for my driver. It's going to go from regular to stiff to a stiff shaft but I'm also going to test the regular stiff in the PING G30 - that's the driver my dad uses and we have a game every month where we swap clubs and our last match I was smashing his driver like there was no tomorrow
Love this 👊🏻
Great advice, as always, from Danny Maude!
Very kind Dirk 👊🏻
Congratulations Danny Boy...700k is right around the corner 🎉🍻
Thanks Mike can’t believe it 😁
Great wisdom! Thanks, Danny. In my case, less is more.
THANKS FOR THE ADVICE !!
Pleasure Gabriel, all the best
Very informative !! thanks Danny
My pleasure 👊🏻
I always play the best ball I can find.... while searching for the one I’m playing.
Love it 😂
Yes, I play the OPB brand as well (OPB, other people's balls)
When people ask me what I shot, I'll say +2 - which translates to this.
I FOUND 6 balls and lost 4... = +2
great video and advice, made me think a bit! the only thing you missed out was the hip flask :)
I did didn’t I. I do like a brandy 😉
Great insight to top pros bag.Love it Danny pal.❤️👍
My pleasure William, have a great weekend
Great advice, as always. Thank you. Best, Ari
My pleasure Ari, thank you
Good presentation and sensible advice..
Thank you Peter, thanks for taking the time to feedback
I wish my clubs looked that clean Danny. LOL. Congrats on 400k, still no1 on YT for me although I do get a good laugh from the golfmates.
Cheers Seamus, I love the GolfMates too, Liam has a really funny video coming out soon
Great video and full of good tips for all levels. Thanks for another great video :-)
You are very welcome Ian, all the best
Hi Danny. Great video. I have been thinking about a 7 wood. My 4 iron is not as consistent as my other irons. I love my 5 wood, but don’t seem to get on with hybrids, so I am thinking 7 wood is the obvious choice.
Sounds like a great idea or even a 9 wood
7 wood is magic IMHO. I thought I read someplace that Lee Westwood has added a 7 wood to his bag, some older, very major name in British golf anyway.
I bought a Ping G400 3 Woods by accident. I thought my friends are using 3 Woods, a year later I found out it is 5...... I have a 4 hybrid because I didn't have a friend call loft. My friend told me to get the 4, cause that is the longest. Recently, I have been hitting my 3 better than drive though. Thanks to Danny's video on fairway woods.
Thats great Hung yen Sung, happy to help
Hi Danny. Another great vid 👍. Well done on 400k. Would love to see a video on how you use the “Orange Whip” that you’ve got in the bag. Take care.
Yes, I was going to add it to this video but noticed the video was getting longer and longer 😁
Danny, saw an article recently where a dr did an experiment over 9 holes with those carrying and those using a trolley. Those carrying burnt off 3 more calories than those using trollies. Very interesting!
Interesting Roger, it would be interesting to see what the difference was in their muscle fatigue
@@DanielMaude I live in the Pacific Northwest in the US. Similar to much of the UK in that we get a lot of rain. I use a 3 wheel push cart ( trolley) the most useful part is the umbrella holder
Danny great video..whats in your bag could work for some folks ..but they need to define a bag that will suit them..my new iron are Taylormade P7Mc 5-wedge..the new 4 iron is a driving iron..which i love.wedge 62 ..58..53...putter evenroll ER5 hatchback center shaft..balls are taylormade tp5x or tp5. Depending on the weather..!
That seamless transition into the YFood commercial, the stuff of RUclips millionaires
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Yeah, I thought Dan was gonna introduce a new Callaway energy drink.
@@DanielMaude Recently acquired a set of CBX 2 wedges as I'm a higher handicap player. They've given me so much more confidence compared to a more traditional blade wedge, so it's definitely vital to build your bag around your own game and not what the pros use!
As a single digit nothing new for me, but I think this video can be very very helpful for any mid and high handicapper, that too often plays with the wrong equipment.
I've sort of had this problem decades ago and started off with blades and then realized that I wasn't a professional golfer, I really had to work my way up to the non forgiving irons, now that I'm older I think it's time to go back to the forgiveness and regular shaft's 🤪🇺🇲
I like how your pro clubs looks exactly like my 1990's beginner set of clubs. No offsets, fat fairway woods etc. The other week I got a comment about getting me a driver as the person I played with thought my driver was a 3 wood :).
As I did not play for some 15 years I now used the fall season low prices to upgrade irons and driver to new ones. Odd thing is how little it after all did to my scores. Especially as I actually did spend a fair amount of money... But, the graphite shafts are a lot more easy on the under arms when I miss the ball a bit (which I do a lot) so it is still worth it I think. I guess a bad player will stay bad no matter the clubs used.
First time viewing your videos and advice, have to agree with alot of the comments its probably the simplest and easiest to do and apply.
One important piece of equipment in the bag, especially this time of year is wet weather gear. How about a mention about the different levels of waterproofs etc.
Yes, know your game & select accordingly. Partial shots inside 100 yds. & I don't get along which led to wedges of 64 (10-40 yard dink shots), 60 (50-60), 54 (70 - low 80's), 48 (90-100), & 41 (110-120). After that it's 9I-6I (160), 6H (175), 3H (200), 2H (215-230), D (230-250). A bag like no other I'm sure!
I like it because it’s unique to you 👍
Loved that Danny always enjoy your videos 😃 thank you 😊
Thank you David, all the best
WOW that was absolutely fantastic nailed it our DNA is all different DANNY That was awesome telling people to eat on the way around Perfect 👌 people need to understand that you roughly burn 900 cal to 1100 if you are carrying there bag ,& basically we need to go and get fitted for there clubs outstanding !! Without a doubt one of the best what’s in the bag I have ever seen you’re a fantastic bloke Danny keep them coming ....
Really kind of you to feedback Dave, really appreciate it
I have a 7 wood then to a hybrid and straight to a 5 iron love the 7 wood
Such a great club to have in the bag
I dont have a handicap but i use cobra cb/mb irons. I just play for fun and try to fit 20 rounds in a year. I paid £300 for the set 2nd hand that were untouched. They were cheaper than buying new and i have no complaints from using them. If anything, they make me concentrate on my ball striking more
Sounds like a great idea
Danny Maude some people have laughed at me when they saw them in my bag but then i asked them to have a go and they soon shut up n didnt want a go.
I find that 4-7 are quite a relatively simple club to use as they are a cb but i can tell a difference with 8-pw as they are the mb but my game is adapting to using them.
Great advice Danny and well explained.
Glad you enjoyed it J C, thanks for taking the time to comment
Got fitted for the mavrik driver and 3 wood and most recently mavrik pro graphite irons which I love. Struggled with the driver on the course and went back for another fitting and got better numbers and results from the titleist tsi3 driver. I've now got the tsi3 3 wood but found the mavrik pro 18 hybrid a better fit so gaming that now. Irons are 4-gw and then game the callaway mack daddy 52, 56 and 60* . These work for me
I’ve been impressed with mine
@@DanielMaude looks a mighty fine setup you have there and great content in the video I must say
Very good explained thank you thats the way you must do it
Thanks for taking the time to feedback
Great video, I especially like the emphasis on club fitting. How good a player should you be to make a club fitting worth-while? I have a 21.4 index but have been playing around 90 this year. 5 or so games below 90. I generally play from whatever tee is around 6000 yards or less. If I play courses around 6300 yards I struggle to keep my score below 95.
I think it would be certainly worth having a fitting as it’s shouldn’t be just about buying new clubs but instead getting advice about the combination of clubs you need
Great video and advice. Get tested and custom fitted. Love it. 👍🇨🇦
Thanks Danny, good stuff..
My pleasure Harry. Glad you enjoyed it
Grear info Danny And Fabulous shirt 👌🏿👌🏿
Cheers John 👊🏻
Good advice, thanks.
Thank you, appreciate the support
Excellent video, thanks. I am a senior golfer who always carries my bag - and wish to continue to carry even as I age further. So like to have a minimalist “set” of clubs. Currently Ping G25 driver, Minzuno Fli Hi 5 utility, and JPX900 7,8,9,PW, GW and S18 56 wedge. All the Mizuno clubs are on Project X LZ 70g graphite shafts. I have a 6 iron and a Ping 5 wood that I now just leave at home. What I would like to do is leave the 8 and PW clubs at home for casual rounds - and learn how to “take something off” the 7 and 9 irons to compensate. Any chance of you doing a vid on how to vary distance for a given club?
I commend minimalist golf - the freedom of walking directly to the ball, keeping fit, and the aesthetics so suits a links course!
I’ve just changed my hole bag 🤬🤬. 12 handicap. Sim Max driver 3 & 5 woods. Stiff Venus blue
P790 irons 4-pw stiff steel. and 52 & 56 wedges and a brand new Scotty Cameron squareback putter
Just took 2 shots off my handicap in 7 rounds 👍🏻⛳️🏌️🤭
Sounds like you’ve done a good job
I still hit the ball really high with my irons. Not sure if they’re right for me. I’ve always hit the ball high with all my irons no matter what I try
Any ideas Danny??? Please help. Mal
Thanks Danny, Great info
This is the golf channel I watch to detox from all the garbage out there.
Great to have you part of the community Joe
Congratulations on passing 400k subscribers
Thank you Paul, I was just saying to Laura how lucky I feel to be part of such a great community