WTB: Taylormade/Titleist Irons Set (LT, TP, 704.CB etc)

[GolfNewbie]

Hi

I am looking around for a set of irons, decided to invest in one after taking many lessons with the cgpa pro. I am looking around for a brand new/mint condition Taylormade Rac LT (TP to a stretch) or a Titleist 704.CB. Please note that I am just a beginner (on my 8th lesson) and any clubs that are designed for tour/pros are way outta my range of skills :hush: but I had success with hitting the TP when I was demoing. Please feel free to pm me if you have these clubs for sale.

Thanks!
Shane

[racmbs]

Hi

I am looking around for a set of irons, decided to invest in one after taking many lessons with the cgpa pro. I am looking around for a brand new/mint condition Taylormade Rac LT (TP to a stretch) or a Titleist 704.CB. Please note that I am just a beginner (on my 8th lesson) and any clubs that are designed for tour/pros are way outta my range of skills :hush: but I had success with hitting the TP when I was demoing. Please feel free to pm me if you have these clubs for sale.

Thanks!
Shane
Shane,

If you are a beginner, the TP's or 704.CB's are not the sticks you should be looking at, offset between these two sets is between 0 and 1 mm which leaves no room for error. The Rac LT's however, would be an excellent choice and are a fine stick and are looking at anywhere between 3 and 5 mm which will provide much more forgiveness than the TP's or CB's.

Good luck!!!

[Bellyhungry]

Hi

I am looking around for a set of irons, decided to invest in one after taking many lessons with the cgpa pro. I am looking around for a brand new/mint condition Taylormade Rac LT (TP to a stretch) or a Titleist 704.CB. Please note that I am just a beginner (on my 8th lesson) and any clubs that are designed for tour/pros are way outta my range of skills :hush: but I had success with hitting the TP when I was demoing. Please feel free to pm me if you have these clubs for sale.

Thanks!
Shane
The GT downtown store located on King Street has a few set of 704CB demo (practically new) on sales for $600. I was just there yesterday.

Good luck.

[GolfNewbie]

Hi

Thanks for the reply guys. I guess the forged sticks are a bit out of my league but I had a buddy who just started playing golf and he highly recommend the 704.cb or the taylormade sticks in general. I just wanted to expand my options in hope of getting a set of irons here :$. I am still looking around! Would prefer steel over graphite, I am only 19 yrs young and I still have a lot of learning to do so I want a stick that will challenge me but at the same time not too high for my level of skill!;)

Thanks again,
Shane

[SW20 MR2]

Not sure if you're interested, but a buddy of mine has a set of Cleveland CG4's (steel shaft, reg flex) for $650. They are brand new in the wrapper.

[westbeach]

Hi

Thanks for the reply guys. I guess the forged sticks are a bit out of my league but I had a buddy who just started playing golf and he highly recommend the 704.cb or the taylormade sticks in general. I just wanted to expand my options in hope of getting a set of irons here :$. I am still looking around! Would prefer steel over graphite, I am only 19 yrs young and I still have a lot of learning to do so I want a stick that will challenge me but at the same time not too high for my level of skill!;)

Thanks again,
Shane
Hey Shane, Please have a look at this thread (http://www.torontogolfnuts.com/showthread.php?t=3820&highlight=forged+process).

Just because you're new to the game doesn't mean you can't use a forged set of irons. The Mizuno MX23 mentioned in the other thread is a very good club but if you're looking for a mid level player's club, the RAC LT2's are very nice also as mentioned above. I would also consider the Nike Pro Combo OS as well. They make very underrated irons in my opinion.

[Bellyhungry]

If you are 19 yrs old. Do the following before you pick up golf:

- Back pack thru Europe
- Date lots of girls
- Get wasted
- Stay up late on everynight - including school night
- Play physical sports like hockey or football
- Quit anything you do not enjoy - school, work, whatever
- Learn to be a gentleman and develop a compassion for others (this will take you far in life)
- Hard work only starts when you turn 22

After you are sick and tired of the above, then spend your money and buy your golf clubs....

Good luck....

[<<BSD>>]

hahahaha

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[GolfNewbie]

:rofl:

I just want to mention that life advices are also welcome here :p. I do play basketball and tennis (much lesser extent now that indoor courts are scarce/expensive) on a daily basis but I just started enjoying golf earlier this yr($3 an hour for lessons by the university cgpa pro helps also:eek: ). Also a side note incentive is pleasing your would-be bosses once you get out of university:D! I know its an older person's sport, judging by the avg age at the markham golf town demo sale, but I want to get a head start on it and begin teeing off next yr.

BellyHungry, Europe was fun.. esp France, I was on a cruise of the European and I happen to stumble a cross a nude beach...:hush:

[Bellyhungry]

No, no, no...Golf is not an older person's sport. Unlike most sports, it is a sport that you can enjoy for life regardless of your age.

To please your boss (or prospective in law), brush up on the etiquette of golf - you will be a good golf partner regardless of your skill level if you know how to act cordially around other golfers.

Stay away from the rules of golf for the mostpart, except to learn the basics to get around - you don't want to make your boss go back to the tee after you declare his/her 'lost ball', or if you call penalties on him after he 'accidentally' ground his/her club in the hazards. Those ar career limiting moves.

[el tigre]

Stay away from the rules of golf for the mostpart, except to learn the basics to get around - you don't want to make your boss go back to the tee after you declare his/her 'lost ball', or if you call penalties on him after he 'accidentally' ground his/her club in the hazards. Those ar career limiting moves.Now BH, you are obviously confused here. There is a BIG difference between knowing the Rules of Golf and applying the Rules of Golf.

Knowing the Rules of Golf is a good thing. It means you are wise, thorough and when you decide to do something - you do it properly. These are qualities most bosses value. For example, knowing the Rules of Golf means that you are aware that you cannot "declare" a lost ball or "call" a penalty on another player.

Applying the Rules of Golf requires discretion. When you are playing for money, there is no discretion for anyone - you all play strictly by the rules. If you keep a handicap, there is no discretion for you - you play strictly by the rules (frankly, if your score matters to you at all then you should play strictly by the rules). But if you play strictly for fun with friends, family or colleagues from work - then there is LOTS of discretion. And in that case, the scores of other people and the "rules" they choose to play by are largely irrelevant.

[Bellyhungry]

Now BH, you are obviously confused here. There is a BIG difference between knowing the Rules of Golf and applying the Rules of Golf.

Knowing the Rules of Golf is a good thing. It means you are wise, thorough and when you decide to do something - you do it properly. These are qualities most bosses value. For example, knowing the Rules of Golf means that you are aware that you cannot "declare" a lost ball or "call" a penalty on another player.

Applying the Rules of Golf requires discretion. When you are playing for money, there is no discretion for anyone - you all play strictly by the rules. If you keep a handicap, there is no discretion for you - you play strictly by the rules (frankly, if your score matters to you at all then you should play strictly by the rules). But if you play strictly for fun with friends, family or colleagues from work - then there is LOTS of discretion. And in that case, the scores of other people and the "rules" they choose to play by are largely irrelevant.
Little Tiger, do you play golf with your boss? I tend to agree that there's no such thing as knowing too much about one thing, but my comment is strictly on 'playing golf with your boss' in a tongue in cheek fashion, not an academic debate on the merit of knowing the rules of golf. Also, knowing somehting well makes you knowledgeable, but it does not neccessary make you 'wise'.

I am not even going to address your paragraph on 'Applying the rules of golf'.

[el tigre]

Little Tiger, do you play golf with your boss? I tend to agree that there's no such thing as knowing too much about one thing, but my comment is strictly on 'playing golf with your boss' in a tongue in cheek fashion, not an academic debate on the merit of knowing the rules of golf. Also, knowing somehting well makes you knowledgeable, but it does not neccessary make you 'wise'.

I am not even going to address your paragraph on 'Applying the rules of golf'. My current boss does not play golf, but I do play a round with business associates from time to time. When I worked for a larger company I was one of the "bosses". I would say that the practice of playing "client golf" or "boss golf" is mostly long gone and that is a good thing. I would be insulted if anyone tried that cr*p with me.

You can tell a lot about someone by watching them on the golf course, especially with regard to how they deal with the Rules. That's because you are your own referee in golf, so you can essentially cheat or not cheat as you see fit.

If someone says they want to take the game "more seriously" and improve their skills but they ARE NOT interested in learning the rules - to me that makes them look dishonest and phoney. They really only want to lower their "score" - and they know (or guess) that learning and playing by the rules will likely increase their score so they're not interested. This is your typical "vanity" handicapper who says he shoots "low 80's" but can barely break 100 in club tournaments. Unfortunately these people are everywhere - one of the byproducts of a society where "image" is everything I guess.

OTOH, if someone has taken the time to learn the rules and plays by them in his own game - to me that makes them look like someone who can be trusted to do things honestly and properly. Regardless of their talent, they obviously feel that things should be done "the right way" if they are to be done at all, and those values will likely be reflected in other areas of their life.

As you may have guessed, I favour the latter situation. Nevertheless, I never "call" rules infractions on other players (whether it is my boss or not) in a casual round because I think that is just poor manners. The etiquette is a little different in a casual round vs a competitive round - which is why you should never play competitive golf in a business setting (even if it is only for a few $$$).

[<<BSD>>]

I concur with El Tigre 200% :cool:

[GolfNewbie]

Still looking for the rac LT :(