Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I had my clubs custom made a few months ago by a local retailer here in Indianapolis. They're not Nike, but my driver is a generic Big Bertha and the other clubs are generics of brand names as well. I've played with these already, and I am very satisfied. They were very affordable for custom made clubs. Not only did these guys take my measurements, but they evaluated my swing looking for any adjustments that could be made. Here is the website for anyone interested, especially those in Indiana. http://www.fairwaycustomgolf.net/index.php Mike --- In dwarfism , " Kenderdine_Armstrong " <axle20@h...> wrote: > I heard that a couple of ppl on here are designing golf clubs for Nike. Is > it true? Is there an estimated price yet? When will they be on the market? > > > > Kenderdine (Armstrong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 My Dad is a golf enthusiast, so imagine my delight for one of my birthdays I received my very own set of clubs....At 10 golf clubs were not a little girls dream, but when I got to college I became interested and I took my clubs ( children) to a local golf shop and they were able to cut them down to fit me perfectly (to a tee!). I am pretty sure you can do that with any club, once you take the rubber grip off the shaft, you can saw the shaft down and slide the grip back on. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Actually cutting the shaft isn't a wise decision. When I was new to the game 5 years ago, the first set I bought were ladies clubs that were cut down. Since I didn't know much, I figured that this was normal. Well, after conferring with couple of golf players who are LPs in my district, as well as talking to a golf pro, I realized that the store screwed up. I found myself slicing constantly even after correcting my swing as well as my stance due to the cut clubs. Ever since I had these clubs made, I haven't experienced that problem. > My Dad is a golf enthusiast, so imagine my delight for one of my birthdays I > received my very own set of clubs....At 10 golf clubs were not a little girls > dream, but when I got to college I became interested and I took my clubs > ( children) to a local golf shop and they were able to cut them down to fit > me perfectly (to a tee!). I am pretty sure you can do that with any club, once > you take the rubber grip off the shaft, you can saw the shaft down and slide > the grip back on. Hope that helps! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 My son, , got to hit some golf balls with his uncles and dad on Easter and now won't stop talking about it! So can anyone give me some ideas or advice on getting a set of clubs for or adapting some. He is almost 6 years old, is 34 1/2 " tall (88 cm), and has Achondroplasia. Thanks for any input! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 i'm 4'2 with achon male and want some golf clubs Lori Young <lori@...> wrote: My son, , got to hit some golf balls with his uncles and dad on Easter and now won't stop talking about it! So can anyone give me some ideas or advice on getting a set of clubs for or adapting some. He is almost 6 years old, is 34 1/2 " tall (88 cm), and has Achondroplasia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Lori... Go to your nearest shop and speak to one of the sales people. Nine time out of ten, they play semi-pro golf and should be able to help you. Don't go somewhere like K-mart or some place like that and try to buy him a set. As he grows old, the pro shop can adjust the length of the shaft ( replacing with longer one ), until he's old enough to advance to a bigger set. Sometimes you may be able to purchase a " USE SET " that someone has trade in and will cost a lot less than buying a new set. Let me know how that turns out for you and . Butch Carlisle On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:46:25 -0600 Lori Young <lori@...> writes: > My son, , got to hit some golf balls with his uncles and dad on > > Easter and now won't stop talking about it! So can anyone give me > some ideas or advice on getting a set of clubs for or > adapting > some. He is almost 6 years old, is 34 1/2 " tall (88 cm), and has > Achondroplasia. > > Thanks for any input! > Lori > > > === > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 When I started to play, I went to a pawn shop and bought some clubs ( about $3.00 each). I took them to a pro shop and had the shift trim down and regripped. The clubs were used and cheap in price. I did this because I didn't want spend a lot of money and end up not playing. You spend a lot of money on a new set of clubs and have they alter and don't use them. It is hard resale them. Just a thought. Rodgers Lori Young <lori@...> wrote: My son, , got to hit some golf balls with his uncles and dad on Easter and now won't stop talking about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 my father buys golf clubs and then remakes them to fit others, just thought i would mention that..he has made me a few as well and does a great job.. jayme " Rodgers Jr. " <krgambler1962@...> wrote: When I started to play, I went to a pawn shop and bought some clubs ( about $3.00 each). I took them to a pro shop and had the shift trim down and regripped. The clubs were used and cheap in price. I did this because I didn't want spend a lot of money and end up not playing. You spend a lot of money on a new set of clubs and have they alter and don't use them. It is hard resale them. Just a thought. Rodgers --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Lori, I haven't read the other responses yet, but I can already see your getting the best information LPA Golfers, or Duffers Anonymous has to offer. is too young for most golf courses, as they have age limits for their insurance liabilities, so he's probably going to be at the driving range rather than the golf course. So my advice would be to check around with the Driving Ranges, and see if they have a Youth or Kids Set that is comfortable to , and since Dad knows 's needs, it would be best for them to check it out together. The other option, is to possibly utilize Dad's old set, if he's got one, and maybe Uncle's, and have them cut down the shafts and re-glue the heads back on, maybe adding some new grips, and they should look like brand new clubs. But at s age, he's still going to grow a little more, possibly a foot or foot and a half. I ended up at 54 " or 4' 6 " by 17, and at s age, I was around 4 " taller, and I'm Achon also. But he's got some growth still coming later on, and if he really gets into golf, you may be replacing shafts on his clubs two or three times. But as I said, check with the driving ranges for youth or kids set, and see what they want for a new set, and one of their used sets for starting him off. If he's really into it, he'll be sleeping with his clubs, and probably showering with them too, lol. No, he won't be as bad as that, you already have one in the family that's a duffer, lol. But every kid gets excited when they find something that they can actually do, then later down the line find it either became boring, or find that something else is new and exciting. So don't spend too much, and don't worry if they're old and beat up clubs either, because if he's serious, he'll clean them up and surprise you with his enthusiasm for wanting to be like Dad. And Lori, if your Husband Fishes, Duck Hunts, Deer Hunts, Ski Dives, your going to be buying more than Golf Clubs in the next 6 years, lol. Rob -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golf clubs My son, , got to hit some golf balls with his uncles and dad on Easter and now won't stop talking about it! So can anyone give me some ideas or advice on getting a set of clubs for or adapting some. He is almost 6 years old, is 34 1/2 " tall (88 cm), and has Achondroplasia. Thanks for any input! Lori === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hi my name is TJ Pyke I am sure alot of you may know me. I love to play golf and yeah of course it is hard to play cause I am a dwarf. But like they said in an earlier messege go to a pro-shop and ask them. I found out that a average size club fits much better just have the head of the club adjusted to fit the person. My dad and I used a set that was shortened and found out that they were just to short for our achon/average hieght body with short limbs. When playing golf as a little person I feel that we are already close to our feet, so why get any closer then we have to. The clubs that I found so far that works the best are called " Junior Varsity " . I hope I have help a little bit. Please reply and tell me what you think. And if anyone has questions that I might be able to answer let me know. Re: Golf clubs my father buys golf clubs and then remakes them to fit others, just thought i would mention that..he has made me a few as well and does a great job.. jayme " Rodgers Jr. " <krgambler1962@...> wrote: When I started to play, I went to a pawn shop and bought some clubs ( about $3.00 each). I took them to a pro shop and had the shift trim down and regripped. The clubs were used and cheap in price. I did this because I didn't want spend a lot of money and end up not playing. You spend a lot of money on a new set of clubs and have they alter and don't use them. It is hard resale them. Just a thought. Rodgers --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I know several who like to golf (both LP and non-LP), but while I have been interested in joining them someday, I have been hesitant to do so becuase I have a bit of a curve in my back. This curve puts a slight curve in my posture (nothing major, but noticable). So, I was wondering how much that would affect a golfer. I have read that it is very important, but then again I am merely an amature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Lori, I had a pro shop make a set for myself (Achon) a few years back. He was able to adjust the angle of the club, get the club weight correct, which all is important in getting the proper club " fit " . I chose to purchase a set of " knock off " clubs. That is, they looked the same as a set of King Cobra's, but were a lot cheaper. Wish all the best! Great sport, biggest waste of real estate, but great sport ) Lori Young <lori@...> wrote: My son, , got to hit some golf balls with his uncles and dad on Easter and now won't stop talking about it! So can anyone give me some ideas or advice on getting a set of clubs for or adapting some. He is almost 6 years old, is 34 1/2 " tall (88 cm), and has Achondroplasia. Thanks for any input! Lori === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Lori, Well the first question you should ask is how much money do you want to invest. With your child young, I would consider just buying a small junior club set. If your child gets more and more involved and interested you might want to invest more money. I use US Kids Golf clubs because you can get full junior sets and they have alot more to choose from. They can be a little expensive if your child is not to interested, like I said it matters how much you want to invest. So, for the beginning don't invest to much until your child is older and is been playing more. I would first try him out on the range at first, and let him learn his swing and play, but you might want to check around at public courses. They sometimes have junior clincs, even for kids 7 and under. They set up the course for there hitting range and they learn at the same time having fun. Leenesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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