Should I get mens clubs or ladies clubs?

I've heard good things about graphite shafts for older folks. It's supposed to help with giving you more distance than a steel shaft would give with the same swing speed.

Stiff flexes are for folks that swing very quickly, or violently. I wouldn't worry too much about that- get a regular-flex club.

It doesn't sound like you need too much help with your distance if youre teeing off 225-250. Maybe you should just buy what you're used to. I bought some graphite shafts and hybrid 3-4-5-6 irons- they take some getting used to. If you've been using steel shaft regular-flex men's clubs, I'd say buy new steel shaft, regular-flex, men's clubs.

In addition to being shorter with different lie angles, some ladies clubs have heavier heads to help them generate more momentum, and thus more clubhead speed. This is something you likely do not need.

Do yourself a favor and get a set of custom fit clubs. If you're hitting the ball 225 with off the rack clubs, you might only need a regular flex shaft (as opposed to senior flex) and may not find what you need in a women's set. A custom fitter will help you find the proper setup for your swing.

my dad was just in the market for a new driver. he decided to get fitted for it so he went to ***** sporting goods and was put on a launch monitor to see which flex and loft would best fit him. hes 50 and just getting back into the game and with his old driver that had a stiff shaft he hit around 150. he was fitted for a taylormade burner and the shaft that worked out the best was the senior mid flex and the "ht" loft which is around a 13.5. he hit it around 250-270. so obviously if your swing isn't as strong as it used to be then a senior flex in irons and woods would help out alot.

and to whether you should get ladies or mens. ive been looking at womens clubs lately with my girlfriend because she wants to get back into the game and honestly the only differences i can see between the 2 are the different flex's in shafts and the cosmetics in the clubs, i.e. callaways womens clubs have lapel designs on the rear of the faces instead of the dark blue on the mens and the grips are purple or pink instead of black.

Go to the golf shop and hit a variety of clubs, I recommend graphite shafts for (no offense) "older" golfers. See what fits you well and what feels good, and most important, what you hit well.