WHAT ARE GOOD GOLF CLUBS TO BUY WHEN STARTING OUT?

November 13th, 2009 | by admin |
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karst24 asked:


I am learning how to golf and would like to know what are a good set of clubs to start out with? also how long do they have to be i am about 62 in height?

Loretta

  1. 9 Responses to “WHAT ARE GOOD GOLF CLUBS TO BUY WHEN STARTING OUT?”

  2. By Luke on Nov 16, 2009 | Reply

    Cavity backs- which are very forgiving. Also grafite
    shafts are forgiving. I would recommend Callaway Irons as I started off with them and i kept them untill i got down to 13 Handicap

  3. By Grant on Nov 19, 2009 | Reply

    Your pretty tall (im shorter and adualt clubs fit fine) adualt clubs will work for you…Since you are just strating out a nice but cheat set of Acuity or anything i guess will work great! I have a set of Acuity myself but they arnt a set anymore ive upgraded…anything from like $150 to $250 is a good beginners price range…Dicks Sporting Goods (where i got mine) is a good place to get a beginners set of clubs many options there to choose from just tell one of the employees your situation and they will take it from there..Hope it helps!

  4. By dammit_jer on Nov 22, 2009 | Reply

    I am 6’1 and as a beginner, you can get away with most adult clubs without the need of being fitted. When you get more involved and more consistant, you may want to get fitted clubs but I wouldnt worry about that just yet.

    The above posts are correct, that the $150-200 sets you can get at Dick’s Sporting Goods or Sports Authority will work fine. My first set was a set of Ram Acubar Woods and Ram cavity back irons. They worked great in teaching me the in’s and out’s of golf. When I got better I upgraded from the $200 dollar Ram set to Taylormade’s. I currently use Taylormade R7′s, and their price just started to drop from the $600 range to $350 at most stores. These are great clubs to get used to playing with and are a set you can grow into. They are forgiving on off-center hits and are weighted in the sole to promote higher ball launch (which can be the hardest part to learn in golf is proper trajectory).

    I do not advocate going out and spending $600 on irons if you are unsure if you will even enjoy the thrills and frustrations that golf will certainly bring. However, I would also recommend buying a set of clubs from a reputable source (Taylormade, Calloway, etc…) versus buying a no-name brand. This should help ensure your clubs are the correct loft and lengths so that you are not hindered by bad clubs. I also recommend buying used clubs if money is an issue. Again, Taylormade R7′s are a great set from beginner through advanced golfer (Kenny Perry uses a 3-6 iron in the R7 line and 7-PW with the R7 TP models…and he just set a record and won the match this past weekend so they are certainly a solid set to play with)

    Lastly, head over to a local Dicks Sporting Goods or Sports Authority and ask to demo some iron sets…the simulators aren’t always the most accurate but can give you great initial feedback on your swing and if you strike well with the clubs. Good luck!

  5. By Justin on Nov 22, 2009 | Reply

    Get a good set of wilson from walmart or a good top flite set they are perfect for beginners wilson/staff was my first set i got it for about 120 dollars.

  6. By MIKE W on Nov 24, 2009 | Reply

    If you are just starting out, you may want to scan Craigslist or your local paper’s classifieds. These resources will give you the cheapest and quickest way to find your clubs. The reason being: you have not played, why even spend 150-200 for a sport you may not like. I started out with a 50.00 set that had a beat up driver, okay irons and a pitching wedge. After I learned how to consistently hit the ball (wasn’t saying straight..lol), I purchased some Adams GT irons and my scores have improved. 6’2 – you should be okay as long as the clubs you buy weren’t modified for a short (5’6 or under). Good luck and remember the one thing that’ll bring you back (the pure shot you hit and how it felt and looked).

  7. By Denmann on Nov 25, 2009 | Reply

    i bought rams because i didn’t have much money. I didnt care if my clubs were the best or not because i was just learning how to play

  8. By Rory on Nov 26, 2009 | Reply

    I suggest you don’t get a $50 set that’s beat to hell and designed 50 years ago. They will mess up your game for years to come.

    Get a full set (bag, putter, and all) from some reputable company, like Dick’s or TGW. $200 – $400 will get you a full set of Wilsons, Top Flite, or Adams. Look on Amazon also. Links are available on my site if you need them.

    Play with nice new clubs designed for the beginner. They will be more forgiving and more fun to play. Regular shaft flex (not stiff).

  9. By Nuclear Jazon on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Check goodwill or yard sales, ebay or craiglist but don’t go put down $200 for a new set of clubs until you are sure you want to stick with golf, and also since you are learning you will probably be hitting the ground a lot for a while and you will be sick when you ruin an expensive club however if it’s just a cheapie no big deal. Have fun and good luck, best sport in the world

  10. By Big B on Nov 29, 2009 | Reply

    Adams (A4 Os or A3 OS) and Nike (sumo2 or slingshots) are 2 of the more forgiving brands, just avoid anything with ‘tour’ in the model name….check ebay…..I would choose a set with hybrids instead of long irons. Callaway has some very forgiving sets, but I prefer the other 2 for both price and forgiveness.

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