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Hi everyone,

I've been playing for the past 10 months, I have probably played 20 rounds or so in that time period. I bought a cheap set of Confidence irons 3-PW graphite shafts in regular flex 4 years ago when I came down to West Palm Beach for college. I hate them now that I've been playing. Being on a college budget it is hard to walk into an Edwin Watts or the like without being laughed out o hte store for looking for used LEFTY iron sets in decent shape for under $200. (Although I have found that Golf Galaxy has the nicest and most helpful staff)

I'm looking for steel shafts. Any suggestions on what sets I could find in that range cheap. I'll probabaly only use them for a year or so. Thanks!
The Hefty Lefty!
2009 R7 LIMITED 10.5 deg. Matrix Ozik 55g R
A3 Hybrid Irons 6-PW
A3 Hybrids 3: 19 deg, 4: 22 deg, 5: 25 deg.
: Black Max GW 52 deg. Vision SW 56 deg. 2009 XG Teron 35"My bag is full of brand new clubs! Well except for that trusty sand wedge.
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Anyone? Bueller...Bueller? I am looking for advice on which sets that are a bit older, but still affordable and good for someone whos slightly more than a beginner. Any suggestions?
The Hefty Lefty!
2009 R7 LIMITED 10.5 deg. Matrix Ozik 55g R
A3 Hybrid Irons 6-PW
A3 Hybrids 3: 19 deg, 4: 22 deg, 5: 25 deg.
: Black Max GW 52 deg. Vision SW 56 deg. 2009 XG Teron 35"My bag is full of brand new clubs! Well except for that trusty sand wedge.
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PiKapp23 Great Member

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Being lefty definitely limits your choices. I have seen left-handed sets new and used at the local Golf Galaxy, but most are more expensive than you would want to spend. For the most part you should look on eBay for a used set from one of the major manufacturers (Callaway, Mizuno, TaylorMade, Adams and most other 'big names' all make lefty clubs that are easy to hit for novice players). You might be able to find left handed Callaway Big Bertha Irons from 2005 or so that would be in your price range and would be good clubs for your level. Just look for and avoid the following words in ads: muscle-back, blade, tour or player iron as those will indicate that the clubs will be more difficult to hit than you'll probably want.

Have you seen this: http://www.leftiesonlygolf.com/

I did find this wth a quick search:
http://www.golfdiscount.com/products/adams-rpm-irons

Those would be good irons for your skill level without you being forced to pay too much (and they are for lefties).

Some other useful pages:
http://www.golfdiscount.com/left_handed
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys.../217/dept.html
http://www.left-handed-golf-clubs.com/iron-sets.html (these are knockoffs, but with your limited budget it might be a good deal for you.
Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0
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Lefty22 Well Established Member

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I paid $215 for 15 year old clubs but I've been totally happy with them (Ping Zing 2). They look super strange to a lot of people though so they're not for everyone...

Best thing is to just get on eBay type in Irons, filter on Golf products, and then look for the "Dexterity" filter which lets you just view left handed sets.

Good Luck!
In the bag:
905R 9.5° - UST ProForce V2 65R
909F2 15.5° Titleist Diamana 75
909H 19° Titleist Diamana 80
Zing 2 3-PW Vokey SM48.08 @ 51° Vokey SM56.11 Unitized Leo
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Stacey_E Great Member

Stacey_E

If I may, I'd like to ad to the mix....
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/leftiesironsets.html

They are currently running 15% off everything. They have a new old stock set of 2002 Callaway Big Berthas, 4-AW in stiff graphite for $255 right now. There is also a "make an offer" option. You might could get them for $200 if you ask! I'm not sure the Big Bertha line has gotten a great deal better since these came out. But that's JMHO.

From what I've seen, lefty used clubs are often a little cheaper than righties. There just isn't as much demand for the person looking to unload a set of left handed clubs. That in my experience seems to make it a buyer's market. I can think of several sets of irons I've seen, slightly used good models, that went in your price range. I'd look at them and think, I wish I was a lefty.

Good Luck!
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glebert Dedicated Member

glebert

I recall that a lot of people liked the Dunlop Tad Moore's that rockbottomgolf has, and for $59 you can't get much cheaper.

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WITB*: 2010 winter edition

Driver: AyrtimeFW/hybrid: Distance Master Pro Steel 5w, 7w, 27* hybridIrons: Powerplay 5000 hybrids (6i-SW)Wedge: SMT Durometer 55 degPutter: Z/I Omega mallet*as soon...

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cfmgolf Established Member

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Welcome Lefty! Equipment is much easier to find for lefties now than even a few years ago. Ebay is a wonderful edition to the assortment choice. I think you have the right idea to not spend to much to soon. A basic brand name set should give you what you need - anything 3-5 years old is fine for you. I just sold on ebay earlier this year a one year old set of Cleveland CG Gold irons which would be a very good fit for your needs - they went for $200. Older Callaways - either X12 or X14 would also be very good. Just remember don't get tied into the hype of new clubs. good luck.

Cobra L5V - Just waiting for the ZL to have a lower price
Cobra F Speed 2006 3 wood - very underrated 3 wood
Adams Pro Idea 3H and 4H

Taylormade Burner XD 4-AW
Cleveland 48*, 52*, and 60*

Odyssey F7 2 Ball

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A local golf shop by my parents house in New York offered me the Nike Slinghot 4D's for $250 only the 5 and 9 irons had been demoed. Any thoughts on these?
The Hefty Lefty!
2009 R7 LIMITED 10.5 deg. Matrix Ozik 55g R
A3 Hybrid Irons 6-PW
A3 Hybrids 3: 19 deg, 4: 22 deg, 5: 25 deg.
: Black Max GW 52 deg. Vision SW 56 deg. 2009 XG Teron 35"My bag is full of brand new clubs! Well except for that trusty sand wedge.
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yeis20 Well Established Member

yeis20

Ebay is your friend.

Pick up any set from one of the big name manufacturers made within the last 5 years. Dont buy last years or this years models... get past the market hype and you will love your new set of used clubs picked up on the cheap.

GL!

Taylormade TP 2010 9.5 Fubuki stiff
07 Burner 5W stiff

Adams F11 Ti 3W Adilia NVS Stiff
Bobby Jones 21* & 25* Hybrid
AP1 4-gw
CG14  60*::X forged Vintage 56* Ping b60 putter Balls: Bridgestone B330, ProV, Goals: Shot par over 18 holes, Best shot: Par 5 18th hole, Alling Memorial New haven CT; holed my 2nd shot for an Albatross! (June 20th, 2008)

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I've found a lot of Callaway X-14 (used) and Mizuno MX-19 (new) on ebay. How about these?
The Hefty Lefty!
2009 R7 LIMITED 10.5 deg. Matrix Ozik 55g R
A3 Hybrid Irons 6-PW
A3 Hybrids 3: 19 deg, 4: 22 deg, 5: 25 deg.
: Black Max GW 52 deg. Vision SW 56 deg. 2009 XG Teron 35"My bag is full of brand new clubs! Well except for that trusty sand wedge.
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uttexas Great Member

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I bought a set of vfoil 455 macgregors on "the bay" for 80 bucks last night. They are great "muscleback" irons.....

The Vfoil 455 Macgregors are outstanding. I have the 50 degree as my gap wedge. I love it. Great feel. Very forgiving.

HiBore XLS Tour 9.5*
Adams Fast10 15* 3W
A2OS 3H-7iron 60* LW
8iron Precept Tour Premium cb
9iron and 45* PW 50* GW 56* SW m565 and 455 VfoilPutter Anser Belly Putter Ball in order of preference TPblack e5 V2  AD333

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uttexas Great Member

uttexas

check out ebay and globalgolf.com refine your search by left handed, etc. I just looked and ebay has some great deals going on. Always check seller rating.

HiBore XLS Tour 9.5*
Adams Fast10 15* 3W
A2OS 3H-7iron 60* LW
8iron Precept Tour Premium cb
9iron and 45* PW 50* GW 56* SW m565 and 455 VfoilPutter Anser Belly Putter Ball in order of preference TPblack e5 V2  AD333

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PiKapp23 Great Member

PiKapp23

I've found a lot of Callaway X-14 (used) and Mizuno MX-19 (new) on ebay. How about these?

Both clubs will be fine for your skill level. The MX-19's will be a little more forgiving and being that they are Mizuno, will feel great. You'll be spoiled for Mizuno's forevermore after those, though.

Driver: SQ DYMO STR8-Fit
4 Wood: SQ DYMO
2H (17*), 4H (23*) & 5H (26*): Fli-Hi CLK
Irons (5-6): MX-900; (7-PW): MP-60
Wedges (51/6*): MP-T Chrome; (56/13): MP-R ChromePutter: White Hot XG 2-Ball CSPreferred Ball: e5+/e7+/B330-RXGPS Unit: NEOPush Cart: 2.0
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go with the mx 19 they are a great iron

driver. taylormade tour burner tp ust avixcore tour green 75 x
3 wood 909 f3 13* voodo xnv8
3 hybrid adams idea pro vs proto 95x
irons 3 no 4 5-pw nike cci forged blades
gap wedge nike sv tour blacksand wedge cg14 56* 14flopadopolous vokey spin milled 64 7putter scotty cameron classics newport...

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go with the mx 19 they are a great iron

I've heard a lot of great things about Mizuno. I demoed a set of Adams A30S yesterday at Edwin Watts (but they wanted $400) and I like them a lot. I'm so confused! They also had a set of Adams RPM on sales for $199.

The Hefty Lefty!
2009 R7 LIMITED 10.5 deg. Matrix Ozik 55g R
A3 Hybrid Irons 6-PW
A3 Hybrids 3: 19 deg, 4: 22 deg, 5: 25 deg.
: Black Max GW 52 deg. Vision SW 56 deg. 2009 XG Teron 35"My bag is full of brand new clubs! Well except for that trusty sand wedge.
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ScottRempel Well Established Member

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Looks like lots of MX-19 and MX-25 sets on eBay in LH. I'm sure you'll find a good deal.

In my Datrek Rage bag:
Driver: Sumo 5000 w/ Aldila VS Proto Stiff
4-Wood: SasQuatch 2 w/ Diamana Stiff
Irons: AP2 4-PW w/ PX 6.0
Wedges: Zodia US Spec 52*, Yururi Gekku 57*, 588 DSG RTG+Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style 3.5 or Odyssey White Hot Tour #1Ball: ProV1 or whatever I find!

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