Newbie equipment suggestion

golfingnoob · August 4, 2009

Hello everyone I'm new to the forums and to golf. I only played like twice and been to the range like another 4 or 5 times in my life. I'm quite young still in my 20's so just starting to pick the game up. I was wondering what type of irons are good for a beginner like me? I really don't want to dish out like 800-1000 dollars on some brand new clubs that I'm only going to use just a few times a month if that. I wouldn't even mind some decent used ones seeing I don't have a huge amount of time to hit the range or to actually play 9 or 18 hole game. I'm willing to spend about 300-400 bucks (it's not much I know) but I'm just not committed to spending a bunch of money on some real expensive clubs especially when I'm just starting out. Thanks in advance for the help guys/gals.

Edit: I'm 6' tall, right handed and looking only for only a set of irons preferably 3-9 PW, SW and probably even a GW too. Thanks!

**CG031** · August 4, 2009

If you DON'T have a driver and woods (that are modern, or you like...):

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/wilson...-with-bag.html

If you DO have a driver and woods:

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/callaw...irons-set.html

**whetstone** · August 4, 2009

I got these ( http://www.cobragolf.com/irons/details.asp?id=35 ) today for $200, new, still in the box. Craigslist is your friend when looking for equipment.
I played 18 holes, 2 man scramble with them this evening. Ball flight was good, and I hit them about 20 yds farther than with my old knockoffs.

**Golfaway** · August 4, 2009

I would keep away from the Wilson Ultra complete bag deal, instead check the Adams golf tight lies complete bag, should be better.

If you're just looking for irons, also check the Ben Hogan BH-5 irons, for less than $200 new. These are based on the Callaway X-14s and the X-14s are pretty damn good.

There are different sets of Adams and Nickent irons out there on rock bottom golf as well, check them out.

You really can't go wrong with these:
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/adams-...irons-set.html

**plark** · August 4, 2009

goto globalgolf.com and look for used Taylormade R7 irons they have them on there for like 275 they're perfect beginner irons, I as well started again this year, and my neighbor got me these irons for $150 and they are very very good.

**Wazzu8** · August 4, 2009

Look into Wilson iron sets if an iron set is what you want. They are really cheap. I got mine brand new with Golf Pride Grips for 125$. You can probably find a good set of Wilson's for under 150 and spend the rest on other golf equipment that you may need.

**kilbyman** · August 4, 2009

goto globalgolf.com and look for used Taylormade R7 irons they have them on there for like 275 they're perfect beginner irons, I as well started again this year, and my neighbor got me these irons for $150 and they are very very good.

I have the R7s and I love them. They aren't just beginner irons, either. If you do end up playing more you wouldn't have/need/want to "upgrade" like you would with some of the starter clubs.

**jldavis73** · August 4, 2009

I would highly recommend the Ben Hogan BH-5 irons. You can find them on Ebay for just over $100, 3-PW. These are great for beginners because they are forgiving and solid, and you'll be able to play these for a long time. One suggestion, maybe purchase a 3 wood. You could both tee off with it and use it from the fairway if needed. Might be a little easier to hit than a driver, too...

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