I tried some clubs today and would like some advice

[joe8739]

Last week I started looking for some new clubs to get and got a few opinions and today I went to a couple golf stores and talked to the salesmen and hit some clubs. I tried different types (from regular cavity backs to some that were more of a hybrid design), both graphite and steel, and he even let me hit a couple of womens clubs to see the different in shaft length since I am short, but the standard length felt fine.

Anyways, I hit 6 and 7 irons of different brands including Taylor Made Draw, Cleveland Launcher, Adams A3OS, Adams Tech OS, and a couple from a package set. Of course they all felt good when I hit the ball dead on, but I really liked the deep backs of both Adams sets because even when I didn't hit under the ball, it still got up in the air. The ones they had there were graphite, and to be honest I didn't really notice if I liked graphite better or not. I just noticed they were lighter. Are there any disadvantages to graphite shafts? The guy told me that you just dont notice feedback from them but is that something I need to worry about?

So I liked both Adams, but the OS3 is out of my price range and $600. The Tech OS were on sale at that shop for $500, but that still is a little more than I would like to spend. I am wondering if the A2 would be comparable (which they did not have) but have seen it online for around $269 and also an ad at a local store for $299 graphite shafts (if they have any left). I notice on those its says the 5-7 are hollow back as opposed to cavity back. What is the difference? The ones in the Tech OS I was hitting seemed more like a hybrid and I could hit it well, but is that big of a difference?

[Ceej]

I wouldn't get anything with a deep cavity, they allow you to get sloppy with your swing. Out of your list I'd go with the TM's or Launchers...

[joe8739]

So you're saying I shouldnt go with the clubs that felt the best to me in this case? I noticed the A2's didnt have as deep of a cavity in the 5-7 irons like the A3OS did. I wonder if that would be better?

[Cahal]

Go with what you felt was best and if they can get it fitted for you that's probably all you can hope for. I wouldn't get too worried about trying to "grow into" a better players set right off the bat.

Make sure you feel comfortable with it now, the fun part about golf equipment is that you can always get something else down the road.