Begginer golfer in need of everything (irons, driver, fairway woods, sand wedge...)

[plainsman]

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/adams-...set-steel.html

Here's a new Adams A2 set for $230 shipped.

[LBC99]

I just scored this new set of Ben Hogan irons with hybrids for $178 by auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BEN-HOGAN-GO...713.m153.l1262
From what I read, they are supposed to be a great game improvement set for the intermediate golfer. I am still waiting for their arrival to play them. I can't wait.

I am upgrading from a used set of Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot irons I bought a couple years ago from dallasgolf.com

[CrazyO_8]

I just scored this new set of Ben Hogan irons with hybrids for $178 by auction.

I have that hybrid....it's really nice. It's in my bag right now.

[BigDave]

Be careful of "new" equipment on Ebay. A large majority of it is fake. None of the name brand manufacturers allow their stuff to be sold on Ebay.

I would suggest you look for the previous model new stuff (whatever model came before the newest.) For example, when Callaway came out with the x-20 irons, you could get a great deal on a set of x-18s. I have had excellent results dealing with www.3balls.com for stuff like this.

[onthehunt526]

you could also get like last year's models... The R7's work really good... I have the TPs, but the r7s regulars work really good for a higher handicap... but i'd recommend the R7 draw... even an older Adams model would work too like the GT3s or GT500 if cost is an issue... I have a set of GT2s that get regular play... and have had them for 4 years with no problems... so if you want to go that route you can.

[B.K. golfer]

I think you have good selections, the a2's sound like a deal and you get your hybrids. I agree with getting last years models, I have the r-7 425 that I got a good deal on from rockbottomgolf. I like my cleveland wedges and they have some older models like the 588's for pretty cheap on outlet at golfsmith.

[brettwasbtd]

I know this thread is older, so you may have already made a purchase. I would like to at least make you aware of the option of clone clubs. They are not for everyone. A lot of people have their negative opinions about them, but a lot of people have extremely positive experiences with them, too. The key is to get the clone clubs from a reputable place ( pinemeadowgolf or gigagolf ). I myself am going to purchase a set of irons and a wedge or two from pinemeadow for Christmas. I am a beginner and with school I only get to play 1-2 times a month, however I only am taking 9 credits next semester and plan on playing a lot more. I currently play with my dads old clubs and some of the irons are different brands/types. I really need some consistency but don't how the money for big named clubs. My roommate has a pinemeadow sand wedge and likes it a lot. I have swung it and it is a solid club ($20). I would at least take a look at their sites and see if this is something you are interested in, you can definitely get a full set for about $400 there.

The pros to clones - Save a lot of money, customizable, provide similar feel of name brands that you could try in stores, 30-day warranty from the two aforementioned sites so if you don't like em, return em.

cons - no resale value, no nice brand name people will recognize

[dmband8985]

what kind of scores do you post? how seriously do you play? Are you looking to take up golf seriously and looking to break 80? all i think are important questions to ask. Also, the answers will tell you what you really need in your bag...most beginners box sets come with a driver, 2 fairways and 3-pw, and i suspect that is why you originally said you wanted these clubs. but if for instance you can't hit long irons and you hardly ever pull them out on a course, why pay for them? same goes for fairway wood. i was in the same situation you are about two years ago when i bought new clubs. i couldn't hit driver or long irons really well...i started off with a set of nickent 3dx redbacks 3 and 4 hybrid and 5-pw. also bought a 56 and 60 degree wedge from adams. played a bunch of short exec courses in my area to gain consistency. after a few months of practicing i found that i hit my hybrids a good distance, 210-215 on my 4h and 225ish on my 3h. so instead of spending money on fw's i just bought a driver, the hibore xl had just come out and scored a great deal on the original hibore.

i seriously recommend gigagolf, a friend of mine just bought the pursuit forged irons and i've had a chance to hit them, they are great for low to low-mid handicappers...i'm sure all they're products are strong as well.

[Kcas77]

find a complete set top flite makes a pretty good one

[jermzkill]

If you want decent equipment for that price you're going to have to go used, which really isn't a big deal because it's all going to be used eventually. Right? And if you're not going to play any more than a few times a year, who really cares if it's new or not.

lol it's kind of funny cause I bought this EXACT, every iron, wood, and driver BUT I also received great big bertha driver, white hot 2-ball putter, and a basically new taylor made bag... all for $170

edit: although it didnt come with the TM rescue... but I bought a 3H heavenwood separate.