Best set for a beginner?

[sspringer]

Ive just gotten back into golf and am looking around for a set of used clubs to get started with. Ive found a few online but since I dont really know what Im looking at, I have no idea whether to make a purchase or not. I was told to expect to pay around 200 total for irons, driver, putter, and bag. The ones if found are:

Hogan APEX PLUS for $135
Hogan EDGE for $65
Titlest DCI for $150

Any opinions or tips?

Thanks!!

[Danattherock]

I would keep it simple and stay within budget. If you get into it, and you likely will, upgrade your clubs in a year or two. Below is one of many examples of full sets (woods/irons/putter/bag) that would make a nice entry level set up in my opinion. Check out Golfsmith, Edwin Watts, and The Golf Warehouse websites for other ideas.

http://www.tgw.com/customer/category...EGORY_ID=12044




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[sspringer]

Heres some I found on the sites you suggested:


http://www.tgw.com/customer/category/product.jsp?SUBCATEGORY_ID=10518

http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/golf-e...68_-1_1101.htm

Id like to keep it below 200 if at all possible...

[bobsuruncle]

For the price point at which you are looking, you can't really go wrong with the choices you've made. I was going to suggest that if you are willing to pay a little more and go with the Adams Tight Lies or A3OS, you may find that you may stick with the set (or parts thereof) for a longer period. As you slowly make the changes to the set as you improve - usually starting with driver, putter, wedges, woods and hybrids and lastly irons as you will find that irons can last quite a long time in the bag.

Good luck and welcome to the game.

[Danattherock]

I think Bob makes some good points.

If I were you, I would go out to Wal-Mart, Sams Club, Dicks, Costco, whatever is where you live. Clubs in the $150-200/set range are all over. I doubt that one over the other will make a huge difference. Perhaps go with a big name like Dunlop, Top Flite, Wilson, etc..

Most important thing, get a lesson or two and get started off in the right direction. If nothing else, and I mean if NOTHING ELSE, get one half hour lesson on the proper golf grip and one half hour lesson on ball position for the different clubs.

[scottevans77]

I'm going to disagree with buying a complete set of cheaply made clubs. I would suggest going with what you were originally planning on doing and buying a used set of irons. You could then pick up a 3 wood, you won't really need a driver when you're first starting out. Pick up a couple of wedges and a putter and you're good to go.

[Danattherock]

Sounds good in theory, but staying under $200 will be impossible in my opinion.

[wrx_junki]

You can definitely find some great used irons for around $100. Don't buy one of those all in one sets and look around for used clubs.

[sspringer]

Thanks for all the advice! Im going to look at a set of irons today that Ive found on craigslist.

http://collegestation.craigslist.org/spo/1148571761.html

Then, Im going to nose around for a wood, wedge, and putter. Im going to wait a while on a driver, unless I find a great deal, as I don't plan on doing much more than work on my shots, pitching, and putting for a while. Any suggestions on woods, wedges, and putters? And I guess drivers while were at it?

Thanks again for all your input!

[sspringer]

Low and behold, first thing I see is this driver...is it a good deal?

http://collegestation.craigslist.org...164878009.html

[sspringer]

http://collegestation.craigslist.org...161794620.html

found this too

[tjy355]

Thanks for all the advice! Im going to look at a set of irons today that Ive found on craigslist.

No . Those irons are not suitable for a beginner and not worth more than $25. This is the problem with looking for used equipment when you don't really know what you are looking for. Without help from an experienced golfer, I would go with one of the starter sets. While they are not pro level, they are not "cheaply made." Within the year you would probably look to upgrade to a better putter and driver.

[sspringer]

Ok thanks!

How about these new sets? Price is right where Im looking and I have heard of both brands, which would be better?

Top Flite XL

Tiger Shark Vortex

[hkphooey00]

I tried a Powerbilt set that was on sale for $150 and they were really easy to hit. I got a set of no-names clubs from Big 5 for $80 and they were impossible to hit. I would at least go with a brand that has some R&D; and is known to make golf clubs rather than a brand that makes something that "looks" like golf clubs.

[NorCalGolfer]

mizuno mp-37. they're like your own little swing coach built in. lol

[mdvaldosta]

I've always felt Ping Eye-2's or the Zings where the best set for beginners, and they're right around $200 on eBay. Looks like a member is selling a set right here too.

[Danattherock]

Ok thanks!

I say get either. Go to Walmart and get a set of Dunlops. Couldn't guess how many folks got into golf going that route. If you get into it (and you likely will) upgrade your clubs in a year or two. For under $200, you just don't have many options on a FULL set of clubs (woods/irons/putter/bag). Go for it man. And buy a bunch of cheaper balls too. You will need them I see where you live, you better get on the ball if you plan on playing some golf this season. Get out and have fun soon!

[RocketSauce]

Ive just gotten back into golf and am looking around for a set of used clubs to get started with. Ive found a few online but since I dont really know what Im looking at, I have no idea whether to make a purchase or not. I was told to expect to pay around 200 total for irons, driver, putter, and bag. The ones if found are:

those are all good irons. i played the DCI 962's for 9 years. those are one of the best iron designs ever made IMO. also the DCI 762's are good too. you are getting a lot of good suggestions here so far, and like the other poster said: STAY AWAY FROM THOSE REID LOCKHART BLADES YOU SAW ON CRAIGSLIST!!! those are not for beginners and are not worth more than a few dollars.

one set i have always thought that would be great for a beginner as well as a mid handicapper are the Tad Moore TM-02 irons. i had a set of those and they were actually VERY nice feeling, forgiving irons. and most of the time you can get a brand new set of them for around $100 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupported also, the Tad Moore TM-01 irons are a great beginners set too, and these will probably sell for around $50 by the time the auction is over: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupported this set of Dunlop Tour Specials are VERY similar to the DCI 962's. they are small cavity backs like the 962's but are very well made and cheap: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupported here is a close-up of what the Tour Grinds look like: yes, there are SEVERAL other good brands available and the other posters have made great suggestions. im just suggestiong these because they are on the cheap side, yet they are good quality irons for any beginner to mid handicapper. here are a few others i would recommend that are very affordable and can be bought for under $200: Nickent 3DX Pro's Precept EC603's Titleist DCI 762's Callaway Great Big Bertha's Callaway X-18's Titleist DCI 822's Just to name a few.... GOOD LUCK!