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  James Hall said:
My budget is kinda tight....LOL! I was thinking about boxed sets, to start out.

If there are stores in your area with a pga pro on staff I would start there. Places like Dicks, Sports Authority (not sure on golfsmith for boxed sets but I would try there as well) have lots of boxed sets at decent prices and you should be able to hit a few before you decide. Just let them know right off what your looking to spend so they dont give you something that your not going to want to buy due to price, also you might be able to find something you see in the store from a respectable online retalier as well for a lower price. Stick with a cavity back for sure and dont forget the lessons, even one will help a lot. Let us know how it works out.

4DX Evolver 10.5 Stiff UST V2
Big Bertha Steelhead Plus 3wood
mp-32 3-pw tt x100's
xtour 56/52deg
feel golf 60 deg lob wedge dual force rossie blade I golf balls


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  James Hall said:
My budget is kinda tight....LOL! I was thinking about boxed sets, to start out.

How tight is tight? Should you be taking up golf at all? If you just want to hit balls at the range and maybe golf the occasional round, look at sets from Play it Again, kijiji, Goodwill, ebay, etc.

When it comes to golf clubs, a well taken care of quality used set, is a better value than a brand new shiny box o' crap.

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.


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  James Hall said:
I'd like to thank everybody for chiming in! It's more than I've got from others!

We post 'cuz we love...the game not you! jk

Seriously- whatever you decide on find someone who'll have you swing each club and check for lie angle and check/bend the lofts correctly otherwise you won't know what's causing those mis hits and distance gaps. Even a well made box set or "name brand" set can be off enough to cause you fits of tree wrapping frustration! Enjoy the walk...

KZG Gemini 9* Aldila Proto By You
Leyland COPlasma 3wd
Golfsmith Q4 19*
Louisville HyLofter 24*
Wishon 770CFEs w/Nippons
Alpha P2 wedges
Louisville EWP putter


Posted
Something with cavity backs irons wise... Taylor Made r7s are dirt cheap now... yank the 4-iron and get a hybrid... and a sand wedge... don't need a driver, but get 3-wood... but don't pay too much on that... should pay more than $500 to start the game... a decent putter... good bag.... etc... your set up should be 3-wood, Hybrid, 5-iron thru pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, putter...

When I started 19 years ago at age four I had a 5-wood, 6-iron, wedge, and putter and that was it...

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Ball: 2022 :callaway: Chrome Soft Triple Track Driver: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond 8° MCA Kai’li 70s FW: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond  H: :callaway: Apex Pro 21 20°I (3-PW) :callaway: Apex 21 UST Recoil 95 (3), Recoil 110 (4-PW). Wedges: :callaway: Jaws Raw 50°, 54°, 60° UST Recoil 110 Putter: :odyssey: Tri-Hot 5K Triple Wide 35”

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I would for sure go with ebay and find a reputable brand cavity back iron set. www.globalgolf.com has some good used sets you could check out as well. And if you still can't find a set, shoot me a PM, I have a set of Adams in the garage I'll give you a good deal on.

In The Bag:
Driver: 
 RBZ 10.5*
3 Wood:  RBZ 15 *
Hybrids G15 17* & 20*
Irons​ G2 4-UW 
Wedges:  Vokey 54*
Putter:  MC-03w
Balls:  PD Soft


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Oh another thing, once you get your first set maybe you might want to start out on a par3 course, but only if you have one in your with yardages from 120-200 yards (a pitch and putt with max yardage of under 100yrds wont do you any good). A course like that will make you use all your irons especially as a beginner. That way even on a poorly struck first shot you still have the opportunity to hit it on the green, which will help you build confidence and you'll also be using most of your irons and getting familiar with exactly how far you are able to hit them.

4DX Evolver 10.5 Stiff UST V2
Big Bertha Steelhead Plus 3wood
mp-32 3-pw tt x100's
xtour 56/52deg
feel golf 60 deg lob wedge dual force rossie blade I golf balls


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My starter set was Top-Flite XL ($199). It came with 460cc driver, 3 wood, 4h, 5h, 6-PW, putter with standing bag. If you want to get a decent set, shop on ebay for good deals.

Ping G15 10.5° Driver with Aldila NVS 65-S 
Ping G15 15.5° 3 wood
Adams: IDEA A3 3H, (A7)4H, 5H, 6, 7, 8, 9 irons, PW
Cleveland:CG12 56°, 60°
Nike: IC 20-10 Putter


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a great starter club. well i started with Callaway X-12 irons. i am also selling them. so if you are on a tight budget, message me and we'll see how tight it really is :) if you are interested of course.

Driver: Callaway FT-5 9*
3 Wood: Callaway ERC fusion
5 Wood: Callaway ERC titanium
Irons: Mizuno MP-57 3-PW
wedge: Callaway X Forged 58*/mizuno MPR 54*Putter: scotty. newport #2Balls: Range balls ;)


Posted
I would recommend either Ping G15 or Ping G10 for starter clubs. They are very forviving and have a huge 'sweet spot'. But they are quite expensive.
Good Luck!

Cheers
Daneos

In my Golf Bag...

Driver: Burner 07 10.5 Degree w/ V2 76g Stiff
F/way Wood: : J33 15 Degree w/ Aldila NV 85g Stiff
Hybrid: 909H 19 Degree w/ V2 89g StiffIrons: Tourstage X-blade 05 3-Pw w/ True Temper Black Gold StiffWedges: Oil Can Vokey 09 55 and 60 Degree's w/ S300'sPutter: Newport 2.5Bal...


Posted

James - I actually still play with the Titech irons that I bought from last year, however my entire bag has changed besides the irons. Will get fitted this year with new ones...

My honest opinion the Titech's aren't bad to start with for ~$99. I wasn't sure how often I will get to play so I bought them last year. The irons are definitely -1/2 shorter then your typical name brands...However they are pretty easy to hit and forgiving...Its not bad for a starter set...
  James Hall said:
Would these be good?

ogio.gif Black/White Ozone Stand bag, Caddytek 13.5 Black/Red Push Cart

taylormade.gif RBZ Tour 9* Stiff / ping.gifRapture 3 'metal' Titanium 14* Stiff Aldila Proto VS 'By You'
adams.gif Hybrid A2 20*3 hybrid Stiff Aldila VS / ping.gifRapture Black Dot 4-PW Stiff / cleveland.gifWedges CG11 54* SW / taylormade.gif RAC 52*, 58*Wedge / odyssey.gif  33" White Hot XG


Posted
Should've told me, I would've sold you my set... lol...

ogio.gif Black/White Ozone Stand bag, Caddytek 13.5 Black/Red Push Cart

taylormade.gif RBZ Tour 9* Stiff / ping.gifRapture 3 'metal' Titanium 14* Stiff Aldila Proto VS 'By You'
adams.gif Hybrid A2 20*3 hybrid Stiff Aldila VS / ping.gifRapture Black Dot 4-PW Stiff / cleveland.gifWedges CG11 54* SW / taylormade.gif RAC 52*, 58*Wedge / odyssey.gif  33" White Hot XG


Posted
  James Hall said:
Thanks everyone....I bought me some clubs today!! I got the ones at Wal-Mart...their nice looking clubs.

Good work. Now get to work growing out of them.

In the bag:
FT-iQ 10° driver, FT 21° neutral 3H
T-Zoid Forged 15° 3W, MX-23 4-PW
Harmonized 52° GW, Tom Watson 56° SW, X-Forged Vintage 60° LW
White Hot XG #1 Putter, 33"


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Hello all,

I have an additional question: Is there a time/handicap/something to move from these starter sets to better clubs? I mean how do i know when these started sets reached their limit (ie won't take me any further in the game)?

Currently have an MD Golf Sure Fire starter set...

Thanks in advance,
Rui

In my MD Golf SureFire bag...

MD Golf SureFire complete set LOL


Posted
there really isnt after mt first 12 rounds i got irons i would of got everything but the irons are what i could afford also i spent at least 2 months on each researching if they fit me. dont be an impulse buyer
DriverMonster Hi-Bore XLS/w Mintsubishi Diamana Fit-On M Gold Stiff 55g
Woods906F4 3 Wood/w Aldila VS Proto Fairway Stiff 80g
Hybrid3dx red 20 and 23 degree
Irons3dx red 5-pw
Wedgesharmonized sand wedge 56 degree loft and harmonize lob wedge 60 degree loftPutterWhite Hot XG SabertoothBallNoddle or ...

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