Did I do alright?

Golf Novice · March 8, 2010

Hey guys,

I posted a couple weeks back about going and buying my first set of clubs, having limited experience of playing around 15-20 times in my life, but wanting to get a solid first set as I'm committed to learning this game and attempting to become as good as I can.

So here's what I came out of Golfsmith with:
Callway X-18's 4-SW with 1" extensions (I'm about 6'2-6'3")
Taylormade Burner Driver
Taylormade 15-deg. 3 Wood
Taylormade 19-deg. Hybrid
Oddessy 2-Ball Putter
A dozen Titlest NXT balls

As you can see, I only got set up with 12 clubs. I was told not to bother with the Lob Wedge at this point. I also signed up for lessons with one of the pros there, set to start next week. I was also told that as ffar as fitting goes, the length was important, but until I'd played more and developed a more consistent swing (through said lessons), not to worry about loft, lie angles, etc. at this point. Does it look to you guys, based on my experience level and intentions, that I did ok here? I just wanted to get your opinions. All is appreciated.

Golf Novice · March 8, 2010

Guess not

***iacas*** · March 8, 2010

Golf Novice said:
Guess not

We can't answer for you. If you're happy with what you bought, you did well.

**Boyder** · March 8, 2010

You'll be able to tell us how you did after a few rounds ...

**danieldrieberg** · March 9, 2010

Looks excellent to me. As stated you will know more later but you've purchased quality. The lesson are a good idea.

Word of warning ---now that you've purchased your first golf clubs welcome to the world of searching for perfection. So many flavors of golf clubs and so little time to own them all!!!!!!!

Good luck and looking forward to YOUR impressions of your FIRST set.

**peter draggin** · March 9, 2010

good luck to ya.....and sometime or another every club that you bought will be the wrong one, just give it time

**aca247** · March 9, 2010

If it instills confidence in you then yes the only thing i would have changed is getting a cleveland monster hi-bore driver

**MA5Bergey** · March 9, 2010

All of those are good clubs. Whether they're right for you or not is, well, up to you.

**Crey23** · March 9, 2010

Hey you did great for a starter set....the Burner driver is very forgiving. At this point don't worry too much about lofts, and angles, and tha t stuff. Just have fun playing, once you understand what your are or are not doing, will figure out what is the best set of clubs for you.

What's important now is that you enjoy the game, with your own set of clubs.

Aceboympk · March 9, 2010

Next time buy blades instead of performance enhancement equipment. Then you'll really do yourself a favor by having to hit the ball near perfectly.

Golf Novice · March 9, 2010

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That's a joke right?

**parplease** · March 9, 2010

Set looks nice. Buy more balls! You'll need them...J/K. Get out there and have some fun.

**Fat Slice** · March 9, 2010

You can't play golf without clubs. You bought clubs. You did alright.

**pxc** · March 9, 2010

Are those original X18s or the reissued X18R line?

Golf Novice · March 10, 2010

They're the X-18R's. Just got em back last night from being extended 1". I can't wait to go hit with them!

**Cussin hacker** · March 10, 2010

You are starting out right. Great set of clubs!!

**elvis14** · March 10, 2010

You did great. The Callaway X series are good game improvement irons. I'm still a high handicapper and I love my TM Hybrids and my 2-ball putter. Heck I really like NXT's as well. Enjoy.

Golf Novice · March 10, 2010

I appreciate all the thoughts, guys. Should I just stick with the 12 clubs I have now? Or should I add 2 (to get to the 14 max) and if so, which ones? Another hybrid (22*?)? A Lob Wedge? I'm definitely new to the game, but I really, really am falling in love with it and want to dive right in.