New to Golf...How much to spend?

[HelRaza]

Hello Everyone. I am new to golf and this forum. I have a very inexpensive set of clubs I got from a guy for almost nothing. I think that's about what they are worth too.

I have read a couple forum and reviews online. I am having a hard time making a choice on what to get. Some people swear by Adams or Callaway SGI clubs for new golfers, but they seem to be a bit pricey. Some people suggest using Gigagolf clubs...however there isn't that big of a price difference. Some people say that getting used clubs off of ebay is the way to go. The problem is I am too new to golf to really know what to buy.

All I really know about the game is that I am bad at it right now, but I know I enjoy it and want to get better. I would love some suggestions on what clubs to buy or maybe what worked for you when you first started. Thanks a lot in advance.

[nuck81]

On this forum, the only way to be a real golfer is to have the most expensive clubs on the market. You may be only able to score 130 but by god you have nice sticks....

Seriously though, you don't have to spend a lot of money. Almost any club from a reputable brand, even reputable component clubs, will serve you well. It's important to get measurements though, and get clubs appropriate for your size. After all you wouldn't buy shoes too small or too large...

[HelRaza]

It would be a little bit silly for me to have an expensive bag of clubs the way I play. Yea, I am sure getting fitted is a good idea. Gigagolf had an online fitting it had me do, seems I was standard for everything. Is GigaGolf and Pinemeadow considered a reputable brand? I saw a site recommend this set:

http://www.pinemeadowgolf.com/golf-c...cial.pine.nse7

and another recommend this set:

http://www.tgw.com/customer/category...3/refScid/1542

I was able to put a set together from gigagolf that was pretty close to the same price as the Adams set.

What about used? What should I look at there.

[nuck81]

I play GigaGolf clubs, so I can vouch that they are very reputable and high quality. But if you're really standard length and lie then it's open season and you should get whatever you want. Adams are great clubs too....If you can hit the Adams and see if you like them.

[alomar123]

Be prepared to spend a lot even if you dont plan on it.lol

[HelRaza]

So you would stay away from Pinemeadow? Maybe I will head to the local golf shop and see what they say. I just always feel like a place like that is trying to up sell what they have in stock and not giving me the real information.

[HelRaza]

Be prepared to spend a lot even if you dont plan on it.lol

Yea, I am kinda starting to figure this out.

[nuck81]

So you would stay away from Pinemeadow?

No Pinemeadow is a really good Component maker too. Both they and GigaGolf are as legit as Component makers can get...

[nuck81]

Yea, I am kinda starting to figure this out.

It's a very expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be too expensive. I've bought everything in my bag at various times since March when I started. I figured it up today on another forum, and through bargain hunting, gift certificates, and other trade ins my total equipment cost was right around $500 for everything in and including my bag...

[HelRaza]

No Pinemeadow is a really good Component maker too. Both they and GigaGolf are as legit as Component makers can get...

What do you mean by Component maker?

[Incognito]

best way to go for a new golfer is to go used. u're bound to eventually want to "trade up". imho, NEW SGI clubs are a waste of money if u plan on getting serious about golf. save your money and invest in some lessons or some more playing time...

[HelRaza]

I can see your point about buying new, but I have no idea what to look for in used clubs.

[nuck81]

What do you mean by Component maker?

http://golf.about.com/od/faqs/f/componentclubs.htm

[Kingfisher]

What do you mean by Component maker?

Dude, do yourself a favour and go buy some decent used golf clubs from a store or from ebay - there's no shame in buying second hand clubs. Once you've buried your new clubs in the ground a few times, they are used also.

You'll get decent clubs, and will probably save yourself some time and cost in the longrun.

[HelRaza]

Dude, do yourself a favour and go buy some decent used golf clubs from a store or from ebay - there's no shame in buying second hand clubs. Once you've buried your new clubs in the ground a few times, they are used also.

I have no idea what to look for in used clubs. I have looked on ebay and I am really not sure what to pick. Maybe I will head to the local shop and see what they have tomorrow.

[Incognito]

I have no idea what to look for in used clubs. I have looked on ebay and I am really not sure what to pick. Maybe I will head to the local shop and see what they have tomorrow.

anything game improvement manufactured in the past 5-10 years from a major maker should be suffice. check out your local golf stores. there are always good deals around if you look. the only thing u should have to really decide is stiff or regular...

[CG031]

best way to go for a new golfer is to go used. u're bound to eventually want to "trade up". imho, NEW SGI clubs are a waste of money if u plan on getting serious about golf. save your money and invest in some lessons or some more playing time...

great advice. just go to your local golfsmith or golf galaxy and took to me the sales rep there they will be able to help steer you in the right direction. say you want some decent used clubs.

[z.b.taylor11]

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