Cheap starter irons

[birdiedream]

A friend of mine wants to start golf and he was thinking about buying a starter set from Big Five. I told him it is better to buy used quality clubs. He asks me to recommend a set for him.

Could you please recommend a good quality used set (less than 15 yr old) that is also forgiving under $150 that he can get from ebay? It can be a major brand name like Titleist or Taylormade but doesn't have to be. Wilson, Wishon or a decend brand like MacGregor is fine.

Thanks,

[gir]

At that price you could go for the ping eye2's. They're older than 15 years though and cosmetically they look dated compared to more modern designs, but performace wise they're fine.

[Unkynd]

I'm in the same boat right now. I'm either going to buy these

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

Adams Golf- 2008 Tight Lies 4-SW Hybrid Irons

or

http://www.gigagolf.com

The Giga Golf GX 922 irons.

I'm leaning toward the 922's because I can get them in graphite for relatively cheap, and I can get the lie of the club adjusted as part of the cost. I'm 5'7" and got unofficially fitted at the golf store locally, and the Ping Orange Dots (-2 degree flat) and -1/2" shaft were what fit the best.

Opinions welcomed :)

[mc0388]

Taylormade 320 or 360
Mizuno mx25

[Neitmrh15]

I have the Nike NDS irons. They aren't hybrids but they feel nice to me, and they are meant for higher handicap players.

[jonnythan]

I highly recommend Gigagolf. I think their clubs are by far the best you can get for the price.

[danieldrieberg]

Callaway x-14----great forgiving set yet good enough for Anika Sorenstam. She played them for years even though Callaway came out with multiple new offerings.

[sean_miller]

At that price you could go for the ping eye2's. They're older than 15 years though and cosmetically they look dated compared to more modern designs, but performace wise they're fine.

They always felt dead to me - maybe their fugly appearance affected my impression of the feel though. A lot of pros used them for a long time, so you know they work. For a beginner though? To each their own.

[CWHolland]

I'm sure he could find a set of Ping g2s or maybe even a set of g5s in that price range. Look online at Edwin Watt, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy etc. He may even try Ebay, not sure if there is a counterfeit problem with the older clubs. Just have to be careful and buy from someone with good feedback.

[gir]

They always felt dead to me - maybe their fugly appearance affected my impression of the feel though. A lot of pros used them for a long time, so you know they work. For a beginner though? To each their own.

I wouldn't reccomend a beginner to get s58's, but the eye2's are a fine club for someone starting out. Heck even the s58's are semi cavity back and supposedly not that hard to hit. The eye2's are essentially GI irons.

That Adams tight lies set looks real nice too.

[BostonSully]

2 Years ago I bought these: http://www.3balls.com/product-produc...-IRONS-RH-USED

And I have loved them my game has improved alot they are very forgiving and look good too. I dont think ill be changing for a while. Id look for a driver/putter on that site in the 20-40$ range and boom thats a full set that will last you a while.

[scgolf]

i play Adams hybrid irons (5-PW) myself, they are some solid clubs to hit and cheap in price.

[upperdecker]

Ping EYE 2's all the way!

[KeithE]

even the old callway X series are very forgiving clubs for beginners. great set that you can get for a good price.. look up Callaway Certified Pre Owned site..good stuff

[max power]

http://www.3balls.com/product-produc...-IRONS-RH-USED

$120 for Very Good condition. In my experience with 3balls, clubs always come in an even better condition than listed.

[uttexas]

another vote for the Adam's tight lies http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/adams-...irons-set.html

The old advice was hold off on purchasing a driver and to hit a 3 wood or a long iron off the tee until more fairways were hit than not.
However, I'd recommend a cheap 12 degree driver to go along with the tight lies iron set.
http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/hippo-...-graphite.html

[buckeyeben14]

I would recommend a cheap box set like acuity

[birdiedream]

I think the Ping Eye2 wins here, we will look for them on ebay and craigslist. Personally I think they are ugly but there must be a reason many people love them. There is a good deal with a set of Ping Eye2 with a Putter and a driver for under $200 on Craigslist right now. I will suggest my friend to get this.
Thanks everyone.