first set of golf clubs, would like some opinions of club set options.

[chennaulta]

How are ya'll doing,  im 19 years old, and just now wanting to get into golf.  I have played maybe 3 or 4 times and i would like to buy me a set of "cheaper" costing clubs, without getting crappy clubs that will not last.  I found a few sets that i was wondering if anyone knew anything about.  btw, im a lefty

Like i said, im new to the whole golf thing so im not set on one of these two sets. any advice on these or other sets would be greatly appreciated

the first one i started looking at was

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/hippo-golf-lh-giant-xt-complete-golf-set-with-bag.html

Hippo Golf- LH Giant XT Complete Set With Bag (Left Handed) Features:

A 10.5° oversized driver with large sweet spot for added forgiveness. Equipped with graphite shaft and headcover.

A matching 3-Wood (15*) with low CG for distance, control, and accuracy. Equipped with graphite shaft and headcover.

Hybrid/utility club: 22* replacing the hard to hit long iron. Equipped with graphite shaft and headcover.

Iron Set (5-PW): Perimeter weighted with large sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. Equipped with lightweight steel shafts.

Putter: Mallet-style putter provides incredible stability at impact with solid feel & feedback.

Stand Bag: Lightweight deluxe stand bag, features dual strap system and generous pockets

the other set i started looking at started looking at was,

Dunlop Golf- LH Loco Series D Wood/Hybrid Irons Graphite/Steel (Left Handed)

Driver with headcover comes with Dunlop M-FiL Graphite shaft.

#3 & #5 Wood with headcover comes Dunlop M-FiL Graphite shaft.

#3 Hybrid Utility comes with Dunlop M-FiL Graphite shaft.

4-PW Irons with Steel shaft

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/dunlop-golf-lh-loco-series-d-wood-hybrid-irons-set-graphite-steel.html

[sean_miller]

What country do you live in? There's a lot of high end lefty gear available on ebay, especially from Quebec. Just sayin'.

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Originally Posted by chennaulta

. . . btw, im a lefty . . .

[chennaulta]

im in the states.. Texas

[MRodrigues1991]

look on ebay it couldnt hurt saving up and starting with some clubs that will last and u wont have to replace after the first year.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by sean_miller

What country do you live in? There's a lot of high end lefty gear available on ebay, especially from Quebec. Just sayin'.

I can send you an ebay link if you want. Even with international shipping costs, you can't lose. A lot of Canadians, and especially Quebecers, are lefty golfers having played a lot of hockey left handed. I see super deals there all the time, then notice the clubs are left handed.

[WUTiger]

Either one of the mentioned sets would get you started, provided they fit your body build.

Being you are new to the game, you want to check out the clubs before you buy them. If possible, combine a couple of lessons with finding the clubs you want. Some of my friends who have taken up the game got help from their teaching pro in finding clubs.

As a beginner, you want to get a basic static fitting for the clubs. This type of fitting makes sure the club shafts have the proper length, and the clubheads the proper lie, for your height and arm length. Most people can get by with standard clubs, but if not a clubfitter can tweak a basic set to fit you.

Boxed sets are a possibility. If you want, check out this guest column I wrote a while back:

http://thesandtrap.com/b/bag_drop/clubbing_up_beginners_should_consider_boxed_sets

[Old1964]

As a beginner the first set would be fine.

You will have a lot to learn, experience, and feel before you will be ready to make any decisions about golf equipment that will stay a long time in your bag.

I would get the set - get a few lessons - hit the range often and enjoy the game. Just don't swing "hard" - be smooth!

You can play it for your whole life.