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vachikg

By vachikg
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vachikg Newbie

vachikg

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I am completely new to golf and I am looking to buy a set.

I have the taylormade r9 in mind just because I found a used one for a pretty good price. Is that a good starter iron set? I know it's a really good one. But will it work for beginners?

Appreciate help.

Thanks


Sai-Jin Dedicated Member

Sai-Jin

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Personally I'd just get a cheapo set. Generic.

I did start out with R9 TP myself, but after 3 rounds, I upgraded the Mizuno blades.

Now I have never used the R9 anymore after those 3 rounds... waste of $ .

And I'm stuck with them until I sell them.

TM R9 are nice though... I just happen to be a Mizuno blade type person.


sean_miller Incredible Member

sean_miller

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Originally Posted by vachikg

I am completely new to golf and I am looking to buy a set.

I have the taylormade r9 in mind just because I found a used one for a pretty good price. Is that a good starter iron set? I know it's a really good one. But will it work for beginners?

Appreciate help.

Thanks


To be honest, nothing works for beginners right away. The R9s should grow with you though - you won't have to "upgrade" any time soon.

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.


sean_miller Incredible Member

sean_miller

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Originally Posted by vachikg

So you think I will be fine with beginning with the r9's ?? Is it a good beginner set?



Why not? Unlike typical beginner irons, they're not designed to help you with suspected swing problem (no clubhead speed, poor contact, not swing through the ball and turf) so you'll have to learn proper contact to be successful - win win!!

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.


Sai-Jin Dedicated Member

Sai-Jin

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Basically a beginner usually has trouble even hitting the ball, no matter the club bought.

Me as a person I don't want to spend on something cheap when I know I"ll stick with it.

Then later on buy another better set which I HAVE to get used to again.

I'd rather just get the real deal and go with it from start to finish.

So if you are like me and you like to just get a good set and stick with it, I think it'll save you $ in the long run AND

you get to know your club set from the very beginning.


glk23 Well Established Member

glk23

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You can find new Wilson Di9's all over the place for $200.  I have hit them and they feel really nice.  Even if you want to upgrade in a couple of years, you are only out a couple hundred bucks.

In my Bagboy cart bag:
Driver: TM R11s 10.5 R-flex 3W: TM 09 Burner 3H: TM 09 Burner Irons: TM Tour Burner 4-PW r-flex
Wedges: Wilson TW9 GW, Ping Eye 2+ SW, Vokey SM 58.08      Putter:TM Rossa Spider Ball: TM TP/Red LDP, TF Gamer v2   Range Finder: GX-I


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helianthusdd Newbie

helianthusdd

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

To be honest, nothing works for beginners right away. The R9s should grow with you though - you won't have to "upgrade" any time soon.

Exactly!

Completely I agree with you.

Practice, Practice, & Practice!

That pretty much says it all. However practice with a purpose! So many new golfers ( and experienced golfers) just bang balls at the range with no goal in mind...this is worthless. You should be working on some aspect of your game whenever you're out practicing. Pick targets and try to hit them. You'll "upgrade" day by day.


minty7890 Member

minty7890

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The R9s will be fine.  The faces are large without looking like a shovel.  I don't recommend cheap starter clubs... better to save up and buy a quality used set.

Good luck and have fun!


tomvk77 Dedicated Member

tomvk77

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For starters i would go for a forgiving clubface,

what you should consider is the shaft.

If you get your first lessons you should look at swingspeed and ask your pro

what shaft will suite you. before you even go and buy a set, if the shaft is good, you will

not have to change your golfclubs in a while, so you don't waste any money.

As for my self i started with a callaway big bertha iron set with steel shaft,

it worked fine for me, i have played them for the first 4 years it got me to hdc 10.4.

Doing that with only irons in my bag, so no woods.

After those 4 years my golfswing was getting consistant and i went to a custom made

club.

But the R9 irons are good irons to start with.

Good luck with your game.

Dirver: Mizuno JPX 825 9,5 Fujikura Orochi Red Eye Stiff 65 g.
3 wood: Mizuno JPX 825 14 Fujikura Orochi Red Eye Stiff 75 g.
Hybrid: Mizuno JPX 825 18 Fujikura Orochi Red Eye Stiff 85 g. 
Irons: Mizuno MP 59 3 / PW KBS Tour stiff shaft ( Golf Pride Niion )
Wedges: Taylormade ATV Wedges 52 and 58 ( Golf Pride Niion )
putter: Taylormade ghost series 770 35 inch ( Super Stroke slim 3.0 )
Balls: Taylormade TP 5


RouteBurner Established Member

RouteBurner

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I started with used Taylormade R9 for less than 100 bucks on ebay, so when I upgraded to Burner irons I was only out 90+ bucks. If you like the R9's check for a used set because until you learn proper technique it will save you money. (especially if you get good you WILL want to upgrade)

DRIVER: - 910 D3  8.5° / blk Ops stiff shaft

3 Wood:  -  913 Fd  15°

HYBRID:- :ping: -  G25 3H 20°

IRONS:  - 712 AP2, 4-7 : 714 CB - 8-PW

WEDGES - - Vokeys SM4 - 52°-GW, 56°-SW, 60°-Lob

BALLS:  :bridgestone: B330-RX

PUTTER: -  - Scotty Cameron Newport 2.0


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