Newly minted golfer- looking at first new set

[Rob Anderson]

Been on the range off and on over the past few years with everything from my Dad's JC Penny's set to a some off brand I bought in the thrift store. I fell in love with the game friday when my dad took me out for the first time- golf is his life.

I'm 45- have had several sports injuries in hockey and football- so my flexibility is terrible. I'm on a tight budget so looking to use my income tax return to buy a set of clubs- and I'm leaning towards the a set of Walter Hagen MS2... my question is do I get graphite or non-graphite. And at $200 anyone know how long this sale will go? I'm turning in my taxes on the 15th- so it will be 5-6 weeks to get the refund.

Thanks-

[Shindig]

If your flexibility limits your ability to swing a club fast, graphite is lighter -- and might be helpful.  If you're still a fast swinger, you might prefer the stability of steel.

As for spending, are you willing to entertain used sets?  Many golf shops have traded-in clubs in great condition for cheap.