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Im looking to get some new clubs. Im an intermediate beginner. Im thinking about getting an Adams Tight Lies Plus set in blue... Can anyone share any input on these clubs?

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Well, the ones in tan are more forgiving than the ones in blue, because they're less pretty. ;-) Just kidding on that one. Seriously, this looks like a good starter set. The clubs appear very forgiving, the shafts are decent, and the lofts are reasonably spaced. The hybrids are right where I'd suggest them for most average-or-worse players. One thing to be aware of: you will probably want to add one more club at some point in the not-too-distant future, as your pitching wedge and sand wedge are 11 degrees apart. You will likely find distances - whether you get to them on the course or not is another issue - between the P and S that you won't be able to reach. I'd suggest getting a 50 or 52 degree. In fact, Adams makes inexpensive (but not cheap! By that, I mean good quality without taking a good chunk of cash) wedges in this loft you can typically get. In the other thread, you posted a link to the Worldwide Golf Shops company. I have had great experiences with Roger Dunn Golf Shops, which is part of said company. So even your choice of location for purchase - if that's your choice - is good. If you have one near you, you can even go into the store and check it out before you buy (and save on shipping).

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Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Tour Edge Exotics C723 21 degree hybrid.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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