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monstercb2002

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Hello All!

I'm new the site and have played a whopping 2 complete games of golf with my buddies. I used one of my buddies clubs and didn't do bad. I was able to keep the ball in play and keep the game moving.

It's time for me to invest in my own set of clubs and bag. I need your help! I've been looking around on eBay and Craigslist for a good set of clubs for a beginner.

My height is 6'4". I've been told I will need to get extensions on my clubs.

If anybody can direct me and recommend me to a great set of beginner clubs I would greatly appreciate it. I love the game and want to get more active in the sport.

Thanks in advance to all who reply!

- Monstercb2002

"The Beginner"


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Originally Posted by monstercb2002

It's time for me to invest in my own set of clubs and bag. I need your help! I've been looking around on eBay and Craigslist for a good set of clubs for a beginner.

Wrong move. Being you are just learning about golf, you don't know enough yet to pick up clubs online. Go to a golf shop and try some clubs in person.

A related matter: Are you taking lessons? Some lessons at the beginning gets you  started in the right direction. You could go with individual lessons right away, or start off with a golf clinic. At a clinic, beginners get together 1-2 nights a week and learn together.

Some people rely on their lesson pro to help them with clubs. After you narrow it down to a set or two you like, get a static fitting: The club fitter will check the length of the shafts, and let you hit a few shots to determine what lie angle you need (at 6-foot-4, you might need adjustments from normal).

Ask your friends to recommend a good shop and golf pro.

Good luck and welcome to the game.

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If you are that tall, you should get at least a static fitting (a dynamic fitting would be better) at a golf store to let your proper lie angles and length. At that height, not getting fit could really throw off your game, and make it harder to learn.

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Agreed - Absolutely get fit first.  You may need upright lie angles, at the very least.   Dont buy anything until you know this.   I think Ping still has an explaination of their fitting system on their website, for starters.

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