new clubs, pls help

[beanoper]

I just finished my first season of golf, and I am in the process of building a set of golf clubs. The set i used last year was given to me by a family friend, but the clubs are all but worthless and are extremely worn...They were simply to be used to get me started out.

Right now i have a set of irons (pinemeadow) 3-9 that i am pretty happy with. I have a bag, glove, and a bunch of used balls. I am interested in buying a full set so i can get started right away once the weather heats up a bit.

For a putter I was thinking the NIKE OZ T160 black, i really like the feel. But other than that (and the 3-9 irons), I have no idea on what to buy and where. I am told that I have a solid swing. And I plan on committing to golf as a primary hobby/sport. I am around 5'9'' 160 lbs , with pretty regular features.

I need wedges, woods, and a driver...any ideas on nice affordable clubs to get me started??? any help would be great.

[aquacooled]

really the best tip I could give you is, go to a well known fitting pro to try out as many different clubs as you can. During this process the pro should spot differences in your swing and take measurments i.e. swing speed, height, arm length then the two of you should talk about what you like and what he thinks you need off those numbers he took from you. At the end you should be able to pickup a set of fitted clubs that are made for you and your swing..

goodluck.. hope this helped

[golfchief]

If you add your location someone may be able to head you in the right direction near you.

[RyanR]

I would say that you just need to hit clubs. The best advice I could give other than that would be to look for high quality used clubs. Personally, I look on ebay and can find great deals on even new clubs there. I just bought a set of NEW R7 irons for $415 when the retail on them is around 800 or 900. That's what I would say!

Good luck,
Ryan

[ezmoney5150]

I just finished my first season of golf, and I am in the process of building a set of golf clubs. The set i used last year was given to me by a family friend, but the clubs are all but worthless and are extremely worn...They were simply to be used to get me started out.

With your handicap you don't even need a driver. The first three years of playing I didn't even use a driver. A 15 degree 3 wood is suffice. You probably would want to replace your 3,4 and maybe 5 iron with hybrids, because they are much easier to hit. I got rid of my 3 iron. With the driver out of your bag you can put more wedges like a gap and lob wedge in your bag to help out around the greens. Cut down the stroke around the greens and you'll be down to a 15 handicap in no time.

As far as cost, www.ebay.com or www.golfclubexchange.com you can get good equipment and not spend an arm and a leg.