Irons for a beginner on the shorter side

[Golffan2121]

Hey, everyone. I'm new to the forum as well as golf in general, so I need some advice. I am currently hitting my brothers Callaway x18s and I like them and make consistently good contact with them but I will have to give them back to him when he's done with school. My only issue is that I will hit them straight and high and then they will drift 15-20 yards right of my target. I believe this is related to my swing coming outside to inside. So I am in the market for new clubs with a lie more in line with my height (I am 5' 8 and need to choke up on the x18s). I dont mind buying used clubs and simply want the best clubs for someone who is committed to improving and getting out 30+ times a year. I currently average between a bogey and double bogey but that's mostly because my putting is horrendous. Any advice on some good irons for a person of my relative skill level that will still be useful as I get better and better in the future?

[Old1964]

Glad you have discovered golf. It's a game you can play for life.

As for clubs...your situation is fairly simple.

1. At 5'8" you should be able to use a standard length club. If you like to choke up on the club an inch, so be it. Anthony Kim does the same thing.

2. Buy a used set of Cavity back clubs (Callaways will be fine). Second hand golf stores are filled with these kinds of clubs. Stay away from graphite shafts on your irons.

3. Take at least 3 lessons...you will be amazed at what you can learn quickly with someone helping you.

4. Use your birthday money from your grandma to get fitted at a golf store - they should use a special shaft that records your swing speed, transition speed and the like. When you get better the shafts will be of special interest to you.