Newbie contemplating new set of irons

[BrianV]

Hello all,

I am brand new here (and new to the sport). So here goes my first post . . .

I only became interested in golf fairly recently. As of yet, I've only taken lessons, and haven't actually really played a full round of golf.

(Wow, that's a newbie huh?). Anyways, before I started lessons, I purchased a beginner set of clubs made by Top Flite.

These are sold as a boxed set aimed at beginners. I honestly don't know if they are good or bad. I haven't the experience to tell the difference. I do however know, that friends rib me about my kiddie clubs.

Is it ridiculous for me to want to start upgrading what's in my bag? Callaway pre-owned has a great price on a set of Diablo irons that is tempting me. I also know that fitted clubs are highly recommended, so would I be doing myself a disservice by ordering off of the shelf? Am I just better off sucking it up and using what I have until I actually get the hang of this painfully difficult game?

Any advice or input is greatly appreciated.

B

[Jazzfan]

You shouldn't buy anything until you hit them at a demo day or at a local retailer with a good launch monitor.  You should also get fit for lie and length those two items are extremely important.  I can understand the want to buy new gear and the amount of technology in new clubs can help you learn the game.  Get a game improvement or super game improvement iron.  Or get good with you current set and beat your friends with them and then make fun of them.  The swing is more important then the club but buying new stuff is fun.

[BrianV]

Thank you Jazzfan! I appreciate the feedback.

I had a feeling that sticking with what I have was probably the best route, but all of the commercials and magazine ads make one drool over new equipment (even though I can't properly use it yet! Isn't that ridiculous!).

I'm looking forward to spending time here and learning about the game.

B