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Hi all,

First post here.  I'd like to start up playing golf and not sure where to start as far as equipment goes.  I know you get these questions daily but I figured I'd ask anyways.  I'm 35 and 5"6.  I have no idea what I need as far as clubs goes.  I am willing to spend up to $500 for clubs to get me started.  I don't really want to spend anymore than that in case I dislike it and give it up.

I plan on taking lessons as well.  But if anyone could point me in the right direction as to what clubs to buy and size, that'd be great.  I saw a set on Costco.com for a full set for $550.  Callaway 11 piece X hot set.  Any thoughts on this?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11755144&whse;=BC&topnav;=&cm;_sp=RichRelevance-_-categorypageHorizontalTop-_-PopularProductsInCategory&cm;_vc=categorypageHorizontalTop%7CPopularProductsInCategory

Thanks


mlf16507 Dedicated Member

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http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/tour-edge-golf-reaction-complete-set-graphite-steel.html This set would work as well and you will money for a series of lessons

Wishon  715 CLC-AXE5 A shaft -hard steppedt -44.5"
4 wood-Infiniti 17*-UST IROD A shaft-Hard stepped(2009 model)
Hybrids 19* & 24*-Trident DSW-UST IROD Hybrid A shaft-hard stepped (2009 model)
Irons-5-PW- Wilson Staff Progressive Forged-TT Release  sensicore( 5&6-Soft stepped R-7,8&9-R-wedge hard stepped R
Wedges-52*-Wilson JP BeCE(54* bent to 52*)-TT-Release sensicore-hard stepped R

              56*Wilson R-61 BECU Sandy Andy- Release sensicore tipped same as 8 iron

               60* Wilson Harmonized BECU-Release sensicore tipped same as 8 iron

Woods- Star Grips  Irons Energy Grips

:Putter-Rife IBF with Ping Blackout Grip-35"

Ball-Wilson Staff Zip Golf. or C-25


newbie123 Newbie

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Originally Posted by mlf16507

http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/tour-edge-golf-reaction-complete-set-graphite-steel.html    This set would work as well and you will money for a series of lessons



Thank you!  One more question regarding this set you recommended. It asks if I want regular flex under options.  Do I?  Sorry, but I literally know nothing about this.


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flex all depends on swing speed. if you think you may have a fast swing you might want stiff flex shafts and learn to hit them as opposed to spending more money buying regular flex and having too much lag.


The Tin Man Dedicated Member

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Take lessons with clubs the instructor provides before buying. You can rent them at the course when playing. Some courses offer loaners for free during a round.

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