Help! I'm just starting to get into golfing and need some clubs

[Calebculver]

I've been golfing probably 10 times total, but I just moved to a more golf friendly area and I want to get golf lessons and play 4-5 times a year.

I've been looking at getting a complete set of clubs (mistake?) and I am considering this set http://www.amazon.com/Strata-Complete-18-Piece-Fairways-Hybrids/dp/B0098GAED0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1365868056&sr;=8-3&keywords;=golf+clubs

(Callaway Strata). I assume these are lower end clubs, but I am more beginner than expert.

Any help you might provide will be greatly appreciated. Tips, links, comments, anything!

Caleb

[chico713]

Not a bad set but I'd caution against buying them without having a chance to hit ballsa with them first. Also, you need to know what shaft flex you need. A pro could help with that. Go to a driving range, a retail golf only store like golf galaxy or golfsmith or go to a public course that has a nice pro shop and a driving range. They should have a golf pro there who can assess your needs. Where will you be playing - cart it or walk- how far ca you hit it - how big are your hands (grip size). All this is important. Start out with some decent stuff and good advice or you may wind up disappointed

[Calebculver]

Very helpful, thank you. I found a pro shop that has a driving range so I can analyze my swing and hit some balls with the clubs.

[RichardR]

if you are only playing 4-5 times a year, I would just buy used clubs from a garage sale, ebay, etc... Your not playing enough to really get your money out of your clubs imo.

[Derrick Parker]

The Callaway Strata complete set is an excellent starter set....the shaft of the irons are uniflex which supports a wide range of swing speeds. You can't beat the quality for the price . You would speed more money buying a good used set of woods and irons in my opinion. I say this from experience having picked up the game only three years ago myself.