Suggestions for Women's Starter Clubs

[wwl3]

My girlfriend wants to learn how to play golf.  She is 24 years old and very slight build (5' 2" tall, 110#).  I am looking for suggestions for a decent starter set of clubs to get her.  I don't want to spend a lot of money, as she wont be able to play very often and I dont know if she will keep at it.  Any suggestions?

[WUTiger]

At 5-foot-2, your girlfriend is on the borderline for petite women's clubs. Just as fashion designers make petite women clothes, golf OEMs make petite golf clubs. Women 5-foot-2 and under should consider petite clubs. Some of the models featuring petite versions include Wilson Tiara, Adams Square 2 Bliss, and Lady Edge Petite.

Petite clubs tend to have shafts an inch shorter, and a flatter lie for the clubs.

Here's a web site: http://www.all-about-lady-golf-clubs.com/lady-golf-club-petite.html

Take her to a golf shop and let her check out some of the women's clubs. If she could take a golf clinic first (often they will loan clubs to beginners), she'll know the basics of the swing and get a better idea of what clubs she liked. Or, she could take a couple of lessons and combine it with club-fitting.

She could get a beginner's boxed set: often it contains a high-loft driver, an FW, a hybrid, irons 7 - 9 - SW, and putter, with bag. But, a couple of lessons plus trying out clubs in the shop - or outdoors if possible - will give the best matchup.

As I said, get her a clinic or a couple of lessons. A sure way to turn a woman against to golf is to give her clubs, put her out on the course, and let her embarrass herself because she doesn't know what she's doing. And, resist any urge to teach her yourself. Golf lessons from significant others are hazardous to both golf and long-term relationships.

[billatthebar]

lol ive been taking mine (same age mb 5"6 but tiny) to range with me also shes buggin me for a starter set maybe ill have a look at these - shes swinging my x-22's custom fitted to me 6ft 6 lol its hilarious but she can hit em gd sometimes!! but when im tryin to practice beside her all i can hear is 'LOOK!!! LOOK AT THAT ONE!!!' hahaha i dont get a chance to hit a ball! :)

[solarbear]

I'd pick up some Hireko clubs. Women generally get Driving Club,5w, 5hybrid or 7w, 7, 9, sw, putter. At Hireko.com you can order the individual clubs at whatevre length you want. The Belissima look like the go the obsession are glary pink On ebay there are lots of sets. I've seen many women using Wilson Hope and they are not very dear. They would be my pick of fully assembled sets.

[boogielicious]

Adams and Callaway make nice starter sets for women.  They have every other club.  This is what I got for my wife.  You can then get the other in between clubs as she gets better.

[GaijinGolfer]

Id go to Wal-Mart or Target and get her a set of Wilson Hope clubs.  Theyre forgiving, easy to hit and PINK! LOL  If you want to spend a bit more, the Adams Finesse are really nice too.

[wwl3]

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses.  Found this set for $90:

http://www.hirekogolf.com/golf-clubs/golf-clubs/package-sets/trend-oval-ladies-10-pc-package-set.html

Seems a little fishy that its a full set for that cheap.  They are $150 at most other sites.  Has anyone used hirekogolf.com before?  And has anyone seen anything on this set?  Found a couple of great review but I'm not sure if i trust them.