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Hey everyone.  New guy alert!

I'm Joe from Dallas and am excited to finally get into golf as an adult.  I used to play par 3 at a local course when I was a young teenager but never was serious about playing.  I've been wanting to get into golf for the last 6 months or so and have finally told myself I'm doing it!

A big struggle I'm currently experiencing is where to start with clubs.  I'm 6'6", so I feel I'll need at least +1" clubs.  I would prefer to stick with the used market and get a "name brand" club vs. a cheaper full set you can find online.  I think a name set will be better quality and have better resell when I'm looking to trade up.  But then again...for a beginner...does a name brand set really make a difference?  I also find the cheaper "generic" brands to come with a nice assortment of clubs vs. having to piece a bag together.  Amazon has a set that gets fairly decent reviews for just over $200.

Anyway, I am definitely going to set signed up for lessons once I get some clubs.  I want to start with at least some good knowledge of how to golf instead of trying to teach myself (the hard way!).

I look forward to spending some time here with everyone.  Thanks and see you around!

:adams:  XTD Ti Driver 12* Stiff flex

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:ping:  G10 4-W +1" Stiff flex

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Welcome to TST!! Lots of good advice here, especially if you start a "my swing" thread.

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Welcome to TST!!

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JoeMal Established Member

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Thank you all for the warm welcome

:adams:  XTD Ti Driver 12* Stiff flex

:adams:  XTD Ti 4H 23* Stiff flex

:ping:  G10 4-W +1" Stiff flex

:odyssey:  White Hot Pro Havok 35"


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Welcome to the site @JoeMal

If you want to get some free advice/instruction, check out the Member Swings section. We post videos of our swing and the resident instructors and other members help you out. Many of the members who comment have experienced the same issues and did helpful drills to help correct. The site owners are also top instructors and can help you out too.

Thanks for joining. If you have any questions about using the site, check out our "Using the Site" section , and Little Things New Users can learn.

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JoeMal Established Member

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Thanks for the great information. I'm not sure I'm ready to post my swing just yet but maybe after a few lessons and I gain some technique.

:adams:  XTD Ti Driver 12* Stiff flex

:adams:  XTD Ti 4H 23* Stiff flex

:ping:  G10 4-W +1" Stiff flex

:odyssey:  White Hot Pro Havok 35"


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