Building first club set

[Aciddrag0n]

So, I just purchased my first set of irons... Taylormade R7's. I got them at a great deal from a pro shop in OH for only $400 brand new so I had to go from them. This is the first set I've ever owned myself. Since then I've just used my friends sets that I go play with. So my first question is what do you all think of this set of irons?
Secondly, I have now begin building the rest of my set... Putter, driver, wood/hybrids, bag, etc. So for a beginner looking into all this, can you all give me a little bit of advice on this?

[mutadayen]

the r7's, all version of them, are great clubs, very forgiving. I have a set of r7 draws and cut nearly ten strokes off my game because I got pretty good with them (going from high 90's to high 80's). I just switched to forged clubs because I want to challenge myself a bit more (as if this game is not hard enough). I still have my r7's and plan to play with them, but i want to switch over to a more traditional forged club by the end of the year. They're harder to hit but hopefully worth it. You'll love your r7's...

[srjorion]

I haven't hit the R7s, but I would venture to say that's one nice set of irons for a first set. As far as the other clubs, if you can afford it I would work in getting some good quality gear. You don't have to get the top of the line, but solid equipment can help your game over the cheap stuff.

I would suggest a couple of wedges (52 and 56, or similar spread in lofts) for now. Later you can decide if you want to go with more wedges in your bag or not.

Also, if you can, check out clubs from a local shop to demo on the range or even on the course. Don't just buy something hoping it works. It shouldn't cost anything to try them out and you can be comfortable in knowing you are purchasing a club that will work for you. This is especially true for the driver.

[Aciddrag0n]

EDIT...

Just purchased a putter and sand wedge since my clubs only went 3-PW.

Putter: Taylormade Rossa Fontana Sport 7
SW: Taylormade R7 XD

[ahnh666]

r7 irons and drivers are fairly easy to hit....the irons are bit more weighted compared to my mizuno mx-23 irons...but...found it easy to hit with...just let the weight of the head come down naturally..and you'll see nice long shots....