I have quite small hands, but most small gloves are a bit too small. Srixon are my current go to, as in small they fit almost perfectly out the wrapper and stretch to perfect quickly.
If you gave me the choice of Bearsted or King's Hill to join, I'd choose Bearsted every time, mainly for the reasons above.
KH has some really good holes and drains quite well, but it feels like a slog every time I play it.
And yes, that clubhouse! 🤣
Or go and get fitted and try a load of heads and shafts and then see what works best for you! 🤣 You might be surprised at what does work.
I hate looking down at a thick top line and massive headed iron, but if I was a beginner again, I'd be choosing whatever worked best for me and then trying...
It's a bit of luck but following word of mouth is is often a good idea.
Plus cheap is sometimes not a good sign, but not always.
A good fitter is one who listens, recognises what you need vs want and won't sell you the highest mark up / commission items.
Having had 3 fittings at Precision...
Speak to professionals, not playing partners! 😉
I moved from stiff to regular in my irons in a fitting and couldn't be happier. Driver and 3 wood stayed as stiff, on his recommendation.
It's never one size fits all in golf.