Beginner's Golf Whacking Sticks!

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A part of my overall mid-life-crisis package, I have decided to take up golf at the age of 46. I played a few rounds about 25 years ago but consider myself a total beginner.

My wife bought me lessons for Christmas, so that's a start.

I now need some whacking-sticks and it is here I seek some advice. My budget is 'limited' but I can afford a little more than a full £100 Dunlop set from Sports Direct.

The choice is endless with many whacker sets targeted at the beginner/intermediate player.

I've done some research and have chosen Callaway X22 irons with graphite shafts - 'cos I think they look 'nicer' than the others that seem to be aimed at my level and budget. Someone said I should consider Taylormade R9's instead, similar price.

So should I buy the X22's or R9's? Or do people have 'alternative' advice for a circa £500 set of irons.

Look forward to your opinions....
Russell
 
The Nike VR full cavity irons are an excellent beginners club, or the Nike SQ Sumo irons if you want something cheaper, but go for steel shafts unless you have an extremely slow swing speed. Also go for a couple of hybrid clubs instead of a 3 & 4 iron as they are much easier to hit for a beginner. I can recommend the Nike Sumo Hybrid. Onlinegolf are doing 2 for £100 at the moment.
Good luck with your search and welcome to the Forum.
 
I would advise to steer clear of the x-22's, they're big old clunky things IMO. Is there anywhere nearby you can try a few out? If there is, you could try them and then buy second hand.
 
Try to get yourself to a range that has a shop and a pro who can point you in the right direction. The problem with asking us is that we can all recommend good clubs that are all different and you will end up confused.

There are plenty of clubs to choose from it really is best to try before you buy.

Welcome and good luck
 
So should I buy the X22's or R9's? Or do people have 'alternative' advice for a circa £500 set of irons.
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If you have the cash, buy whatever you feel good about.
If you are keeping half an eye on the budget and might want to spend some money on green fees/lessons/etc. you could pick up a used set of irons instead.

I paid £140 for my Mizunos and there were others available (X18/20, Ping G5, Taylor Mades, Mizunos) for £100-300. There's always PX kit around and there's no shortage of woods/putters/wedges either, if you want to fill a whole bag for the price of a new set of irons.
 
Hi,
If you have any sort of swing speed you will prob need steel shafts i'd go cheap for a start get a second hand set from a pro shop or a golf shop if you are just learning i'd spend no more that 100 on a decent second hand set then trade up when you have some sort of swing you can get custom fitted for the problem now is that you don't play so you don't have a repeatable swing, any chance you could borrow a old set off a mate for the first couple of lessons and ask the pro what u should get.
Mike
 
Where are you Russell?
There may be someone on here who lives near you and may be willing to lend you some gear. I have a few clubs spare at present that I intended for eBay.
 
My advice would probably to go to a golf professional at a range or club near you and ask his advice. The big stores like AG have certain brands (in their case Nicklaus, Yonex, Wilson and Hogan) that they will try and flog to newbies who maybe don't have the experience or confidence to ask to try something else.

For my money have a look at the MD range which offer good starter clubs at a great price. Otherwise look for TM Burners, Ping or Mizuno. CHeck out e-bay (but watch for fakes) or look at Golfbidder etc (can be pricey). Whatever you do make sure you try before you buy as only you will know what suits and feels right
 
If spending that amount of cash.. £500 will buy a very good set of irons,go and seek expert advice,and go for custom fitting,that way you will have the right shaft,grip,etc etc.Ping clubs are very good and you would get a good very good set of G10s for £400.
 
As usual I veer towards siding with Homer, but with a slight proviso.

If you are getting lessons from a pro, he will be ideally situated to suggest something that would suit.

But if you want to buy some reasonably decent kit at a good price you should be able to try the Wilson Staff Di7s at American Golf. If you like them, they are suited to your skill level, and are currently £199.

Personally I'd be reticent to spend too much on clubs at this stage of your progress, coz as you get better , you'll probably want brand new shinies in a year or so, as you get better.

Having said that, you can get some silly prices on things like the Nike Dymo St8 Fit driver which is adjustable as you get better, and should see you through the next few generations of big dog.

Good luck
 
I agree wth most of the what has already been said, don't part with any cash until you've had a couple of lessons.

I'm of the opinion that if your gonna give it a serious go,and it sounds like you are then try and buy the best of what you can afford.

Also try and test as many sets as possible out on a range so at least you can see how they perform in true conditions instead of just in a net at AG.

I personally prefer mizuno irons and would recommend a set of them but what suits me may or may not suit others. Either way have fun and enjoy!
 
I would try some second hand clubs and build up a good full set with £500.

Yonex Nanospeed driver = £40 on ebay great club for forgiveness and getting the ball in the air.

A decent 20* hybrid can be picked up second hand for about £50

Ping G5 irons 4 - SW = £150 on ebay

Putter - you can pick up a good putter for about £50 or less.

So £320 on a full set and spend the rest on lessons.
 
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