Between these sets, which will be better for an absolute beginner?

[Deleted member 1147]

Benross- as assume you’ll need to buy separate driver, wedged, putter etc, if you buy the Cally irons

 

[jim8flog]

and I can get the callaway x18 irons for £150

£150 for 18 year old clubs wow!!

Looks like secondhand prices have risen as steeply as the cost of new clubs.

 

[SHiiBBZ]

I have the Benross HTX Type R irons. I hit these 20 yards further than any other iron I've hit. Only downside is the spin is not great - but for a beginner that doesn't matter.

 

[Myblueheaven]

Thanks for the reply. Like I said I’m a novice so all advice is greatly appreciated?

Honestly mate dont over think this game yet, there is a plethora of lovely shiney stuff out there that promises the world.
Buy the Benross irons, stick with them until you realise its you not the clubs that makes the ball go off either side or rolls 20 yards off the Tee.
Like I said and a few others on here, the Benross clubs aren't that old so they will have much of the same tech in them, just not the big name like Taylormade, callaway, Cobra etc
The only other set of Irons I really liked were an old set of Ping g15 but they are older and will be more expensive than the Benross.
Whichever you choose just enjoy playing and practicing, that will make you improve more than any club will, for now anyway.
Once youve decided you want to stick with the game and start improving then you may want something newer as a treat, until then I wouldnt bother.

 

[i*windows]

ebay is your friend.
used complete set, bag trolley everything for under 100 complete golf clubs & electric trolley | eBay
brand new set including bag, putter, driver for 140 NEW CONFIDENCE POWER III MENS LEFT HAND GOLF CLUBS SET And BAG 5057072032892 | eBay
these will be perfect for a beginner, if you are still playing in a year then upgrade!
if none of these appeal then get the Benross, they may great clubs

 

[Canary_Yellow]

I have the Benross HTX Type R irons. I hit these 20 yards further than any other iron I've hit. Only downside is the spin is not great - but for a beginner that doesn't matter.

Isn’t the spin likely to be the wizard rather than the wand?

 

[Karl]

Thanks guys, big help. Going with the Ben Ross. ?

 

[Robster59]

Late on to this, but just to confirm the others who say the Benross. I have Hot Speed 2 drivers and fairways and they are great. I got them cheap at the Scottish Golf show (allegedly second hand, but no way could you tell).
Benross have been around for a good time now and produce decent, value for money clubs. At that price, you can't really go wrong.

 

[PJ87]

Thanks guys, big help. Going with the Ben Ross. ?

I was just coming on to post that you should go for the benross at that price

Good club maker

And if you get the bug bad and decide you want something else (you dont have to) you won't have much trouble selling some to someone looking to try the game cheap

 

[SHiiBBZ]

Isn’t the spin likely to be the wizard rather than the wand?

According to tests, no. Rick Shiels did a great review on them.

I get some spin on the PW, but rarely on the others. Just need to remember to be a lot shorter in the summer.

 

[Foxholer]

Thanks guys, big help. Going with the Ben Ross. ?

FWIW...It's Benross. But the name IS from Ben and Ross - the original owner's 2 kids.