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Hi to you all, I am new to this forum as I am also new to golf, the question I have is. I bought a cheap set of clubs of the web last year to practice with at the driving range until I build up the courage to venture onto a full municipal course, I have recently had lessons of the golf shop pro, I mentioned that I will be looking for a new set of clubs, He was pusshing me in the direction of a set of John letters T8 or T9, I am sure they are a decent set however each time I go and overhear them talking golf clubs all they ever suggest is the John Letters T8 and T9 is this somethink olf Direct always promoe, does anyone have any suggestion, I will be looking to spend about £400 .
 
Save your cash. There are many other makes out there and with 400 to spend you can get a right bargain.

Don't discount second hand ones. My advice would be to try before you buy. As many as you can. Don't be influenced by sales jibe. Its how you hit them, feel comfortable with them that counts.

Get your self to a range with a good selection, try as much as you can.

Welcome to the forum!
 
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Direct-Golf is a big retailer of John Letters. They have big margins on JL clubs. Always stick to your guns and try everything........then make a decision on what you feel is best for you. If they get pusshy for a sale then just go to another retailer.
 
Whatever you do, try before you buy. and don't just try it once on the driving range, try it way more. < reason why I'm switching back to my nike's, I didn't do that
 
No offence but if you've not even been out on the course there is no need in spending £400 on clubs. Use your cash wisely on lessons and getting out on the muni. Then once you've settled in buy loads of shiny things! No seriously get the lessons and learn the game and then upgrade as you go along and as mentioned don't be afraid to get second hand you can pick up some bargains.
 
Evesdad said:
No offence but if you've not even been out on the course there is no need in spending £400 on clubs. Use your cash wisely on lessons and getting out on the muni. Then once you've settled in buy loads of shiny things! No seriously get the lessons and learn the game and then upgrade as you go along and as mentioned don't be afraid to get second hand you can pick up some bargains.
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Evesdad - how do you get on with your MD hybrid, would you recommend it?
 
Love it! Most used club after the putter, use it off the tee when the driver is on the naughty step. Mine is very old now and may well update next year. They always get good reviews and are very cheap. You should be able to pick up last seasons for less than £50. Dunce golf is a good start got my 3w for £40 earlier in the year they have an eBay store think I've got a discount card still if you want it.
 
My advice, for what little it's worth, would depend on what sort of person you are.

If you tend to hanker after new toys, gadgets etc, I'd buy a cheaper second hand set for around £200-£250 and spend the rest on lessons as you will probably be looking to change your clubs once you improve and something catches your eye.

If you're not that sort of person, I'd be tempted to spend the full lot on a decent game improver set in the knowledge that it will do you for some years.

I've been playing for about 17 years now and am only on my second set of irons.
 
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