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[mansell]

Can you recommend a complete(clubs)package for a beginner

Thank you very much

 

[USER1999]

No.

Whilst a complete club package may seem a good idea, the quality is often sub standard and you would be better off getting a set of 2nd hand clubs from a reputable manufacturer, like Ping.

You don't need a driver, or really a fairway metal either.

A hybrid (looks like a wood) 3 iron, and then 4 to 9, a pitching wedge, a sandwedge and a putter is all you need, stuffed into a cheap pencil bag.

Might cost slightly more (depending on where you get tehm, but golfbidder is a good start (or ebay, but make sure they are second hand and not just fake).

 

[HTL]

Spot on advice above, how much you got to spend and we can help you out.

 

[mansell]

thanks i will have a look @ golfbidder

 

[mansell]

Spot on advice above, how much you got to spend and we can help you out.

£150 / £200

 

[TWM]

Suggest you visit your local club pro and see his second hand stock.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

My advice would to look for a cavity back club X16, G5 etc on the 2nd hand sites. These will give you more forgiveness on mishit shots and are good quality brands. I would suggest a 3 wood (for tee shots) a 3 hybrid, 4-PW and then find a SW that suits. Most of the SW's that come with modern sets will do a job but look big and clumsy and don't inspire confidence.

If you can stretch your budget a bit try some brands like MD golf or Benross and you might be able to get some good 2nd hand ones although brand new probably wouldn;t be that much more expensive

 

[cm_qs]

Suggest you visit your local club pro and see his second hand stock.

....Or wait till after Christmas when the forummers have received new shiny clubs from Santa and are selling their old sets to make room in the house and pacify angry wives ?

 

[jonesuk]

Mansell,

Welcome to the forum.

I was in a very similar situation to you around 6/7 months ago - some people were recommending to get some second-hand 'big name' clubs and some saying get a complete set.

In the end I opted for a Golden Bear complete set from American Golf for about £200 due to financial constraints at the time and it gave me everything I needed to get going.

I really like the irons and the putter and I think they are fairly good quality for the price. In the new year I will be replacing the driver and probably the woods as well as you can tell they're not as good quality as the irons and the 'big makes'. I knew this from when I bought them though but, as I mentioned, it gave me everything I needed initially.

Overall though I was really happy with the purchase so if money is a big factor I would recommend that set.

 

[mansell]

My advice would to look for a cavity back club , etc on the 2nd hand sites. These will give you more forgiveness on mishit shots and are good quality brands. I would suggest a 3 wood (for tee shots) a 3 hybrid, 4-PW and then find a SW that suits. Most of the SW's that come with modern sets will do a job but look big and clumsy and don't inspire confidence.

If you can stretch your budget a bit try some brands like MD golf or Benross and you might be able to get some good 2nd hand ones although brand new probably wouldn;t be that much more expensive

i take it they are Callaway and Ping

thanks

 

[andiritchie]

Maybe.......

http://www.affordablegolf.co.uk/product.php?productid=1544&cat=0&page=1

set of irons with a 3 and 4 iron rescue wood Ram are a good value brand


http://www.affordablegolf.co.uk/product.php?productid=1762&cat=2&page=2

example of a good cheap bag however go into jjb and you can get some great bags my girlfriend had a slazenger one for 20 and was more than suitable


you can get a putter from as little as 10 pound which do the job nicely

http://www.affordablegolf.co.uk/product.php?productid=1607&cat=0&page=1

good 3 wood the downside with the woods in packeage sets are the shafts are so poor buy separate with a good brand shaft is more suitable

so
irons with 2 rescue clubs £90,3 wood £35 good bag £30 putter say £20 which is £175 so buying separate clubs can be done cheaper than package sets and you get good quailty and have the fun in choosing the clubs whcih are too your liking

 

[mansell]

Maybe.......

http://www.affordablegolf.co.uk/product.php?productid=1544&cat=0&page=1

set of irons with a 3 and 4 iron rescue wood Ram are a good value brand


http://www.affordablegolf.co.uk/product.php?productid=1762&cat=2&page=2

example of a good cheap bag however go into jjb and you can get some great bags my girlfriend had a slazenger one for 20 and was more than suitable


you can get a putter from as little as 10 pound which do the job nicely

http://www.affordablegolf.co.uk/product.php?productid=1607&cat=0&page=1

good 3 wood the downside with the woods in packeage sets are the shafts are so poor buy separate with a good brand shaft is more suitable

so
irons with 2 rescue clubs £90,3 wood £35 good bag £30 putter say £20 which is £175 so buying separate clubs can be done cheaper than package sets and you get good quailty and have the fun in choosing the clubs whcih are too your liking

Thank you very much for the above information much appreciated

 

[Herbie]

As a novice to the game, dont be put off by package deals, they are all golf clubs and package deal golf clubs are as good for a learning curve as anything. The problem is there are too many clubs in my view for a novice to get underway with. What you need is a good half set, if you can get this in a package deal then go for it, you dont want to be spending money willy nilly for your first introduction to the game, second hand names and types are not going to give you as a novice a better feel or strike of the ball, people who drive rolls royces are not always good drivers, likewise people who go for the top kit second hand in a bargain basement sale are not guaranteed to be the better golfers. Searching for kit is fine, second hand kit is fine, but if you can get a set of clubs for a decent price to start you off, package deals are fine. When you learn something about the game, thats when to be particular.

The best advice I can give is if you can find someone as a golfer willing to lend you a spare set for a few months then do that. I would do that, and have done for people I know starting off, that way you can save your money for lessons, then when your game reaches a level that you fully understand the quality and finess of the game, thats the time to look for the better quality kit to enhance your game.Having a cheep club off the rack in a sports shop in your hand as a novice, or having a top callaway club in your hand (both the same length and angle)will make little difference if any to your golf beginnings.

 

[mansell]

As a novice to the game, dont be put off by package deals, they are all golf clubs and package deal golf clubs are as good for a learning curve as anything. The problem is there are too many clubs in my view for a novice to get underway with. What you need is a good half set, if you can get this in a package deal then go for it, you dont want to be spending money willy nilly for your first introduction to the game, second hand names and types are not going to give you as a novice a better feel or strike of the ball, people who drive rolls royces are not always good drivers, likewise people who go for the top kit second hand in a bargain basement sale are not guaranteed to be the better golfers. Searching for kit is fine, second hand kit is fine, but if you can get a set of clubs for a decent price to start you off, package deals are fine. When you learn something about the game, thats when to be particular.

The best advice I can give is if you can find someone as a golfer willing to lend you a spare set for a few months then do that. I would do that, and have done for people I know starting off, that way you can save your money for lessons, then when your game reaches a level that you fully understand the quality and finess of the game, thats the time to look for the better quality kit to enhance your game.Having a cheep club off the rack in a sports shop in your hand as a novice, or having a top callaway club in your hand (both the same length and angle)will make little difference if any to your golf beginnings.

thank you and all take'n in

 

[toyboy54]

craigmitchell_QS..where have you been?
Wife o.k.(sprog on way I believe?)
Anyway welcome back....and you are so right about keeping the bosses happy!!!

 

[OldWindy]

By all means, get a package set if you're a beginner as it'll save you a bundle if you don't like the game. If you find you're getting any good and enjoy the game then move on to better clubs. The only caveat is you really should take professional advice accompanied by lessons to get the most out of it all.

 

[RGuk]

When I started I used my g-dads 1960s Blades and Woods!

Once I knew I like it, I picked up clubs out of the paper.
Mizuno cavity irons + bag £80
Hippo driver £10
Callaway 5 wood £20
Mizuno putter £12.50

Best value set I ever bought!!! Look in your local rag and ask on here for advise.....

 

[viscount17]

I started with a package set. To get a reasonable quality, Ram, Ben Sayers, you will be spending around £200. As has been said, the irons and hybrids are usually OK, the putter adequate.

The drawback is almost always the woods, which may seem OK to start with but once you gain confidence and swing harder/faster you will find the shafts are too 'soft'.

If you are prepared to put up with this going in, knowing that in 6 months you will want to replace the woods, then a package set will get you started.

 

[cm_qs]

craigmitchell_QS..where have you been?
Wife o.k.(sprog on way I believe?)
Anyway welcome back....and you are so right about keeping the bosses happy!!!

I've been off work with the flu and then trying to catch up at work before the Christmas break. Busy times.
Mrs cm_qs is having a bit of a hard time pregnancy wise so busy when I get home at nights as well doing all the stuff that she's not able for.

 

[Herbie]

I started with a package set. To get a reasonable quality, Ram, Ben Sayers, you will be spending around £200. As has been said, the irons and hybrids are usually OK, the putter adequate.

The drawback is almost always the woods, which may seem OK to start with but once you gain confidence and swing harder/faster you will find the shafts are too 'soft'.

If you are prepared to put up with this going in, knowing that in 6 months you will want to replace the woods, then a package set will get you started.

Thats a very good point about the woods, they usually are pretty dire.