Second hand set for beginner - recommendations?

[ChrisC84]

I have had a couple of lessons and have been advised it is best to get my own set of clubs to use rather than using whatever is available on the range to borrow.
I am 6 foot so have been told standard length clubs are fine, and I am right handed.
I have a budget of about £200 - what would you suggest as a good second hand option?

Any help appreciated, I am perplexed by the number of options available if I look on EBay etc!

 

[Dan2501]

Give Nike Covert 2.0's a look. I bought mine almost a year ago brand new for £300. They're game improvement irons but don't look huge down by the ball, but they still have the forgiveness of a GI iron. They're very long, soft off the face, spinny, easy to hit and when you get hold of one have an incredible noise and feel. Everything in my bag is under threat of being replaced other than my irons, I absolutely love them.

If you're not keen on the Nike's, then give the Ping G-range a look (G25, G20) or the Callaway X2 Hot's, all very good irons. If you find anything on eBay you like the look of, post them up here and I'm sure people will be able to give you reviews/opinions on them. Good luck!

 

[Foxholer]

I'd be a bit careful with the '6 foot therefore standard is ok' statement! While it may be correct - and it's surprising how 'standard' actually does fit most folk - you may be close to needing a bit of (additional) adjustment to irons. And it's definitely best to get set up correctly at the start of your golf rather than having to correct the issues caused by wrongly fitting clubs later on!

If there's a shop nearby - or even a different range - then they may be able to measure you up along the lines of the Ping static fitting - or you may even be able to do it yourself!

Shaft lengths have crept up in recent years anyway - the excuse being increased height, but the real reason being performance on robot swing tests! - so if you select a recent model of the likes of Taylor-Made or Callaway, then that 'standard' may well be the correct fit!

Hope that hasn't confused you! Good Luck in your search!

 

[ScienceBoy]

Go to answer here is G10 irons and woods, prob can get quite a few clubs for your money.

I've hit them recently, went better than my current irons

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Welcome along. Whats your budget?

 

[GreiginFife]

Welcome along. Whats your budget?

Homer, do you read the posts? OP clearly states £200 budget.

To the OP, you are right there are literally hundreds of options. Usually, the stock answer would be "go try a few in shops" but with 2nd hand that's a bit of a waste unless the shop stocks older items.

That said, there are actually a few bargains dotting about in new clubs, e.g. Cobra Amp Cell for £220 from Clubhouse. The thing is, and it's quite a big thing, buying 2nd hand anything is a risk. In this case the risk is you don't get on with them. There are so few places that you can actually get to try older model clubs and everyone saying go for this, go for that doesn't really help YOU.

I realise this in itself is not massively helpful, I apologise however as you are looking at used, I can only advise getting something that you like the look of. If you get something that doesn't suit your eye, chances are you will hate them even if you can hit them. You are more likely to persevere and maybe learn to hit them if you actually like them to the eye. Just my opinion but been there a few times in the past.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

with £200 I'd look at something like Ping G range, Callaway X range. Golfbidder should give you some ball park (if high) figures

 

[ChrisC84]

Thanks for all of the replies, interested in the Callaways mentioned above and I have read lots about the Ping clubs. My local range stocks Ping but nothing second hand.

 

[selwood90]

Iv just gone through this myself, after playing with a set of Dunlop 65i clubs at first to see if I liked the game. I was at a loss what to buy next after deciding to stick to the sport. I ended up going out and buying a set of callaway RAZR x irons second hand. And luckily I get on with them like a dream. It's a big risk for the amount of money you are spending. But I would say any of the major brands game improvement ranges would be good. As stated above something appealing to your eye, also nothing wrong with going and trying brand new sets in store and trying to buy second hand although I suspect this would stretch your budget as stock of old sets arnt easy to come across

 

[brendy]

Couple of posts removed, as per the rules folks. No sales in the lounge and post counts/duration requirements need to be satisfied to post in sales/wanted section.

Homer, please stop scan posting, you do not have to post on every lounge thread. If you are going to take the time to post, take the time to read the entire thread, perhaps even the OP's post.

 

[Duckster]

Golfbidder is a great place to start, you can filter it down to irons sets between a £100-£200 range and when you go into each one they normally show you a few pictures of the actual set you're buying.

They also guarantee not to sell on fakes, unlike quite a few places on ebay and give a simple scale to show the handicap range that the club is aimed at.

I'd be following what people have already said on here, Ping G series, Callaways or even the Taylormade Burners. Don't worry if they are only 5 iron to pitching wedge either as that'll be enough to start with. You can always build up with another wedge, eventually a hybrid or similar.

If it is possible, try out as many different brands and models of clubs at your local range / American Golf / Club / Friends etc.... then try to match up what suits you with what's available on golfbidder.