Starters Complete Sets - Help Please

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Hi all,

Just started playing golf with a friend, in the process of looking to buy a first set of clubs, arrange some beginners lessons etc.

I have spent a lot of time looking at clubs and really can't decide which is the best set to go for. Aiming to spend between 200-300 and want a set that gives me everything I need to get started.

I know it would be better to buy the clubs separately etc but I want something easy to start with.

Could anyone recommend the best set to go for? I have put some links to ones I have been looking at so far but have ended up quite confused...

Any help would be hugely appreciated.

Wilson Draw RX Package Set Steel/Graphite:

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/golf-package-sets/324scog/5470pog.asp

Wilson Ultra Package Set Steel/Graphite:

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/golf-package-sets/324scog/4100pog.asp

MD Golf Black Hawk Platinum Set

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/golf-package-sets/324scog/5002pog.asp

Ben Sayers M7 Package Set 2009 All Graphite

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/golf-package-sets/324scog/5659pog.asp

Wilson Prostaff Wide-Sole Complete Package Steel/Graphite

http://www.golfonline.co.uk/wilson-prostaff-widesole-complete-package-steelgraphite-p-2665.html

Others...

http://www.golfonline.co.uk/golf-clubs/g...mp;x=10&y=7
 
A really tricky one to answer..
As keen as you are to get started, it is impossible to give an answer as you really do need to try a few clubs out first to see how you get on.
In the early stages, confidence is king, and you really want to be able to look down on the club and feel that you can play with it...impossible without you having seen one, let alone swung one.
I have no personal experience of any of the clubs you have highlighted, but have heard nothing but good reports on the MD "Blackhawk" range...I am sure you could find those clubs cheaper elsewhere to be honest.
There are a few ebay sellers who deal with MD clubs, and I would guess one of them would offer the same package a lot cheaper than you are being asked to pay for it there.

See.... :D
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2009-MD-GOLF-B...id=p3286.c0.m14
 
I really would avoid starter sets, particularly in the begining. Give it a while then try them out before buying. The clubs I like, you may hate and not get on with.
 
hi, and welcome to the game and the forum, i would not even buy any until you have been to see your pro for lessons, if you intend to take lessons . He is the one who can give give you a great start to your golfing career .
 
welcome, don't be a stranger.

I had the earlier version of the Ben Sayers M7 package.
I really got on with the irons, the putter was nothing special but this will probably be the first club you will change. The woods were OK at the start off a slow swing but no good once I got faster; these are generally the weak point of package sets. They are cheap because they use cheaper materials, and this is I think true of all of them.
 
Hi and welcome,
I just had a look on Golfbidder and found the below, obviously there is other kit around the same price but you would be best getting indiviual kit rather than a package set imho and also when you get better its easier to upgrade.

Wilson Staff Dd5 Driver 10* £36.00
Callaway Big Bertha 2007 15* £49.00
Srixon AD Hybrid 19* £42.00
Mizuno T-Zoid Comp CT 3-SW £135.00
Odyssey White Steel 2-Ball Blade Putter Price £45.00

All from Golfbidder for £307

Or if you want to be a kit whore..

Mizuno MX-500 10.5* £68.00
Mizuno F-50 15* £54.00
Mizuno T-Zoid Comp CT 3-SW £135.00
Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Putter £75.00

All this Mizuno kit for £332 :)
 
I think you're better off spending money on lessons to start with. There is nothing more disheartening than having some shiny new sticks and then hacking your way around the course for five hours. Once you have the basics you might find that you don't actually need a beginners set which will open up many more possibilities for you club wise.

Whatever you decide to buy my advice would be to try before you buy so you are certain they sit right and feel right for you
 
I'd go along with the advice to visit your local pro! Don't know if you are a club member yet but it doesn't matter! All the club pros will give you advice cos they want your business! Try a few of your local club pros and form your own opinion from all the advice given!
 
Thanks for the advice everyone, certainly seems like its pretty tough getting started. I was kind of hoping someone could recommend just a complete set that was reasonable quality to start with and then go from there as I am a bit concerned that if I go to the pro's before buying any that they will just sell me whatever set they have in the club shops, and most of the club shops around me seem to have quite a limited stock.

Will definitely go and get lessons to start me but just wanted to have a basic set that was reasonable for the first year or so and then change / upgrade clubs as I get used to what I am doing and what I should be looking out for in terms of the way I play.

Has everyone bought clubs individually to start out with then?
 
I am pretty much in the same boat as you, just started back after a long lay off from golf and whilst i have bought a mixed set for next to nothing i am looking to buy a complete starter set to get me on my feet. I have been looking at both options, buying irons, driver etc seperate and buying a full starter set. Whilst the advice from everyone is but individual clubs i am edging towards a starter set (Deep red package in AG) just for ease to be honest. I will be starting off around a 23-25 HC so i don`t really see that buying individual clubs will benfit me greatly as i need to be concentrating on just accurately striking the ball consistently rather than looking at spin, shaping shots etc. Im looking at the starter set seeing me through until i can hopefully get to around a 16ish HC but im sure that will take a few years yet.
 
The only issue with starter sets is that, though they will be fine for the occasional game, you will notice the short-comings as you improve.

I agree that it's the guy holding them that makes a difference. But as you become more 'gear aware' you may feel 'ashamed' of your package.

It's not right to think this way, but I think most of us on here are gear tarts at some level or other. Regardless of our actual ability. Having said that, I suspect that many of us started out with package sets. And there's nowt wrong with that.
 
it is difficult starting, and unless you have someone to advise you, too easy to buy the wrong thing.

there are a few constants. one is 'hit before you buy'. for a newbie that's difficult, hence the second constant, get lessons.

you shouldn't necessarily need your own clubs to start with, though most do, but he should have clubs you can use.

be up front with the pro, tell him you have a limited budget and are looking at a package set. he might advise you to just get a set of irons - almost all your first set of lessons will be with irons - (half sets are harder to find and those I've seen weren't value for money)

you can start with a package set, it should last you at least the first year but if you improve rapidly you may find you have to replace clubs, as I said before, most likely the woods. also be aware that there isn't much resale value.

pretty much all pro shops have a limited range, mine does Ping, Titleist and PGA (which you can only get from a pro shop).
 
It is imperative that you try first and sadly a lot of places don't have package set available to trial. Thay are usually all neatly boxed up and ready take out. If that's the way you want to go insist on trying a mid iron (6 or 7) out
 
If you are set on buying a 'starter' set, which is the way I went, I can recommend the Callaway Big Bertha set. That's what I bought and they did me proud. I've only recently changed the irons but am still using the woods. Just my opinion of course but they were great for me! :D
 
Well I took the plunge today and visited Direct Golf at Sandown Park today. I went with the initial intention of buying a package set but after taking the advice of one of the pro's in the shop ended up buying a set of John Letters Irons and then adding the hybrids, 3 wood, putter and golf bag etc... got them fitted as well and all for a reasonable price (more than a starter set might have cost me but should be cheaper in the long run as hopefully will last me longer).

I have to say it was reassuring having a pro advise me on what to buy rather than buying online, and he didn't try to push me towards more expensive clubs. Plus having them fitted already seems to have helped on the driving range this afternoon.

Thanks for all the advise everyone, and heres hoping that I will be back on here before too long asking for advise on upgrades!
 
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