The first set.......

[johnboywalton]

Hi, this is my first time on here and i would appreciate some advice. I have been borrowing clubs to use at the driving range and indeed to play 9 holes.I do not want to go mad, so I am planning to spend circa £250 on a first set, would people recommend a complete new package set i.e. Wilson etc, or make a set up of reasonable second hand clubs??

Thanks

 

[RGDave]

Welcome.

I'd say buy 2nd hand clubs. No question.

I only ever bought one set of new irons, they'd been halved in price and then halved again.

There are huge amounts of iron sets out the there for £100-200. Grab some and add a putter and driver/3 wood.

 

[Aztecs27]

Second hand would definitely be the way forward.

There's a full set for sale on the For Sale section of this very forum. A set of old Maxfli irons which, by all accounts are supposed to be decent irons. Not sure if the stiff shafts would suit you as it depends on your swing speed, but might be worth considering.

 

[Ken_A]

2nd hand - far better quality - if possible go for the brands MD ping TaylorMade Titleist etc try to stay away from the Dunlops and the JJB sets.

Try ebay is good for bargins golfbidder.co.uk is good for gear but a bit expensive - and of course there is our 2nd hand section bit on here keep yopur eye out there is some good bargins - I sent a new yonex 3wood to a member for the cost of postage so check regularly.

 

[bladeplayer]

Second hand would definitely be the way forward.

There's a full set for sale on the For Sale section of this very forum. A set of old Maxfli irons which, by all accounts are supposed to be decent irons. Not sure if the stiff shafts would suit you as it depends on your swing speed, but might be worth considering.

Welcome along.. i agree with Aztecs that a second hand set is the way to go .. my bit of advice would be NOT to buy off the internet but to pop into a pro at a local club , have a chat & tell him your story & that you will wana be changing up soon when you get playing a bit .. you can have a practice swing with a couple of sets with the pro ^& buy ones that feel good to you ,, buying off the net is ok when you know your swing & when you know what shafts , lofts etc that suit your game .. as a beginner a good pro should see you right .. good hunting

 

[bluewolf]

and if you see a set of suitable mizuno mx23's then buy them..the best GI irons ever in my humble opinion...

 

[johnboywalton]

Thanks for your reply, my next lesson is Thursday, i will have a chat with my coach then and see what he suggest`s.

 

[gripitripit]

I bought the following iron set from Clubhouse golf and love them. Very easy to hit.
http://www.clubhousegolf.co.uk/acatalog/Wilson_Staff_Prostaff_MOI_Combo_Irons_Steel.html

 

[musselburghgolfclub]

yeah second hand maxfli, dunlop tour or ben sayers/hogan clubs which are suitable for starters. good luck



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[johnboywalton]

Hi, thanks for the time to do this, they do look good and i have read a couple of good reviews so....

 

[Ken_A]

I bought the following iron set from Clubhouse golf and love them. Very easy to hit.
http://www.clubhousegolf.co.uk/acatalog/Wilson_Staff_Prostaff_MOI_Combo_Irons_Steel.html

Played with a lad on Sunday who had these and he was playing great, he managed to go from 24 to 16 in a season of hard work.