So I've decided to pick up this game since most of my friends play. I would like suggestions on which irons would be a good fit for me. Thanks.

10/12/2007 4:20:19 PM

cheap ones at first, so you're not out too much when you break them over your knee or throw them in a pond.

10/12/2007 4:34:23 PM

CHEAP! If you're just getting started, don't go out and spend a fortune on expensive clubs. It will take a fair amount of time to develop your swing and learn your game. After you become more experienced and more comfortable, you will have a much better idea as to the specific style of club(s) you should invest in to fit your game.

It will be important to have a complete enough set to get started so that you avoid developing too many bad habits. Don't settle for a set that only has Driver, 3 iron, 5 iron, 7 iron and 9 iron, or some BS like that. Just get a cheap, complete, beginner's set at Dick's or even WalMart.

Just my $.02

10/12/2007 4:35:12 PM

And be prepared to be completely frustrated especially at first. It is a LOT harder than it looks, before I started I would watch on tv and be like that cant be too tough. Once I got out there though I gained a much better respect for those who can consistently play like that or hell even come close to par on most courses.

10/12/2007 4:37:12 PM

I was thinking purchasing a decent set off ebay for around $200. Mebbe the callaways x14's. I'm not a total noob, I've been to a few courses but I would like suggestions on iron sets. Something with a big sweet spot.

10/12/2007 4:51:43 PM

if you are getting a name brand newish set for 200--even used--be careful for knockoffs. I picked up a set of mizunos off craigslist that I have been really happy with so far. They have alot of good deals come up if you are patient and check it pretty off

10/12/2007 5:04:59 PM

If you are making this thread, and asking these questions, then you ARE a total n00b.

10/12/2007 5:13:37 PM

i just started this summer and got irons and fairways with a bag for like $200. Obviously cheap, but with my temper on the course, I didnt need anything more.

The first 5-6 times I played (even after hitting tons of balls on a daily basis at the range) i completely fucking sucked. So be prepared. Even now, I am still not very good, but I have at least learned to hit the ball straight

10/12/2007 6:19:07 PM

What type of driver is suggested for a beginner?

Or is it better to invest in a 3 wood and practice a driver later?

I only have a set of irons currently

11/19/2007 4:53:06 PM

if you're just starting out, then using a 3 wood of the tee would be just fine, especially if you're not trying to spend a lot of money. most beginners can't hit a driver well enough to really take advantage of it.

if you do end up with a driver, try one with at least 10.5/11 degrees of loft. more loft=easier to hit for beginners

11/20/2007 12:40:21 AM

I did have a Big Bertha that was handed down to me, and I got in about 3 drives before the head flew off

I have probably played a total of 2 courses, 4 times at a par 3, and ~12 times at a range

very much a beginner, and extremely frustrated with the game at this point

11/20/2007 8:05:47 AM

...if youre just starting out,

which irons should be the least of your worries. you're going to hit them all the same. in golf, equipment only makes a difference once you know how to use it.

11/20/2007 8:13:34 AM

^ true.

goto the range, and demo some clubs. newer ones or old ones.

see if you really like the game.

11/20/2007 8:35:37 AM

No, I know I enjoy the game

My personality type is that I feel I have to be fantastic at something right when I start

If I give it time, I will get better, and will enjoy it more

11/20/2007 8:48:29 AM

golf is a game of constant adjustment. unless you were born with a tiger woods swing, your game is going to be different every time you play. and the problem and correction will usually always be something different.

...that said, the only way to get comfortable with your swing is to go out to the range and hit. after a while you will be able to tell what to adjust and what to do different to correct problems you're having. or if you have $$ pay someone to tell you

[Edited on November 20, 2007 at 8:57 AM. Reason : .]

11/20/2007 8:50:58 AM

on that note, how long have some of you been playing?

I really wish my parents would have introduced me when I was young

11/20/2007 9:03:19 AM

my dad started letting me tag along to the course when i was very young, but i didnt pick up serious interest in it till probably the beginning of high school

so ive been playing about 12 years now

and im still not good, but i only play recreationally, not to be amazing at it

11/20/2007 9:04:44 AM

ive been into golf since i was a kid, i used to goto par 3s with my pops and brother.


i tried out for the highschool team, but it was my first time playing on a real course.

ever since then i was real into it. over the past 4-6 years ive been much more serious about it.

bought my own set (i was using my dads), and i love the game.

im not awesome or anything. but i can hold my own.
i chip/pitch in my backyard like 3-4 times a week if i cant play

11/20/2007 9:21:29 AM

Well if you are just starting out I would also suggest some lessons before you start developing a bunch of bad habits like I did. It is still going to frustrating at first (hell even Tiger gets frustrated and wants to throw or smash a club now and then) so know that it is a never ending growth experience. Be patient and have fun and don't worry about your score at first. It is more important (in my opinion) to concentrate on the proper swing. Don't spend a lot on clubs at first..... like someone else said in this thread it you get $1000 clubs or $200 at this point you will probably hit them the same. Have fun...and good luck !! :-)

11/20/2007 11:48:12 AM

and dont go after power.

like ^ said, a good 200 yard swing is better than a bad 260 yard swing in the woods

11/20/2007 12:06:04 PM

i've had a few lessons and worked on grip and swing, but i think i need a lot of practice at this point

I swear, there's so much to concentrate on

don't rotate wrists, don't shift forward, tuck back elbow, don't cast out club, follow through all the way, don't lift head, etc

I swear, I get one problem fixed, and I lose concentration on another, haha

I know, I know, muscle memory......i'll get there some day

11/20/2007 1:17:29 PM

one of those channels that shows golf has some sort of swing vision.

where they do a super slow motion of the top players and breaks down their swing.

its on you tube,

if you see tigers, pay attention to his head. that thing stays in the same place and watch how far he rotates. the guy looks like a ball of rubber

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xy9GTAENiJA

[Edited on November 20, 2007 at 2:00 PM. Reason : ]

11/20/2007 1:59:22 PM

^agreed, that has to be one of the hardest things to do, because like in any sport, you immediately want to track the shot

keeping my head down and still is the biggest challenge, but produces the best results when i do it of anything i could do to adjust a golf swing

11/20/2007 2:33:49 PM

i too agree on getting cheap clubs, so you can alot more money towards beer which is a necessity playing, especially when just beginning to play

11/20/2007 4:38:51 PM

DON'T GET KNOCKOFFS


If you're going to go cheap, which I recommend, you can get a beat up set of clubs for 150 bucks. I'm talking Irons that may have cost 800-1000 bucks a few years back. Go with a name brand but just dont worry about how beat up they look as long as the face isnt rusted/dented and the lies are alright.

Maybe a good set of Ping Irons from 2000-2003 that someone used for a while then upgraded. n00bs usually like pings.


Just make sure to have the loft/lie checked then get new grips, you will be in good shape.

As far as woods...people are different about what they like. I personally only like the way titleist sets up for me, lots of other people are into ping/callaway now. Just get something that looks good to you that you think you can hit.

[Edited on November 20, 2007 at 11:56 PM. Reason : ]

11/20/2007 11:56:14 PM

Quote :

"DON'T GET KNOCKOFFS"

think of it as like a used lexus vs. a new kia. you go used lexus every time.

11/21/2007 12:01:54 AM

cobra clubs are real forgiving.

but yeah, goto dicks, or any driving range, or a used golf place like carolina custom golf.

they all usually have used sets.

check craigslist, like ^ said about ping, ive seen a lot of ping irons on there.

11/21/2007 12:02:40 AM

my favorite is when I pick up someones club and hit a ball with it.....if I put it behind the ball and go "damn thats nice" its usually a good shot.

If I think "that looks like shit" I usually hit a bad shot.

You have to like the way it looks in front of you.

[Edited on November 21, 2007 at 12:07 AM. Reason : gay example lol]

11/21/2007 12:07:07 AM

Since 2nd swing is no more, what is a pretty good store around the Greensboro area that sells quality used clubs?

I swear there's another one but I can't remember the name to save my life

11/28/2007 10:05:59 AM

^*6

Not sure if the guy who started this is still looking for clubs or not, but I have a set of Ping i3 o-sized available if interested. Good clubs...I recently upgraded. 3-pw (3-iron has small split in shaft, still hits ok, but needs to be fixed). PM if interested, if not, just disregard.

11/28/2007 12:54:06 PM

Quote :

"Since 2nd swing is no more, what is a pretty good store around the Greensboro area that sells quality used clubs?"

just look up any old golf store. carolina custom golf (not sure if there is one near you) has a used section.

check with some driving ranges. the one near my house has 3-4 used sets on sale

11/28/2007 1:13:30 PM

Get steel shaft irons...When I first started I found that the Graphite ones had to much give in them and cause me to slice them more. Also since you are new you'll find yourself in thick stuff more often and it's easier to hit through it with solid steel shaft irons. But that's a personal preference or opinon.

Also if you are going to invest in something invest your money in the irons more than the drivers in the beginning. You use your irons more than the drivers, especially when you are new. You'll be lucky to hit a driver more then 15 times while you'll probably hit your 5-6-7 irons 3 times as much. Just my 2 cents. Also try finding a putter you like. If you can improve your putting it's an easy way really drop your score down.

11/28/2007 1:21:33 PM

Search for clones... they are much less expensive and just as good IMO as a name brand.

11/28/2007 4:43:00 PM

^NO. Knockoffs are terrible. They are not what you need.

Quote :

"Maybe a good set of Ping Irons from 2000-2003 that someone used for a while then upgraded. n00bs usually like pings."

Is good advice. The new g5 irons they came out with a year or two ago are the most forgiving irons I have hit. Ping Eye 2s were my very first set when I was 10. I have been playing since and was a scratch my senior year of high school and then college came. I am like a 6 handicap now.

11/28/2007 4:55:25 PM

http://dealadaygolf.com/

go there now, heck of a deal

tommy armour irons for $140

they retail for $599.

12/4/2007 3:03:40 PM

Golf is HARD!

12/5/2007 4:24:24 AM

well its hard to get good and consistent.

but its fun and easy to play.

12/5/2007 8:58:57 AM

it's good time of year to buy clubs from the prices i've been seeing (i'm not buying any, but i can't stop looking at the deals)

i'm of the opinion that it doesn't matter a whole lot what you play unless you play A LOT. i just wouldn't spend too much on whatever you get in the way of clubs or paying to play and sink the money into lessons and range balls

i didn't play for the first five years after high school and just once a year after that until this year when i played a whopping five times. i decided it was time for new clubs since my last set was from 94.

earlier this year i picked up a set of nike blades

with stiff shafts without hitting them once. probably not at all what would be recommended for me, but i got them for really cheap. other than the psychological downside of having a club face that's only 10% bigger than the ball i really like them

also get shoes, i refused to buy any for about 14 years and it turns out they actually make a pretty big difference, that's a tip for starting out

[Edited on December 5, 2007 at 1:24 PM. Reason : /]

12/5/2007 1:23:56 PM

Do not buy Blades if you are a beginner they are much harder to hit than regular clubs

12/5/2007 2:57:03 PM

^troo.

12/5/2007 3:15:03 PM

i will say that of different sets of irons i have hit, certain manufacturers tend to be more forgiving, which is of course a function of the designs of the clubs...but it generally tends to run consistent through the various lines of clubs...

12/5/2007 3:19:50 PM