Golf experts: need advice

LVR · #1 05-21-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by iop9000

Planning to buy a set of decent golf clubs, (obviously for a beginner) .
Price range less than $500. Any suggestions? TIA

I'm in the same boat.... went down to a couple of shops and one of the guys pointed out that different clubs/shafts have a completely different comfort level and feel to each person (ie weight distribution). He suggested the best way to find what was good for me was to have a swing with the set. I thought he was full of it until he let me try my way through the whole store. I have to admit, what felt comfy is not what I expected to buy.

I ended up selecting a set of RAM clubs which was middle of the road in price and I love using them. I had them altered to suit my height/grip and have been a happy camper ever since.

gotcho · #2 05-22-2006, 01:04 AM

LVR is right, swing as many clubs as you can. See if you can find a dealer with a mini range so you can actually hit some balls. I would definitely stick with steel shafts in the irons. they can take the wear and tear better than graphite. They are also easier and cheaper to replace when you wrap it around a tree.