Regardless of recommendations I think the best way to choose is to try some out. Proshops and golf shops will have all kinds of clubs you can test, some at the driving range too or you can rent. Have someone knowledgable pick some and try them out. Picking up a second hand set of really good clubs that are right for you is also a way to go - once you play for a year on those you can be more comfortable making a high dollar new set choice.

Lots of factors to consider -

The flexibility of the shaft is the bend or the flex. If you're a powerful swinger, you'll have more control with less bend. Beginners and less powerful swingers are better off with more flexibility. A lot of people say that high-handicap golfers use the 3-wood for the tee off and add in the 7 and 9-woods.

When I started back up golfing, I would use the 3 iron off the tee - it was much more predictable - better to get 150-175 yds straight off the tee than to slice or shank off to the side and do a mulligan every tee. Once I got the driver to be more predictable I went to a big one - very forgiving.

Lots of people are useing a hybrid, it has a lower center of gravity and produces higher shots while a short shaft will improve control and accuracy.

Enjoy the most fustrating game on the planet and good luck.

I agree with X5rolls. Go to a proshop and try some out. Most of those places have someone there who can help you choose the right set. They can also help you with what type of shaft to get. Not only is the type of material important, but the flex as well. They will also size the clubs for you it need be. That is the best place to start, IMO.

Good luck!

1. I had X-12s about ten years ago. The X-22s are evolutions of that design. They are good game improvement clubs.

2. Steel unless you have joint injuries/problems or a good reason to prefer the lightness of graphite. Steel will be more consistent.

3. Yes. Shaft fitting is the most important part for most recreational golfers.

4. Check out the game improvement irons from Ping, Nike and TaylorMade. You're best of talking with a golf professional with whom you have a good rapport.

when you go to the pro-shop make sure they have someone to actually analyze your swing so that you can choose a club combination that will work best with your swing...that being said, I'm into Titleist fan myself

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Please don't buy a thing until you try the Taylor Made, CGB's. These are the easiest
to hit, longest irons on the market today.
I play them week in week out. You are cheating
yourself if you miss this opportunity. Despite
any experience, the solid hit and hot club face
will def please all levels of play.(imho).

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with all the above. The chances of you fitting well into a set off the shelf are good but unlikely. If you do setup into a standard set, then grab 'em and enjoy the money saved.

Shaft stiffness is solely a reflection of your swing speed. FAST swings need STIFF shafts to keep up. As the speed slows, the shafts should soften.

I learned to play with blades in High School. Play off and on currently. (Titleist, fitted)Have tried switching to cavity backs and CB hybrids. Can't seem to do it. They feel softer and kinda spongey.

I would recommend trying the blades first. If your swing is well paced and CONSISTENT into the strike zone, blades should work. They will add yards to the same swing vs the CB and most CB hybrids. Also, as you advance, it will allow you much more control over the ball.

If your swing is not consistent into the strike zone, then the CBs are by far the best choice. The whole point is to provide a larger and easier to hit sweet spot.

Bottom line is try them. Buy what works for you regardless of label or price. Take the ego out.

(a little advice: keep a Golf towel under your right arm pit. If your take away and load are correct, it should not fall. Otherwise, sliceOsaurus)

Sorry Chef but I don't think blades are even close to
his ball park. G, get the most forgiving iron you can find. Blades are for Tiger.

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You know, I was thinking about that as I posted it. oops. Sorry G.

If you don't start on those things early, there really isn't much point to playing them unless you have put a pretty good game together. When you toe one, or have a loose grip on impact, they are brutal.

My game is not what it was, just so used to them I guess.

Yeah, I have to agree. I have a set of Hogan Apex Grinds and they are not forgiving at all. I could actually benefit from a better weighted iron, but I bought these clubs 15 years ago before I knew the difference. I have been playing with them for quite some time now, so I am used to it. I did recently get them sized, which made a slight difference. I am not sure if sized is the correct term. Basically they adjusted the angle where the club head and shaft meet for my particular swing. Anyway, uness you want to make a challenging game even harder, I would avoid blades and look for something with some weight to it.