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Beginner Golf Clubs...

Scouzer

Scouzer

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I'm lazy as hell so golf sounds like a good sport for me to try...

Locally, the cheapest complete sets with bags are in the $250 range... and I have no way to know their quality.

The top sellers on Amazon are these clubs:

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Amazon

They get great reviews from other terrible golfers... so that must be good. They'll cost me about $130 shipped to Canada.

I'm 6'0" and have small hands, I'm assuming standard size is good for me...

I was also kind of thinking about buying a quality 3 Wood and a Putter alone, and if I enjoy golf just build a set around that. Wouldn't even buy a bag, thoughts?
 
Originally posted by: Scouzer

I was also kind of thinking about buying a quality 3 Wood and a Putter alone, and if I enjoy golf just build a set around that. Wouldn't even buy a bag, thoughts?
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I think you should go to the country club with your clubs in a black trash bag.
 
I would think about investing more into a better set of clubs because assuming you will get better, it'll be a better investment in the long run. Go to some golf shop like "Roger Dunn" and speak to the associates there, they can probably suggest some good beginner clubs. I would still get a bag cause it will be really inconvenient carrying all your clubs with you like that. Invest in a good pair of golf shoes too if you are thinking about playing a course in the near future. Again, practice makes perfect so i would suggest taking some lessons in the beginning to lay a good foundation because self teaching can lead to some really horrible habits. Hope that helps
 
Originally posted by: CowZ
I would think about investing more into a better set of clubs because assuming you will get better, it'll be a better investment in the long run.
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Or he could find out he hates it and never wants to play again, then find out he wasted $800.
 
Try to find a decent but inexpensive set of used clubs. Probably can be had for $100.00 to $150.00 with a bag. A 3 wood and a putter is no way to find out if you like golf.
 
Originally posted by: cw42
Originally posted by: CowZ
I would think about investing more into a better set of clubs because assuming you will get better, it'll be a better investment in the long run.
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Or he could find out he hates it and never wants to play again, then find out he wasted $800.
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golf clubs hold a nice resale value. Spend $800 and get back probably $600 if he hates it.
 
Can someone explain the need for golf shoes? Do they actually help in your stance or are they just so you're comfortable walking on the course? I've been thinking about taking up golf too.
 
Being lazy isn't really a prerequisite for golf....but patience is. Especially at the beginning. Golf is a very difficult activity to master and it gets really frustrating. You have to have the desire to actually play and the will power to stick it out when you are truly going to be horrible and suck like a Kirby from the get go.

If you have the patience and determination to stick with it, you will want a better set of clubs from the beginning. If you think that you might be just going through a phase, then go with a knock off set of clubs. They look just like the brand names (Titlest, Taylor Made, Callaway, etc) but they cost only a fraction of the price.

Some decent looking clone sets here
 
Those clubs are probably fine, but if you really get into golf, you'll want something better pretty fast.

I'd check out ebay, callawaypreowned.com, 3balls.com, rockbottomgolf.com, etc for a decent set of used clubs. Even a local golf shop may have something.... Shouldn't cost you much more and they'll probably last you a lot longer...
 
I bought my dad a set of clubs on Amazon.com a few years back for $69. It's the kind of set you can find at Kmart or Walmart for $100 or $120.

Those sets usually include the fairway woods, irons, putter, and a bag. It's really all you need to get started. Before you develop your swing and know what you want in a club it doesn't pay to put a lot of money in a set.

Just keep in mind that clubs do wear. If you buy a used set, it's hard to tell how they'll hit. I had a used driver once. The shaft (graphite) splintered after 14 holes.


You need more than a 3 wood and a putter. I actually hit more with my irons than anything. It makes it a lot easier to regulate distance. You simply can't overshoot the green if you pick the right club.
 
Shoes: Very important. You will spend a lot of time standing and walking, even if you are riding in a cart. The last thing you want is uncomfortable feet. And the spikes....they don't look like much, but they do help a ton, especially if the ground is a little soft or rock hard. Spend the money on a good pair, just like you would regular shoes. A very under appreciated piece of golf equipment.

Clubs: They can get expensive. If you are just trying it out and not sure if you will like it, go with a used set. Get cavity backed irons. They are more forgiving. You can pick up any brand OEM (TaylorMade, Mizuno, Calloway, etc.) from your B&M golf shops.
Go ahead and get an older model (2000 or so) for cheap. This will allow you to see if you like the game and you can sell them next season for half the value.

If you find out you like the game, you will want to get fit for clubs. This is rarely done by golfers and can save you quite a few strokes a round. Don't be afraid of some of the smaller brands either (SMT, Nickent, Bang, etc.). These are not knock-off's but are also not multi-million dollar companies either.

Putters.......I have gone through about a dozen in the last 2 seasons. Finally settled with a Ping that I really like. Putters are like women. Sure, some are pretty and some are ugly, but it all comes down to personal prefrence. Can't really recommend one since you may not like the way it feels or looks.

Good luck. Any questions, let me know. I've been a golf addict for the last 20 years and have spent a lot more money than my wife knows about on clubs (seem to replace half my set every year for no other reason than I am a club ho).
 
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i wonder how far a golfball would fly hit by a baseball bat?
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not nearly as far as hit by a golfclub. In college we would get bored during baseball practice sometimes and someone would always bust out a few golfballs to toss at batters. Not as much fun as you would think...
 
Do NOT buy clubs. Make a few phone calls and borrow some, I bet you know dozens of people that have an old set in the garage. You're VERY likely to quit after playing once or twice, there's no need to get your own clubs until you're sure that you're going to stick with it.
 
Check garage sales, which should be starting up anytime now for some used sticks if you're serious about trying things out, otherwise definitely borrow first. Ask your friends to see what they have in their basements/garages for older gear.
 
Buy used golf clubs, and buy BLADES.

If you are learning to golf, you do not want your clubs teaching you bad habits.

Cast/Cavity back clubs are more forgiving feeling when you mis-hit a shot, and for this reason should be avoided at all costs. You want you clubs to tell you (via pain basically), that you have made an error. This way you will be forced to correct it faster.

If you give up the game you will be able to sell used blades for what you have in them (used).

Old Titlist "Tour Pro", PGA "Ryder Cup", or Mizuno (never knew their model name scheme, sorry), are my recommendations, in order.
 
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Buy used golf clubs, and buy BLADES.

If you are learning to golf, you do not want your clubs teaching you bad habits.

Cast/Cavity back clubs are more forgiving feeling when you mis-hit a shot, and for this reason should be avoided at all costs. You want you clubs to tell you (via pain basically), that you have made an error. This way you will be forced to correct it faster.

If you give up the game you will be able to sell used blades for what you have in them (used).

Old Titlist "Tour Pro", PGA "Ryder Cup", or Mizuno (never knew their model name scheme, sorry), are my recommendations, in order.
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for the love of god don't listen to anything this guy says ever again.
 
Originally posted by: dethman
Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
Buy used golf clubs, and buy BLADES.

If you are learning to golf, you do not want your clubs teaching you bad habits.

Cast/Cavity back clubs are more forgiving feeling when you mis-hit a shot, and for this reason should be avoided at all costs. You want you clubs to tell you (via pain basically), that you have made an error. This way you will be forced to correct it faster.

If you give up the game you will be able to sell used blades for what you have in them (used).

Old Titlist "Tour Pro", PGA "Ryder Cup", or Mizuno (never knew their model name scheme, sorry), are my recommendations, in order.
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for the love of god don't listen to anything this guy says ever again.
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Dude if you get blades to start with you will probably quit.
 
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Do NOT buy clubs. Make a few phone calls and borrow some, I bet you know dozens of people that have an old set in the garage. You're VERY likely to quit after playing once or twice, there's no need to get your own clubs until you're sure that you're going to stick with it.
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This is good advice. I know at least five people who have a spare set (including me). Assuming they trust you at all, they'll have no problems loaning it out, probably be happy to see them put to use.
 
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