Best set-up for beginner golfer (2 choices)?
November 21st, 2009
I am buying some clubs soon (off of craigslist/ebay to save money) and I have narrowed it down to two options. I am left handed if that matters, but I am trying to debate which is the best set-up to have. Both are selling for about the same price- but the clubs they come with are different. I used to play baseball so I know I will need to work on straightening my drives.
Set-up one:
Callaway Big Bertha War Bird Driver
Callaway Big Bertha War Bird Fairway Wood
Yonex A.D.X. 5 and 7 Woods
Lynx Irons 5-9
Lynx Pitching and Sand Wedges
Ping Zing 2 LS Lob Wedge
Ping Karstens Series Anser 2 Putter
Golf Bag
- My thoughts, sounds good has all I might need (might want a 3 or 5 iron?) Heard good things about big berthas and Ping.
(total set 13 clubs)
Second set-up
Nike NDS irons, 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,PW,SW with steel shafts. Nike CPR 18 degree hybrid. Nike 26 degree CPR hybrid. Nike Sasquatch 3+ 13 degree fairway wood.
- I would still need to buy a golf bag, I’ve heard great things about the hybrids and I could use the sasquatch in place of other woods? I don’t know if I need a driver since I am new but that might be something to keep in mind for the future.
Total set 12 clubs
Shape = Looks like they are in great shape
Since the prices are roughly the same (other than the golf bag) I am just curious as to which would be better in my situation, new, left handed, used to swinging a bat. I will buy whichever set is the best.
Thank you!!!
Thanks for the first reply! I just went to a pro shop and they said I didn’t really need to be fitted, I am normal body size (5′9 – 10) he said just standard clubs would work fine. But idk thanks for the suggestion. Still interested in peoples thoughts!
Replys
If you just began at golf its really not going to matter. What you really need to be concerned with is, Shaft flex, length of the clubs, and lie angle of your irons. That is what really will make a difference. I would go to a local pro shop and get fitted before you ever buy a set of clubs. You don’t want to get a set of clubs with a regular shaft flex and find out you need a stiff shaft flex. So get fitted first then look for clubs. At your level your not really going to be able to tell much of a difference between club brands. However if I had to choose i would go with the Nike’s its a bit better of a set. Hope that helps.
For a beginner, I think the Nike set up would be best for you. They are good clubs (forgiving), and you really don’t need a driver right now. The strong 3 wood will work for you just fine. One thing I would highly recommend is to get another hybrid to replace your 4 iron (somewhere along the line of a 22 deg.). It will definitely make life a lot easier for you. Just make sure that you find a good putter to go with them. One thing that I highly suggest is to sign up for a couple of lessons or a clinic. Good fundamentals will take you far. Best of luck to you, and welcome to the wonderful world of a good walk spoiled!
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