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Illusion Members 55 posts Location: Dominica Occupation: Fraudster Age:	#15858 2007-11-01 16:29 GMT



WarmWater Members 51 posts Location: Ukraine Occupation: Marketer Age:	#15859 2007-11-01 16:33 GMT
	Get a second hand set of 'named' clubs for around £100, the new cheap copies are crap and will fall apart.

PandaBear Members 58 posts Location: Netherlands Antilles Occupation: Proctologist Age:	#15860 2007-11-01 16:35 GMT
	Plastic ones. I think they sell them in Toys r Us

screamer Members 58 posts Location: Kyrgyzstan Occupation: Chemist Age:	#15861 2007-11-01 16:37 GMT
	one with grips at one end and a "metal" or "wood" lump at the other end and about 3 foot long. if its longer than that and made of wood i would suggest you have bought a bag of snooker cues, or quite possibly hockey sticks. in any case whatever sticks you buy, you are still going to spoil a good walk by trying (and failing) to smack a stupid white ball down and into a hole. if you like sticking balls into a hole i suggest you get a girlfriend instead of taking up golf.

Horselover Members 59 posts Location: Tajikistan Occupation: Stunt coordinator Age:	#15862 2007-11-01 16:38 GMT
	Get chatting the club shop owner and borrow a set and try a good few rounds to make sure its what you enjoy. Like everything in life you get what you pay for. Perhaps a second-hand set would be a good option but I opted for the new starter set that I used for many years until upgrading.

SilentHunter Members 57 posts Location: Cocos Islands Occupation: Otorhinolaryngologist Age:	#15863 2007-11-01 17:10 GMT
	american so much states are not beter than american

CherryBerry Members 54 posts Location: Virgin Islands (u.s.) Occupation: Agronomist Age:	#15864 2007-11-01 18:09 GMT
	Go to the closest golf club to your home where there is a professional running a shop. Tell him you're new and ask if he has a second hand set that will suit you. A good golf Pro will make sure they are the right shaft flex and have the correct grips for your stature. You can start with a half set but take advice as to the type of putter and type of driver you start with. Don't be surprised if after 12 months and a drop in handicap you feel the new to buy a new set. Quite normal, but by then you will have a better idea of whats what. Also ask the Pro which type of ball will suit you best. Some of these items depend on your age and flexibility. Good luck and enjoy your golf. It's a great game and only the course can beat you!!!

SunsetOnParadise Members 51 posts Location: Nicaragua Occupation: Sawyer Age:	#15865 2007-11-01 18:29 GMT
	Buy a used set of decent clubs on line or at a shop or even a garage sale. You can probably get set up for less that $200 or so. After you imporve (and you will) you may want to get a set that's fitted for your size, swing, etc. But right now, don't drop that kind of money on a set you won't want in a few months. The best set for you is the ones you hit the best, but if you are a true beginner, you probably don't even have a swing yet.

RomanticRose Members 60 posts Location: Lesotho Occupation: Corrector Age:	#15866 2007-11-01 18:32 GMT
	Well, ideally a custom set is the best option. A set that is perfectly suited to you out the gate will help you learn more quickly, and enjoy the game more. But I understand that a lot of people don't want to spend that kind of money right out of the gate. My suggestion would be to go somewhere like Play it Again Sports that has a large supply of used equipment, and buy like a half set (a 3 or 5 wood, just the even or odd irons, a wedge and a putter). That way you're not spending any significant money on a crappy set from a sporting goods store (like Dick's) that will fall apart in a year or will be so ill fitted they are almost unplayable. Then when you decide if you want to take the game seriously and invest in a nice (fitted) set, you can be more confident that they are the right clubs for you. Good Luck and have fun.

sorrowandsadness Members 51 posts Location: Martinique Occupation: Evangelist Age:	#15867 2007-11-01 20:10 GMT
	are you a junior or an adult

CatNap Members 59 posts Location: United Kingdom Occupation: Landlord Age:	#15868 2007-11-02 01:35 GMT
	When I started out I used thrift store clubs. They were around .99-3.50 each but I impressed alot of people with my skills

SplitDog Members 49 posts Location: Guinea-bissau Occupation: Costermonger Age:	#15869 2007-11-02 05:57 GMT
	I started 22 months ago. I brought cheap clubs off internet for £80.00 For this price I got: 1 Wood (Driver) 3 Wood 5 Wood 3 Iron 4 Iron 5 Iron 6 Iron 7 Iron 8 Iron 9 Iron Sand Wedge Pitching Wedge Putter I then started to change things as my game improved, I changed them in the follwoing order: - 1: 3/4 Iron went, Replaced with Rescue Clubs 2: Driver went, replaced with "Big Head" Driver 3: 3/5 Wood Went, Replaced With Brand New 3 Wood (Rescue Clubs have covered my 5 Woods distance) 4: I brought 2 x new wedges, A gap (52) then a Lob (60) 5: Finally I brought a New set of Irons. I would always recommened spending as much as you can afford. Not only will you get the best equipment (And i'm talking about the difference bewteen Slazenger and Titleist (MASSIVE!!) NOT the difference between say Ram and Taylor Made which is £100 but virtually nothing in quality) If you do spend a lot of money you will be more likely to play more as you have invested into it quite heavily. Good Luck and Enjoy starting the most frustrating sport ever invented (But when it's good it's SOOOOOO good!!!)