I am a beginner hoping to take up golf and need help picking a set of clubs.?

Question

I am only just starting out in the sport and would like a decent set of clubs for £200 or less. I am 5'7" so hope a standard set will be adequate or do I need custom made?

Could you also reccomend a good place to buy the set? I live in North West London but do not mind travelling to anywhere in London.

Thanks

Answer 1

i would suggestgetting them at either play it again sports, or d**k's Soprting Goods. both are very helpful.

Answer 2

yeh for your first set have a look on ebay or amazon there bound to have some on there

i would go for maybe dunlop or slazenger are good for begginers

Answer 3

Don't bother, waste of a good walk and countryside.

Answer 4

AJ    don't buy any until you have taken some lessons from a qualified instructor,then, let your instructor advise you.

Answer 5

Hi, what i did was to try out for size in a golf shop. Find the clubs u like and then buy on the Webb!. I found Hippo which are very good for £399 in the shops. Bought on e-bay £170.00. For your height standard length will be OK its 6' 1'' and above for 1'' longer.

Answer 6

Visit your local Professional and you will receive valuable advice on what equipment will suit you.

Answer 7

ebay or even freecycle for the first set

Answer 8

try a pawn broker or sporting goods store. Look into finding a set that's premium but 3 years old maybe you will get lucky on e-bay.

Answer 9

Try your local household recycling centre. nooo don't laugh! they normally get dozens every month.I don't play myself but I bet there will be just about every type you can think of.

Answer 10

If you are just starting out, it's better to buy a USED Iron Set.  

Your instructor will ask you to practice with 7 iron to build your basic swing.  

When you have your basic swing, and you know what you want, I advise to ask a local clubmaker to build you a set of clubs.  It's called custom fit golf clubs.   Custom always better than off-the rack clubs.   The good thing, they cost less than brand name clubs from TaylorMade and Callaway.