Is it worth buying a "complete" golf set or building up a selection?

Question

So if I already have Tommy Armour SIlver Scot Forged MB Irons 3-P, does it matter which wedges and putter I add to them. The TA putters and wedges don't seem readily available

Answer 1

Any putter, wedges, woods and bag can go with the irons you possess. The main thing is to select clubs by how they feel not by what may be someone Else's preference. The lie angle, shaft flex  and weight should fit your stature and  feel comfortable when you swing.

Answer 2

If you are just starting golf then just buy whatever is cheapest. That would be the Wilsons.

When starting you only need something to learn with, they don't need to be special. Wilson Pro-Staff are a nice set to learn the game with.

Everything will match etc and when you get better you can start to mix and match, building your own set up

Answer 3

It matters how much you want to spend.  If you are going for ultimate cheapness, a Wilson full set or a full set of Callaway knockoffs are a pretty good way to go.  If you are looking for a quality set of clubs, it's better to buy a set of irons, then pick out your woods, wedges, and putter individually.

Answer 4

You want to have a complete set of irons,  they are all weighted, balanced and frequency matched so that they will all have the same feel and you don't have to make adjustments from one club to the next.  If you try to match a set of irons it could make you worse having a different feel between clubs.

However depending on your level of play you would want to buy a matched set of irons no matter what, however driver fairway woods and wedges and putters are all usually purchased seperatly.  There is a big difference between putters, wedges, drivers and woods and you will want to get the best that work for you.

If you are just starting out though a set with everything included to learn on is just fine

Answer 5

You can (and probably should) pretty much pick the wedges individually. They don't need to match anything else.

Generally, you will need to replace your wedges more often than your other irons, anyway. Your sand wedge will show a lot more wear and tear than your 7-iron (for instance), simply because you'll be using it in sand, rather than from the fairway.

You'll also use your pitching and gap wedges more often, so they'll show more wear.

As you improve, you'll also want to fine-tune your set of wedges. You might want to add either a gap wedge or a lob wedge (or both). You can't expect them to "match" your current set.

Choosing a putter is like choosing a spouse. You just have to find the one that is best for you, and don't pay any attention to what anybody else says. There are so many styles to choose from. Go to a golf shop that has a putting green, and try them out until you find one you like.