Is this a good golf set???????????????????

Question

Well my whole family wants to start golfing, just for fun. with a normal crappy 8$ club i hit like 80 yards. i want to know if these clubs are good for beginners and worth the price.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3002546

if that is a good set for my whole family, what balls should i get, leave comments=]

Answer 1

Look for used clubs and save yourself some $.

Also, I'd stay away from getting a single set for the family...men, women and kids will be of varying heights and swing speeds.  Playing with clubs that are too long/short or have the wrong flex can significantly impair your abilty to hit the ball well, and therein enjoy the game.

Look at who you're buying for, their physical characteristics, and buy accordingly...you may need a few sets.

As for specific clubs, I had great luck with my Cougar brand clubs when I first started.  Granted, I made that purchase almost 20 years ago, but they made a good starter set then, and from what I see on their web site, it looks like they still make starter sets.  I've also had good luck with individual clubs from Lynx and Snake Eyes.

If you want to spend a bit more money but still stay out of the high end (and high cost) manufacturers, I love my Nickent irons and Tour Edge woods....they're what I'm playing with now and they're treating me well.

Of course, if you go to a good golf shop to buy new or used clubs, the pro should steer you in the right direction.  Just be sure to emphasize that you're all beginners and want to keep the initial investment reasonable.

Oh yeah, and stay away from ***** for golf clubs.  Go to a shop that specializes in golf, you'll be much happier in the end.

As for balls, as a beginner it won't make too much difference what ball you play, so stay away from the Pro V1's and other high end balls.  Not only are they not suited to your game, they're really expensive.

The Top Flite XL, Nike NDX Feel 2 and Pinacle Gold FX Long balls are all relatively inexpensive...they should serve you well.

You may also want to consider used balls at the beginning....save the family some more $, as a family of beginners will hit more than a few into the woods.  Just Google "used golf balls" and you'll get more returns than you can shake a stick at.

Answer 2

Sure that a good set for starters, don't spend too much at first until you decide if you want to keep playing the game.  Here are some options for balls too.

Intech Beta Ti EXD Golf Balls (36 Pack)

Wilson Ultra Ultimate Tour 15 Pack Golf Balls (White)

Nike Power Distance Soft Golf Balls (12-Pack)

These are some good low end priced balls, if you're new to the game you don't want to spend too much on balls, because you will be losing some.

Answer 3

The link didn't take me to an actual set of clubs, just the d**k's site.

Don't buy anything Walter Hagen or Acquity from d**k's.  You are much better off buying something that's a yr or two old from a golf shop sale in the fall or spring.  

The d**k's only clubs (as I call them since they are NOT available anywhere else) are junk.  Sure, they look cosmetically appealing, but the weighting stinks, the shafts are uniflex (one flex fits all - not good at all), and the materials that make up the head are junk as well.

Often times, you'll find something of better value at www.callawaygolfpreowned.com, www.edwinwatts.com, or www.golfsmith.com.

Just don't waste your money on the junk that is only available at d**k's.  They have great advertising campaigns targeting the beginner or average golfer, but take it from a golf professional.  There is not one pro on any tour who uses their equipment.  That, in itself, should bring up a red flag.  

Every fall & spring at a golf course shop, the demos are on sale, and so are the remaining sets from earlier that year (fall specials) or from the previous yr (spring specials).  And when trying out equipment, please don't waste your time on an indoor simulator/launch monitor.  Demo some decent clubs at a place you can actually see where the ball goes - such as a driving range or golf course.  

Answer 4

Honestly starting out, you wont find a lot of difference in clubs. I would have to say that the Adam's Tight lies sets which run for about 400 are better, but it is a bit more of an investment. Your ball that you may want to hit would probably be a simple pinnacle gold or a topflight. you do not need to worry about spinning the ball on the green and would be better off without a lot of in flight action (spin left to right.) I would bewaryy of getting one set for the whole family. Try 2, 1 for the ladies (regular flex or a ladies flex) and 1 with a stiff flex for the guys. Guys tend to swing faster at the ball which requires a stiffer flex.

Happy golfing,

Fairways and Green's

Jordan