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Question: Good, inexpensive hybrid golf clubs for beginner. suggestions?

(Posted by: Chronos on 2007-03-17 21:37:48)

I used a borrowed set of Pings for a couple years, but now want to purchase my own clubs. I was seriously looking at a set of Adams Idea a2 OS clubs... but the price just for a hybrid/ iron set is $499. That'd leave me to purchase a 3 and 5 wood at about $100 each, a driver at about $1- 200. Plus a bag at another $70- 100, and a putter at about $50. That's $8- 900... more than I was thinking of spending. I wanted to use a hybrid set since I (like other beginners) have trouble with the long irons. I checked on some used clubs, but for hybrids I found that the used irons aren't much cheaper (read: $70) than the new set. For drivers and fairway woods, I can get some good deals. Putters are a wash. The irons I am considering: http:/ / www.adamsgolf.com/ Ideaa2a2OSHybrids.htm If you can suggest hybrid irons, or a complete set of irons, woods, and driver... that would be nice. (I'll probably pick up a couple wedges and putter separately, and I can manage picking out the bag).

Posted by: kimglf on 2007-03-18, 07:07:38

I think you will be very happy with the Adams clubs. They are a good compromise between value and quality. You don't want to go too cheap because you won't get the quality and durability. I used to work at a major sporting goods chain and I always thought these were the best value. My job was to sell golf clubs and fit the customer to the right set. Yes, we did have cheaper clubs -- complete sets with bag and all, but if you have been using Pings, you will notice the difference in quality right away. Keep in mind that you don't have to buy everything at once, even though you probably want to. Continue to use your old bag and old putter. Even pros sometimes don't get rid of their old, old putters. You can add these later.

Posted by: small2iv on 2007-03-17, 22:14:46

Since you have been playing golf for couple of years now, its time for you to get some quality clubs. of course you can get some that are out-dated and discounted, or even knockoffs, but in the long run, for sure you will need to buy something else again. why not buy something that will last longer. ever consider some player's iron? such as new forge callaway? cavity mizuno? R7 forge taylormade?. these are expensive but at least you will not have to change for at least 5 years if you take good care of them. i really believes in you get for what you pay, expecially for golf. i know that cleveland have new hybrid sets too, but its more than your budget. personally, you dont need 3 and 5 woods, unless you are really attacking the golf course. i can still play in the 80s teeing off with my 4 hybrid and driver. i dont even have 5 wood in my bag. and 3 wood is really use to reach par5 in 2 shot.

Posted by: bigman42718 on 2007-03-18, 07:39:05

Look up golfworks.com they have a better product but charge more for their shipping. golfsmith has lost orders that i have placed two times and said they have shipped me something when i never got it, and refused to replace it or refund my money. leaderboard golf is good also. they are all online.

Posted by: chimpotle on 2007-03-18, 10:44:55

Yes - the adams are a good set. You can save yourself some money by scouring e-bay. My buddy get a set (3-PW) for $300. Buy used driver and putter for about $150 (you can always upgrade when budget allows). Check Costco for bags - i got a great sun mountain bag there for $60 - retail was $130.

Posted by: doingitright44 on 2007-03-18, 10:48:21

Consider going used...retail clubs are marked up over 50% and return on average only 40 to 60% of retail price when traded in...you can get used clubs for 20%-40% off retail on certain sites...I would suggest you look up golfclubexchange.com , Ive purchased many items from them and was always satisfied, they have refund value for repurchase if you arent happy with what you get... now remember to keep your head down, work hard, good luck and putt well!!

Posted by: emt_dragon339 on 2007-03-18, 15:48:55

Master grip has a long line of clubs that are decent for beginners and iermediate players for way less than main brand name clubs. they even have hyrbids from 5 iron to 3 iron..hope this helps