Re: Beginner irons - what would you choose?


JJ wrote:
> >
> > JJ wrote:
> >> As a 37-yr. old male beginner, I have a chance to pick up a used set of
> >> TaylorMade irons or a set of Wilsons. I gather the TaylorMade's are a
> >> higher quality (or have that reputation), but they have S-90 rifle
> >> shafts,
>
> Thanks - I am taking lessons. They start in a few weeks, given by a golf
> pro at a local school. But I need to bring clubs (initially a 7-iron, I'm
> not sure what after that). So I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive set
> to fool around with, then if I stick with it, go the fitted route.
> Especially since I am 5'6" I'm sure standard clubs are not ideal.


A few unknowns here, as someone said we don't
know the model of the TM or Wilsons, and if it's
a full set with woods or not. And the asking price
of either, or budget if any. So it's hard to advise.

I'd agree with the others to avoid the TM/rifle
stiff at least for now.

As far as the wilsons, if they are the deep red
and/or fat shafts under $200 it might be a
decent deal (my number is a guess, always check
ebay completed auctions for true street value of
anything). If they are the prostaffs, I'd avoid
unless it's practically a giveaway.

That said, I think you can get decent starter set
at Walmart, they usually have a whole set with
the bag, woods, putter and all for under $150.
Top-Flite usually??

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