Re: Beginner irons - what would you choose?

The problem I have with Walmart and similar places selling starter sets is
that they have few if any choices for lefties.

"Steve Horvath" <strat68@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> 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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