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ste1010 · 11-03-2006, 07:16 PM

Hi

My first post, so hello to all!

I have just started playing in the last month or so. I have had a lesson from a well regarded professional at my local club and am currently practising at the driving range in prep for my next lesson. At the moment my only clubs are a ping 8 iron given by a friend in the local shop and a cheap (and I mean cheap PW). I have just been given an old set of Hogan Edge irons that look like they have seen better days. The guy who gave me them believes they are not suited for a beginner. The only info on the irons is that they say Hogan Edge and have Forged written on them.

I am looking to buy a set of clubs but dont want to spend too much at this stage. Can anyone recommend some forgiving clubs for a beginner.

I have seen a set of Petons, which to be honest I have never heard of before, for a rediculous low price (see link).

Petron Impala DCX Oversized Men's Irons 3-SW - Steel Shaf Â£39.99 - Discount Golf Store

I have also been warned off the Dunlop 65i clubs in my local SportsWorld shop.

As I said I dont want to spend too much at this stage. Any comments appreciated on the above irons, or any advice on a beginners set.

Thanks in advance

Ste1010

Papa Shango · 11-04-2006, 04:29 PM

I've got some howson clubs and i reccomend them for beginners.

Police · 11-04-2006, 04:55 PM

I recomend a package set made by RAM.
They include;
*easy to hit driver
*3 and 5 wood big forgiving head
*3 and maybe a 4 hybrid club...easier to hit for beginers they represent a 3 and 4 iron
*5 to SW irons
*Putter
*Stand bag

ste1010 · 11-05-2006, 09:30 AM

Cheers Chaps

Do you know the name of the RAM clubs.

Thanks

Ste1010

Police · 11-05-2006, 01:38 PM

yh erm there is the concept range...i used to have the concept x package

Police · 11-05-2006, 01:44 PM

and i forgot ot mention that they only cost about £200

Murph · 11-06-2006, 08:40 AM

Also the wizard RAM look good.

I am also just getting into the game, I have a set of clubs but I am borowing the woods and drivers and need to invest in some, has anyone got any sugestions?

Also other than going down the range what is a good way of improving my short game and putting?

jolt-tsp · 11-06-2006, 03:05 PM

Going down to the range is your best bet. If you have a yard of any size you can practice chipping back and forth. Putting can be done on carpet if you need to get used to your putter, but it can also throw you off if you're already used to your putter.

Police · 11-06-2006, 04:20 PM

Yup if you get a package set then you had better get used to the putter that comes with it... some putters have a hard feel to them and its best to get some practice on that putting green

Murph · 11-07-2006, 08:04 AM

Is a chiping net any good or is it a wast of time?

My putting isnt to bad so i just go to my local putting green once of twice a week and it is improving, I have also seen a little gadget that helps. It is a putter with a ball at the end and it helps you make good straight contact with the ball, would it be worth ivnvesting in one? And has anyone got one?