Club Set #1 - I was not prepared to go to any big expense so, I
bought some old steel irons at a local rummage sale for $12. June 3002 Ok for hitting balls at the range by someone who absolutely
knows nothing whatsoever about golf.
Club Set #2 - A month later, I brought back my father's
22 year old clubs after visiting my mother. Since they were registered Spaldings, I thought they would be at least
ok to use. After talking to my instructor however, I learned that even inexpensive clubs with today's technology would
out perform these clubs. I did use them for the duration of the lessons and despite the clubs being heavy and feeling like
I was hitting a light post with a baseball bat every time I hit a ball, I did pretty well with them. Following the lessons,
I knew I had to buy clubs if I was going to enjoy this sport. July 2002
Club Set #3
I discussed buying clubs and getting fitted with my instructor. When
I was unsure how much I wanted to spend and whether I wanted one of the four brands in stock, the fitting process never completed.
I had asked around and heard from several sources that your body and swing doesn't settle in for new players for maybe 6-12
months and this could have an effect in your club purchase. The instructor agreed. I didn't want to get into big bucks when
I wasn't even sure if I would be into golf for the long haul. I also had questions about my physical fitness, what if
if physically couldn't play more than occasionally?
Based on these factors, I figured I would buy a cheap set for 6 months and if
I still liked playing and was ok physically, I will by a better set. I came up with a dollar amount ($250.00) for this
temporary set (not including the putter, 60 degree wedge or bag I bought later) and searched all over to get the best
club set sale I could get for the money. I purchased a non-fitted set from a local sporting goods store (Big 5)
for about $250. The clubs were South Bay Golf's (a local company) top of the line set. The set included 3-PW, 1,3,5, and a
trouble wood in the box. They are Tungsten Copper weighted , all with 70 gram frequency matched graphite shafts. I've played
about 40 nine hole rounds and hit lots of ball at the range. I thought they worked well for me. I noticed that the
shafts appeared to be splintered near the head on the 4 & 5 irons and a cracked collar fitting on the 3 wood. Big
5 Sporting goods replaced all the damaged clubs. August 2002
NEW Club Set #4
Callaway VFT Driver 9* - April 2003
Adams Redline Driver 10.5* - June 2003
Odyssey White Hot 2 Ball putter - June 2003
PureSpin Wedges 52/56/60 - June 2003
Cleveland TA5 Irons (gunmetal, TT steel sensicore shafts) - August 2003
