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[MrSnrang]

I've just gotten into golf and my trainer says I need an iron set now. I've been ooking around and can't decide what I should get. Can anyone reffer me to a decent set?

I'm around 175cm tall and wear a size 25 glove.

[paulfr]

Until you can break 90, a 5,7,9,PW,SW,LW is all you need for irons. You should have a 7 wood to replace the 3 iron as it is way way too hard to hit well. Driver, 4 wood and a putter and you can get to low 80's with enough practice and instruction.
Ask a few local pros if they know anyone selling.

Getting fitted properly for lie and loft of the irons is also critical to be able to improve without having to fight the equipment.

And get a bunch of lead tape to add to the heads to adjust the feel of each club until it feels right when you swing and when you make contact. It allows you to customize each club to your particular needs.

[patricktan]

Are you referring to Iron Shaft?

I would say it is better to have a beginer set which have a wilder surface contact to start with.

[MrSnrang]

paulfr, on 2005-05-27 20:05:30, said:

Until you can break 90, a 5,7,9,PW,SW,LW is all you need for irons. You should have a 7 wood to replace the 3 iron as it is way way too hard to hit well. Driver, 4 wood and a putter and you can get to low 80's with enough practice and instruction.
Ask a few local pros if they know anyone selling.

Getting fitted properly for lie and loft of the irons is also critical to be able to improve without having to fight the equipment.

And get a bunch of lead tape to add to the heads to adjust the feel of each club until it feels right when you swing and when you make contact. It allows you to customize each club to your particular needs.

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I can break 130 with a straight trajectory on a 7-iron with a graphite shaft.

[COBBER]

I would suggest that you get a full set of irons 3-sw. You may not use them all to start with but as you improve you will use them all. Best to go for oversised heads with a large sweetspot. With the shafts there nearly all graphite nowadays,but in my opinion theres not much differance between graphite and steel shafts.You could go to a pro and have the length and flex of the shafts tailored to your height and weight but at your height of 175cm the average standard shafts should be ok for a beginner.

The most important thing you should do is try them out before you buy. Most shops if they dont have a practise area will allow you to leave a deposit and take a few differant clubs to the nearest driving range to try out. Just pick out a few differant 5 irons and try them out untill you find something you are completely happy with.

[MrSnrang]

Thanks

[dclaryjr]

When I made my last trip, I noticed that the OEM clubs were the same price or even more expensive than what I would pay in the U.S.  If you can find a competent club builder, I would suggest have a set made.  I assembled every club in my bag and they're as good as anything you can buy for $500-$700.  The good thing about going to a good club builder is that they can make sure the clubs fit your swing.

[MrSnrang]

The thing is that I won't be in the states until the winter.