| Today, used golf clubs have become a more than | | | | For the younger golfer or complete novice you |
| viable way for one to get themselves a good set | | | | may want to start out with a half set of used |
| of golf clubs at a fraction of the cost of new | | | | golf clubs that will be even friendlier to your |
| ones. In fact, if you are relatively new to the | | | | budget. If you are considering this option, just |
| game of golf, I would suggest that you never | | | | make sure that all of the clubs included in the half |
| invest your good dollars in a new set of golf clubs. | | | | set are of the same make and model. In general, |
| Especially if you are just starting out; you may | | | | a half set of golf clubs will consist of the odd or |
| not even continue with on with game down the | | | | even numbered clubs, a pitching wedge, a putter, |
| road. | | | | and a fairway wood. For novices, the driver is not |
| And if you do become hooked on the game and | | | | recommended. This is because the driver is the |
| continue to improve at it, I can assure you that | | | | toughest club to master, so a three wood off the |
| your golf swing is going to evolve and change for | | | | tee is just fine. This is the same for the longer |
| the better as well. This means that the set of | | | | irons such as the two, three, and possibly the |
| clubs you feel comfortable with today and your | | | | four irons. For the novice or youngster just |
| current swing probably won't feel like the same | | | | starting out, getting a half set of clubs is an |
| set of clubs a year from now after much | | | | excellent way to go. |
| improvement. In fact, let's take it a step further. | | | | In summary, if you are a beginning or novice |
| When you first begin to take up the game, | | | | golfer, there is no reason to be looking at paying |
| depending upon your frequency of play, you may | | | | the full price for a brand new set of clubs. The |
| even want to consider rental clubs until you | | | | quality of used golf clubs you can find today is |
| determine your ultimate desire to continue to play | | | | very good; and can be purchased at a fraction of |
| golf. | | | | the cost. |
| Fast forwarding just a bit and now you are | | | | Don't buy based on someone else's preference. |
| definitely hooked on the game and you want to | | | | Make sure you get a chance to hit balls and play |
| invest in your first set of golf clubs, a good place | | | | a couple rounds with a perspective set of clubs; |
| to start is with your local golf professional. If | | | | and this includes if your are considering an internet |
| you've been playing at a particular course or if | | | | vendor. Many of the better vendors offer you |
| one of your playing partners has a home course, | | | | this chance. |
| this would be a good place to get started on your | | | | If you're not sure about your long term |
| quest for your own set of golf clubs. | | | | commitment to your golf game, then by all |
| You can certainly ask others for their preference | | | | means consider rental clubs each time you play |
| in golf clubs, but remember, what suits them may | | | | until the golf bug gets its hooks in you. |
| not be a good fit for your swing. This is why it is | | | | Remember your swing is going to change early |
| crucial for you to put yourself in a buying position | | | | and often as you start out learning the golf swing. |
| where you can demo the perspective clubs | | | | And if you are looking for a youngster, or you |
| before you decide to buy. There are several | | | | are a novice yourself, consider getting a half set |
| great sources on the internet for used golf clubs | | | | of used golf clubs to get you going with minimal |
| and the better ones offer you the ability to even | | | | cash investment. |
| test drive the clubs before you commit to buying | | | | Saving yourself some good money on a used set |
| them. Whether on the internet or at a brick and | | | | of clubs is not only a good strategy early on in |
| mortar shop, you should make this a requirement | | | | your golfing career, but it can be a good strategy |
| of the vendor you are considering. | | | | for years to come. |