| If you are in the market for a golf set, either | | | | This is, of course, a considerable number of clubs, |
| buying it new from a sports equipment supplier or | | | | and if you are new to the game, you may not |
| online retailer, or buying it used but in good | | | | need this many. In fact, having this many to |
| condition from someone who has no more need, | | | | choose from may make the game more |
| there are a few things you should look for. | | | | complicated than you are ready for, so choosing |
| To make sure you get a golf set that meets | | | | a set with a smaller selection (but still good |
| your needs, determine how many clubs you want. | | | | variety) may be helpful, as well as more |
| If you're new to the sport, you probably won't | | | | affordable, if you are new. |
| know the minute differences between certain | | | | Buying golf clubs is exciting, but you want to |
| irons and woods, so a set with fewer clubs (e.g. | | | | make sure you do it right. Deciding between |
| 14) is actually better for you. If you are more | | | | buying a golf set that already includes a matched |
| advanced, a 16-club set may be more of what | | | | combination of clubs (often with a bag included) is |
| you are looking for. All should include a driver and | | | | different from buying individual clubs, and there |
| at least two wedges. Putters are often sold | | | | are advantages and disadvantages to each. |
| separately. | | | | Buying in a set: |
| If you're starting out with no equipment, look for | | | | - generally costs less per club (+) |
| a golf set that includes a bag and maybe even | | | | - ensures clubs feel similar for consistent playing |
| some balls and tees. Buying things together and | | | | (+) |
| save money. | | | | - doesn't give you as much control (-) |
| When you set out to buy a golf set, you need to | | | | Buying clubs separately: |
| know what a good set contains to make sure | | | | - means you can choose how many clubs to get |
| you are getting the clubs you need to play the | | | | (+) |
| game well, relative to the skill level you are at. | | | | - lets you pick individual clubs based on feel (+) |
| Most golf club sets will contain 14-16 clubs, which | | | | - often costs more per club (-) |
| includes: | | | | You can spend anywhere from $75 to $1,500 on |
| - Irons 2-7 (6 clubs) | | | | a golf set, largely depending on the quality of |
| - Woods 3, 5, and 7 (3 clubs) | | | | materials and construction you are looking for, as |
| - A driver (1 club) | | | | well as brand name and number of clubs. For |
| - A pitching wedge and sand wedge (2 clubs) | | | | most people, the $400-$500 range works quite |
| - A hybrid | | | | well. |
| - A putter | | | | |