AO Golfers, help me pick clubs

[RRfireblade]

Really and truly there are a lot of great clubs out there, it comes down to what feels right for you.

Absolutely , like most things. I'd add customer service as a reasonably close second. If you spend a bunch on a set of clubs that you'll likely have for a long time , there will be occasions where you might need a tweak , fix or tune.

Just about every golf store will let you hit clubs in the store , that's really the best way. Some will even let you take a Demo set to the course. Depending on how much a person is going to spend , that's a great option.

[Lohman446]

The problem is, all golf clubs felt "off" to me.

I ended up buying a set of Nike CPR2 graphite irons - I figure I need all the forgiveness I can get and can move up in clubs later if I want to. This fit my need to have a name and decent looks in a club (bad criteria I know.) They feel good and I like them though, and I am told they are good for beginners.

I got the CPR2 irons 5-PW
The CPR2 hybrid irons? 22 and 26 degree

I know I have to pick up a sand wedge - I think at least. I may go with the X-18 here...

I obviously need a putter

I know I need a bag - the group I will play with walks, any good recommendations?

Drivers? When I toyed around ten years ago, or more there was a 1 wood and a 3 wood. Now there degrees? What driver(s) should I get? I mean, degree etc. Obviously feeling matters. But I have no idea

I think I need a 18 degree hybrid to use as a 3 wood?? And a driver?

[RRfireblade]

In a bag , something light of course and make sure it has an intregal shoulder 'system' and stands. Looks at something OGIO or Datrek for instance.

I've got this bag....

http://www.epinions.com/content_71728991876

But it's made by OGIO anyway.

Drivers are still a #1 but are fine tuned nowadys by degree. The launchmoniter found at many golf store will tell you your ideal launch angle by degree but as a beginner I wouldn't go below 10 regardless , probably 11* if you can find one you like.

Fairway woods is kinda the same thing. It your level , you just want something easy to hit long off the turf. You may not even want a 'wood' persay as you could get by with a CPR or rescue type club intead. In either case your going to be in the 15-18* area.

The problem is, all golf clubs felt "off" to me.

I ended up buying a set of Nike CPR2 graphite irons - I figure I need all the forgiveness I can get and can move up in clubs later if I want to. This fit my need to have a name and decent looks in a club (bad criteria I know.) They feel good and I like them though, and I am told they are good for beginners.

I got the CPR2 irons 5-PW
The CPR2 hybrid irons? 22 and 26 degree

I know I have to pick up a sand wedge - I think at least. I may go with the X-18 here...

I obviously need a putter

I know I need a bag - the group I will play with walks, any good recommendations?

Drivers? When I toyed around ten years ago, or more there was a 1 wood and a 3 wood. Now there degrees? What driver(s) should I get? I mean, degree etc. Obviously feeling matters. But I have no idea

I think I need a 18 degree hybrid to use as a 3 wood?? And a driver?