Since I'm just starting out golfing, what type of golf club should I buy to just practice swinging in my yard?
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You should buy a training aid to start with. The Medicus jointed club, the Momentus whieghted club, or any swing trainer that points out swing flaws and comes with some sort of instructional DVD is the best way to start. In conjunction, if you can only afford one club and not a whole set I would recommend a 5 wood.\n\ngood luck!
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It depends on what you are looking for.  If you want a good set of clubs that are fitted to match you.  Go to a proshop.\n\nIf you know exactly what you want but don't need to have the clubs custom fitted, try E-Bay.  For example, I bought a set of Ping I-3 irons there last year for less than $300.00.  (With Ping's find out what color code matches your stats first.) You have to be patient on E-Bay though.  Be willing to pass up one auction if you don't like the price and wait for another to come along.\nAs mentioned earlier, check the seller feedback before purchasing on E-Bay.
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Either way you decide to go you should get the irons custom fit. For some reason the golf consumer believes that name-brand clubs off the rack are "better." This is simply false. \n\nIf the average Joe could witness the hours of tweeking that go into a touring pro's clubs, then they'd realize that it's not the name on the clubhead, it the custom fitting that makes it all work.\n\nTo get everything just right, your swing has to be analyzed either with computer or by lots of experimentation or, preferably, by both.\n\nA book that you may benefit greatly from is Tom Wishon's "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club." (See link 1)\n\nSee link 2 for a quick Q&A discussing custom clubfitting.\n\nNo, I do not work for nor am I associated with Wishon Golf in any way, shape, or form. I actually play a set of Golfworks irons, TaylorMade driver (a gift...would never have spent that much on a driver), and a SeeMore putter (like Payne Stewart's).
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I WOULD LOOK AT HYBRID IRONS AND FAIRWAY WOODS, ADAMS GOLF I WOULD RECOMMEND THEY ARE DAM GOOD MANUFACTURES OF GOLF CLUBS, GET FITTED FOR THEM. LENGTH, LIE, GRIP SIZE, FLEX. BAD BACK OR NOT YOU NEED THE TOOLS TO GET YOU AROUND THE COURSE, HAVE YOUR NEXT SET BUILT TO YOUR GAME, NOT OFF THE RACK. ON YOUR BACK PROBLEM I DONT KNOW THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE MAGNETS BUT YAHOO SEARCH, JIM COLBERT ON THE CHAMPIONS TOUR SWEARS BY THEM, GRIP IT AN RIP IT
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Lefty or righty doesnt matter, welcome to this great game.\n\nI would say you should get a used set of clubs and regrip them and play untill you develope a fairly consistant swing, maybe about 5 rounds, Then get to your local golf pro and seek some advice and several lessons, do this befor you ingrain to many bad habits. \n\nAfter a few lessons you then may want to continue and now should get to a better set of clubs because there is a big difference in clubs. \n\nCavity back - more forgiving\nForged - better feedback on misshits\nBlades - maximum feedback on solid or misshits.\n\nAlso the shaft flex is important for your individual swing.\n\nAll these things can be checked out by your local pro.\n\nGood luck and good golfing.\n\nLeon
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Ping makes good quality clubs that you can pretty much size for yourself on their website.  Callaway is a good brand also.  However, if you are just starting out and money is important, it doesn't pay to buy expensive clubs.  Buy a clean-looking used set at a garage sale or on ebay, or buy an inexpensive new set at a sporting goods store.    After you've learned to hit the ball well and consistently then reward yourself with a nice new set.
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There's a lot of different options depending on your setup, space available, budget, etc.\n\nhttp://www.p3proswing.com/\nhttp://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=golf+swing+analyzer&spell=1
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting in golf is they want to start rush out and buy a brand new set of shiny and expensive golf clubs. While they are nice to look at you should keep in mind that today's golf equipment comes in great varieties to cater for different golfing types and abilities. Since you're just starting out you do not know which set fits you best. Just imagine the envious looks you get at the driving range when you come with your $2000 set, and the subsequent laughter when you try and just 'hack away' - not worth the embarrassment! Once you spend a few hundred or even thousand $$ on a set that doesn't suit your style you're stuck with it or you have to sell it to somebody else at a loss. \n\nIf you feel you want your own clubs get a half set. This generally comprises five irons and perhaps two woods and a putter. Usually the irons are the odd numbers 3,5,7,9 and wedge. These clubs are more than enough to get you started.\n\nA better alternative: most Driving Ranges will have clubs for rent, so you can try out a few different ones. You can also borrow one or two clubs from a friend. The shortest iron (nine iron) or a wedge are the best clubs to start, practicing with it will give you the feeling of hitting the ball in the air and should be fairly straight forward.
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If you subscribe to Golf Magazine, there is a clubtest on a certain type of club every month, such as putters or fairway woods.  Look at websites like golfsmith.com or golfmart.com, find the club you want, and read the reviews.  Or go to a golf store and try the clubs out for yourself.  That is the best way.
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Pinnacle. They're cheap, can go 300 yards, can back spin one flag length. The question is can your swing does that? Tileist Solo, and Nike power distance are both good, used them both before. I prefer Titleist Solo, though, for some reason, they smell nice, like soap. Try to smell them.
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How much are you willing to spend. In this month's issue of Golf Magazine, they suggested this set for 20+ handicappers: \n\nMizuno MX-23 (5I-PW) irons\n\nCleveland CG11 Gap wedge\n\nMacGregor V-FOIL EZ Out SW (56 degree)\n\nClevleand HALO Hybrids (22 and 25 degrees)\n\nTaylorMade r5 Dual 5 wood and 7 wood\n\nPing G2 EZ (15.5 degree) high-lofted driver. \n\nDon't forget the Odyssey White Steel 2-Ball putter to round it off.
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Buy a used set of Ping Zings on line at E-bay.  They are a good quality club and easy to hit.  See the link below.\nhttp://sporting-goods.search.ebay.com/ping_Clubs_W0QQsacatZ115280\n\nFirst though, go to the Ping website (see link) and find out what color code club is best for your size.\nhttp://www.pinggolf.com/flash/webfit.html\n\nHave fun!
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Try Ebay...search for the types of clubs you have and see if you can find something comparable....
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One of the best is www.golfgalaxy.com\n\nThey have all the name brands plus a large assortment of used clubs at great prices and you get discounts on all. \n\nLeon
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Recommend the following -\nEverybody in the world it going to give you advice.  Stick with the basic and don't change every time someone tries to help or you'll never improve.  Picture of great swings are very good.  \nSuggestion One - Go to www.playgolfamerica.com Sign up and take the free golf lesson.  I also suggest taking First Swing OR Link UP 2 Golf.  Besides finding golf instruction you will find a lot of great information for a new golfers.  \n\nThe next place to go for great information is \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/ great articles and examples \n\nThis can be found on www.playgolfamerica.com the chart is for beginner golfers. You can sign up for a free golf lesson from a PGA pro at that site.\n1 Wood (drive) – 180 Yards\n2 Wood –170 Yards\n5 Wood –160 Yards\n4 Iron –150 Yards\n5 Iron –140 Yards\n6 Iron –130 Yards\n\n7 Iron – 120 yards\n8 Iron – 110 yards\n9 Iron – 100 yards\nPitching Wedge –90 yards
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Costco has a set of Jack Nicklaus designed ones called Golden Bears. They are really good and can be used all the way through to pretty intermediate play. IT's under 300 for a full set, which allows you to learn, but it's definitely no Callaway.
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If Play it Again Sports is in your area, go check them out.  Used clubs on the cheap.\nhttp://www.playitagainsports.com/PLAYITAGAINSPORTS/myheadline.asp?S=7312&PubID=4332&P=3979\n\nOr E-Bay\nhttp://sporting-goods.search.ebay.com/golf-clubs_Clubs_W0QQsacatZ115280