Advice on first set

[mertztr]

I'm just getting back in to golf after a 15 or so year hiatus and am looking for some advice. I've been trying to get some reading in on the forum over the past few days and have read good things about the Adams A2 iron set. I was also in to our local golf galaxy, and a sales guy there showed me the TaylorMade RAC OS set that's on clearance for $399. He also showed me a complete set from Maxfli, the Black Max I think - also for $399.

It would be convenient to get everything in a set, but I'm not sure what I'd be getting with that Maxfli set. The Adams iron set gets good reviews on here and comes with 2 more clubs than the TaylorMade, and rockbottomgolf seems to have a pretty good price for it. Is it worth considering the TaylorMade set at this point? If I would go with either the Adams or TM set, are there any woods you would recommend looking at?

Not sure why i'm in such a hurry seeing as I've had exactly one lesson since declaring my 'comeback' but it went well and now I'm itching to get back out. No matter what I'll most likely take a few more lessons and demo some clubs before making a decision.

Thanks in advance-
Tom

 

[Adam Pettman]

Adams IDEA Iron Set 3-PW Used Golf Club at GlobalGolf.com
Perfect, forgiving enough to start off with and still suitable for a decent player.

 

[kelvinsense]

I bought the Taylor Made RAC OS set on ebay recently for a much price (~160) 3-PW

 

[orenlevy]

irons

Are they any good?

 

[RC52]

I was in a similar situation as you, and I bought the Top-Flite XL box set which included a bag, 460cc graphite shaft driver (very easy to hit) & 3 wood, 4 & 5 Hybrid, 6-PW for $189.99.

I'm pretty happy with everything, the irons are extremely forgiving, and hybrids are decent. I did buy a different 3 wood because the one in the set was too big for my liking. Otherwise the set is great for a beginner. For $100 more you can get the Top Flite XL5000 set which is a bit more complete and probably nicer.

You could buy some used irons and woods and put together something nice as well. Maybe a set of Adams Idea irons, or tommy armour 845's and a decent driver, 3 wood and putter for under $250 together.