for n00b golfers I'd recommend buying a good set of used clubs until you feel good enough to buy a more current version, that way you still get a quality set for a cheaper price. The older sets aren't bad, I've still got a set of Callaway x-12s that I absolutely love, also one of my friends (golf pro is still using his X-14s). All I have upgraded over the years are my woods and picked up some decent wedges gl
BTW if your looking at a minimal set IMO driver - 3 - 7 - 9 - SW - putter
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