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Paging Gerry Hamilton...

If its forgiving clubs you want that's affordable, I'd go with adams golf, or some of the cheaper calways. Both are easy to hit and you should be able to find a set for 500. I'm on my phone at work now but I can tell u more when I get home.

You need to get fit for your clubs. Most places will only charge a small fee for this if you buy the clubs through them. You also may want to wait until you take lessons before buying a new set. You can ask the pro for recommendations based on your swing. I really think it comes down to golfer preference as all of the major brands have quality products. I prefer Ping and like the fact they still do some of their assembly and manufacturing in the good ol' USA.

Golf Digest has some free club ratings on their website which is broken down into different categories of skill level, which might be helpful. My personal opinion is that any of the major brands are really really good clubs so it comes down to preference. I'd go to golfsmith, golf galaxy, etc and hit a number of irons that are in your price range and made for your skill level. Then choose the clubs that look and feel the best. I am partial to Mizuno but I am not sure how their game improvement clubs compare.......When the time is right do not underestimate the benefits of getting custom fit for a set. Almost all major brands do not charge for making factory modifications to length, lie angle, shaft flex and grip size

Thanks for everyone's input. If I buy a used set, can I still get them fitted or can u only do that with a new set?

I would take a long hard look at Maltby's. He makes his own clubs that are usually better suited for being easier to hit than the big boys in the industry but for a good price. Go to golfworks.com and check out the MPF Club Ranking Chart on the right hand side of the page under the Maltby Playability column. He uses all the scientific data you can measure on a club and adds it all up to see which clubs are the "easiest" to hit. It should give you a good idea of which clubs to go try because you want a club that won't work against you, golf is hard enough as it is.

At the end of the day, just because a club is easier to hit than another doesn't mean it is best for you, golf is still a feel game. I would research on there and get a working list of clubs that are easy to hit and go try them out. Then pick which one works best with your swing.

Also, getting a custom fitting is always a great idea. Most places will do it free if you buy from them. All this will do is get you into the best shaft for your swing, adjust your lie and maybe even shorten or lengthen your club. All golfers need to do this to get the equipment adjusted to their specific swing. Usually a custom fitting is around $100 if you do it without buying the clubs. If you get fitted and want the Maltby's you can order your new clubs online or on the phone with the exact specifications that the fitting said you needed. They are easy to work with at golfworks and even offer returns if you order one club and don't like it.

Hope that helps.

I attached an image of one of my irons to prove they look nice as well. They usually come with red and black paint but I did my own paint fill job. Can't be having my clubs painted like tech.

Absolutely get fitted BEFORE you purchase anything. No point in buying new clubs if you aren't going to get fitted.

I am in the same boat. Recently went to Golfsmith and hit several different clubs. The Calloway Diablo was the easiest to hit. Brand new set for $399....

Pings are good. I have a set of Callaway X 20s that I love. That would be a good used set

You can have my Hogan Apex forged irons for $400 plus shipping.

I have Titleist AP2s but they're out of the price range you're looking at.

Some would argue for Mizuno as the best iron, but I've never quite gotten them.