New golfer here. New golfer period. Some family took me out for 9, then 18, and now I want clubs ^_^ .

Question: Should I get a half set with good shafts -or- whole set without.

Looking at: 12° Driver, 18-19° fairway wood, a 24-26° hybrid, 6, 8, PW, SW, mallet putter. 8 clubs.

Shopping around gigagolf or pinemeadow I could put that together around $300-350 upgraded to TT sensicores or royals on the irons and graphite for the woods/utility clubs.

Or I could scoop some Adams Tight Lies Classics Complete Set, for the same dough.

I have been to the driving range quite a bit lately. I seem to hit pretty straight for the most part. I have no putting skills yet. The rental clubs never feel 'the same' even when I request the same set. I am looking forward to having my own. Logically, the half set seems like the best route, but I am interested in your opinions. As a new golfer less clubs to learn seems less intimidating. Plus, my style will grow and I won't be married to a set and end up with unused clubs.

I will look into lessons later in the year.