The individual real -life golf swing is such a complex thing that buying clubs off the rack because of their look, sexiness, sales price, or reputation is like gambling in Vegas-- you are destined to lose.

Invest a few bucks to have a pro fit you on a driving range. He/she will first look at your swing and abilities then make recommendations of club types to consider. You can then hit the irons off of real grass to get their feel and ball flight characteristics. You can then decide which specific brand/model of clubs you want to go with. The fitting will include the pro's recommendations for the proper shaft type, length, lie, and grip size -- four critical element for the success of your golfing future.

Like clubs, not all pros are alike. Get some word of mouth recommendations for an experienced and reputible pro in your area.

Considering how much money you will be spending on green fees during the life span of a new set of irons, the few bucks that you will pay to a pro for a proper fitting is a great investment.