re: Golf clubs for a Rookie

I had my golf clubs stolen in a car burglary not long ago and, in need of a full (inexpensive) set to replace them, I bought an entire Strata bag and clubs on line for only $250 or so. I find the irons of this set to be pretty good (even better than my old ones), but the hybrid clubs and the woods are inferior.

But,here's an anecdote: I am a horrible golfer and always assumed that there was no reason for me to pay for expensive or quality golf equipment until I became good enough to justify it. I am now a convert to the belief that better equipment makes one a better golfer. In replacing the hybrids and woods from the Strata set that I bought, I purchased some better known brands like Taylor Made and Calloway. Those clubs have made me a lot better golfer than I was (although I'm still horrible).