As a beginner, I needed a set of clubs to get started. Previously, I had used my friend's clubs when playing, but he's quite a bit shorter than me, so I decided to go get some clubs my size.
The guys at Golfsmith were great about letting me play with the clubs before I bought them, and I found them to be a good fit for my height. (I'm 6')
The "woods" are very light weight and have very forgiving, flexible shafts. I would describe them as whippy. I don't get quite the same distance off the tee as I did with my friend's much stiffer clubs, but I can also hit a lot straighter, which is more important to me as a beginner.
The hybrids are nice as well, with a bit more weight to them to help you have the confidence to really dig in and drive off the fairway.
The irons. Wow. The irons are where this set really shines. They are quite heavy and solid on the bottom, which gives you the momentum to really get under the ball with the higher irons. I love the SW in particular, it's weight and solidity really let me carve the ball out, even when it's sunk halfway in the sand. The lower irons have generous faces and are forgiving of off-center hits.
The putter is very odd looking, but I can't deny it plays well. Once you learn to use the aiming arrows on the tail, you can send the ball where you want it. I found the putter to be a lot lighter than the one I had previously borrowed, so I had to put a little more behind it on longer putts, but you get used to it quickly.
The bag is very well built, although I found the rain cover to be kind of useless and have removed it. Lots of big pockets, a self-folding stand that actually works, and nice backpack style straps for carrying. Very light. The straps are sort of a pain to adjust, but once I got them right I didn't have to fool with them anymore, and they are very comfy.
All in all, a heckuva good value. The set came with a sleeve of balls and a bag of tees (plus some markers). I am very satisfied with what I got for what I paid. Everything you need to walk out on the course and play except a glove. Great set.