Does it really matter if golf clubs are old and worn? What are the good clubs for beginners?

QUESTION: I'm wanting to buy a golf club set. I see clubs at the range I can use for free and one brand I remember is callaway. Is that a good brand? They have mostly worn golf clubs. I have played golf already and taken one semester class. I just don't think golf ranges would risk giving out good value clubs for people to borrow since people can easily steal them. ANSWER:

Answer by Matt
Just use what you can for a while. Used clubs are good for beginners because they are much much cheaper and you don't have to worry about denting or dinging them like you would a set to 500 dollar clubs. After a while (6 months to a year or whenever you feel like your ready to move up) go to a pro shop and have your swing analyzed and see what a pro recommends for you. There are so many different clubs out there and everyone has their own preference so you really should spend a lot of money on a nice set without trying them out first to see how they feel and see if they fit your game. Hope that helps... Good luck!!