[bigbadpoppa]

I agree with some of the above points, but some of the high end clubs are just as forgiving as beginner clubs, if not better.

Eg. Callaway x-series or big bertha's. BIG sweet spots, very very forgiving clubs. You'll get more forgiveness off a set of used x-16's then a cheap set of wilsons (i've had both set of clubs and can really feel the difference when i was a beginner in the softer feel with the callways which are known to make forgiving clubs)

..but something high end like some Titleists, well as stated above, the sweet spot is the size of dime, not recommended for beginners at all.

$300 in my opinion is too much to drop on a set of clubs if your a beginner. Once you start getting better, your gonna huck those $300 clubs and upgrade pretty fast. I'd recommend buying a used wilson set for like $100.