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First, go to a big golf store (Golf Town is big here) and try some out. They'll tape 'em up for you and you can a bunch of balls into the net.
I would stay away from very expensive clubs - they make no difference to the outright beginner. Equally, I would not buy the cheapest set going as they tend not to be consistent - especially in stiffness of the shafts - and fall apart.
I would look for forgiving clubs rather than those that promise great distance. Hitting it straight is 100 times more important than hitting it long.
Two brands I have liked in the lower to mid range are Jazz and Jack Nicklaus (Golden Bear brand). Nice, well made clubs with a variety of options that don't cost the earth.
You can also pick up used sets for half the price of new.
As for your son - yeah, he'll outgrow anything you buy him in a couple of years, so unless he looks to be the next Tiger, keep the costs real.
Good luck, and have fun together - that's the most important thing.
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