hi, i'm a beginner too.. i think callaway is very popular club among beginners.. i'm currently using x-16 and it's really easy to use.. i also tried x-20 and x-22 and i agree with dwigolf, those are easy to use.. for references, u can also try and visit
www.golfdigest.com and see the ultimate equipment guide, there are lists of the hottest clubs and also take a look at the section "game improvement irons" and "super game improvement irons".. hope this helps..
ps : i have a small unofficial community of beginners, there are 5 of us right now.. we play twice a month (on weekdays) and driving every weekend (we usually driving at halim 2 driving range).. we intend to visit golf courses at jakarta and around.. we don't always play in the same group.. it depends on who's available.. if anybody interested in joining the next fight (next week at halim 2 golf course) pls contact me at : hartseer_kelevra@yahoo.com and i'll contact you about the precise time, the best player we got is hcp 22 and the rest (including me) pretty much still struggling to break 100.. well.. just in case anybody interested, just contact me.. we are all already working so the flight schedule is only twice a month.. it's really fun to play with fellow beginners.. we never run out of laugh and jokes and of course, silly mistakes that really2 funny to watch.. but we welcome everybody regardless of age, handicapped, etc.. (if there's a small hcp care to join, wew.. we'll be delighted)..