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Golf Clubs: New Clones or Used Name-brand?

chndrcks — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:03:26 -0800

GolfFilter(Part2): In my previous golf question, I mentioned that I would be looking for clubs of my own soon. I've started looking, and I have some questions. The main question is: new clones or used name-brands? I have about $500 to spend. I figure my choices are used name-brand clubs or quality clones.

I was researching online and I came across Gigagolf and Pinemeadow, both of whom seem to have reputations for quality clubs and customer service.

At Gigagolf, I can get X-18 clones (made with 17-4 stainless steel) for just over $100 (for the irons). A complete set of clubs (including 2 hybrids) would cost around $300.

The other nice thing about the clone companies is I can get the right shaft length and lie adjustments.

The other option is buying used name-brand clubs. This is the option everyone keeps telling me to do, but I have a few concerns.

The first is that they seem to be pretty expensive still. I looked at callawaypreownedgolf.com and a set of Hawkeye irons (1999) in average condition (their lowest) runs $250. That seems like a lot for 9 year old clubs.

It's also hard to find used clubs that are customized to my specifications. I'm 6'0-6'1 and have a wrist to floor length of 36". Which (according to all the online tools I've seen) indication I should have a shaft about 1/4" longer than std. and a lie angle of +1degree. How important is this?

I'm a beginner, but would like clubs that I could use for the next 3 years while I improve. I took a few lessons, and the instructor said I get enough loft on the ball (with my dad's clubs from the 60s) that I shouldn't go for something like the big bertha irons. He thought the X-18s would be good.

There aren't a lot of golf shops around here, although I intend to hit the ones there are to see what their used selection looks like. I do have family in Chicago and San Diego, and they could look there for me, although some of them don't know anything about golf.

Thank you as always Metafilter

Golfclubs as gift

chndrcks — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:50:58 -0800

Looking for recommendations for golf clubs for my recently retired father (preferably around $400 new or used) (I've read the previous golfclub questions, but I haven't quite found the answer I'm looking for)

My father retired this month and has expressed an interest in starting golf again. He says he used to be pretty good, but the last time he played was around high school. The clubs he has are in good condition, but they're from 1960.

My siblings and I would like to get him some new clubs as a retirement gift, but we're limited to a budget of about $400. I think we're all willing to go used too.

What I'd like are any suggestions askme has on this purchase. A few questions I have just from researching:

-Graphite or steel shafts?
-Senior or regular flex (he is 65, but he's in decent shape)
-Should we look for irons with hybrid 3/4s?
-Where's a good place to find used/new clubs in Chicago (or possibly San Diego, but we'd have to ship them back)
-What brand names should we go for? (especially if buying used)
-What brand names should we avoid? (new or used)
-We'd like to get them by the end of August (his birthday's then), but we could wait if there are going to be some end of season sales.

As a bonus, I want to start playing too, and I'm borrowing his old clubs to take a few lessons. Assuming I get hooked, I'll be looking for clubs of my own, so if some of your advice is good for a 65 year old, but not a 25 year old, I'd like to hear why.

Buying golf clubs online

gatorbiddy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:22:30 -0800

Need advice buying golf clubs online After the club head of my beloved 9 iron went flying off of the shaft last time on the course, I've concluded that it is time to replace my aging 10 year old golf club set.

I am looking for advice on buying golf clubs on the cheap. Ideally, I would like to pay $200-$300 for a complete set of new irons and woods. I know there are a ton of overstock or discount golf warehouse sites online these days, but I get bogged down in the myriad of choices. I'm a heavy researcher before I buy things, and the selection at these sites and on EBay is overwhelming to me.

So, does anyone having experience buying golf clubs at a great price online? Which sites do you use? How do you research your club sets and avoiding paying $500+ for a set? EBay might also be a good way to go, but I have an impossible time sifting through all of the models and options. Specific sites, brands, or generally online purchasing experiences would be welcome. Is it better to do this at a store, or go at least go to a store to try out different styles, then buy online? If so, store suggestions in the SF Bay Area?

I'm a casual golfer (read 6 pack in the bag), really enjoy the game, generally shoot about 15-30 over par. Right handed, 28 yo male, 6 foot, probably golf about 10 times a year. Could go used or bump my limit to $400 if it made sense.

Thanks!!

Golf Clubs

thebwit — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 12:56:49 -0800

Golf question. I am in a position where I will be playing golf quiet a bit and I bought a good starter set based on what my boss recomended. What is the difference between all the clubs?

Golf Clubs

pjhagop — Sat, 15 May 2004 20:32:21 -0800

I'm looking for a set of decent, inexpensive (under $200.00) golf clubs. I'd like to buy new, and I'll probably use them 2 or 3 times a year. Any recommended brands? Ones to avoid?

How can I improve my golf game?

Dagobert — Mon, 29 Dec 2003 07:37:21 -0800

Golf. Just got some clubs and looking for advice on how to start work on my game. My normal drive starts off as a hook but ends up slicing waaaay to the left (as you can see, I'm left handed) but grrrreat distance. Advice on drive? Putting and short iron shots I have gotten a real feel for but the long shots elude me. Short on taking lessons (I abhor authority when it is physically present) how to improive my game?