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New Clubs- what should i buy

  • 23-07-2005 4:21pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I'm a high handicapper and i want a new set of clubs. My budget is €200-€300. What should i buy?


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  • #2
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    If you live in the dublin area there is plenty of driving ranges that provide demo clubs to hit. Id advise going to try them out, then when you find a nice set check out ebay.


  • #3
    uberwolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,580 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    I'm a complete n00b thinking of spending a similar amount - so your advice seems reasonable only that I'll have no idea what I'm swinging TBH.

    But I'd like to get a reasonable quality starting set that I can build on as/if my game develops and demands it. So the OPs question is repeated ;)


  • #4
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    Pick up a nice second hand set or something. Dont splash out on like mp32's that you wont be able to hit.


  • #5
    Wobs
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭Wobs


    If you like any of the callaway clubs you should check out the callaway preowned website. They have loads of sets in all price ranges and conditions. I got a set of Big Berthas "Like New", they would have been a shop demo set, a couple of clubs hit a few times. To be honest there wasn't a mark on them. They were the 2003 models, the new model had just come out.

    I rang Callaway direct to make sure it was a legit site and it is. With post and packing they cost me 450 yo yos, including a white hot 5 putter (a little more used) ordered on a friday had them on the monday.


  • #6
    delboy159
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭delboy159


    I would agree with trying out demo irons in driving ranges. I was 70% sure I was going to buy the Taylor Made os2 on ebay, just on peoples recommendations. I said I'd go along to the Fingal driving range and try out a few 7 irons of the demos.

    I tried the TM os2, the Wilson Deep Red 2 and the new pings (i was just curious there - no intention of buying) and I think a Hippo.

    I was impressed with the TM - better than my own 7 iron I was using, but the Wilson was equally as good. The Wilson seemed to be more forgiving - for me anyway and I loved the feel of the grip. The Hippo wasn't anything special and the Ping was tough to hit.

    In the end I checked out the Wilson Deep Red 2 on ebay - it was a good bit cheaper the the TM, so I bought a set a few days ago for €200 (incl postage and packaging from America). Hopefully the shipping won't take too long and might avoid the tax. But the same set in Ireland could be up to €500.

    I'd really recommed testing and ebaying. Hopefully all will be hassle free for me. If only they sold a consistent swing on e-bay..... :)


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  • #7
    Wobs
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭Wobs


    just another point Im also a high hadicapper, Ive noticed a few similar high hadicappers here all talking about getting new equipment, as I did myself about a year ago.

    The best bit of advice I can give is get some lessons. I have recently gotten a few lessons and you would be surprised at how much you are doing wrong and how simple and easier the golf swing is when you are properly shown.

    i have yet to put my new swing to the test with a full game, but just from hitting down the range and chipping out the back I can see a major difference. I don't expect it to suddenly halve my HC but I hope it will knock off a few shots. Well worht the money and will improve your game more than a new set of clubs ( although a new/decent set can give a bit of extra confidence).


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