James, The Kirkland is $199 here in the US. You can get a brand new fitted PXG 0211 driver or a 0811 Gen4 driver for $199 as well. Each of them brand new in the plastic. That would be new compared to new. The nice thing about the PXG is that their fitters are second to none.... in my opinion anyway.
I got lucky bought a Callaway maverick off of marketplace for $150 but it came with 2 shafts. I sold the one shaft for $80 and played that whole year then sold the maverick for $180 and bought a rogue st max off Callaway preowned for $225. Was a great way to get a 2 year old driver that was practically new
I got a gorgeous 3 and 5 WOOD from the Callaway Pre-Owned site. EPIC SPEED 3 WOOD and BIG BERTHA B21 5 WOOD, both in great condition, with great shafts, for under $200. Right now, Im waiting on a set of irons I bought. ROGUE ST MAX OS irons, above avg condition, 5-PW,AW,SW,GW. Paid $449 with 35% off.
Love this video. I'm a great believer in buying quality used clubs. Most golfers don't buy used clubs (?) because they're worried about their image. Prices for new clubs are silly and used clubs still work for most people. You just have to do your homework and watch your channel for good info.
I just upgraded from my G2! And handed it down to my 12 year old. It was the Tour model. My new Paradym Triple 💎 is about 40 yards more in the air! Great minds Chris! Great Minds!
I paid £140 for a Gen5 pxg driver, £94 and £129 for gen5 3 and 5 woods respectively. I have also bought Callaway CF19 irons for £180, 0211 irons for £150 (resold for £300). Also 0211 xcor2's for £225, a brand new in the wrapper tri hot 5k double wide for £159 and an as new Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5 for £180. Among others bought and sold this year. Other buys include a new PXG limited edition camo cart bag for £220 and several pairs of new golf shoes including Payntr, footjoy, sketchers and UA offerings. The second hand market is outrageously good especially if you are patient. Iv spent the last 12 months or so buying and selling golf clubs and equipment to put together my current PXG and Callaway bags together with the aim of getting as close to £0 as possible. I require Callaway woods to finish the Callaway bag and a PXG gen 5 7 wood to round out the PXG bag. I will then continue flipping clubs and equipment to put together a Japanese bag, probably Honma Tr21x or XP-1's. The goal is £0 overall as stated above and it could take me another year or more to complete my 3 bag bucket list. It's become a bit of a side hobby or quest to see how close to £0 net i can get. Short version, don't rule out the second hand market.
I had the old Titleist 915 D3 with a custom shaft and a heavier back weight; that thing was a beast ! I hit that just as far as I can with the new drivers.
I don't see myself splurging on $400-600 drivers when the gain over previous models is minimal, if any at all; not when you can save so much on 2nd hand or previous model drivers. The only real improvements I see on the new drivers is some look cooler. Great reminder, James, of why we don't have to break the bank to find great clubs. Cheers!
I have had the epic flash sub zero 3 wood in the bag for 4 seasons now...and it's a great club ....and I just bought a ltdx head only to go in my custom shaft I had made for my speedzone ....picked the ltdx up in my spec....head only still in plastic for under 200 us dollars ....and it's a great head as well super forgiving great sound .....I try and just buy driver heads now that I have spent the money on getting a fit custom shaft ...
Great value drivers, but a new driver from a year or two back or a lightly used one for around £300 is a good option in terms of performance compared to forking out £5-600 for something that is as yet unproven.
Great idea! I loved my M1 driver, I am lucky to have a good used golf store in my city. But you need to know your prices and bargain, I find lots of fun putters too, but stay away from used wedges as they can be worn out!
pretty good budget to have for second hand drivers, my 0211 PXG was around £165. People really don't need the new stuff nowadays when there's so much money to save on great second hand drivers
I have a fitted Titleist TSi2 that I got for $350 about a year ago, and my dad has a Titleist 915d with that same Adila shaft he got used for $120, and he's able to keep up with me and my new driver with it. Thing is amazing for that price
Quality driver, adjustable, new quality shaft and new grip plus a head cover is a really good deal! I have the f9 as my gamer and to see that it's still more expensive years later makes me feel really good!
They are not that price on EBay, golf clubs for cash obviously make a profit, nothing wrong with that, but you can source used equipment at better prices. I got a 2023 Titleist TSR2 driver with a Oban Kyosji premium shaft for £275, sold the shaft for £150, nett head price £125, i had a spare Hzrdus driver shaft, with Titleist adapter, happy days, i could buy a new shaft for £70, so still less than £200 for a £599 current driver.
My good friend always tells me that one of my drivers sounds "clapped out" or worn out or doesnt have the pop it once had. Is that true? Can a driver lose its pop and if so can it be rehabbed or refurbished?
Hi everyone, James is wrong here. You absolutely need to buy the bestest newest shiniest driver every single year. Please keep trading them in to your local used clubs dealer. I promise it will work out best for uh, all of us if you do.
Kinda scared to test second hand market because of counterfeit head or shafts. I've been buying demo models and previous generation new models on sale. Gets me a chance to miss the duds i.e. stealth falling carbon face.
I agree with your concern about fake/counterfeit drivers. When ordering from someplace such as eBay, you run that risk, but if you purchase from Calloway Pre-Owned you will be getting a certified club.
I have a Mizuno gt 180 that has been pretty good. I also have a K15 ping that my stepfather had before he passed away. I plan to reshaft it before long.
You’re assuming that Costco will sell it for the same price (converted to gbp) when itv comes over here… it will likely be £199 as well so you get much more choice.
I think the Kirkland will be £199 over here to cover import etc, im sure stuff is usually the same £s as they sell for dollars in the US. Giving you even more choice! Cant go wrong with the Rogue though and I would take any of those over the Kirkland, easier to get new shafts for them to second hand ofcourse.
I would love to see you testing the M3 James Your review of the Taylormade M3 was the first time I ever watched your channel when you were testing if the movable weights made any difference... And did I buy it? 😊 You were on around 12k subs I think My how you have grown ❤
I think you could have up'ed the budget because I think Costco will be charging £199 not £157 when they start selling in the UK. So the drivers would have been better
I love GC4C. I've refueled my bag last year with some terrific stuff that didn't even touch my budget it was so cheap (paid for it by saving up my lunch money - 🤫)
you obvs no more than me but that one gaz picked up still 50£ after 15 yrs seems dear to me, like the stealth, for 60’70 more they were selling them at my club brand new 170 for the stealth recovery’s could you do a full vid on sets of irons i want some but if i had to pay only 150 more i would just get new and i am a poor man on benefit’s so its not like i have money to burn
Thing is, the driver from Costco is brand new and not scuffed up. Plus you get a brand new head cover and tool. But most importantly, Costco has one of the best return policy’s, so theoretically you can play all spring/summer and return the driver back for a full refund.
@JamesRobinsonGolf just look how many there are, look at the brands that are cheap you even point out that they were cheap already when new. The only "bargains are old undesirable clubs (can still be good of course)
I get that you are demonstrating that a second-hand driver can be better than a brand new one, but the title made it seem like there was another driver hat was better and could be bought for less, new
lol sorry to be a nause what about a vid of the exact same product used and brand new does performance drop does 6 months of bashing a driver lower performance alway interest’s me if the material used does wear in performance
should know me by now James always thinking lol and some of the ideas belong in the toilet, can and how much would it add to the club for a refurb because i don’t know if everyone thinks like me but there would be no question of buying 2nds if the didn’t have the scratches on its just aesthetics that put me off
The Epic Flash Sub Zero would blow that Kirkland up!!😂 Set the backweight to draw,tee it a quarter inch higher and set your club 2 inches behind the ball at address Jon Rahm style to swing up at that green rocket launcher and it will hit it a minimum of 10 yards farther than the big box store club!!.Deal with the store for a few quid and get it at EXACTLY the same price!
James, The Kirkland is $199 here in the US. You can get a brand new fitted PXG 0211 driver or a 0811 Gen4 driver for $199 as well. Each of them brand new in the plastic. That would be new compared to new. The nice thing about the PXG is that their fitters are second to none.... in my opinion anyway.
I got lucky bought a Callaway maverick off of marketplace for $150 but it came with 2 shafts. I sold the one shaft for $80 and played that whole year then sold the maverick for $180 and bought a rogue st max off Callaway preowned for $225. Was a great way to get a 2 year old driver that was practically new
I got a gorgeous 3 and 5 WOOD from the Callaway Pre-Owned site. EPIC SPEED 3 WOOD and BIG BERTHA B21 5 WOOD, both in great condition, with great shafts, for under $200.
Right now, Im waiting on a set of irons I bought. ROGUE ST MAX OS irons, above avg condition, 5-PW,AW,SW,GW. Paid $449 with 35% off.
I thought the budget was £157? I don' t think James can count coz he picks an M3 driver that's £164 and thinks he has £3 left over!
Nothing wrong with second hand clubs. Have bought many myself but $200 for a new driver from Kirkland is very hard to pass up!
Love this video. I'm a great believer in buying quality used clubs. Most golfers don't buy used clubs (?) because they're worried about their image. Prices for new clubs are silly and used clubs still work for most people. You just have to do your homework and watch your channel for good info.
I just upgraded from my G2! And handed it down to my 12 year old. It was the Tour model. My new Paradym Triple 💎 is about 40 yards more in the air! Great minds Chris! Great Minds!
Just picked up a M3 for $100cdn with Tensei S shaft in great condition, love it New to me!!
I paid £140 for a Gen5 pxg driver, £94 and £129 for gen5 3 and 5 woods respectively. I have also bought Callaway CF19 irons for £180, 0211 irons for £150 (resold for £300). Also 0211 xcor2's for £225, a brand new in the wrapper tri hot 5k double wide for £159 and an as new Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5 for £180. Among others bought and sold this year.
Other buys include a new PXG limited edition camo cart bag for £220 and several pairs of new golf shoes including Payntr, footjoy, sketchers and UA offerings. The second hand market is outrageously good especially if you are patient. Iv spent the last 12 months or so buying and selling golf clubs and equipment to put together my current PXG and Callaway bags together with the aim of getting as close to £0 as possible. I require Callaway woods to finish the Callaway bag and a PXG gen 5 7 wood to round out the PXG bag. I will then continue flipping clubs and equipment to put together a Japanese bag, probably Honma Tr21x or XP-1's. The goal is £0 overall as stated above and it could take me another year or more to complete my 3 bag bucket list. It's become a bit of a side hobby or quest to see how close to £0 net i can get.
Short version, don't rule out the second hand market.
I had the old Titleist 915 D3 with a custom shaft and a heavier back weight; that thing was a beast ! I hit that just as far as I can with the new drivers.
Saw a sign up on their wall wish you had looked in, Adams Golf, I used to play an Adams XTD Ti Driver and loved it.
I don't see myself splurging on $400-600 drivers when the gain over previous models is minimal, if any at all; not when you can save so much on 2nd hand or previous model drivers. The only real improvements I see on the new drivers is some look cooler. Great reminder, James, of why we don't have to break the bank to find great clubs. Cheers!
I just managed to pick up a brand new still in the plastic g410 plus for £140 locally to me. Was very happy with that
I have had the epic flash sub zero 3 wood in the bag for 4 seasons now...and it's a great club ....and I just bought a ltdx head only to go in my custom shaft I had made for my speedzone ....picked the ltdx up in my spec....head only still in plastic for under 200 us dollars ....and it's a great head as well super forgiving great sound .....I try and just buy driver heads now that I have spent the money on getting a fit custom shaft ...
I vote for the Titleist TS2, seems the most comparable to the Costco with the intended market (large head, no weight adjustability etc.)
Great value drivers, but a new driver from a year or two back or a lightly used one for around £300 is a good option in terms of performance compared to forking out £5-600 for something that is as yet unproven.
Totally agree because you can discount all the models the you tubers are now saying were not great, like Stealth 2
...and they'll give you a few quid for your old one. The Golf Factory in Newcastle also worth checking out.
One of my favorite bargain clubs was the re-release of the RBZ, RBz black. So simple, easy to hit and affordable even when new.
Great idea! I loved my M1 driver, I am lucky to have a good used golf store in my city. But you need to know your prices and bargain, I find lots of fun putters too, but stay away from used wedges as they can be worn out!
I just bought a NOS XR speed in this price bracket.... yet to arrive but I'm excited!
My first 'proper' driver!
I would have chosen the Calaway Rogue as well.
pretty good budget to have for second hand drivers, my 0211 PXG was around £165. People really don't need the new stuff nowadays when there's so much money to save on great second hand drivers
It's a good job there isn't a store near me in Somerset as i'd been bankrupt!
The Honma TR20 that you looked at was the best of the lot. Tremendous driver and great value.
Well, I’m curious because that Rouge is my gamer. I really like the carbon glossy finish and jailbreak (which is apparently now useless, lol).
I have a fitted Titleist TSi2 that I got for $350 about a year ago, and my dad has a Titleist 915d with that same Adila shaft he got used for $120, and he's able to keep up with me and my new driver with it. Thing is amazing for that price
Had original rogue ...what a driver James 💪💪
Will be intrested on the out come as i have just bought new iron , 3 wood , bag trolly , useing pxg driver a the moment, its om but need a refesh lol
Quality driver, adjustable, new quality shaft and new grip plus a head cover is a really good deal! I have the f9 as my gamer and to see that it's still more expensive years later makes me feel really good!
They are not that price on EBay, golf clubs for cash obviously make a profit, nothing wrong with that, but you can source used equipment at better prices. I got a 2023 Titleist TSR2 driver with a Oban Kyosji premium shaft for £275, sold the shaft for £150, nett head price £125, i had a spare Hzrdus driver shaft, with Titleist adapter, happy days, i could buy a new shaft for £70, so still less than £200 for a £599 current driver.
My good friend always tells me that one of my drivers sounds "clapped out" or worn out or doesnt have the pop it once had. Is that true? Can a driver lose its pop and if so can it be rehabbed or refurbished?
Hi everyone, James is wrong here. You absolutely need to buy the bestest newest shiniest driver every single year. Please keep trading them in to your local used clubs dealer. I promise it will work out best for uh, all of us if you do.
I’m pleased you chose the callaway rogue James
Kinda scared to test second hand market because of counterfeit head or shafts. I've been buying demo models and previous generation new models on sale. Gets me a chance to miss the duds i.e. stealth falling carbon face.
@@Glf65297 stealth were notorious for having their red carbon face fall right off the club head with higher swing speeds.
I agree with your concern about fake/counterfeit drivers. When ordering from someplace such as eBay, you run that risk, but if you purchase from Calloway Pre-Owned you will be getting a certified club.
I have a Mizuno gt 180 that has been pretty good. I also have a K15 ping that my stepfather had before he passed away. I plan to reshaft it before long.
You’re assuming that Costco will sell it for the same price (converted to gbp) when itv comes over here… it will likely be £199 as well so you get much more choice.
The balls… wedges and putter where the case study 👍🏼
Test the Taylormade!!! Or a PXG!! I play both and they are both great!!! (M2 &/vs 0211)
I think the Kirkland will be £199 over here to cover import etc, im sure stuff is usually the same £s as they sell for dollars in the US. Giving you even more choice! Cant go wrong with the Rogue though and I would take any of those over the Kirkland, easier to get new shafts for them to second hand ofcourse.
I’d have picked a Mavrik Max. Rogue is nice too.
Kid in a candy shop that would be me 😊well done James
Good video, will you review the Ping’s new Blueprint S & T irons? So when will you play a round with your budget set against the Kirkland’s?
Yes buddy already filmed the reviews ⛳️🔥
You can’t bargain with the store manager to let you have the Callaway Epic Flash for £157? That would be my choice.
I picked up a brand new Homna TW747 for $240 Aussie dollars so £120. A couple of years old but still new
Great video!
I would love to see you testing the M3 James
Your review of the Taylormade M3 was the first time I ever watched your channel when you were testing if the movable weights made any difference...
And did I buy it?
😊
You were on around 12k subs I think
My how you have grown ❤
I think you could have up'ed the budget because I think Costco will be charging £199 not £157 when they start selling in the UK. So the drivers would have been better
Looking forward to the numbers in the one
I got a used sim2 max for 200$. They even let me swap the shaft out and pick a new grip
I love GC4C. I've refueled my bag last year with some terrific stuff that didn't even touch my budget it was so cheap (paid for it by saving up my lunch money - 🤫)
I would pick up the Rougue ..very nice driver
you obvs no more than me but that one gaz picked up still 50£ after 15 yrs seems dear to me, like the stealth, for 60’70 more they were selling them at my club brand new 170 for the stealth recovery’s could you do a full vid on sets of irons i want some but if i had to pay only 150 more i would just get new and i am a poor man on benefit’s so its not like i have money to burn
How about a MizunoSTZ?😊
Thing is, the driver from Costco is brand new and not scuffed up. Plus you get a brand new head cover and tool. But most importantly, Costco has one of the best return policy’s, so theoretically you can play all spring/summer and return the driver back for a full refund.
What golf bag is that
I think you should try them all.
Love watching these kind of videos, you look like a kid in a candy store lol
Pxg gen 5 where 199 $ in December
rouge is a really nice Driver
Second hand golf clubs are way overpriced by these shops
lol
@JamesRobinsonGolf just look how many there are, look at the brands that are cheap you even point out that they were cheap already when new. The only "bargains are old undesirable clubs (can still be good of course)
Couldn’t this be done with all drivers
Callaway i thank would be way better than the Kirkland
Test the G25.
That M3 from Taylormade would blow both of those out of the water, the sky mark held it back.
What about Cobra?
What about it? I could only choose one
I'd imagine when the Kirkland driver is released here it will be £199
Why not taylormade M1…?
Fancied the rogue?
Best value Driver is the one you stick with for 10 years.
They all look choice,
Now do the same thing but in left handed! I doubt you can find any where near the selection. And think of all the new Lefty subscribers you' get!
I get that you are demonstrating that a second-hand driver can be better than a brand new one, but the title made it seem like there was another driver hat was better and could be bought for less, new
Thanks for informing us how your brain works. The beauty of the English language is how people interpret it differently
lol sorry to be a nause what about a vid of the exact same product used and brand new does performance drop does 6 months of bashing a driver lower performance alway interest’s me if the material used does wear in performance
nah if I actually only had £157 to spend on a driver, a brand new kirkland driver is a way better option than some beat up raggedy used driver 💀
should know me by now James always thinking lol and some of the ideas belong in the toilet, can and how much would it add to the club for a refurb because i don’t know if everyone thinks like me but there would be no question of buying 2nds if the didn’t have the scratches on its just aesthetics that put me off
The Epic Flash Sub Zero would blow that Kirkland up!!😂 Set the backweight to draw,tee it a quarter inch higher and set your club 2 inches behind the ball at address Jon Rahm style to swing up at that green rocket launcher and it will hit it a minimum of 10 yards farther than the big box store club!!.Deal with the store for a few quid and get it at EXACTLY the same price!
PXG Callaway and the Taylormade were my choices! 🐊🏌🇺🇸