SHOULD YOU BUY BUDGET GOLF CLUBS?
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Hey Rick, any way you could review a Maltby club? I just got a set of the dbm irons and I'm really enjoying them. I'd be curious what your thoughts would be.
Where can I buy used clubs in Canada any websites ?
@@SevnZeroFive golftown.ca has a used section, go to the bottom of the site and find Pre-Owned Clubs. Also look out for local golf shops in your area. In my neck of the woods there is Fore Golfers Only that carries a load of used clubs as well as new.
Laura Ortiz golf bidder, or golf avenue, for budget sets just look up “golf sets”
Rick, Can you review the MacGregor cg3000 set.
Just ordered some for under 300 quid.
The difference between a premium club and a budget club is how good you look slicing the ball into the woods
Lmao
Haha nice one
I may as well look a new player if I'm going to play like one
If you’re going to slice it into the woods it may as well be a top notch club!
Fake it till you make it!
If I hadn’t seen the title, I’d have thought “Booget” was a brand, lol. Good info tho.
🤣
Booget cloobs
😂😂😂
I bought a budget callaway set last year like the one Rick bought at costco. As a poor college student I cant afford a nice fitted set. I have been playing one round a week and really enjoying myself. A budget set for a new golfer is a great way to get into golf and still have money to play rounds after.
Callaway strata set is great
@@lastwill433 that’s what I just bought, any update?
@@franticfrancis9710 absolutely loved them as a starter set of clubs. I still recommend them to anyone looking for a good set to get started with. I have since moved on to the Callaway Mavrik irons, but was very happy with my original purchase and have since sold them to a friend for a discount. You’ll be impressed with the quality
@@lastwill433 Wow great! Thanks for the reply 👍
Rick, I want to see you buy a $300 budget set of clubs and a $300 used set from golf bidder and put them head to head. Which is better to play on a budget. Thanks. Love the Channel
Just ordered a set of mcgregor cg3000 clubs, for under 300 quid
Can't find a review anywhere.
Please do a review.
I tried my buddy’s budget driver the other day, omg was it awful. But the irons seem fine. Probably just cheaper materials. I would say getting a good driver and then adding better woods to the set over time would work out. That being said, I’d like to see them do that too.
@@SCUDommc, someone did that: southamptongolfclub.com/mcgregor-cg3000-golf-club-set-review-vs-alternatives/
Well, he’ll probably do better with the used set because he can tailor make the set.
I’m so thankful my parents spent money on lessons for me as a 12 year-old and not on clubs. I was playing so much better than my friends with expensive clubs who didn’t know what they were doing. Now, especially, the difference between cheap clubs with lessons and expensive clubs without lessons has manifested itself to the nth!
Series idea: build a bag for various budget levels and discuss why you picked what you pick.
maybe give some substitution options to suit players with different needs (ie better wedges at expense of woods or getting a good hybrid and dropping from a full set of irons to a club or two short of a set)
budget clubs by brands with big names have a reason to be good, if people get a callaway budget set and its crap, they arent gonna look at the top end callaways at a later date
it's worth the brands making good budget sets because its advertising
I am high handicapper and just purchased a set off a buddy I know. The irons are Callaway Razr X. Also I got a driver thrown in for free, it is a Taylormade R15. I got everything for $150 US .
Came here just to hear Rick say “BOOD-JITT”
I was not disappointed.
I just got really sad learning this year is the last Golfbidder challenge... it's one of my favorite bits.
I lucked out and got the Callaway Edge from Costco. They are great! I was looking to get back into the sport after I stopped playing in high school. I'd recommend them to everyone as long as they fit you.
What time of year did you scoop yours up?
Absolutely the best answer you could give. Weekend golfer here but still take pride in my game. Found a couple of sites that sell used clubs, actually in awesome condition. Got a real professional looking bag for less, just need to start hitting them like they look.
Bought a $200 Top Flite set from Dicks first set ever. 6-pw, 4, 5 hybrid, driver and 3 wood. I've played at least 40 rounds of golf this year. With that being said the irons are great. I didn't like the 3 wood, driver or hybrids. I have replaced those with used brand name clubs for around $160. Starting out I think its all about testing everything and eventually upgrading to a high quality set. Once you've dialed in your game and on what you like or prefer as far as shafts are concerned.
The conversation about "Law of diminishing returns" when it comes to premium clubs too!
I bought the Callaway edge set based on that video you made and they took me from a 15 to a 7 this year... I am looking to get a more premium set next year, but they have done me well I think.
Do you know if its still for sale? Cant find them online...
my first ever clubs were the callaway strata collection. those clubs lasted a while for me. Now i hit with a stiff flex and had to upgrade over the last yearish
I found a pair of 2018 Cleveland HB Launcher irons for $250 (head covers included) only a year old and they are AMAZING! Add that with a $40 OGIO bag I bought that is practically brand new and a $30 Nike Sumo2 square driver and I am satisfied. My next move is to find a nice used putter for around $50-60. I like to use Facebook marketplace and search in the fancier area of my city. There are always pretty good deals.
Ive only been playing just over a year and started with a set of eBay special 20 year old Pings, didn't really get on with them tbh so after watching your video on the Callaway Edge set I went to Cosco and bought a set! The difference is huge! People don't move out of the bay next to me on the range when I get the driver out anymore lol. Really looking forward to a year on the course with them.
Just got fited. Got Taylormade p790, sim fw3, sim max driver, Taylormade gapr mid, Taylormade wedges, oddesy exo #7 and a new taylormade bag :)
Morten nice! That’s sounds like a expensive day though.
@@whosdatdude3570 Yeah it was. Just don`t tell my wife :) HAHAHA
My biggest recommendation as someone who started about 5 months ago, grab a lose preowned iron 7 or a 8, and maybe a 3 wood. Watch some videos on how to hit irons and woods, go practice a few times and if you see yourself doing this. If golf isnt for you youre out maybe 100 bucks. Slowly add to the bag, driver then a wedge like 52 to practice chipping. Take a few lessons, my first lesson my coach just had me on my lose 8 iron. Finally round out your bag with some super pre owned set of irons for like $200-300 bucks (i found a set of ping g25s for $200 4i-GW). For my current bag I spent like 382 bucks which I have spread over the course of 5 months. Taylor Made Burner driver 08, Taylor Made R11,Ping G25 Irons, Calaway Mac Daddy Forge 52, Ping Super E Sigma. As long as youre using named brand clubs pre owned doesn't matter, they were good enough at one point good enough for you. I bought all my clubs from PGA so I got to try them all out, which really helped my experience. Also the deals are amazing.
American Golf sorted me out a few years ago for £300, Titleist 913D Driver, Ping i15 irons, 2 boxes of Srixon AD333, 2 Mizuno gloves and a bag of tees. I wasn't new to golf but I'd had the same gear for 20 years and was trying to get back into it. Golf is an expensive sport but bargains can be found. Now because of Covid I've spent soooo much money on clubs (out of boredom) that I've got a good set of irons for £475 (really seeing the benefit when we can play that is), last year's Tour Edge driver for £185, new wedges for £90, a £350 cart bag for £110, and a £300 trolley for £125. All excellent and good deals but it still adds up. Roughly cost £1000 but a saving of around £800. Point is spend the money when you're going to see the benefit, second hand all the way if you're new to golf or on a budget. And don't waste your money on a 3 wood when you start playing.
I feel like if you hit above 80 you won't really notice a massive difference between a 1200 dollar set and a 450 dollar 12 year old ping set
I can't stop staring at the gaps in the sound deadening squares on the wall.
it's all about personal preference.
I built a second-hand set about 10 years ago after using a budget beginner's box for 4-5 years. My goal at the time was to get quality, nice looking clubs for the best price I could get. Settled on MacGregor M675 irons, Callaway Steelhead III woods, and Taylormade xFT wedges (which had come out about a year prior)
I'm still happy with my picks, except the wedges offer NO FEEL, so I'm in the market to upgrade. I'm looking into more second-hand wedges.
My point is to go for what gives you the most enjoyment out of your round. Don't spend 2-grand on set if you're not at that level. It will only upset you. Spend more if you think your skill is beyond a hokey box set. And always look for that 1 shot you can be proud of per round.
I recently got back into golf. I played as a kid with my dad. I looked around and decided to go to Callaway's pre-owned website for the clubs and ebay for the bag. 625 spent on clubs and about 50 for the bag.
Clubs:
Big Bertha Fusion - Driver & 3W
Callaway Steelhead XR 4-PW, SW
Odyssey white hot RX #1
Bag: Ping Hoofer (not sure which one but its not new) Looks like a houndstooth print or something. Came with an Arizona country club logo. Because that's gotta improve my credit, until they see me swing!
I have added and swapped some things since original purchase. I swapped the 3w out for an epic and got an epic 5w as well. I picked up the AW for my iron set. and i swapped the putter out for an odyssey O-works black marxman.
I also just purchased the 2019 PM grind wedges in 56 and 60, but i havent even been able to use them as my golf course was ravaged by a COVID-19 Quarantine.
I have been looking into hybrid clubs lately as well. I have no experience with them, but the research ive done seems interesting. I may replace my 5w and 4i with a 3&4H. Not sure and this would be something down the road for me.
My goals at the moment are to get my swing dialed untill i am completely comfortable. Then go in for a round of lessons at a fitter on the machine. To dial in my swing further and get club info for moving forward. I may do some reshafting at the end of the lessons, and i may be looking into hybrids after that point. But i want to see it on the machine.
By the way, Thanks Rick. Your the reason i can hit my driver straight. And why i have my 10.5 turned down to 9.5 and am still confident. I was just getting massive spin and pop from 10.5. Combined with the bad grip i had (trailing hand over the top too much) had me hitting open and fading shots like a wild man. My dad said i was swinging to hard. I found out it was grip and club path, am fixing both and its looking good!
My first set was a Ping Eye knockoffs. Solid set of irons. Had some True Temper shafts. Used them until I got out of school and started making some money. I still have them some 30+ years later.
I bought a set of Takomo iron and I love them, KBS shafts and they custom them to my specifications. $500. Now my son, two of his friends have bought them and love them.
People think budget is major savings, but you can grab a Taylormade M2 2017 for very reasonable price now. You don't need new clubs every year even a full set of irons from a few years ago can be cheap, but brand new. If you're 10 handicap play every week etc then yeah go get fit but if youre someone who plays every weekend for a bit of fun with his mates you don't need an expensive club
3 years ago. I bought my brother budget kit of clubs to golf with me when on vacation. the VERY FIRST shot he took from the 7 Iron. it snapped at the hossel. from there on out, he just used mine and our game was to break this 120 dollar set as soon as possible. we snapped the 3w on its second hit, and the 5i, 9i, pw and sw within 16 holes on the next day. get the premium 8 year old hand me downs. theyll last for a few years and wont snap because of the cheap materials. theyll wear out before they do that.
As a beginner, I often hit the ground hard from a bad swinging, and my 7 iron from my budget set had its shaft bent, and club head almost detached from the shaft, so I think if you are a beginner that make similar mistake, a budget set might not last very long
New budget sets have no resale value as they dont wear well. I think used/old models in good condition is a better way to go. I started with a half set and used a 3W as both driver and fairway. 3W, 5,7,9,PW,SW and putter. I had a quiver bag so no need for trolley. Driver is a luxury item for xmas or bday...
i'm planning to start with a set like this. any regrets?
We play a 3 club challenge over 9 holes every year, surprisingly little difference in the scores for the weekend hackers. And you don't get backache ;-)
If youre a research guy who enjoys watching dozens of youtube videos and has the time to do the research, buying used is a great way to go...used golf clubs will always be a buyers market because so many golfers have to have the latest and the greatest. I rarely get turned down with a best offer on ebay. Most of these people have been sitting on their clubs for months if not years.
I began on budget set and tweeked it. Bought better putter, driver, wedges, and bag. Used that for a decade plus.
I cant recommend GigaGolf enough. I played their irons abd hyrbid and they're awesome and $20-50 per club and custom fit.
I currently play a set of 2014 Nike Vapor Pro 2 blades i got in great condition for $160 total. But the problem with preowned is you need to not need them to find the best deals. You cant rely on preowned unless you get lucky or have someone who knows what theyre doing looking on ebay.
For true newbs, the box set and gradual upgrade is the way. And a better putter is the first upgrade.
I bought the Callaway Edge set, which is a fantastic set for the price to pay. Played with it for a year already.
Decided to see what a fitted driver would like for me now, so a fitter got me the new Callaway Epic Speed LS with a HZRD 60 stiff (forgot some of the details).
Comparing my Edge to the Epic Speed, I noticed that distance-wise the Epic Speed got me on average maybe 5 yards more carry distance and a tighter dispersion. I think eventually a fitting WILL be worth it, but at my current skill set, I cannot maximize the upgrade just yet.
So I think for me personally, as someone who is starting again after a long time, the Edge is good enough for me until I get better. And the best investment to put in is always lessons.
I bought second hand callaway set instead of budget clubs like slazanger. My set are years old, almost antiques but when I bought them I had no idea and just bought the brand. My clubs are hawkey tungsten injection. I love my clubs and I'm glad I bought them. Might upgrade to a newer set but I don't play enough to justify it yet
Hi Rick, recently found your channel and already I'm hooked! I'm a 34yr old man about to start his golfing hobby from day 1. I have a figure of around £500 to get me started. All package sets seem to be under £300 or around £800..
Is it safe to say it's one or the other?! Or should I look at iron sets and add a basic driver and putter to start with... And cheap bag!??
Cheers for the content mate
Putter and wedges are more valuable than a driver. The driver may cost more, but you won’t use it on every hole.
Love my 1992 ping eye 2 irons 👍
I have Ping Eye 2 also. How can you tell what year they are?
@@hospitmike sorry I couldn't tell you, I only know because my friend gave them to me and he brought them brand new.
The Golfbidder challenges should never end!! They're are new used clubs to choose from all the time!!
Callaway Edge is a rebrand of X2Hot clubs and an older model Odessey putter, which were premium when issued, so they are budget because its not a recent Callaway club, but a really great club when first issued.
I bought a set of budget Wilson stretch clubs when I was getting back into the game. I bought them with the view that if I didn't want to keep playing, I wouldn't lose as much as if I'd gone big brand straight away. Moved from them to a set of sim irons and woods and now into p790's and stealth woods
Finale???? Why the last golf bidder challenge? 😢
Thanks for sharing this information with us Rick.
In my opinion, buying second-hand golf clubs gives you access to good products at an affordable price, no matter what handicap you have. I prefer without a doubt those that I currently have, which are from recognized brands and models such as Taylormade R1, Callaway X22 irons, Ping i20 3 wood, Oddysey # 7 putter and Cleveland RTX588 wedges that have an average of 8-9 years old, than new ones of the entry level type or of less recognized brands such as Slazenger, Spalding, Golden Bear, Costco, etc.
I bought a cheap 2nd hand set of pgf clubs. I can get an average distance out of the clubs which I feel is good because I just started 3 weeks ago. But I can already start to see that I want a decent set by the end of the year... Callaway or something like that.. but spending the money on those straight up I wouldn't have been sure how much I was going to like golf. Originally I was getting clubs to use at the driving range just to get out.. now I want to play proper at a course.
I still play a Callaway 460 driver, Adam’s copy 3w, and 5w, and Ping ISI irons. I use an old Odyssey 3 ball putter, half moon shape(it’s huge, but light). I’ll shoot 1-2 under on a good day, and high 70’s on a soso day. I would love to have a whole new set of clubs, but not sure they would actually improve my game. The irons are pretty weak lofted, but I know the distances very well on them. I’ve “learned” my clubs, I guess you could say. Any thoughts?
Im a 7 handicap.
Have Mizunono irons (from 2004; $500) Go back and forth on getting new, fitted irons. It's not going to help. My issues are ball striking and short game.
And I know how long I hit each iron by now
Iron specifics and even ball type are miniscule for the 0 handicap where one tweek can be the difference between 69 and 70 or how they finish a tournament.
5+ handicaps need improvement in their game/swing but probably not their equipment
IMHO 2nd hand clubs in good shape will always be hand over fist better than the “beginner” budget sets.
Hell yeah!Dirt cheap clubs that were once hundreds and hundreds of dollars 4 or 5 years ago can be had for 30-80 dollars.
Very interesting question. I was looking to buy new wedges this year. I ended up buying 3 Acer XB Satin wedges for around 50 pounds each (custom fit with midsize grips and 0.5" extension) Incredible value for money and I love playing with these clubs. They are to me just as good as the Cleveland 588 they replaced, and a lot cheaper.
Agree there are many pitfalls with no brand budget clubs. I would like to see you review some iron sets, drivers and fairway woods from a less known club maker such as Hireko golf
Good stuff, gents. Might be worth adding that the value of a good fitting shouldn’t be overlooked. I’ve bought many a ‘bargain’ over the years, but it’s often guesswork whether the head, shaft, lie and loft works for you.
For me it comes down to ability. For alot of golfers..it isn't 11 yards difference every time....cause half the time they mis hit it big time....if you're a good ball striker... quality clubs is a must... otherwise you are just not getting the most out off your set
I started on a set of Dunlop clubs and then got my dad's set of Wilson's that were much better, after he got his Nike's. I just recently upgraded to a set of older Callaway Warbirds and they are miles better than the Wilson's. I am considering buying a brand new set of clubs though, and am considering a budget set, as I can't afford some of the higher end sets I'd really like to get.
The price goes down so fast on used clubs that buying a set that's a couple years old that are premium clubs is the way to go. They are maybe 1/10 of 1% less than the latest and greatest if that.. Where budget clubs are or a lot less club particularly in the shaft. So I would always tell people buy good clubs used if you want to save some money 100% of the time.
I've been seriously looking at the lazrus iron set. everything I've heard about them has been good, and they're only $300 for 4-pw.
It's way more fun to get slightly older clubs. But you need to know what you're doing. I didn't know I needed a 3 wood and a bunch of wedges. Either way, when you get the budget set of new clubs, you will be buying more clubs to fill it out.
I buy budget clubs at Dunhams because I haven't even been golfing a year, and I'm not gonna spend good money on a club when I'm still learning. I need cheap/used/hand-me-down stuff to beat the living shit out of while I'm still figuring out how to play.
The Costco Callaway Edge 10 club set is a great value for a wide range of golfers. 11 yards won't make or break a corporate mid to high handicap golfer.
Remember you RAVING about Benross clubs - not seen you write a word about them since.
I needed some new clubs so based on what Rick and other RUclipsr's have said, I went and got all brand new Benross gear: Delta Irons 5-PW with KBS Stiff shafts (£199), HTX Compressor Driver (£55), HTX Compressor R 3 Wood (£50), HTX Compressor Hybrid (£25). All the woods came with Kuro Kage stiff shafts and something I didn't expect, it all came with a 3 year warranty.
Iv had benross in the past , and bought some new benross wedges in the sale last yr ... I wouldn’t call benross budget as they are made with high end components often in found in premium brands .... only thing I found is the finish on them isn’t as good as premium brands ... but the newer models maybe better
Im playing with pine meadow irons and wedges, still better then all my friends with an extremely budget set, only thing worth alot in my set is my driver, which i felt i needed the most forgiveness.
A callaway or Taylormade set is like a house red in a good restaurant. They’re not going to turn out a bag of crap, their reputations are too big to lose.
I built a bag consisting of:
Titleist 917d2
TaylorMade Burner 3w and 3h
Mizuno MP-57 Irons 3-PW & MP 5T wedge (52)
Callaway Mack Daddy 3 wedges (56 & 60)
Wilson Staff Infinite Bean
Adams bag
for the same price as an entry level Wilson TPX 1200 (which only has 10 clubs)...
I think if you’re just starting going out and spending 5k on clubs is a little crazy but if you got the money go for it. But like Rick said you can get some good used clubs that are a few years old for fraction of the prize. That’s what I’ve done and i love my set. But it’s really up to the player and their finances
Got 2nd handclubs last year. Too me the difference in the woods and hybrids were very different for me.. My now higher quality 2nd hand hybrids are wow different. Maybe 20 yards and way more forgiving. Driver justfeels better and invokes confidence.. Irons for me wasnt great huge difference because i went toa more blades set. I love em but still hit ups and downs with them more. Can work them better and pitching chipping touch is better. But not so forgiving in days i have to often.
For clubs on a budget I’d suggest that you possibly look at a company called Giga golf on the internet. I believe that they are located in Miami and offer some what of a custom fix. They offer several options for irons, drivers, fairway woods and hybrids.
Picked up a set of used Callaway Razr x irons a couple weeks ago. 100x better than the top flites I had. They are from 2011 , Only paid $200 for the set and they looked like they only went to the range a few times (mat rub on the sole of the club) and that's it. Best $200 I've spent in a long time.
My first set was a Wilson box set, over 30 years ago. Now I buy premium clubs which are 3 to 5 years old which have been well looked after ( New Wedges). You can't buy a game I've never been fitted for clubs, Never had lessons, Wasn't a range rat, just played, played and played some more. Chip and Putt at home, got to 4 and have shot a 64 with 8 clubs Par 68. Best wkend ever was a -3 and -2.
I’ll be totally honest… A $100 dollar putter will get you the same results as a $600 dollar scotty camron putter … you just gotta build a long Quality relationship with ur putter.!! Don’t always be changing putters… stick with one…. And don’t believe all the hype on all these expensive putters… it’s just a Gimmick.!! ALL HYPE.!!
In the beginning, it is not that much of a difference, if you’re a total beginner. Budget clubs will sell for about the same, they were worth to start with, if you pass them on the first season.
However after a couple of seasons, You defenately want to have something, that’ll build confidence and are reliable to deliver, what you execute. Learning how to swing a club is not about how whippy or poor set you have, but how you use your body in order to deliver the club head.
After a while you gain understanding and figure out things. Buying a budget set is a starting point, whether it was a new full set or second hand collection. For the first season the ball basically has a mind of its own. Then you may need a better set to better suite what you’re doing with your swing.
As in all skills sports, a skilly beginner can make things happen, a worse woun’t. In a case, where person of no athletic nor ball game background starts golf, it is quite possible a quality premium set would do no, if any difference.
Love my inesis golf clubs from Decathlon.
They're great value and great quality!
Love. The golf bidder challenge. Sorry to see it go away
Enjoyed this. Have you done a video in what a new player should be looking for? Would be useful.
Got to be made from Stainless Steel. Intermediate shaft is too stiff for Regular or Senior players. Nice to use oversized clubs. You can find them if you look
Torn on this, just stumbled across a fake Scotty and it’s the best putter I’ve ever used and I have about 20 putters from an Odyssey Oworks1w, daddy long legs, craz-e and a 1a. Think what I’m saying is I might have paid £200 for a Scotty and hated it so budget worked for me! Also got all my wedges from charity stores and love them! I personally would never pay for a brand new club of any sort. ( maybe that’s why I’m s**t at golf)
I bought a packaged set of Wilson Linear XD clubs this year for $200 and I love them. I was using a set of Knight Allante clubs last year (my first year playing) and the difference is night and day.
I bought an offbrand 4 hybrid maybe 10-12 years back or more... and I tell you.. I hit that thing almost 200yds.. I can't bring myself to even think about replacing it with anything else..
Picked up an Epic Flash Sub Zero "used" for about half off retail, couple scuffs on the bottom and I'd guess it goes just as far as it did last year when it was new. $280 US isn't budget per se but it beats paying $500-$700 US for the newest piece that will be in the "used" bins at the end of the season for half off.
I bought a 1,3 Wood and a 5,6,7,9 iron all for $5 second hand. Granted they arent the greatest and the 1 wood is in rough shape but I needed something to start with since my local range doesnt have loaner clubs. Looking forward to my first swing in a couple of days.
Are you addicted yet?
Great show and thank for the advice
No on budget actual sets from Costco or WalMart etc. Spend that money on top of the line clubs from a couple years back. $79 for a new WalMart driver or a Titleist 910D3 with a premium shaft for the same price. Titleist ALL DAY EVERY DAY 24/7.
Some good off brand names
Pinhawk(very good one length irons and woods, maybe a good video in the future to compare to the Cobra OL irons?)
Hireko golf (solidly built irons that are cheap($30~40 per head), come with good shaft options, AND can be custom ordered.
In the market, I feel used drivers and putters will do better than the off brands (picked up a KING LTD for $100. Unsurprising to most, that thing is still a missile launcher) and finding a good putter used is a matter of looking.
I’m just starting to put together a legit decent bag and I’m buying all my clubs off of eBay for dirt cheap. So far I’ve gotten myself a GBB Alpha dbd for 80$ and a XR hybrid for 40$.
Would love to see a comparison between cheap starter offbrand irons, say in the $250 range, vs the cheapest starter irons from a premium brand like taylormade, etc. Is it worth upgrading to a more premium brand from a starter set if you are still buying their cheapest sets?
Really starting to think all of golf marketing and club fitting is a joke for 90% or more of golfers. I’m sure that most golfers could game a 5-10 year old set of ping irons and see almost no different over a brand new set. I’m sure the newest long clubs could see a a marginal benefit of more forgiveness and wedges see the benefit of fresh grooves, but other than that it’s bs. Putters are honestly of no difference other than mental perception. The major monetary benefit for most players would be lessons and a range pass.
Got all my clubs at a flea market $35 for a whole set from a 1 wood to a putter and I love them
I think if you’re a high handicapper you won’t get as much of a benefit out of expensive clubs. The better you are the more advantage you’ll see. Use budget clubs until your say an 18 handicap with a decent strike and then get fitted into some good clubs.
90% of my bag is second-hand clubs. I feel better about gaming high quality / performane that may be a year or two old than to buy lower quality / performance just because they have a wrapper on them. So far, I've had nothing but good luck!
Would be hilarious testing to put a premium shaft with a budget set callaway head.
I really like the Golfbidder Challenge Announcement. But I HATE that its called final, its supposed to be annual :)
But how about clone golf clubs? I have played alot with Acer, maltby and more brands. Awesome clubs
AGES since i played .... decades, used to be decent (when I was young :( ) - LOVED my Wilsons .... I am veering towards buying a budget set ~ 100 USD maybe Calloway (tested a mate's set out, very nice grip + balance)
Still covet the Callaway Edge! Best way to complete my set! Just need to find a way to get into Costco!!!
Can you review the Callaway Strata set? I need you to tell me its the clubs that are making me terrible. Thanks
Coaching lessons will make you less terrible 1000x quicker than a new set of clubs.
I had a set of Stratas as my first set. Last year I started playing more and had several more lessons to work on technique and then I felt the clubs were holding me back. Bought some Callaway XR OS’s and after a couple of weeks I noticed an improvement in distance and flight path but crucially more forgiveness. I play better now but a lot of that is due to the lessons.
Love your videos keep it up Rick 👍🏻
Or like I did, first go budget to start and then go to a fitting shop ;)
I watched the Calloway Edge video. The seemed really good, especially he putter. Also good for taking on a plane for golfing holidays. Not worth risking your favourite set.
Also been checking out golfbidder. There are some seriously good bargains. Example, Rocketballz woods for £50-60. Can’t complain about being able to put big name, iconic gear in your bag at that price.
what about the direct to consumer brands like Thomas Golf, Lazrus, or Bombtech?
Wouldn’t mind seeing you do another video. Even though the Slazenger video was just uploaded I genuinely enjoy the content
Begs another question: What about "knock off" (or clone) clubs? Check out DiamondTour.com
How much are you sacrificing in performance to save a few bucks?
Please dont make this year be the last golfbidder challenge! I look forward to the golfbidder videos every year
Thank you for the content, I enjoy it very much! But before you totally give up on the "golfbidder" specials, have you considered a super blowout with you, Mr. Finch, Mr. Fryer, and Mr. Carter? I think that would be a fantastic way to wrap up the "golfbidder" series.
It's hard to find a good deal on clubs. At the end of the day, gear doesn't matter that much. I use a 20 year old set of Spalding Executive Irons and a 410CC driver and still shoot mid 80s using cheap Kirkland golf balls. Unless you're like 5 handicap or less, it's probably not worth getting fit or buying budget clubs.
I got a set of Taylor Made irons from a big local store for £100. Yes they are 6 years old but they are great irons