STUDque Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 For this edition of WIYB, I thought I could add a unique twist to this topic since 100% of my set was purchased through wheeling and dealing on eBay. For me, it's the best way to get quality equipment on a budget. I used to be TM from top to bottom due to brand loyalty and it really won't be long before I have no TM at all. I'm enjoying having an open mind to all options on the market. Here goes: Driver: Titleist 915D3 Aldila Rogue Silver X $160 used Picked this up this season to try and find more fairways. I'm a big hitter off the tee but am also prone to big misses. 3 wood: Ping i25 stock X-flex $80 new For me, this club absolutely stings the ball with drawing line drives. It's my first ping club and I'm very impressed. Driving iron: Mizuno MP-H5 stiff $40 used Replaced a hybrid to get this iron. Off the tee it's money in the bank on those holes where I'd run through the fairway using anything longer. Also my first Mizuno club. Irons: Taylormade Tour Preferred MC stiff with white/black Golf Pride MCC $600 new and already extended .5" Had these for about 7 years now (almost as long as I've been playing) and they're still in fantastic shape. The only chatter is from when I used to schlep my clubs around the course. Wedges: Titleist Vokey 56, 58, 60 with Orange Lamkin Crossline $185 used Existing thread https://forum.mygolfspy.com/index.php?/topic/20168-How-do-you-know-when-it%27s-time-to-replace-your-wedges%3F Had these 3 years now and finally got the length and lie adjusted (stubbornness trying to save a buck) and I'm suddenly attacking pins like you should be. Putter: STX SS6 with Super Stroke slim 3.0 $40 and $20 for the grip Had this putter for 3 years with moderate success before adding the super stroke. That grip changed my whole golf game. *Irons/wedges are +.5" and up 2* **All grips mid size ***Driving clubs Lamkin Crossline One thing that should be noted is I sell the clubs I'm replacing for usually net zero or even a profit. With my profits, I also bought my daughter a bike and my wife a necklace (for brownie points of course). Here's some tips I have: 1. Auction patience is key. Don't fall victim to the sunken cost fallacy when the bids start flowing. To that end, it helps to watch a few finish without bidding so you have an idea of what the true market value should be. 2. Search broadly and wade through the hits to find those diamonds in the rough. 3. Take advantage of weak listings. For instance, the driver had a number of missing details and inaccuracies. I messaged the seller to confirm the correct information and stole the driver. I watched 3 auctions the same week for the same driver finish north of $200. 4. Be open to all options on the market. When searching for a driving iron, I was all about the TM UDI. Couldn't afford it and broadened my search to all driving irons to find this gem of a Mizuno (after I vetted it through sites like MGS). 5. Be as descriptive as possible and fill out every single field you can for your listings. Also be sure to take lots of pictures that give every view possible. 6. Search eBay before buying in store. I saved $40 buying my putter online I hope everyone finds this useful. Thanks for reading. Oh! Btw, here's the headcovers Edit: Added anecdotes for the different clubs Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Nice set up! And tips! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooducks Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Great stuff here! Thanks for the tips! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy WITB: Driver: Taylormade M2 (2016) 10.5° | Fujikura Pro Stiff 60g Fairway: Taylormade Aeroburner 2.0 TP 16.5° | Diamana Whiteboard Stiff 80g Hybrid: Titleist 915h 21° | Diamana Blueboard Stiff 80g Driving Iron: Titleist 712U 3 Iron | Kuro Kage Stiff 70g Irons: Titleist AP2 714 4-PW | KBS Tour 90 Stiff Shafts Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM5 50°/54°/58° Putter: Scotty Cameron 2016 Newport 2 | SuperStroke Mid Slim 2.0 Ball: Taylormade TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Beaker!! That headcover is amazing. Nice setup and write-up! Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 We have the same philosophy on club purchasing. If you buy brand new, the first time you hit a ball it's USED. Why not buy used and save 1/2? But you need to do research and work at finding deals. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Beaker!! That headcover is amazing. Nice setup and write-up! I'll let my mom know you like it. I had her knit it for me when I first started playing. May be time for a fresh one. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 We have the same philosophy on club purchasing. If you buy brand new, the first time you hit a ball it's USED. Why not buy used and save 1/2? But you need to do research and work at finding deals. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy It almost becomes a full time job researching clubs when it's time to buy. Another nice thing about buying used is there's plenty of data out there for people real world experiences. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraasty Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I always try to buy clubs used or a year or two old. Your money goes a hell of a lot farther doing it that way. I typically use eBay and global golf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 I always try to buy clubs used or a year or two old. Your money goes a hell of a lot farther doing it that way. I typically use eBay and global golf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have a hard time finding clubs that fit me on global golf. It really irks me that they use stock photos instead of actuals. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Nice set-up a little of everything. ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Nice sticks! Love the Beaker headcover Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808nation Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Nice set up and nice tips Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app WITB: Driver: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* Hybrids: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & Vapor Flex 4 hybrid Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron M2 Newport Ball: Black & Pro V1 Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraasty Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a hard time finding clubs that fit me on global golf. It really irks me that they use stock photos instead of actuals. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yea that's the only bad part with global is you don't get actual pictures. Some value condition that I have ordered looked brand new and others have been used quite a bit. With the prices and sales they have sometimes it's worth the risk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Yeah, thx for all the good eBay tips? Question: Ever have any problems with counterfeit clubs? WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Yeah, thx for all the good eBay tips? Question: Ever have any problems with counterfeit clubs? Not yet. I try to ask sellers questions about the clubs to get a feel for their intent and stay away from international sellers. The buyer protection is pretty strong as well. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great job! I'm in the same category as you...sell, buy, sell, buy... what led you to your current setup? Did you know what you wanted and then searched for the deals? Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camcmart Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I too am big on buying from eBay, got all but my driver and putter from there and more than likely, all future purchases will be from eBay Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: 10.5* XR16 R Flex Woods: Big Bertha V-Series 3 Wood R Flex Hybrid: 913H 21* R flex Irons: C300 4-PW R Flex Wedges: SM5 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: 2135 Cero 33" / EXO Seven S 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great job! I'm in the same category as you...sell, buy, sell, buy... what led you to your current setup? Did you know what you wanted and then searched for the deals? In most cases, I identify the club I want through careful research reading forum entries to see how they perform against what they advertise. Then I do a search to identify what the market price for that club truly is. If it's too high, I search for another similar club. If it's close to what I'm willing to pay, I search for good deals. My problem is there's not many places to demo clubs with X flex shafts so I have to trust what I find online. I try to sell my clubs before they get too old and totally lose their value so I turn the set over fairly regularly. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Really well done. Some great advice about purchasing on ebay as well! In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Nice set up and agree with all your tips. Always nice to get a deal here and there! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 After reading it back, I guess I should add that I'm not affiliated with eBay in any way. It reads like a love story â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB86 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Nice bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txmason123 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Great post. I just recently bought a new set of 2016 Mizuno JPX-EX irons 4-GW for $300. I absolutely love the clubs. I plan to do a review of them soon. I also purchased a Taylormade SLDR 3 Hybrid on ebay. Mizuno JPX EZ driver Taylormade SLDR HL 3 wood Mizuno JPX EZ hybrids 3 & 4 Mizuno JPX EZ Irons 4-G Titleist SM6 Vokey wedge 54.10 Odyssey White Hot Pro V-line putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Nice! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Great post. I just recently bought a new set of 2016 Mizuno JPX-EX irons 4-GW for $300. I absolutely love the clubs. I plan to do a review of them soon. I also purchased a Taylormade SLDR 3 Hybrid on ebay.I think MGS already did official member reviews for those. You might wanna check before doing your own. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Great post. I just recently bought a new set of 2016 Mizuno JPX-EX irons 4-GW for $300. I absolutely love the clubs. I plan to do a review of them soon. I also purchased a Taylormade SLDR 3 Hybrid on ebay.Txmason123 -Unrelated, but .. love Calvin & Hobbes!!! WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Great topic and a smart way to buy clubs! I haven't used ebay but have bought through trading in on used equipment. If any of you are in need of finding single iron replacements, try out www.clubfinders.com*. You can also purchase used iron sets as well as buying a full bag from their selections or drivers, fairway woods, etc... My current setup consists trades, garage sales, and close-outs! Like someone posted earlier, if you buy new and hit it once, it's USED. *I am not affiliated with Clubfinders but they do sell great used equipment and have great customer service! Clubs in my Ogio Shredder Cart Bag Driver: Ping G400 10 deg Fairway: Titleist 917F2 3 Wood 15 deg Hybrids: Titleist 816H1 3 hybrid 19 deg, TaylorMade M2 4 hybrid 23 deg Irons: Srixon Z565 4-AW Wedges: Titleist SM6 54* and SM7 60* Putter: Nike Method Core i3 Ball: OnCore Elixir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Great topic and a smart way to buy clubs! I haven't used ebay but have bought through trading in on used equipment. If any of you are in need of finding single iron replacements, try out www.clubfinders.com*. You can also purchase used iron sets as well as buying a full bag from their selections or drivers, fairway woods, etc... My current setup consists trades, garage sales, and close-outs! Like someone posted earlier, if you buy new and hit it once, it's USED. *I am not affiliated with Clubfinders but they do sell great used equipment and have great customer service! Do you get a decent return on investment when you trade your clubs back to that site? When I sell mine I usually get at least 75% of what I paid for it and have even turned a profit a few times. In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 For this lovely TBT, I thought it would be cool to go back and update my WITB post. Unlike you ho's, many of the clubs are the same with slight tweaks. The little custom pieces keep these clubs feeling fresh. Without further ado: The driver is new to me. Ping G30 LST. Picked it up in the fall due to many reports that the G30 was still as good (if not better) than any of the recent offerings. G400 may be better but I'm not in a rush to change. Got a good deal on this puppy especially considering the shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD-BB 6x. I'll just say this, golf is a lot easier from the fairway. Ping i25 3 wood still stands. It's super hot but I'm on the prowl for a deal on the F7/F8 fairways now that I've gotten a taste of the hybrid. This Cobra F7 3-4 hybrid was worn when I got it (partially why I got such a deal on it) but this one is AWESOME. Can play it off the tee for an easy fairway and it goes high enough to stop on the greens. I've finally got some stability on this slot and it feels good. Irons are still the TM TP MC and the wedges are still the Titleist 200 series. The irons are still in fantastic shape besides bag chatter (despite being 7 years old). The wedges are holding up but very worn. Have sharpened the grooves a few times to keep life out of them but I'm pretty sure the grooves are non-conforming by now. The only thing new about each of these is a little DIY paint fill action. Then I've got new grips across the whole bag, PURE Pro midsize. I'm a label down guy. Love the look and they've helped me a lot with my hand position. The only one I didn't change was the hybrid because I'm mashing it right now with the grip the previous owner had on it. Also, KBS was nice enough to send me fresh stickers to replace the ones that were falling off my Tour-S shafts. Then I've got this great ball marker to support my alma mater and the 2 tee heights I use. I don't like using any other tees besides these so I'm not a tee box searcher. Lastly, my beast of a push cart and cart bag. Clicgear 3.5+ goes with me everywhere I go and the Ogio Pisa holds them tight. I got the Pisa because it was built for push carts and it has not disappointed. Then everyone knows how good the Clicgear. League started this week. Let's gooooooooooooo Edit: Oh yeah, MLA de los Muertos for the putter https://twitter.com/golfspy_studque/status/978383556908109824?s=21 Sent from #throwbackthursday In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00sportsman Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Nice setup. I'm always interested in what other people are gaming. I love the headcovers in the old pictures. For some reason, I can't see the new pics. I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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