kingfive Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 (edited) Should go for new budget clubs or branded used clubs Cheers K5 Edited June 27, 2020 by kingfive Simplicity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I would say that you need a driver, hands down. Some high quality used models include drivers like ping g400, Taylormade SLDR, Taylormade M2, Titleist d13-15, Callaway Epic, etc... these are just a few examples of many great drivers that can be had for less that $200, maybe even closer to $100 if you scour the internet. you can go to any big box golf store (if open) near you to go take some swings on their monitor to get an idea of the shaft flex best suited to you. there are again a large number of great irons available, from 3-5 years old used, that can be had for a few hundred dollars, which when new, we’re probably in the $1000 range. also keep an eye out for full sets at garage sales or Facebook marketplace, or other local venues... spend a little time researching clubs on YouTube as there is a wealth of information available. And when you get out and play, don’t be afraid to pick up your ball if you’re mis-hitting a lot, and keep you pace of play even with the group ahead of you and not bog down the group behind you. Quote MavriK Sub Zero 9* on EvenFlow RipTide 6.0 50g Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S F8 5/6 wood on Aldila NxT GEN MLT R P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 5-AW Combo iron set -8,9,per Icon 5,6,7 PtxPro 4-UiHi on Recoil 780 ES f4 Stiff shafts (second best clubs ever) Equalizer 50°, 54°, 60° wedges on Recoil 780 f4 E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 There are lots of levels of new budget clubs with some being good quality and others not so much. Don't know your budget or what setup you are looking for, but if you want new, brands like Ben Hogan, Sub 70, and New Level get high marks in the budget golf world. You can also find some budget deals on slightly used sets on their social media accounts. In the used world, Global golf, Callaway PreOwned, 2nd Swing are good options for your more well known brands. The difficulty may be finding the configuration (shafts, length, lie angle, etc) you are looking for. 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: mFGP2 Backups: TM-180, Milled Collection RSX 2, Bellum Winmore 787, Directed Force 2.1 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 12:45 PM, Sluggo42 said: I would say that you need a driver, hands down. Some high quality used models include drivers like ping g400, Taylormade SLDR, Taylormade M2, Titleist d13-15, Callaway Epic, etc... these are just a few examples of many great drivers that can be had for less that $200, maybe even closer to $100 if you scour the internet. you can go to any big box golf store (if open) near you to go take some swings on their monitor to get an idea of the shaft flex best suited to you. there are again a large number of great irons available, from 3-5 years old used, that can be had for a few hundred dollars, which when new, we’re probably in the $1000 range. also keep an eye out for full sets at garage sales or Facebook marketplace, or other local venues... spend a little time researching clubs on YouTube as there is a wealth of information available. And when you get out and play, don’t be afraid to pick up your ball if you’re mis-hitting a lot, and keep you pace of play even with the group ahead of you and not bog down the group behind you. Can't you buy some of these older clubs new at some of the big box stores for much less than current retail. How much difference is there in price between a new say Ping G400 and a used one? Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft set to flat with weights set to fade. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 and 56.14 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat Go back and forth between Select Newport 2 putter 34 inch length and Sigma G Tyne putter 33 inch length Pro V1 although I use Maxfli Tours during the offseason and other days when I am not playing well and don't want to lose Pro V1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 4 hours ago, HAC said: Can't you buy some of these older clubs new at some of the big box stores for much less than current retail. How much difference is there in price between a new say Ping G400 and a used one? Ahhh Grasshoppah, that’s what the internet is for. Search and you will find what you need to know... Quote MavriK Sub Zero 9* on EvenFlow RipTide 6.0 50g Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S F8 5/6 wood on Aldila NxT GEN MLT R P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 5-AW Combo iron set -8,9,per Icon 5,6,7 PtxPro 4-UiHi on Recoil 780 ES f4 Stiff shafts (second best clubs ever) Equalizer 50°, 54°, 60° wedges on Recoil 780 f4 E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye64 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 If you dont know about Maltby clubs log on to the Golfworks.c9m site and do a little shopping. Read the reviews and find a club that suits you. They even have a custom shop that can build you anything. The will fit your budget but they are anything but budget clubs. They have clubs for beginners to Tour players. Best deal in golf by a mile. Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfive Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) i`ve acquired some clubs ,got a used set of Benross VX combo 5 to 9 plus an unbranded pw and sw also got a Wilson 3 wood and and a 22 degree whatever club hybrid /rescue / ? got them from an old work colleague who plays off 6 hes going to give some basics ..... get rid of my bad habits So its of for a round today see what happens Edited June 30, 2020 by kingfive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 When I buy, I buy driver and my main wedge new. With the wedge, I want a fresh club. I use Vokeys and replace my 58 every 3 years-ish. The driver I want a fitting and buying second hand spooks me, never know how much the guy before you beat the hell out of it. Everything else I am ok with ebay. I know what I need, so getting a 2 year old club, or iron set, at an 80% discount is a win by me. Take Dead Aim Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: Titleist 714CB 4-PW Wedges: Vokey SM5 & SM6 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getoffmylawn Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 If you're not overly concerned with fitting at this point, you could also consider taking a look at Facebook marketplace. You have to be careful about counterfeits when not buying from a legit retailer, but the markup on used clubs is still pretty dang high. Go to the PGA Value Guide and enter a used club, then compare trade-in value to retail value, and you'll see what I mean. Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: JPX 919 Forged 5-GW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 54 S Grind bent to 55, 60 M Grind bent to 59, Aerotech Steelfiber i110 Stiff Putter: White Hot OG Double Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 7:06 PM, Sluggo42 said: Ahhh Grasshoppah, that’s what the internet is for. Search and you will find what you need to know... I search when I am the one doing the buying, not when I am suggesting something to someone else. Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft set to flat with weights set to fade. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 and 56.14 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat Go back and forth between Select Newport 2 putter 34 inch length and Sigma G Tyne putter 33 inch length Pro V1 although I use Maxfli Tours during the offseason and other days when I am not playing well and don't want to lose Pro V1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis14 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 2:15 PM, HAC said: Can't you buy some of these older clubs new at some of the big box stores for much less than current retail. How much difference is there in price between a new say Ping G400 and a used one? Right now the price of the new G400 has dropped down to $250. I hit two used ones in GG last week: $229 Quote -elvis14, Hacker, Engineer, Dad, CG Camper, Co-Founder of From Your Neighbor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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