Buying Golf Club equipment!!!! need help?
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November 15th, 2009
by admin
I am starting to learn how to play golf and am very enthusiasm…so i have decided that I am going to buy equipment…however, i do not know if I should buy a cheap set like one for £80..or buy the only clubs that i need or put some more money to buy a slightly better set…
Thank you for you help and advice
Should i buy online or from a golf shop seller…!?
To answer your last question first, yes, buy from a shop that specializes in golf equipment.
I say this because the equipment carried by big chains like Walmart or Dicks Sporting Good here in the US is junk, and I’d imagine it is in the UK as well. The equipment they sell is very cheap for a reason….it’s not well made. That type of store is just looking to push merhcandise out the door, so they put junk on the shelves at a low price knowing the consumer who’s buying golf equipment there more than likely doesn’t know much about the the quality.
Golf shops on the other hand have a reputation to protect and they’re looking to be seen knowledgeable / trustworthy in their product specialty. Consequently, they carry better quality clubs. And surprisingly, some of their inexpensive sets are priced competitively with the junk out there, but they are typically of higher quality.
As for buying a "better" set, be careful that whatever you buy is designed for use by beginners. Sometimes people think they’re buying "better" clubs because they come across a bargain on a set that’s intended for an intermediate or advanced golfer, but that’s not really the case unless you have developed the skills to use these "better" clubs. Clubs made for more advanced golfers have a smaller sweet spot and are less forgiving because they’re made for players with a higher quality and more consistent swing.
As a beginner, you want clubs that are very forgiving….i.e. that have a big sweet spot and will help compensate for shots that are not perfectly struck. Which if your experience is like mine, will be most of your shots as you learn the game.
Assuming you’ve gone to a reputable golf shop, they’ll set you up with clubs suitable to your skill level. Don’t be overly concerned with the brand, as again, if you’re in a reputable shop, they will sell you a reasonable quality set.
Remember, these are your beginner clubs. The key thing you’ll be doing is working on your swing and practicing making solid contact. When you get to the point where you’re ready to move to the next level, you’ll want to get a new set of clubs regardless of whether you bought an inexpensive starter set or spent a few extra pounds buying a slightly "better" set now.
The extra pounds would be better spent on a few lessons!!
it does not hurt to buy a little better set if you think you might be interested and you have alot more chance of reselling if not if you buy a good starter set but i would definitely go to a store so you get something that works for you
You can buy a few clubs to start with and there are some great second hand sets available in your local pro shop. Visit the shop and the pro will allow you to try the clubs out.
visit ur local pro shop…
they have deals and packages that suits any type of golfer.
im a assistant manager in a golf shop here in oz and i have sold packaged sets more than half sets..
with this at least u can get a free club fitting and ur guaranteed that ur clubs are made for ur swing.
happy golfing!!
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I would buy the cheapest set you can find and then if you don’t like the game you have not lost anything.
By the way the game is all about timing so what ever your clubs you still have to hit the ball
Hi Monzavim,
I am no expert but I have a few ideas. You do need a set of irons. If you will be playing at the same course the majority of the time, you should have a pretty good idea of your tee shots so you might be able to narrow the range of woods you will need. Of course you should have a sand wedge and a putter. You should purchase them at a place that can fit you with a set of clubs based on your height. Personally, I would not set out with the top of the line clubs like Pings or something. Golf can be a very frustrating game and you might find out that it is not really the game for you. Until you are sure, get a medium range set of clubs. you can always upgrade later. Two things to remember is that the clubs don’t play the game, you do. I am sure Tiger Woods would still be very competitive with a cheap set of clubs. The second thing is that you drive for show but you putt for dough.
Steve