Am I getting a good deal?

[RyanY3105]

Hi folks.

I am looking to take the sport up and going to be buying my first set of clubs. I have came across a full set of Mizuno Widec clubs (minus the driver) for £80 GBP - does this sound like a good deal? Also, would this set be ok for me as my first set for me learning the sport - are they forgiving?

I have also came across a full set of Wilson clubs that I have yet to see. Would I be better with a Wilson set over the Mizuno to get me started?

Thanks.

 

[Crow]

Widec are a fairly old set but nothing wrong with that, £80 sounds a bit pricey though especially without driver. Wilson generally make good stuff.

I'd search eBay for sets local to you then ask on here if they're any good. You should have no trouble finding a set for under £50 including driver.

 

[pendodave]

Widec are a fairly old set but nothing wrong with that, £80 sounds a bit pricey though especially without driver. Wilson generally make good stuff.

I'd search eBay for sets local to you then ask on here if they're any good. You should have no trouble finding a set for under £50 including driver.

The last sentence is good advice. You should be able to get stuff for 50-100 easily. Also, try to get slightly better known stuff (I've never heard of widec, and I've heard of most things) as it will generate a bit of resale for when you inevitably change later.

 

[RyanY3105]

Widec are a fairly old set but nothing wrong with that, £80 sounds a bit pricey though especially without driver. Wilson generally make good stuff.

I'd search eBay for sets local to you then ask on here if they're any good. You should have no trouble finding a set for under £50 including driver.

What make of clubs would you recommend for me starting out?

 

[Crow]

What make of clubs would you recommend for me starting out?

Starting out I don't think it matters too much. A half set is considered a good option but it's easier to find a full set than a half!
As long as the irons are all the same model you should be okay, I play a different set each week and can honestly say that there's not much difference between sets.

Starting out your main goal is learning to swing the club and choosing what shot to play in any given situation, ie don't try and reach the green from 150 yards out in the rough!
Over the coming months find a putter you feel happy with, the rest of the clubs won't really make a difference for a while as long as they're not massively over long or short.

 

[spongebob59]

don't discount some of the lesser known brands ie benross, MD etc
Bargains to be had :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MD-Golf-...400271?hash=item1efdf042cf:g:fHQAAOSwT8FdJ40y

 

[patricks148]

I think these came out in 2004 so quite old. High handicap clubs i believe so should suite but sounds a bit expensive for 15 year old clubs

 

[Crow]

Here's a set for collection only (Collection only will be your best chance of getting a bargain which is why I'd make a search based on "nearest first" in the ebay search filter).
Not sure what they'll end up going for but probably around a tenner. They're pretty old but ideal for you to get a taste and see if you like it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ben-saye...102709?hash=item4b68852235:g:spoAAOSwy9hdRtoh

(And thanks for starting this thread, I just stumbled across a very nice set of vintage blades while looking for the above, fingers crossed )

 

[garyinderry]

don't discount some of the lesser known brands ie benross, MD etc
Bargains to be had :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MD-Golf-...400271?hash=item1efdf042cf:g:fHQAAOSwT8FdJ40y

Quality starter set there for the money

 

[RyanY3105]

What does everyone think of Prosimmon TI Matrix clubs?

 

[njt1986]

Golf bidder is also a great resource for clubs.

Got my current set from there for a total of about £450 - Driver, 3W, 3Hybrid, 4-9 iron and a 46*, 50*, 54* wedges, plus a putter. Average about £40 a club

Also American Golf etc you can pick up a basic package set that will last you a fair while for £250-£350 depending on the brand, how many clubs etc that includes the bag too

 

[casuk]

You can pick up a full set of newer clubs for under £100 on Gumtree
Also www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/package-sets/fazer-ctr20-package-set-259814.html
Half set is £99

 

[Crow]

What does everyone think of Prosimmon TI Matrix clubs?

They're a solid enough budget club and will be fine for your first set as long as you're happy with the price.

 

[Deleted member 21258]

As a first set of clubs, I would recommend something like a set of Callaway X14s. They now maybe 'old' but there are top quality clubs and still are great, very good clubs, forgiving, basically a complete set. Had mine for years and years.

Something like this for £90+post £7.95 :-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CALLAWAY...764885?hash=item5931b0e115:g:k3cAAOSwwZtdOVAp

If you live any were near me, I have a old taylormade 360Ti driver, adams tight lies 3 & 5 woods(think I have both) you could collect for free. Do also have a cobra fly Z driver but would want something for that driver.