American golf double value trade in

[bluewolf]

Just traded my last set of irons. Picked up a set of MP4's 3-PW for £200. Traded in for £373 against a 917D2 with the Diamana Blue Stiff Shaft. So, grand total of £226 for the Driver.

They were great to deal with as well. Hit plenty of balls on the range with several different shafts. Was getting the same distance as my M2 but with slightly higher spin.

 

[GreiginFife]

It's the fact there are none in stock TO TRY and the fact that I can only redeem my vouchers in store. I find it frustrating that it's the latest offering from Ping (granted their most expensive ever, but they manage to stock Scotty's) and three stores don't have a single model of any description in store. Off to Northampton on Saturday so I'll see what their store has but not holding my breath

This might be the simple explanation. Scottys sell, despite the high price, they sell. Stocking a high price item that there isn't as big a market for is not a practice I would expect any businesses with an ounce of sense to do.
Can't say I have seen many people play Ping putters (overall) or buy/try one in all the times I have been in a golf retailer.
So the answer may quite simply be that there is no market for a very high priced Ping that might sit in inventory for a long time while the Scottys fly off the shelf (relatively).

 

[Deleted member 16999]

It's the fact there are none in stock TO TRY and the fact that I can only redeem my vouchers in store. I find it frustrating that it's the latest offering from Ping (granted their most expensive ever, but they manage to stock Scotty's) and three stores don't have a single model of any description in store. Off to Northampton on Saturday so I'll see what their store has but not holding my breath

Try them in the places you said you know have stock then order in AG, simples😃

 

[PJ87]

Try them in the places you said you know have stock then order in AG, simples

plus one for this

I went to direct golf to try my irons before I bought as their attached to my range... and AG just has launch moniters

then traded in at AG lol

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Try them in the places you said you know have stock then order in AG, simples😃

Nowhere I've tried has them in stock. None of the stores seem to be stocking it. Annoying as they are available everywhere else online but I can't go into a store and redeem the vouchers I have for it unless I order in store to be delivered untried which I'm not prepared to do as I wanted to try first to ensure it's definitely right for me. Just seems very strange.

In response to the point re SC, they seem to be stocking older models (without too much RRP discount) anyway and so I'd argue there isn't a demand for these either and either don't stock either if you don't want inventory hanging around or make it clear online that it's not available in store

 

[anotherdouble]

Nowhere I've tried has them in stock. None of the stores seem to be stocking it. Annoying as they are available everywhere else online but I can't go into a store and redeem the vouchers I have for it unless I order in store to be delivered untried which I'm not prepared to do as I wanted to try first to ensure it's definitely right for me. Just seems very strange.

In response to the point re SC, they seem to be stocking older models (without too much RRP discount) anyway and so I'd argue there isn't a demand for these either and either don't stock either if you don't want inventory hanging around or make it clear online that it's not available in store

Martin have you tried Silvermere. They always seem to have a good range of gear

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have. They had the Bergen model but I want to compare that with the Oslo which they didn't have. It's a fair old hike (45-60 minutes depending on traffic) whereas my nearest two AG stores are 15-20 minutes. Might have a look at some clubs/ranges on the way up to Northampton on the off chance and see if they have both

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Went to another store and still not a sign of any of these. They are in other shops so not exactly hard to get. Going to mail AG as I'm not happy. I have AG vouchers to use, want this putter and can't spend

It was this post you stated they ARE in other shops and you were going to mail AG as you were not happy, now you've put they're not in stock in other shops, hence the confusion!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It was this post you stated they ARE in other shops and you were going to mail AG as you were not happy, now you've put they're not in stock in other shops, hence the confusion!

Sorry Paul

They are in places like Silvermere (although not both models to try frustratingly) and in other stores "online" (should have clarified better) but not being stocked in store by AG. I am sure other retail outlets and pro shops/ranges will have them. It's not a prob, and I'll just take my business elsewhere for the putter and will have to consider other options on what to spend my vouchers on. Won't be clubs as I still have issues with their in store fitting (as I've said before) and will probably just get a new wardrobe for next year although maybe a new pair of golf shoes (like the look of the UA ones)

I just find the whole thing a trifle frustrating and disappointing.

 

[fundy]

I have. They had the Bergen model but I want to compare that with the Oslo which they didn't have. It's a fair old hike (45-60 minutes depending on traffic) whereas my nearest two AG stores are 15-20 minutes. Might have a look at some clubs/ranges on the way up to Northampton on the off chance and see if they have both

if youre looking for independent shops give golfers choice (5 mins from centre of northampton) a call, they may well stock them

Other than that cant think of anywhere else this end that would have them (AG in Milton Keynes do stock Ping putters but havent seen them in there albeit not been in for a month or so)

http://www.golferschoice.co.uk/

 

[gregbwfc]

Just traded my last set of irons. Picked up a set of MP4's 3-PW for £200. Traded in for £373 against a 917D2 with the Diamana Blue Stiff Shaft. So, grand total of £226 for the Driver.

They were great to deal with as well. Hit plenty of balls on the range with several different shafts. Was getting the same distance as my M2 but with slightly higher spin.

How does the M2 go for you mate?
Just had some old irons valued tonight - surprised at the amount so new driver may be on the cards

 

[bluewolf]

How does the M2 go for you mate?
Just had some old irons valued tonight - surprised at the amount so new driver may be on the cards

I absolutely love it mate. Best driver I've owned by a country mile. Very forgiving and very long 👍👍

 

[PJ87]

I absolutely love it mate. Best driver I've owned by a country mile. Very forgiving and very long 

Plus one for that. I'm prob not in the leagues of some on here but I'm finding more fairways and even with set to 14 degree I'm getting nice distance

 

[gregbwfc]

I absolutely love it mate. Best driver I've owned by a country mile. Very forgiving and very long 👍👍

Cheers mate, could get expensive this, I only went in for some wedges :rofl:
May give it a go alongside a couple of others (that new Titleist looks a bit steep mind ).
It'll give the shoulder a good workout if nothing else :lol:.

 

[NWJocko]

Cheers mate, could get expensive this, I only went in for some wedges :rofl:
May give it a go alongside a couple of others (that new Titleist looks a bit steep mind ).
It'll give the shoulder a good workout if nothing else :lol:.

You back swinging the clubs big man? Let us know when you're up to a knock and we'll get a game sorted :thup:

Another vote for the M2 from me, absolutely love mine. God only knows how far you'd hit one!! :rofl:

 

[Qwerty]

Cheers mate, could get expensive this, I only went in for some wedges :rofl:
May give it a go alongside a couple of others (that new Titleist looks a bit steep mind ).
It'll give the shoulder a good workout if nothing else :lol:.

Hows the shoulder Andy ? I've been using Heat Patches on mine and they're working well.

 

[Val]

Just traded my last set of irons. Picked up a set of MP4's 3-PW for £200. Traded in for £373 against a 917D2 with the Diamana Blue Stiff Shaft. So, grand total of £226 for the Driver.

They were great to deal with as well. Hit plenty of balls on the range with several different shafts. Was getting the same distance as my M2 but with slightly higher spin.

You hit an M2 going cheap now? :rofl:

 

[Qwerty]

I absolutely love it mate. Best driver I've owned by a country mile. Very forgiving and very long 

Im confused here Wolfy (it doesn't take much) ..So WITB now ? M2 or 917 ?

Edit - just seen below, Still a TM Tart 💋

 

[bluewolf]

You hit an M2 going cheap now? :rofl:

No mate. Gonna move on the 917. The M2 is just too forgiving to part with. Should get £335 or so for it. Nice tidy little profit 😂

 

[bluewolf]

Im confused here Wolfy (it doesn't take much) ..So WITB now ? M2 or 917 ?

The 917 is a seller mate. It's £399 everywhere.