Benross Clubs - Any Good?

kevster84 said:
"But i suppose to back up your original thoughts, they are not a pikey brand that people will laugh at! (i think thats the crux)"

I don't mind mid priced usable gear. But don't want something that's seen along the line of Ben Sayers, Dunlop, RAM, Slazenger!!!
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in brand perception terms, Benross are above those. But Dunlop shouldn't be looked down on! (well the crap they sell in Fat Mikes should) but they do have a decent line! But you are safe with benross!! All they do is quality Golf stuff.
 
I would urge people to try some of the 'non fashionable' brands, you could be in for a real surprise. I use Orka irons and a MD 3 wood, also have some MD wedges but they are low bounce so not in the bag at this time of year.
 
I think that part of the problem is that in magazines etc Benross have been reviewed or featured as 'excellent value' or 'best budget option' which does them a disservice. People then assume that the gear is good at the price but spend more and you get better. Their kit can compete with that produced by any manufacturer and it is simply a bonus that it is so much cheaper.
 
GB72 said:
I think that part of the problem is that in magazines etc Benross have been reviewed or featured as 'excellent value' or 'best budget option' which does them a disservice. People then assume that the gear is good at the price but spend more and you get better. Their kit can compete with that produced by any manufacturer and it is simply a bonus that it is so much cheaper.
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Very good point Greg :thup:
 
Personally, I don't doubt the performance quality of their equipment at all but I think the styling of their clubs is atrocious. If they could apply a bit more of a tasteful design I think they'd do better. The current lineup looks like they got Stan Lee to do the visual design of the clubs when they could have gotten someone more like Jonny Ives.

But it's a personal preference thing, I much prefer minimalism and cleanliness in the visual design of many things.
 
The Benross driver I have just now keeps finding its way back into my bag... and I've tried a few against it.

It cost me a fiver. Yes, a fiver. And I can't see it being replaced any time soon.
 
Jimaroid said:
Personally, I don't doubt the performance quality of their equipment at all but I think the styling of their clubs is atrocious. If they could apply a bit more of a tasteful design I think they'd do better. The current lineup looks like they got Stan Lee to do the visual design of the clubs when they could have gotten someone more like Jonny Ives.

But it's a personal preference thing, I much prefer minimalism and cleanliness in the visual design of many things.
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That is also a huge factor. It looks horrible with the bit 'ZIP-IT' and other associated decals in varying colours on the wedge. Clean and simple á la Mizzie, Titleist and Cleveland..
 
Definitely worth a try. I used the Benross innovator driver for a season.Great value, effective club.
I also used a quad speed hybrid for several seasons and cant bring myself to get rid of it .
American Golf are stocking Benross as well so give them a try and don't think you will be disappointed.
Crazy really having just been told that I missed out on a place in the final 15 of the Face of Benross Competition 2015 that I am still supportive of them.
These are good clubs well made,good components, good value prices.
 
They may be good sticks, but surely made a hash of the 'Face of Benross' competition...
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Because you didn't win to give yourself free stuff ?
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Not really... i thought it was a good campaign.. and I was sure I wont win.. so was NOT banking on it.
However, (I think) they did not imagine how social media may play out and mix things up. They wanted to go down to Top 5, but finally had to change that top 7 and give it to someone who finished outside the Top 5.

I think the new 'face' is a good choice and will serve their campaign well, but even he struggled to understand what was happening.

My comments were more around the PR issues rather than the kit (or sour grapes - as someone might think)
 
vkurup said:
They may be good sticks, but surely made a hash of the 'Face of Benross' competition...
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I'm not being funny Vinesh and would normally send a PM but you've massively wound me up on this and you need to take a good look in the mirror.

There was always going to be one winner and why you seem to think that the winner should be you and no one else is beyond me. You won a £100 voucher man be grateful rather than coming on here and bad mouthing the company. It's pathetic. You didn't get the most votes you came 3rd so why do think the winner should have been you!

The only amendment they made was to attempt to discount the fake votes. They could have been harsher you could have been disqualified. It takes a lot to wind me up to the point of a public response of this nature.

As someone else who was in the competition I think it was a great idea, a great competition won by a genuinely likeable guy.
 
Tiger said:
I'm not being funny Vinesh and would normally send a PM but you've massively wound me up on this and you need to take a good look in the mirror.

There was always going to be one winner and why you seem to think that the winner should be you and no one else is beyond me. You won a £100 voucher man be grateful rather than coming on here and bad mouthing the company. It's pathetic. You didn't get the most votes you came 3rd so why do think the winner should have been you!

The only amendment they made was to attempt to discount the fake votes. They could have been harsher you could have been disqualified. It takes a lot to wind me up to the point of a public response of this nature.

As someone else who was in the competition I think it was a great idea, a great competition won by a genuinely likeable guy.
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Mate.. a few point..
1) Apologies if this wound you up.. it was not the idea. I think you missed my point (see
2) Do BR make great clubs... Sure they do
3) Do I want to bad mouth them.. No, I dont
4) Did they get a likelable guy.. I agree. I have had several conversations with James over the last week and I like the guy. I am sure he will do a great job at it and I wish him the very best
5) Am I grateful for the voucher.. Yes I am..
6) Did I expect to win --> NO and I did not expect to make it the 15.
7) They did not DQ me.. --> I was straight onto them when I got hit by fake votes with the intention of pulling out. However they asked me to continue. (you may not be aware of this) Dont try to shoot me, I play with a straight bat..

I am sure you are now fully aware of the effort it takes to get every single like, so a lot of emotional investment went into the campaign last week. My comment was ONLY about the campaign and nothing to do with the company and their products. I guess no one expected the twists and turns in the past few days, but the fallouts could be handled better.

I am glad you did a public vent as it gives me the opportunity to clarify my comments. Now lets all take a chill pill and not get our knickers in a twist about it.. It is water under the bridge.

EYG...
 
In my mind its not a snobbery thing, my only issue with Benross is they are so damn ugly. The woods look ok but the irons are just out and out ugly and cheap looking.

All good things being said about them... imo they just have to get a better aesthetic.
 
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