750dave
Newbie
I have been bitten by the golfing bug and i'm looking for some advice on buying my first set of clubs. are "budget" sets worth buying (chicago / Falcon Etc) as i'm on a limited budget (£100)?
Buying Advice Required
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CliveW
Tour Winner
Hi dave and welcome.
My advise would be to buy a set of second hand clubs, (or a half set if you have a limited budget). Better quality than the "Cheapos" you see. Have a word with your club pro if you have one. Good luck.
My advise would be to buy a set of second hand clubs, (or a half set if you have a limited budget). Better quality than the "Cheapos" you see. Have a word with your club pro if you have one. Good luck.
drawboy
Tour Winner
Have a look at second hand there's a credit crunch on and people are unfortunately having to sell gear. Sad but you may pick up a bargain.You could also try local pro's see if they have any reasonable trade-ins they need to shift. Real budget gear isn't really good enough and you will soon have to buy better bats.
drawboy
Tour Winner
I've just had a quick look on E-bay lots of clubs under £100, have a look.
750dave
Newbie
What would be a good make to go for ? I'm 6' so would standard length be ok ?
CliveW
Tour Winner
As a beginner, that's why I suggested talking to your pro. He will be able to advise you better than anyone here. He would be able to look at your swing, height etc.
drawboy
Tour Winner
you should be fine with standard at 6' have a look on any of the golf shop sites and find a few makes at £100 you probably will be looking at Ben Sayers, wilson, Md golf,Ram, but there are bargains to be had.You never know you may stumble across something a little better such as nike, older pings. older mizuno's. Older good gear is still good gear. If you get something you fancy post on here and you will get lots of advise before buying. Good luck.
750dave
Newbie
Thanks for that, I'll start looking !
Many Thanks,
Dave.
Many Thanks,
Dave.
Warren
Club Champion
Hi Dave, american golf stock second hand clubs that people have traded in, most stores have a practice net where you can try before you buy.
MarkS
Assistant Pro
dave - you have a pm.....
RGDave
Money List Winner
About 4 months in, I decided to bin my ancient clubs for a modern set. I got 9 Mizuno irons and 3 woods (plus a bag and putter) out of the paper for £80. Deal!!
Keep you eyes open.
If you are 6', you'll do fine for starters with standard length clubs. Also, if you should find a set that are up to 1/2 an inch longer, they'll be OK too.
Keep you eyes open.
If you are 6', you'll do fine for starters with standard length clubs. Also, if you should find a set that are up to 1/2 an inch longer, they'll be OK too.
Several options
1) Go to your nearest big retailer (American Golf etc) and see what 2nd hand clubs they have. The advantage being that most will let you try before you buy.
2) Go to your pro. He'll be able to advise but may not have many (if any) second hand clubs in stock as most club pros tend to prefer to try and sell new sets. THe advantage would be that your get independant advise on what will suit you best
3) Check out the internet, e-bay or the local papers. The advantage would be that you may be pick up a decent make and model at a good price. The only downside being you won't be able to try before you buy
As a beginner I'd try and avoid something too cheap and cheerful as a good quality set will last and be more beneficial to you as you improve. One other piece of advice would be to get a few lessons booked with a professional to make sure the basics are correct.
1) Go to your nearest big retailer (American Golf etc) and see what 2nd hand clubs they have. The advantage being that most will let you try before you buy.
2) Go to your pro. He'll be able to advise but may not have many (if any) second hand clubs in stock as most club pros tend to prefer to try and sell new sets. THe advantage would be that your get independant advise on what will suit you best
3) Check out the internet, e-bay or the local papers. The advantage would be that you may be pick up a decent make and model at a good price. The only downside being you won't be able to try before you buy
As a beginner I'd try and avoid something too cheap and cheerful as a good quality set will last and be more beneficial to you as you improve. One other piece of advice would be to get a few lessons booked with a professional to make sure the basics are correct.
Sorry, couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon
ColinR
Head Pro
Sorry, couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon
Now that was funny !!!
And the funny thing is - you're right too!
Parmo
Tour Winner
That said my first set was Hippo OS4 which where bought off EBay for £80 and they where ok to start with, in fact my dad uses them now and he liks them.
