Do you ever buy clubs without trying them?

[pingpongping]

I ask this because I am in the market for a new putter and I know what style putter I am best with and weight etc. And putters such as Scotty Camerons seem to be hard to come by in shops, not to mention them being 1/4th of the RRP on eBay, so do you/ would you buy clubs without trying them before hand?

 

[fundy]

I do with putters, happily buy second hand and if I dont get on with them then bang them straight back up for sale again. Have probably "auditioned" 10 putters this way over the last couple of years

 

[Deleted member 15344]

No - always try the club if you are going to spend a bit of money on it you have to make sure you aren't throwing your money away

 

[LanDog]

I'll buy a club without trying it just to try the club or the shaft, just to see

 

[Robobum]

Yeah, that is the eBay gamble game

My putter was a blind (eBay) purchase. It's a keeper

 

[LanDog]

I buy all my balls off eBay, usually stuff like bags and that as well, unless a shop has a sale going

 

[pingpongping]

I can see it becoming very addicting!

 

[Crow]

All but one of my clubs were bought without trying, either off ebay or second hand.
The only one I tried was my putter, which I rolled a few balls with in a Sports Direct or similar, decided I liked it and bought a used one off ebay.

 

[garyinderry]

the thrill of the door bell going and signing for yet another parcel with a big stupid grin on your face !! magic

 

[pingpongping]

Did you know you'd get on with the clubs? Or was it a complete gamble?

 

[the hammer]

Yeah, that is the eBay gamble game

My putter was a blind (eBay) purchase. It's a keeper

Even it the gamble went wrong, you must have every chance of reselling and covering most of the outlay

 

[garyinderry]

They are golf clubs. They can all be used to a certain extent. They have all had a stint in the bag. Some stay, others get replaced by the next shiney that catches my eye.

I am not playing for a living so its not really a life or death thing.

I find it tough to move clubs on. I've only ever sold 3 in my life. I wish I still had two of them.

 

[pingpongping]

That's what makes it look so appealing!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Never. If I am paying my hard earned I want to know it is going to be better than what I have.

 

[Imurg]

I've used Golfbidder's 7 day return policy to try clubs.
Only costs he postage if you don't like it.

 

[pingpongping]

I've used Golfbidder's 7 day return policy to try clubs.
Only costs he postage if you don't like it.

I've been looking for a site like this! Thankyou

 

[Crow]

Did you know you'd get on with the clubs? Or was it a complete gamble?

Hadn't a clue if I'd get on with them or not, but at the end of the day all clubs are a stick with a lump of metal (or wood) on the end and I knew I'd be able to move the ball in some fashion with them.

Would a custom fit be better? I hope to find out next year.

 

[G1BB0]

I've bought one or 2..... dozen

I used to change bag every few months but at my level of crapness a bit of 4x2 would probably be just as effective

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I've used Golfbidder's 7 day return policy to try clubs.
Only costs he postage if you don't like it.

That's a good idea :thup:

 

[fundy]

I've bought one or 2..... dozen

I used to change bag every few months but at my level of crapness a bit of 4x2 would probably be just as effective

long time no see Ebay king, hope youre well