Junior
Tour Winner
3 x bottles of MGD +1 bottle of Merlot + Ebay = Titleist 910d2 thats now in the for sale section
Dont buy this
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G1BB0
Money List Winner
haha, I have had quite a few ebay alcohol fuelled impulse purchases, luckily always got my money back and some 
Advice for a newbie is dont rush out and buy a full set especially cheapo sets, start with maybe a 6 iron and a pw
Steer clear of drivers, I made that mistake and now on my 5th as still believe its the club and not my crap swing
Advice for a newbie is dont rush out and buy a full set especially cheapo sets, start with maybe a 6 iron and a pw
Steer clear of drivers, I made that mistake and now on my 5th as still believe its the club and not my crap swing
Karl102
Journeyman Pro
I did exactly the same and on his third shot the club head went further than the ball..... I guess it's all down to personal experience!
I guess I've been quite lucky. I always try before I buy so haven't really had any wasted purchases from a club buying perspective. Maybe a few training aids along the way that I thought would give me a short cut to a better swing but even then I've used most of them and still have the majority that I dig out every now and again
One Planer
Global Moderator
I believe Aztec bought some alignment sticks a while ago but when he hit one with his iron they broke - shoddy goods i think
He's not the only one :mmm:
PIng
Head Pro
Totally agree, some of the stuff in Sports Direct are a bargain, especially the balls and gloves you mention.
Worst purchase I've made was a range finder for £10. You just point it at he flag and adjust the buttons until the top og the flag and the ground fall between 2 lines and it tells you the yardage. Problem - it assumes all flags are the same length and you can see both the top and bottom of the flag. Add to this the fact that you need a very steady hand and it becomes unusable.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Haven't bought one myself, but these magnetic wrist bands? What are they about?[/QUOTE]
Bought a callaway one for £20 about 2 years ago (the big bangle type metal option was £80).
I had a clicky wrist that used to "go" on me about twice a round. When it did I would play a horrendous shot, as it always clicked at the top of my backswing. Since Ive had the Callaway magnetic band, it has only gone about twice in about 150 rounds.
My mate (honest) bought a pair of "special" glasses that would pick out any ball in the rough, even if just a tiny bit of ball is showing, even if amongst a load of silver birch upturned leaves, blah,blah.
He soon binned them.
Bought a callaway one for £20 about 2 years ago (the big bangle type metal option was £80).
I had a clicky wrist that used to "go" on me about twice a round. When it did I would play a horrendous shot, as it always clicked at the top of my backswing. Since Ive had the Callaway magnetic band, it has only gone about twice in about 150 rounds.
My mate (honest) bought a pair of "special" glasses that would pick out any ball in the rough, even if just a tiny bit of ball is showing, even if amongst a load of silver birch upturned leaves, blah,blah.
He soon binned them.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
bought a taylormade r9 and sold it after a month and went back to my r7. the shaft was too heavy on it so my brother took it and loves it. everyone is happy.
Scouser
Tour Winner
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
A set of golf clubs ?
If you want your life turned upside down, get yourself a sprog. It's easier, and in the long run, probably cheaper and will definitely cause less grief...
whackywoman
Club Champion
wish I had read this sooner as just bought a driver - had been using 3 wood -
bobmac
Major Champion
whackywoman
Club Champion
You can start a collection under the stairs.
Just don't let HID see it
I have small golf bag in the hall that is now getting populated as I get to know my clubs.............I was given the set I use by someone so fortunately had not spent out but now have to use all the will power to stay out of the golf shops ..............hard very hard !
shewy
Journeyman Pro
Don't buy golf clubs without getting fitted for them,I've been through heaps and heaps,the latest lands on Thursday but it's custom fitted.
bobmac
Major Champion
On a serious note...stay away from the golf web sites that look too good to be true...they normally are and there are LOTS OF THEM.
If in doubt, please ask first as there are a lot of knowledgeable people in here.
whackywoman
Club Champion
I have so far been good and tried before actually buying a club but found the web the best way to get balls whilst still a newbie to the game, got a very good price on lake balls - but so far so good none lost.
Heidi
Tour Rookie
Avoid lake balls Liz, they are rubbish. Once you lose them invest in a good dozen balls specially designed for ladies (we have slower swings). I like lady precepts, but they are expensive. a good compromise is the lady pinnacle (most of the boys on here are likely to tell you that they are like hitting rocks, but they are honestly fine for a newbie) x
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Wait until you play a course with lakes. Those balls have a habit of trying to find their way home.
whackywoman
Club Champion
I seem to be gaining balls as the guys I play with keep giving me some, will use what I have got for a while till I get to grips with all the clubs, and the dogs at home seem to like them if I get the putting things out at home too.............
bobmac
Major Champion
Did I hear "putting at home" mentioned?
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