peld
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Just getting back in to golf after a long lay off (first round at the weekend, 2088 days after the last!)
Basically bought a completely new set of clubs (Wilson D7) except for a driver, having kept my old Nike SQ Dymo (must have bought about 2010). Driver was off the shelf and ive hit it okay, nothing special. (Off the shelf for me would be stiff shaft, 10/10.5 deg)
Thinking about updating the driver now in line with a bit more modern technology, but I am pretty shocked at the price of clubs nowadays.
As a benchmark for example, I notice a Wilson D300 (from 2017) can be had brand new for £150.
On the used sites, there are plenty of choices, such as a Ping G30 Cobra F7, Callaway XR16 or TM M1/2 for £150.
At my local AG, I can get a new Wilson D7 custom fit for £250, but then the prices soar for the next custom fit options.
About me - im 6'4" and my other clubs were all custom fit, e.g. +1.5" on main irons. Handicap (when im back up to speed) should hopefully be about 16.
What would you do? Is driver custom fit worth it? (not as convinced compared to irons)? Would you go new or a used higher end brand?
What have others done in this situation?
Basically bought a completely new set of clubs (Wilson D7) except for a driver, having kept my old Nike SQ Dymo (must have bought about 2010). Driver was off the shelf and ive hit it okay, nothing special. (Off the shelf for me would be stiff shaft, 10/10.5 deg)
Thinking about updating the driver now in line with a bit more modern technology, but I am pretty shocked at the price of clubs nowadays.
As a benchmark for example, I notice a Wilson D300 (from 2017) can be had brand new for £150.
On the used sites, there are plenty of choices, such as a Ping G30 Cobra F7, Callaway XR16 or TM M1/2 for £150.
At my local AG, I can get a new Wilson D7 custom fit for £250, but then the prices soar for the next custom fit options.
About me - im 6'4" and my other clubs were all custom fit, e.g. +1.5" on main irons. Handicap (when im back up to speed) should hopefully be about 16.
What would you do? Is driver custom fit worth it? (not as convinced compared to irons)? Would you go new or a used higher end brand?
What have others done in this situation?