williamalex1
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I checked , there is a few sets for sale on Gumtree in the Surrey area
Returning to golf after 20 years away - clubs?
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IanM
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Also, a nip up the A3 to Silvermere to see what they have on the trade in racks might be worth the run? (phone to ask first)
idiotdogbrain
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This is all brilliant advice, thanks!
So, given the same price point, what makes these used, older Callaway clubs:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-club...ssey-putter-and-john-watson-wedges/1355838897
Better than this brand new set of Lynx clubs:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/981061982233394/
Or at the level I'm likely to return at, will I notice a difference?
So, given the same price point, what makes these used, older Callaway clubs:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/golf-club...ssey-putter-and-john-watson-wedges/1355838897
Better than this brand new set of Lynx clubs:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/981061982233394/
Or at the level I'm likely to return at, will I notice a difference?
ademac
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I’m in Oxford so maybe a bit too far for you to travel?
If you are interested I have
Titleist 909d. Driver
Wilson staff fybrid 3 woo
Taylormade r7 19 hybrid
Set of md golf irons
Odyssey 2ball srt putter, strokesaver jumbo grip
RAM stand bag
All in good enough condition for somebody taking up the game, some bits better than others.
To be honest I’d say £100 is a fairer price for them and I could do with getting them out of my loft 😂
No worries if it’s a bit too far though mate.
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The Callys look a bit tired in the photo... they Lynx look nice and shiny, at this point I'd be buying those!!
spongebob59
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The Callys look a bit tired in the photo... they Lynx look nice and shiny, at this point I'd be buying those!!
+1 Lynx, a local range sells a lot of these.
idiotdogbrain
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OK, that's interesting! There's an identical set on eBay <cough> being sold by a club pro for a bit more than that, and he lists the RRP at £599, so maybe they're not as bad as I thought!
williamalex1
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+2 for the Lynx, might be worth asking if your local range or American golf have any you can try before buying
Coffey
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Yeah those Callaways are very old. I believe the X14's were released in 2000. They are also graphite shafts which may take a bit of getting used to and I believe the older graphite shafts were not as good as the newer ones we have today, but i may be wrong.
The lynx set is a perfect starter set but I do believe if you shopped around you could build your own set for a good price and you are more likely to keep it longer and be able to sell it on for a similar price point.
But as I said before £200 for a full set isnt going to go very far when you need every club. I personally would be spending the majority on the main clubs you need - Irons, putter and a longer club as well as a bag (obviously)
idiotdogbrain
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Sorry all, I know I'm being a pain...!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/480179892804930/
How do these stack up? There's so many brands I've never heard of, and most of the well known brands have so many ranges it's really difficult to find reviews of the lower-end stuff that's over a year old.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/480179892804930/
How do these stack up? There's so many brands I've never heard of, and most of the well known brands have so many ranges it's really difficult to find reviews of the lower-end stuff that's over a year old.
ademac
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They look ideal to be fair, I’d say better than the lot I offered you.
I found md golf gear to be good quality, similar to benross price wise and quality wise.
spongebob59
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snap them up
IanM
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For that price ..... grab.
williamalex1
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Ideally if you could try out a few makes before deciding what to buy, most pro shops, driving ranges and American golf type outlets usually have a selection you can try out for the price of a bucket of balls. Then you'll know what you feel comfortable with and can search on line for them. Don't just rush in and buy just because they're cheap and look good, they might not suit you.
idiotdogbrain
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Thanks - is it not a bit disingenuous to spend time at AG or similar trying out loads of clubs that I've no intention of buying? People do this in the bike world and it's really frowned upon.
Have messaged the seller of the MD clubs but he's a 2hr round trip away and I don't know when I'd get the time. In lieu of that, I've kept searching and found a full set of Benross VX6 and VeloCT on the dreaded eBay for what looks like a decent price (if they don't get bid up!), with postage, and the auction is in aid of a hospice too, so I might give those a punt and see!
Have messaged the seller of the MD clubs but he's a 2hr round trip away and I don't know when I'd get the time. In lieu of that, I've kept searching and found a full set of Benross VX6 and VeloCT on the dreaded eBay for what looks like a decent price (if they don't get bid up!), with postage, and the auction is in aid of a hospice too, so I might give those a punt and see!
bradleywedge
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20 years???!!!! was it murder??
Orikoru
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Nah, we've all done it. Golf shops that are worried about that sort of thing usually charge for the fitting and take cost off any final purchase. AG does free fittings though, so they're obviously not concerned about people abusing that. The must get enough people making a purchase to keep it worthwhile to them.
Mate I'm near Woking, about to take down and move the garden shed, there's probably close to a full set of clubs in there that the wife will be most pleased if I can move them on rather than fill up the new shed with the same old junk 🤣
If it ever stops raining I'll take stock and post up what I've got with a price.
If it ever stops raining I'll take stock and post up what I've got with a price.
Callaway XR Driver
Adams Blue 4 Hybrid
Cleveland Tour Action 7 Irons 2011 model 4-SW Gunmetal
Odyssey 2 ball
Nike stand bag
£100 all in
Driver has a pretty stiff shaft in it, close to XS. You could easily swap it out though
Irons probably used about 20 times. Bought them new in 2013 as I was starting out but then won a set on here within 6 months. Almost black finish.
Putter has no headcover
Bag has a few dodgy zips
Just shout if you want them and we can sort a time for you to come pick them up
Adams Blue 4 Hybrid
Cleveland Tour Action 7 Irons 2011 model 4-SW Gunmetal
Odyssey 2 ball
Nike stand bag
£100 all in
Driver has a pretty stiff shaft in it, close to XS. You could easily swap it out though
Irons probably used about 20 times. Bought them new in 2013 as I was starting out but then won a set on here within 6 months. Almost black finish.
Putter has no headcover
Bag has a few dodgy zips
Just shout if you want them and we can sort a time for you to come pick them up
idiotdogbrain
Member
Damn, I should have waited, sorry! I'm cursed with indecision over stuff like and suffer paralysis through analysis and never end up making a choice, so when a set popped up local-ish I just went and got them:
John Letters T8+ iron/hybrid set
Graphite shafted 3H and 4H, basically unused
5-SW, steel shaft, hardly used
John Letters TP Series 56° wedge
John Letters Silver Swan Elegance putter (looks unused)
Brand new Letters Golf Torrance stand bag w/tags
All for £50..!
John Letters T8+ iron/hybrid set
Graphite shafted 3H and 4H, basically unused
5-SW, steel shaft, hardly used
John Letters TP Series 56° wedge
John Letters Silver Swan Elegance putter (looks unused)
Brand new Letters Golf Torrance stand bag w/tags
All for £50..!
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