Which would be more "cost efficient"....

[TonyN]

How is your ball striking Smiffy? Being off 11 I would expect you to be playing with more progressive irons (although you may have the short game of a legend amd strike poorly)

Doesnt something like the 57's or 52's appeal to you?

 

[Smiffy]

How is your ball striking Smiffy? Being off 11 I would expect you to be playing with more progressive irons (although you may have the short game of a legend amd strike poorly)

Generally strike 5 iron upwards OK, (when I'm not fatting them off the tee as I was in the "slosh" on Sunday ), my 4 and 3 iron play isn't brilliant (so much so that I don't carry my 3 iron prefer to choke down on a 5 wood).
My short game is not too bad, always been a reasonable player around the greens and from bunkers and an "average" putter.
I don't want anything with a massive great head, or too thick a topline, preferring the look of a traditional blade but with a little more foregiveness.
I think the "look" of the club is the most important thing, I've never been a brand snob, it it looks OK I can generally hit it. That's why I liked my old Tandric clubs...they looked good at address and gave me a lot of confidence.
The problem I have is that we don't have any of the big golf stores around this way. Nearest is Tunbridge Wells and with me working almost every day except Sundays I don't get a lot of time to look around.
There is a great pro shop at one of the Muni courses about 30 or so miles away where it's like an Alladins cave. I guess a visit to there is on the cards. At least they have a driving range attached, and as much as I hate the bloody things it's a chance to give a few irons a biff

 

[TonyN]

No chance of booking a day off work to visit one of the CF centres like mizuno?

Its definitly worth it, especially as its free and you know when you are finished you definitly have the best clubs for you.

 

[Smiffy]

No chance of booking a day off work to visit one of the CF centres like mizuno?

Its definitly worth it, especially as its free and you know when you are finished you definitly have the best clubs for you.

As nice as they look Tony, they are a little too "rich" for me....

 

[TonyN]

You are under no obligation to buy but atleast you would know what characteristics you need and what shafts too look for in a set that you do fancy.

 

[Herbie]

Cost effective would be to sell and buy new or a set of used, that have had the mod you wish.

More cost effective would be not to buy something you dont want in the first place.

Re-shafting a single club with a bent or broken shaft is what I believe re-shafting should be for. I find it strange that anyone would re-shaft a full set of clubs/irons at such a cost. I just find it bizarre.

Reshafting means new grip and thickness, new weight/balance, and completely new feel when striking the ball. You get all that with a new set of clubs??????????On top of all this you have to trust those doing the job too!

Is it just a cudos thing more than serving a purpose?
Im not against people spending because they can but I just do not understand this reshafting thing, Im sure pros selling the idea may have different opinions ££££ but I just dont see the logic, I wish someone would enlighten me.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

As they say on the programme DEAL. Take the £200 as the cost of Cally's is falling in the P/X market thanks to the X22. I went from steel to graphite and won't be going back. My distance is up and my dispersion is much better.

There is nothing wrong in admitting a mistake. I have bought so many clubs (putters especially) which I think is the one and have cast it aside and served divorce papers on them within weeks sometimes.

Get the money in your hand and then have a quick lesson. If there is nothing seriously flawed then you know when you go out looking that you can swing with impunity. Take your time and if possible go somewhere and at least get checked for lie angle and shaft length. Then have the time of your life trying them out. The only word of warning I would add is that not all the manufacturers have released their 09 models yet so if you wait a few months and can save a few £ you will have a biger choice of the newest kids on the block

 

[Smiffy]

There is nothing wrong in admitting a mistake.

Yep...

The other irons I like the "look" of are MD golfs forged CNC which users give glowing reports on.
They look extremely good value for money and are available with UST Tour Force graphite shafts.
The biggest problem is finding somebody who stocks them down this neck of the woods.
There are a couple of places in Surrey that do, so a longer trip than the driving range may be in order.
But I'm fairly open minded at the moment. I haven't got loyalty to any make but obviously don't want to buy cheap crap....

 

[Cernunnos]

Decide which looses less money... fitting the shafts or the depreciation on selling the clubs you just bought.

 

[HTL]

Homer J the man to speak to about Taylor Made irons. I tried them the other day and didnt get on with them, the ball was going too high and I wasnt a big fan of the looks.

 

[thecraw]

Cost effective would be to sell and buy new or a set of used, that have had the mod you wish.

More cost effective would be not to buy something you dont want in the first place.

Re-shafting a single club with a bent or broken shaft is what I believe re-shafting should be for. I find it strange that anyone would re-shaft a full set of clubs/irons at such a cost. I just find it bizarre.
Reshafting means new grip and thickness, new weight/balance, and completely new feel when striking the ball. You get all that with a new set of clubs??????????On top of all this you have to trust those doing the job too!

Is it just a cudos thing more than serving a purpose?
Im not against people spending because they can but I just do not understand this reshafting thing, Im sure pros selling the idea may have different opinions ££££ but I just dont see the logic, I wish someone would enlighten me.

Shafts get "tired" after a while, after 3 years of playing golf in all conditions the steel shafts start to get worn, the shafts start to degenerate and rust from the inside out. The stress on the shaft is also incredible from hitting it constantly, taking divots, pulling it in and out of your bag etc etc.

Alot of better players who are happy with a set of rons will quite happily re-shaft their entire set as they are happy with the set of irons they have I'm also sure that alot of people will consider it rather than the expensive outlay of a new set of bats. If I'm still as happy with my Ping S59's in the next couple of years I will certainly consider paying £200 plus for them to be re-shafted instead of £5-600 for a new set. Then again these bloomin S57's keep calling me every time I walk into a golf shop!!!!!


I will resist, I WILL!!!AAAGH.

 

[Herbie]

Cost effective would be to sell and buy new or a set of used, that have had the mod you wish.

More cost effective would be not to buy something you dont want in the first place.

Re-shafting a single club with a bent or broken shaft is what I believe re-shafting should be for. I find it strange that anyone would re-shaft a full set of clubs/irons at such a cost. I just find it bizarre.
Reshafting means new grip and thickness, new weight/balance, and completely new feel when striking the ball. You get all that with a new set of clubs??????????On top of all this you have to trust those doing the job too!

Is it just a cudos thing more than serving a purpose?
Im not against people spending because they can but I just do not understand this reshafting thing, Im sure pros selling the idea may have different opinions ££££ but I just dont see the logic, I wish someone would enlighten me.

Shafts get "tired" after a while, after 3 years of playing golf in all conditions the steel shafts start to get worn, the shafts start to degenerate and rust from the inside out. The stress on the shaft is also incredible from hitting it constantly, taking divots, pulling it in and out of your bag etc etc.

Alot of better players who are happy with a set of rons will quite happily re-shaft their entire set as they are happy with the set of irons they have I'm also sure that alot of people will consider it rather than the expensive outlay of a new set of bats. If I'm still as happy with my Ping S59's in the next couple of years I will certainly consider paying £200 plus for them to be re-shafted instead of £5-600 for a new set. Then again these bloomin S57's keep calling me every time I walk into a golf shop!!!!!


I will resist, I WILL!!!AAAGH.

Reshafting for that reason I can fully understand, but having said that, it takes quite a while for this kind of thing to take effect, withing that timescale I would have saved up and bought one of the multitude of new tch advanced sets and let the buggers rust.

 

[Cernunnos]

I think I once heard something about steel shafts to the description that they actually get firmer over time as apposed to grapgite that get softer.

 

[Herbie]

I think I once heard something about steel shafts to the description that they actually get firmer over time as apposed to grapgite that get softer.

I heard that too but not sure how much each way is true.

 

[Cernunnos]

I think I once heard something about steel shafts to the description that they actually get firmer over time as apposed to grapgite that get softer.

I heard that too but not sure how much each way is true.

I've certainly experienced graphite shafts that get softer, bit of a pain when its in your favorite driver that has served well up until then.

 

[jeffc]

I've certainly experienced graphite shafts that get softer, bit of a pain when its in your favorite driver that has served well up until then.

[/QUOTE]

Have it reshafted then

 

[Smiffy]

Cost effective would be to sell and buy new or a set of used, that have had the mod you wish.

More cost effective would be not to buy something you dont want in the first place.

Re-shafting a single club with a bent or broken shaft is what I believe re-shafting should be for. I find it strange that anyone would re-shaft a full set of clubs/irons at such a cost. I just find it bizarre.

Reshafting means new grip and thickness, new weight/balance, and completely new feel when striking the ball. You get all that with a new set of clubs??????????On top of all this you have to trust those doing the job too!

Is it just a cudos thing more than serving a purpose?
Im not against people spending because they can but I just do not understand this reshafting thing, Im sure pros selling the idea may have different opinions ££££ but I just dont see the logic, I wish someone would enlighten me.

Herb
I fully appreciate what you are saying, but at the time of my original posting I had no idea (at all) as to how much it would cost to re-shaft a full set of irons. I was just trying to get an indication of price more than anything else. I, like most people today, don't have the money to "chuck around" that I did maybe a year or two ago so from the replies I have received it looks like I will be going the "cheaper" route of changing my clubs.
Yes, I've made a mistake with these ones...purely and simply on the shaft choice. I have no problem with any other aspect of the club at all. I stupidly made the mistake of thinking that because I had played with steel shafts before and had no problem with them, that these would be the same. But it must be over 10 years ago that I last used them and I'm not as young (or as fit) as I once was so I guess my swing speed has slowed down enough for me to notice them this time around.
I made the mistake of not trying before I bought...a mistake that unfortunately a lot of people have made in the past and many others will make in the future. My John Letters Trilogy were purchased "online" and without a trial swing. I got on with them really well, but got the upgrade bug after 5 years or so.
Whatever I end up buying this time, I will make sure that I fully test the clubs before shelling out my hard earned.
Rob

 

[Herbie]

Cost effective would be to sell and buy new or a set of used, that have had the mod you wish.

More cost effective would be not to buy something you dont want in the first place.

Re-shafting a single club with a bent or broken shaft is what I believe re-shafting should be for. I find it strange that anyone would re-shaft a full set of clubs/irons at such a cost. I just find it bizarre.

Reshafting means new grip and thickness, new weight/balance, and completely new feel when striking the ball. You get all that with a new set of clubs??????????On top of all this you have to trust those doing the job too!

Is it just a cudos thing more than serving a purpose?
Im not against people spending because they can but I just do not understand this reshafting thing, Im sure pros selling the idea may have different opinions ££££ but I just dont see the logic, I wish someone would enlighten me.

Herb
I fully appreciate what you are saying, but at the time of my original posting I had no idea (at all) as to how much it would cost to re-shaft a full set of irons. I was just trying to get an indication of price more than anything else. I, like most people today, don't have the money to "chuck around" that I did maybe a year or two ago so from the replies I have received it looks like I will be going the "cheaper" route of changing my clubs.
Yes, I've made a mistake with these ones...purely and simply on the shaft choice. I have no problem with any other aspect of the club at all. I stupidly made the mistake of thinking that because I had played with steel shafts before and had no problem with them, that these would be the same. But it must be over 10 years ago that I last used them and I'm not as young (or as fit) as I once was so I guess my swing speed has slowed down enough for me to notice them this time around.
I made the mistake of not trying before I bought...a mistake that unfortunately a lot of people have made in the past and many others will make in the future. My John Letters Trilogy were purchased "online" and without a trial swing. I got on with them really well, but got the upgrade bug after 5 years or so.
Whatever I end up buying this time, I will make sure that I fully test the clubs before shelling out my hard earned.
Rob

Your not the only one to make mistakes in choice smiffy, Ive made god knows how many

 

[Smiffy]

Well, I think I've had a bit of a result!
I've been looking around all week at different clubs, there are so many available!
One of the brands I kept reading good reports about were MD Golf (not one of the first names that spring to mind) but all of the reviews (both professional and players) rate certain models very highly indeed.
The set I was drawn to were the Tungsten Ti Mark 2's which are shown here and come out highly regarded by mid/low handicappers alike...

http://www.mdgolf.co.uk/mdgolf_2008/clubs.php?category=tungsten_ti&product=71

Stockist of these are few and far between down South but I noticed that one of our local Golf Clubs (about 8 miles up the road) are agents and after a chat with the pro there (who I know) I popped up this afternoon and had a close look, and hit a few balls on the range. They are bloody superb! And the best bit????
The lowest price I have found on the internet for a set fitted with graphite shafts is £293.00.
http://www.golfonline.co.uk/golf-superstrong-tungsten-irons-3pw-graphite-shaft-p-2140.html

Imagine my surprise when he phoned the MD rep whilst I was there, got his calculator out, and said he could get me a brand new set for £229.00!!
A guy at work looks like he is going to have my Callaways for the £200.00 I'm asking so it's going to cost me all of £29.00 to change!
The recommended retail price for the Ti 2's with graphite is £399.00 so I feel I've got a really good deal.
Subject to my mate saying a definite "yes" on the Callys tomorrow, I think I'm ready to bite the bullet.
As I say, I know that MD Golf are not one of the biggest names, but I wanted to change for not much money and the Mizunos/Ping/Titleist clubs I liked the look of were going to cost me a fair old packet to move up to so I'm well chuffed.
Rob

 

[thecraw]

I had a couple of the MD Cobalt wedges and really liked them, I also know a pro who uses a MD Hybrid and he raves about it. MD are a decent company.

They make great value for money golf equipment. I would swoop quickly at that price and if your mate backs out punt them onto ebay or try selling them to golfbidder.

Good luck.