just started playing golf and im looking to by some clubs, whats the best value for money , Im looking really for a driver , light weight with plenty of ping
2006-09-24 09:07:41 · 12 answers · asked by dazzadrew 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
Assumpting you live in the UK, Golf Monthly rcenetly tested a whole batch of budget drivers. As you're new to the game I'd suggest not spending too much at first. So
HIPPO XXL £69.99
BENROSS V12+ £99
MD GOLF Superstrong EQL £99.99
RAM Wizard Evolution £59.99
are your best choices. Ram won the comparison test.
Here it is!! http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/114-25382
2006-09-24 20:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Warlock Fiend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently started playing myself. I now play off 20.
I bought a very cheap driver from sports world
(sports-world.com) for about £20 made by Dunlop it was perfectly adequate to learn with, however I have changed it now for a Callaway driver that will last me a lot longer and is actually a lot more forgiving but 10 times the price. The one club I own now that I wish I had earlier is a 20 degree utility wood made by Lynx this is as easy to hit as an iron but has the distance of a fairway wood.
If I were you I would try and find somewhere like American golf and try a few clubs out to see what suits you. Then buy on-line as there are plenty of bargains to be had.
All the best and practice really is the best way to improve.
2006-09-26 00:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by steven5872 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cleveland Launcher Titanium 460 (i think it's the 2004 model) is absolute BEST VALUE for money driver.
Although now it is replaced by the new Launcher Ti460, Comp & HiBore, this one is still just as good.
Sound = Pinggggggggggggggggg
Distance = Bang
Forgivingness = Maximum
Looks = Very assuring (gold color Fujikura stock shaft with a serious looking head design)
Handicap = High-Mid. If you improve to a Low handicap, get a proper club-fitting and upgrade the shaft.
I am sure you can get a good bargain for this previous season driver at eBay or your local golf pro shop.
Don't listen to me, Check out what other people say about it.
2006-09-25 13:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by puffymail 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a clone get a clone of the Nike sasquatch, taylormade R7, the Cleveland launcher or the Ping G5 all around $100 at the first site below. You can't go wrong with any of these. New these clubs run $400 and more....
2006-09-24 10:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by Brian M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ur just starting leave the driver in the bag, use a 3 wood or even a 5 wood, u can still get 200 yds out of them.
for a beginer the best wood in his bag is-----his pencil.!
2006-09-24 22:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably steer away from wood. Go with an inexpensive metal driver. There is a reason all the Tour players use them.
2006-09-24 09:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 3 wood!!
2006-09-24 09:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a 3 wood would be perfect try american golf or something like that....i recomending getting a good one then it will last and you get the best results fast from these.
2006-09-25 06:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Sport World/Sports Soccer shop near you, check them out.
They currently have Dunlop 65i drivers (titanium head) starting from as little as £7.99 (steel shaft) or £13.99 (graphite).
If you're a beginner you should get a more lofted one (11.5 deg ideally).
2006-09-26 23:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy something from play it again sports, don't spend very much money. You need to play some before you know what to buy. I have some good links on my blog role for beginners. You should also check out www.playgolfamerica.com and www.pga.com improve your game section.
2006-09-24 14:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋