is there really any difference between the cheaper golf sets and expensive ones?

Question

i have graphvite woods and graphvite hybrids so far there good do i really need to spend a thousand dollars? to get a good golf set?

Answer 1

no you dont. i had a rawlings set from MC Sports...it got me through my first two years, but they arent that accurate. so, i upgraded to having Tommy Armour used 845 SilverScots (70 bux), a Cleveland Halo Hybrid 22* (100 bux), Tommy Armour 3 wood (brothers old 3 wood - he plays competetively), and a Nike Ignite Putter (90 bux)...and i instantly shaved 3 strokes. So, spending as little as 200 bux can help a ton.

But, graphite irons will hurt you when you start to play more and get more club speed...i cant swing a driver anymore because i have too much headspeed and wont spend 200 bux for an extra extra stiff shaft.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

you don't have to spend thousands, but you will have to spend hundreds. If you are an inexperienced player that plays five times a year you won't know the difference between cheap clubs and nice clubs

Clubs from Walmart that you can buy as a set for $150 won't last very long, I have had friends that have bought the sets and the shafts started to break in the second season

Graphite shafts don't mean its a good club, only old men play with graphite shaft irons, get steel shaft irons. Plus cheap graphite breaks easily, especially if you have a high swingspeed.

You can buy used equipment at a decent price, buy last years models that are barely used for half the price of new.

My sugestion to you, buy a used set of Ping or Titleist steel shaft irons for about $200 or so. If you have a high clubhead speed get stiff shafts. If you take care of your irons they will last 10 years or more.

Woods are a little different, I would sugest to buy last years name brand driver model for about $150, you can go cheap on a 3 wood or 5 wood and get steel shaft but your driver should be graphite.

As far as playability, there is a huge difference. The large name brand companies spend millions on research and development, they also spend millions to pay the proffesional players to use thier equipment, which unfortunatly we have to pay for.

Go to golf course and ask to hit a demo club and then hit your own, see if you can feel a difference. Don't be intimidated if they want to take some measurements, if they sell Pings they are custum fit. This is different than going to a local retail shop and hitting clubs into a net, there is not much feedback that you can get buy watching a ball go into a net.

Answer 4

In this case, size does matter. It is not the increased size itself that gives you more distance, but a 440-460cc driver will give you much more distance on shots that you do not strike exactly in the middle of the clubhead, also called the sweet spot. However, I would suggest that you NOT spend any serious money on clubs at this point. You would be far better off, and could achieve a hell of a lot more distance by learning proper swing techniques. The best way for that to happen is to find a teaching professional that specializes in teaching beginners.

Answer 5

The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following "The Simple Golf Swing" program. It's primarily a 31 page eBook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Consistency being the number 1 golf skill.

You not only get the eBook though, you also receive a ton of extra material including video, lessons on putting, driving, chipping, sand play etc. Here is their official site: http://www.golfswingguru.net

Answer 6

A custom fit set of quality clubs will absolutely result in better scores than cheap, off the rack clubs. A single digit handicap will most likely only gain a shot or so, but a 15 handicap could easily drop 5 or more strokes off their game with a complete set of custom fit clubs. Custom fit clubs will not make you play better, but poorly fit clubs will exaggerate your bad shots, and provide inconsistent results, which will make it hard to correct them and get better.

If you're serious about golf, a set of custom fit clubs is essential. But, if it's not in your budget, that's your decision.

Answer 7

Heck yes I say.
Quality expensive clubs like:
Ben Hogan
TaylorMade
Callaway
Titleist
Nike
Ping

They are 3 times better than Top Flite.

Answer 8

difference cheaper golf sets expensive

Answer 9

I suppose it all depends on your pocket book. Are you a 5-10 handicap? I would opt for the cheaper set until you can acchive more consistant scores.

Answer 10

Yes the cheap one rust when they get wet and dry.... Always clean your clubs and dry them after a round... Even the cheap ones will last...