Buying Golf Clubs?

Question

I am just starting to play golf and hope to buy my first set of clubs soon, is it better to buy a second hand set of well known clubs or a new set of custom fit generic clubs?

Answer 1

I started playing eight years ago and the advice I received from friends in the know was to buy a custom fit generic set. It turns out to be the best advice I could have received. For everything, including the bag and other accessories, I paid under five hundred dollars at a local privately owned golf shop.

I still own those clubs and play twice a week. I typically shoot around 80, and the clubs work just fine. I couldn't be happier with a set of clubs.

I go with many others that own "brand name" clubs that they paid well over a thousand dollars for, and only one of my golf buddies shoots lower than I do.

I think the real recipe for success is to have a set of clubs that fits you well. Just like many other things in life, the higher priced product doesn't necessarily mean better performance of a happier owner.

Answer 2

I just bought a demo set of Maxfli Revolution clubs on ebay. There seem to be a lot of these available. I just started playing this year as well and didn't want to dump a bunch of cash before I knew if I was hooked. Most of these sets are going for under $100 plus shipping. This same set new is on sale for $299 at Dick's Sporting Goods. Good luck.

Answer 3

I would recommend an inexpensive new set or a good used set. Find out if you have passion for the game and if golf is something that you will pursue long term. You can always upgrade your equipment later. I highly recommend golf lessons if you have the time to take them, to practice and if you can afford lessons and range balls. I buy a lot of my golf equipment from Rock Bottom Golf. You can get decent, new equipment there at a reasonable price.

Answer 4

I go with a new set of custom fit generic clubs

Answer 5

Go to the golf shop and check out all the trade in sets that they have. Hit some on the simulator and buy what feels good. Also look at the inexpensive starter sets and try them out. Then decide.

Answer 6

Custom fit generic clubs by far. A set of off the rack top of the line clubs will likely play no better than off the rack no name brands in the hands of a beginner.

The advantage of custom fit clubs as a beginner is that you will learn to play correctly, rather than learning to play to fix the problems of ill fitted clubs. All your inconsistencies will be due to your swing (as opposed to a combination of your swing and your clubs) so they will be easier to isolate and fix.

Good luck and have fun.

Answer 7

Best bet is to start with clubs that fit you. If you use just any set, you'll begin with having to make adjustments every time you pick up a club. If you want to get good, you must have good equipment. I recommend that you check out www.kisgolf.com. They sell customized sets with a lifetime guarantee and they include lessons.
Good luck...
"Hit 'em straight"
Clark

Answer 8

It depends what you are looking to spend. You can get a new set for relatively cheap if you are willing to buy last years clubs. Look at old Clevelands, Cobras, or Mizunos specifically. If you look used, look TaylorMade. Those arent totally beginner clubs so it will give you something to grow into.

Answer 9

I would say depends on what you are willing to spend...you can get good inexpensive new clubs as well as fitted with "genaric ones". I would suggest getting fitted for one, as well as taking a lesson or two before heading out to the course, welcome to the wonderful wacky, frustrating world of golf.

Answer 10

Try a secondhand set then once ou get excellent feel and accuracy, buy better ones. I hope my answer helped.