The Golf Thread

[Stan Hullis]

However, the Ben Sayers set is a really excellent deal

I might go to American golf in the morning and have a look at them

 

[Jabbawolf]

Buy a set of second hand clubs to start with - golf clubs don't really deteriorate and you'll get more for your money.

When you are ready to move on, get fitted and buy a new set made for your swing and build.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

You really need to check that those Ben Sayers are going to work for you. £200 is still a significant shell out if you can't hit them or get any distance. Shaft flex is absolutely key, but you aren't a midget either so make sure they sit correctly at address.

 

[Stan Hullis]

I'll get something sorted.

Tonight was the first night where it started to come together for me so I've got the bug tonight and want new clubs asap!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Another point is that topping up a starter set is sometimes quite difficult - can you find another Ben Sayers iron set on american golf as I can't.

 

[Stan Hullis]

Nope only the package set

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

So topping up will be a challenge. Not a bad starter set though, and if you get the bug then the Taylor Made irons I mentioned would be a very fine upgrade.

 

[Stan Hullis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ben-Sayer...olfClubs_JN&hash=item27c71d5286#ht_665wt_1139

£40 cheaper because of a missing head cover

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

http://www.americangolf.co.uk/product/Taylor-Made-Shag-Bag/p83489.aspx

I gotta get me one of these!

Large opening and spacious compartment apparently!

Finbarr Saunders golf ads!

 

[Penk Wolf]

I may just stretch the budget to £200 but buy a full set like these http://www.americangolf.co.uk/product/Ben-Sayers-M9-Graphite-Steel-Golf-Package-Set/p103406.aspx

As long as the FPO (for you Del) doesn't find out how much I spend!

If I was spending £200.00 on a set of clubs I would go and get fitted for a set of Pings and then buy a second hand set off e-bay.

A set like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ping-G5-i...Leisure_Golf_GolfClubs_JN&hash=item2a1e7de27f will probably go for £100.00.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

G5s are pretty decent. Craig is onto something there

 

[Stan Hullis]

Way too many options!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I have spent a very happy 90 minutes drooling about upgrading my golf bats. Anyone got £2,000 that would completely cover it?

 

[Penk Wolf]

I have a set of second hand G2s, prior to that I had a brand new set of i3s.

I wouldn't buy a new set again.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Last Pings I had were Zings I think.

 

[Stan Hullis]

I think I have decided to just buy a cheap set for now as I'm saving up to move out in September. In 18 months time I will be a better golfer and hopefully be better of financially and be able able to buy a decent set of bats

 

[leedswolf]

Make sure you don't buy blades get peripheral weighted irons.

I play with blades...................

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I should add, unless you are a low to mid handicap golfer. They are very unforgiving, especially for beginners like Jack is.

 

[leedswolf]

I think I have decided to just buy a cheap set for now as I'm saving up to move out in September. In 18 months time I will be a better golfer and hopefully be better of financially and be able able to buy a decent set of bats

It depends on your definition of 'cheap', ie low cost (budget) clubs which are a waste of money or a 2nd hand setvof quality club's.

 

[Stan Hullis]

Cheap as in second hand. I'm going to get the Fazr set I linked previously I think - whilst they're not a well known brand they have had good reviews for beginners and fall within my budget. They're in good condition and I have everything ready to go with those ones.

Should have them by Thursday.