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**agrismhig** · 03-27-2006, 04:44 AM

Yeah, I'm asking for more purchasing advice again.

Seems like I ask about a lot of different things...problem is, I rarely buy them because I'm poor. Haven't done all the PC upgrade yet (just the memory and the speakers), and haven't purchased the camcorder yet (though that's still an intention).

Anyway, I'm looking into buying a cheap, yet decent golf set to have to for casual play, at least to start.

There's a couple sets I'm looking at in my price range. I definately want to be under $200, but would like to stay around $150.

There's a two sets of inTech's for $99 and $149 each, the first w/graphite/steel and the second all graphite. I've heard of the brand before, but I'm still not sold on them.

There's also a set of Golden Bear clubs, all graphite, for $99. Not sure how they are.

Then there are 2 sets I really like. Both are Dunlop's. One is $159, for a graphite/steel combo...no putter, no bag, no hybrid.

The Second Dunlop set is for $179, w/what looks to be a graphite-steel combo. One hybrid to replace the 3-iron, a putter, bag, and wood-covers.

I really like what the set for $179 has, but I'd love to find a set for like $139, like I've seen in the past.

Any suggestions?

I used to work at one of the best golf stores in the nation here in Michigan (or so it's always rated in the top 100) so I have some expertise in this area.

I'd recommend you shell out the extra 100 to get a full set of powerbilt clubs in either graphite or steel - whichever you preferr AFTER you test them out. The reason I say this is two fold 1. Powerbilt has a lifetime warranty, not even TaylorMade or Calaway offer this, it's really a nice feature because to be honest sometimes shit happens, the glue in the hosel gets loose, you can get a weird bend in the shaft, trust me - I've seen it all. 2. When you buy a cheapo set more often than not the lofts will be really fucked up. Case in point, I have a set of Pings and am about a 8-10 handicapp, my buddy has Ping knockoffs and has about a 15 handicap. Well he can hit "his" PW over 150 yards, but when using mine, can't hit it more than 110. THe reason for this is that his cheap set of clubs loft's are out of synch. Meaning that the steps between clubs can be overly large or small (the difference between clubs is generally 10 - 15 yards) as is the case with his pw.

Powerbilt is a really good intro brand that should last you as you're only set of clubs for a decent amount of time. If you're starting off, you really won't get the benefit of hitting a powerbilt v. a mizuno.

Hope that helps.

03-27-2006, 04:44 AM	#14
agrismhig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	Yeah, I'm asking for more purchasing advice again. Seems like I ask about a lot of different things...problem is, I rarely buy them because I'm poor. Haven't done all the PC upgrade yet (just the memory and the speakers), and haven't purchased the camcorder yet (though that's still an intention). Anyway, I'm looking into buying a cheap, yet decent golf set to have to for casual play, at least to start. There's a couple sets I'm looking at in my price range. I definately want to be under $200, but would like to stay around $150. There's a two sets of inTech's for $99 and $149 each, the first w/graphite/steel and the second all graphite. I've heard of the brand before, but I'm still not sold on them. There's also a set of Golden Bear clubs, all graphite, for $99. Not sure how they are. Then there are 2 sets I really like. Both are Dunlop's. One is $159, for a graphite/steel combo...no putter, no bag, no hybrid. The Second Dunlop set is for $179, w/what looks to be a graphite-steel combo. One hybrid to replace the 3-iron, a putter, bag, and wood-covers. I really like what the set for $179 has, but I'd love to find a set for like $139, like I've seen in the past. Any suggestions? I used to work at one of the best golf stores in the nation here in Michigan (or so it's always rated in the top 100) so I have some expertise in this area. I'd recommend you shell out the extra 100 to get a full set of powerbilt clubs in either graphite or steel - whichever you preferr AFTER you test them out. The reason I say this is two fold 1. Powerbilt has a lifetime warranty, not even TaylorMade or Calaway offer this, it's really a nice feature because to be honest sometimes shit happens, the glue in the hosel gets loose, you can get a weird bend in the shaft, trust me - I've seen it all. 2. When you buy a cheapo set more often than not the lofts will be really fucked up. Case in point, I have a set of Pings and am about a 8-10 handicapp, my buddy has Ping knockoffs and has about a 15 handicap. Well he can hit "his" PW over 150 yards, but when using mine, can't hit it more than 110. THe reason for this is that his cheap set of clubs loft's are out of synch. Meaning that the steps between clubs can be overly large or small (the difference between clubs is generally 10 - 15 yards) as is the case with his pw. Powerbilt is a really good intro brand that should last you as you're only set of clubs for a decent amount of time. If you're starting off, you really won't get the benefit of hitting a powerbilt v. a mizuno. Hope that helps.
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