[Bemapayople]

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?

[soyclocky]

Don't worry about putters, you can get a cheap one at a used place for like 5 bucks, because when you're beginning golf putting is the least of your worries

You can also think about getting the $159 set, going to a used store and getting a putter, a bag and hybrid for a good price, but you might not stay under 200, because the hybrids have just recently become popular and might be expensive used

[Pvfcadbh]

Don't worry about putters, you can get a cheap one at a used place for like 5 bucks, because when you're beginning golf putting is the least of your worries

You can also think about getting the $159 set, going to a used store and getting a putter, a bag and hybrid for a good price, but you might not stay under 200, because the hybrids have just recently become popular and might be expensive used

I don't like graphite shafts on irons, but any set will be fine probably. I'm getting back into snowboarding after being back in indiana for college (and i'm buying a cheaper snowboards)... when you're first starting, the equipment doesn't make a difference. When you get better you'll notice it will.

[AlexBrith]

Well, the reason why I'm staying somewhat cheap is because I'm not going to be golfing a TON. I only go on rare occasions now, but if I had my own set, I'd probably go more often, especially w/some of my friends from school.

Thing is though, I'd still like to get a decent set because I'll likely have this set for a while. I know Dunlop is a decent name, and all-together, this $179 set is looking more and more attractive.

Thanks for the advice, guys.

[didrexx]

Well, the reason why I'm staying somewhat cheap is because I'm not going to be golfing a TON. I only go on rare occasions now, but if I had my own set, I'd probably go more often, especially w/some of my friends from school.

Thing is though, I'd still like to get a decent set because I'll likely have this set for a while. I know Dunlop is a decent name, and all-together, this $179 set is looking more and more attractive.

Thanks for the advice, guys.

I would go with the 179 set if I were you

If you get into it, and become un-poor (probably after college), then you can upgrade

Also, golf balls, buy the cheapest ones you possibly can, because they don't make a bit of difference when you're just starting to play. You can usually get free ones if you pick through the woods/brush at any course as well

I have never paid for a golf ball, my clubs, or a round of golf in my life

I know I will have to pay eventually, but I'm enjoying it for now

[poRmawayncmop]

Also, golf balls, buy the cheapest ones you possibly can, because they don't make a bit of difference when you're just starting to play. You can usually get free ones if you pick through the woods/brush at any course as well

And if you play at a course with rich lazy people, you can find really good balls, because they don't feel like looking if they can't find it initially, but definitely feel like they need the proV's.

[Karlmarks]

I would go with the 179 set if I were you

If you get into it, and become un-poor (probably after college), then you can upgrade

Also, golf balls, buy the cheapest ones you possibly can, because they don't make a bit of difference when you're just starting to play. You can usually get free ones if you pick through the woods/brush at any course as well

I have never paid for a golf ball, my clubs, or a round of golf in my life

I know I will have to pay eventually, but I'm enjoying it for now

You damn hustler.

Haha, but yeah, I know about the whole golfball thing. We used to find a ton of them over at the school down the street where we'd go sometimes to hit balls. We'd come with one can full, and leave with damn near another. I've also got a half-dozen or so that we picked up a while ago for like 5 bucks for 2 dozen or something. Major clearance sale or something.

[sniskelsowwef]

this is the best advice for you if you wanna be a golfer.

Go buy a $10 putter and a $20 SW at any store that has them.
Practice all year on the putting and chipping green because that is the hardest part to learn and actually get good at. It takes touch and feel. That touch and feel will cross over to playing woods and irons.

Next Winter, in say December or January, go to a golfing store and buy last years models or even a model from 2 years ago that will be outdated and insanly cheap. Best time for a beginning golfer to buy a decent set is in the offseason because the prices are absolutely slashed.

any fool can learn how to hit a ball with one good golfing buddy and a week at the range. Once you learn how to hack it up there, you will already be halfway decent at chipping and putting and your score will be better.

A below average-average ball striker with good fundamental around the green is a better player than an average-slightly above average ball striker who never practices on the green and 3 and 4 putts everything.

The one year i cut the most strokes off my overall score and lowered my handicapp the msot was the year that i went to the range 1 time every 2 weeks and went to the practice greens 4-5 times/week for 1/2 hour. trust me, it's the best way for a beginner to get a respectable game. if you canputt and chip, you have a leg up on most.

[plogypeskelry]

this is the best advice for you if you wanna be a golfer.

Go buy a $10 putter and a $20 SW at any store that has them.
Practice all year on the putting and chipping green because that is the hardest part to learn and actually get good at. It takes touch and feel. That touch and feel will cross over to playing woods and irons.

Next Winter, in say December or January, go to a golfing store and buy last years models or even a model from 2 years ago that will be outdated and insanly cheap. Best time for a beginning golfer to buy a decent set is in the offseason because the prices are absolutely slashed.

any fool can learn how to hit a ball with one good golfing buddy and a week at the range. Once you learn how to hack it up there, you will already be halfway decent at chipping and putting and your score will be better.

A below average-average ball striker with good fundamental around the green is a better player than an average-slightly above average ball striker who never practices on the green and 3 and 4 putts everything.

The one year i cut the most strokes off my overall score and lowered my handicapp the msot was the year that i went to the range 1 time every 2 weeks and went to the practice greens 4-5 times/week for 1/2 hour. trust me, it's the best way for a beginner to get a respectable game. if you canputt and chip, you have a leg up on most.

Awesome advice, pwr. I'll definately take that into consideration, at least as far as my practicing goes.

I'm certainly not a beginner in the truest sense of the word. I went to the range a good handful of times over the summer w/my Dad's clubs, and I've played a few rounds of golf, not to mention quite a few at the chip n putt when I was younger.

Thing is, I'm not trying to be some great golfer yet. I'd just like to get my own set (since I'm off at college, I can't just borrow my dad's), this way if I wanna go practice I can, and should I wanna play w/my friends, I can, too.

I do wish I had thought of this back in the fall. Problem is, income tax return comes in March! haha.

[TEFSADDERFISA]

If you're going cheap might as well go real cheap if you're not going to play much. Here's a set for $89.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B0009RPNP6

[CelexaNY]

If you're going cheap might as well go real cheap if you're not going to play much. Here's a set for $89.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B0009RPNP6

I'm sure a set could be had at a yard sale for $20...


But Jay, if you're cheap and poor, golf is the wrong sport for you.

[DINAKuncher]

I'm sure a set could be had at a yard sale for $20...


But Jay, if you're cheap and poor, golf is the wrong sport for you.

Haha...well, I know that. Golf ain't cheap at all.

But basically, there are plenty of courses around that I can play for 15-25 bucks. Not real great courses, but hell the guys I'm going to be playing with are cheap college kids, too, so it's all good.

The reason why I'm looking for a decent set, but still cheap is because I'm trying to split my income tax check to put the rest towards a camcorder. I figure if I get the 180 set, then I've got appx 220 towards the camcorder. Pull the other 80 from my savings for the camcorder, and I'm set. I didn't want to have to tap into my savings for the 2 purchases, but it looks like I'm gonna have to do that. The little bit of money I get from working on campus will go towards playing a few rounds of golf before the summer hits, and I'll be working more.

[optormtix]

If you're going cheap might as well go real cheap if you're not going to play much. Here's a set for $89.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B0009RPNP6

Is there that little of a difference between those and a $180 set of Dunlops? I mean, I'd like to get a set I can keep for a while, even after college.

[agrismhig]

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.

[WGRocky]

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.

I'll definately take that into consideration. Thanks, man.

[Abnorttrano]

I'll definately take that into consideration. Thanks, man.

Yeah I mean if you're looking for a set that you can learn on and then run with for a few years as you get you're game going, its really worth it to spend the extra hundo. Powerbilt has a full set out there for like 250 with bag driver and the whole deal. THe difference between that powerbilt set and a complete set from say target is really night and day.

[annouhMus]

Well, I just got my clubs today.

I ordered a set of RAM G-Force clubs. They're made by Tommy Armour, and they're pretty good stuff from what I understand. At least for this stage of the game. My neighbor who taught golf for a couple years said it looks like a pretty nice set.

Some specs:

• Driver, 3 & 5 Woods, graphite shafted
• Steel-shafted hybrid-iron
• Steel-shafted 4-PW
• Putter
• Stand Bag
• Head covers

Got it for $129.99.

[djmassk]

I looked at those clubs over the weekend for my son. He's been borrowing my spare set. I told him if he's actually going to play some I'd buy him a set, since I gave an old set I had and a bag to my son in law (trying to be fair and all).
They look like ok clubs, but I bought a set of used irons at the golf course yesterday for $50 instead. After scouring ebay all weekend.

[katespepach]

I looked at those clubs over the weekend for my son. He's been borrowing my spare set. I told him if he's actually going to play some I'd buy him a set, since I gave an old set I had and a bag to my son in law (trying to be fair and all).
They look like ok clubs, but I bought a set of used irons at the golf course yesterday for $50 instead. After scouring ebay all weekend.

I'm going to try and go to the range today, check them out.

Problem is I feel like crap...I dono if it's allergies or the flu or what, but it sucks. I haven't slept well for 3 or 4 days now.

[fd8IIys2]

I don't want to discourage you, but in the amazon.com review on those clubs one guy said he had a problem with the shafts snapping or heads flying off.

Might just have been a bad set he got, but you might watch out for it.