Ok, I am a fairly new golfer. Took it up years ago then stopped after only about 6 months. Then started again last month. Anyway, I routinely shoot in the 110-120s having only played about 4 full rounds and about 20 executive course rounds. I bought some cheap clubs on E-bay years ago (Dunlop) and still use them. Is it worth it to spend $800+ on a new set of high end clubs (ping, Callaway, etc.)? Will it make a difference in my game?
A friend of mine told me it won't matter until I get better. Any thoughts from those who really play alot of golf. Oh, and yes, I took about 8 lessons from a PGA teacher when I first started. Thanks
It depends on how much fitting you would need. If you need +1" and 2* upright or flat than it makes a big difference. If you are pretty much needing a standard set then you are better off waiting until you get better because more than likely you swing will evolve as you get better. Go get a fitting it will help shed light on what you need to do. Also if the dunlops are made for lower handicaps you will see alot of better shots from today super game improvement irons like the TaylorMade R7 Draw $599. But get fit then if you can use standard clubs you can shop on ebay and save a couple hundred bucks. i own the TaylorMade OS2 Rac and you can buy them new for $350. I love my set. Good Luck I hope this helps.
Your friend is right. Play for awhile and learn to strike the ball consistently before investing in new expensive clubs.
You may consider investing in some new woods though first. That's where most dramatic game improvement advances have been made.
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It depends on how much fitting you would need. If you need +1" and 2* upright or flat than it makes a big difference. If you are pretty much needing a standard set then you are better off waiting until you get better because more than likely you swing will evolve as you get better. Go get a fitting it will help shed light on what you need to do. Also if the dunlops are made for lower handicaps you will see alot of better shots from today super game improvement irons like the TaylorMade R7 Draw $599. But get fit then if you can use standard clubs you can shop on ebay and save a couple hundred bucks. i own the TaylorMade OS2 Rac and you can buy them new for $350. I love my set. Good Luck I hope this helps.
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At your level - or even mine (high 80s) - not worth spending $800. You won't notice the difference between a $400 set and a $800 set.
Although, it could be that your Dunlop clubs aren't very good and you might actually be suffering because of it. Have someone better try them out at the driving range and see if they can hit the ball decent.
If you do get new clubs, I would recommend getting a set of decent quality knockoffs from an online site like http://www.diamondtour.com - or search on Google for "custom golf clubs" or "clone golf clubs". You can also look at http://www.golf-gear-review.com to see reviews that people have written regarding different clubs.
The buzzword these days for clubs is "game-improvement" clubs. I'm not sure if it means anything, but if you spend $200 online (do your research) you can get a great set of knockoff irons. And if you don't have your heart set on the latest greatest name-brand titanium driver, you can get a good set of woods (driver - 3 - 5) for $150 online. If you get clubs online, I'd avoid the standard graphite shafts - pay a bit more to get better graphite shafts on the woods - and go with a decent quality steel shaft on the irons rather than a cheapie graphite shaft.
Or, if you want name-brand, do a bit of research and figure out what kind you want, and then consider buying some on eBay. Be patient and make sure you get the kind you want with the right flex shaft. You can get a $400 set of irons that's a few years old for $100 and although their not new, as long as they are not damaged they will perform fine. Granted one problem is that you don't get a chance to hit them before you buy. However, as long as it's a decent club I've found that it doesn't matter - you get used to them after a few buckets of balls and then they feel normal to you.
You can also try Craigslist, play-it-again sports, etc.
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If you know or work with a lot of golfers, see what they are getting rid of. Several people I know who golf are constantly buying new woods or irons every season. When I started, I had like 10+ people who were looking to give me a set of this or that for very cheap.
Buying used stuff isn't always the best, but if you know the people you are buying from, they'll usually hook you up.
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Although your friend is right, here is what I have consistently learned. Whenever you are in a rut I found that whether you by a new glove, putter, or shoes. Making a simple small purchase is good for the psyche!! I would wait on the new set but if you go to a golf store and rent a set for a week (go for the cavities if you have a problem getting air under your ball) and you will automatically have a confidence boosted.
Change is always good but introduce changes in small quantities.
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