Anyone tried golf clones? You can get a driver for say $100 vs $300 or more. I am not even close to being some great golf player, but I am above average vs the weekend hacker but I just can't bring myself to dropping $1000 or more for a new set of clubs. (My current clubs are 10+ years old)
Golf Clones
- Thread starter Rayug
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Not Golfsmith, I am talking about the complete knockoffs who don't try to promote their own brand but try to match the big names clubs.
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Don’t waste your $ on knock-offs. It’s the big boy’s (Callaway, Nike, TaylorMade, etc…) proprietary manufacturing that turns out superior clubheads.
For a putter, only a Scotty Cameron will do. SCs are so superior that Nike can’t get Tiger off his Newport.
Used is an option, But I would recommend reshafting to manufacture’s specs. Shafts deteriorate with use and time. Clubheads not so much.
That and pick a ball (Pro V) and stick with it.
Stay away from the knockoffs, but Golfsmith and Golfworks are workable.
I have a lot of clubs--a 7- or 8-year old set of Mizuno MP-14s, a10-year-old set of TM Burner Bubbles, a 5-year-old set of Callaway Pro Series X-14s, 2 sets of Golfsmith brand clubs I built, and some random clubs.
A friend of mine had a set of X-14 knockoffs and they don't really compare. Not even to the Golfsmith clubs. We played at least every other day during my third year of law school and had a lot of opportunities to test them both out. The knockoffs are crap.
Have you thought about maybe a gently used set about 3-5 years old? You can find the X-14 irons I have for under $300 now.
I have a lot of clubs--a 7- or 8-year old set of Mizuno MP-14s, a10-year-old set of TM Burner Bubbles, a 5-year-old set of Callaway Pro Series X-14s, 2 sets of Golfsmith brand clubs I built, and some random clubs.
A friend of mine had a set of X-14 knockoffs and they don't really compare. Not even to the Golfsmith clubs. We played at least every other day during my third year of law school and had a lot of opportunities to test them both out. The knockoffs are crap.
Have you thought about maybe a gently used set about 3-5 years old? You can find the X-14 irons I have for under $300 now.
Mistadobalina
100+ Posts
overstock usually has some stuff in that's pretty cheap for a full set of clubs.
You're better off with good equipment, but there's not one best piece of equipment for everyone.
Dusty says SC putters are the best....but if you don't putt YOUR best with one of them, it's not the best for you. I have never owned a SC and I still seem to do ok.
I would buy used and see if any golfshops offer a return policy where you can trade back in used clubs for what you bought them. Roger Dunn has a program like that out here and my neighbor is always getting new stuff to try out.
Also, don't feel the need to do everything at once. I would start with a new putter and wedges, then irons, then driver. That's probably boring and most people want to run out and get a good driver first, but you're better off going the other direction if you want to get better.
Finally, 10 years isn't too long if you have something that works. My irons are some Pings that came out in 2001 and they don't even make anymore. My putter is an old Rossie Two from the mid-90s. And I've had my 56 degree wedge for 10+ years as well.
Dusty says SC putters are the best....but if you don't putt YOUR best with one of them, it's not the best for you. I have never owned a SC and I still seem to do ok.
I would buy used and see if any golfshops offer a return policy where you can trade back in used clubs for what you bought them. Roger Dunn has a program like that out here and my neighbor is always getting new stuff to try out.
Also, don't feel the need to do everything at once. I would start with a new putter and wedges, then irons, then driver. That's probably boring and most people want to run out and get a good driver first, but you're better off going the other direction if you want to get better.
Finally, 10 years isn't too long if you have something that works. My irons are some Pings that came out in 2001 and they don't even make anymore. My putter is an old Rossie Two from the mid-90s. And I've had my 56 degree wedge for 10+ years as well.
I hit the irons I have now pretty good...the driver just leaves me though..and this driver is before drivers became the size of a bus, mine is more like VW bug.
I have hit with the newer drivers and they felt pretty good (and a lot straighter and easier to hit), why I was looking at drivers first. If I can get the drives a bit more consistent, with my iron play, i'll do much better.
My putter is an old, beat the hell up, wilson putter, but for whatever reason it works for me.
I have hit with the newer drivers and they felt pretty good (and a lot straighter and easier to hit), why I was looking at drivers first. If I can get the drives a bit more consistent, with my iron play, i'll do much better.
My putter is an old, beat the hell up, wilson putter, but for whatever reason it works for me.
UnBiased Horn
250+ Posts
I really think some brands are better for some people than others. I love every bit of TaylorMade, Cleveland or Titlelist thing I've bought, but can't hit Ping clubs for ****. They are just different to the eye or feel so you need to hit stuff before and I definitely wouldn't trust some knockoff brand.
I love my Odyssey putter.
I love my Odyssey putter.
CanaTigers
2,500+ Posts
The knockoffs made in China only look alike. They aren't usually made with anywhere close to the same materials.
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