Swamphunter Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ok..this ain't like Swampy....but believe it or not, I am getting interested enough in golf that I am looking for a set of clubs. Used is fine as long as they are in decent shape. Need the bag, everything.....have a couple of questions. 1) What do I need to look for in a reasonably priced set...(under $200) 2) What should I avoid.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ok..this ain't like Swampy....but believe it or not, I am getting interested enough in golf that I am looking for a set of clubs. Used is fine as long as they are in decent shape. Need the bag, everything.....have a couple of questions. 1) What do I need to look for in a reasonably priced set...(under $200) 2) What should I avoid.. Thanks Avoid advice from Ohiobucks. Seriously, it's my opinion that it's the guy behind the clubs, not the clubs that make a golfer. Give me a $1,000 set of clubs, and I can whip muggs' butt just as easy as a $200 set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Avoid advice from Ohiobucks. Seriously, it's my opinion that it's the guy behind the clubs, not the clubs that make a golfer. Give me a $1,000 set of clubs, and I can whip muggs' butt just as easy as a $200 set. :D:D:D you should tell them what you really think.:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Avoid advice from Ohiobucks. Seriously, it's my opinion that it's the guy behind the clubs, not the clubs that make a golfer. Give me a $1,000 set of clubs, and I can whip muggs' butt just as easy as a $200 set. This coming form a guy who posted a score of.......well I told you I wouldn't mention your score on here........it rymed with hifty-hine! Swampy, it going to be tough to get into a complete set, bag and all, for under $200.00. We have a store called Play it Again Sports around here, you might be able to find some clubs in a store like that for cheap. Or, Wal-Mart / Target / etc can have complete packages for a low price..... I would start with a professional at a golf store to get the right shafts, lie, etc squared away, then start shopping form there. Knowing what you need is step 1. You might find a decent set at a garage sale, but the shafts that are meant for juniors or seniors or ladies may not be the shafts meant for Swampy. Things to avoid? Listening to advice from a guy who golfs twice a year is one thing to avoid. ***ahemChris*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Dunhams or Dick's Sporting Goods should be able to fit that price range Ken. I believe Tiger Woods could take a K-mart brand of golf clubs and still shoot under par on most golf courses. Its the person holding the stick, not the stick holding the person!! Welcome to a new addiction, frustrating at times but most times very fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 my very first set of clubs came from a pawn shop ... nice set till i figured out I needed a +1 set of clubs Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I got a new set of spalding clubs that was in that range. Of course that was about 10 years ago now. They work fine for me. Several of my friends have the big name clubs and never did much better than I. Perhaps I shouldn't mention this, but back in the day I used to go to the golf courses at night and wade in the ponds for golf balls (about 50-75 balls a night). I actually found a couple very nice clubs that way as well. I've seen some really nice (and cheap) clubs at yard sales as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Yeah Ken I would get your self to a Golf Town or some place like that and try to find a sales person that knows what they are talking about....tell them what you want and how much you want to spend....they should be some help to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Check your email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Wait a minute...you mean there are more types of clubs than just the one I borrowed form the putt-putt? This could be my big break through! Sorry for the hi-jack, carry on. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 http://www.golfexchange.com//details.aspx?list_id=863795 Ken I refuse to buy new clubs, most of these clubs are not used very much. I love this web site for buying clubs, I've bought 6 sets for a number of people off of this site and every purchase has been great. By all means look around, the best deal isn't allways a full set. Look at at least a 10.5 degree driver, more back spin less side spin. Good luck. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Give me a $1,000 set of clubs, and I can whip muggs' butt just as easy as a $200 set. You'd have to show up first and we all know that won't happen. Anyway, I have a crisp $20 bill says you won't. I had been playing for 2 months the last time we hooked up for a round. anyways, Jason, I'd look into knock-offs (imitation top of the line). A lot of them are nice and have a really nice feel to them. The clubs definitely make a difference, but for someone just getting into it you don't need $1,000 to get you started, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Anyway, I have a crisp $20 bill says you won't. I had been playing for 2 months the last time we hooked up for a round. Witness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Witness! You're both DB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Can you say "hi-jacked" Its o.k... I am hooked up now I think. Thanks everyone...I love you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Can you say "hi-jacked" chris posted....tom posted and muggs posted yep hi-jacked :D:D:D Its o.k... I am hooked up now I think. Thanks everyone...I love you guys. so what did you get????:cool: check out our group of golfers http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Jim hooked me up... will know more later today I hope..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 chris posted....tom posted and muggs posted yep hi-jacked :D:D:D Tom started it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Tom started it. Picking on the fat kid again, I see how you are...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hifty-hine???? WOW LMBO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Tom started it. Picking on the fat kid again, I see how you are...... here we go again:rolleyes::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hifty-hine???? WOW LMBO!!! Yep, yet another promise broken by DB. He said he wouldn't post my score (before we teed it up). I guess I won't tell you about the beautiful drive he put on a par 5 (#6 I believe?), second shot 20 feet from the cup, 3 putted for par. I won't tell you guys about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Did you even have a par putt that day? Oh, wait a minute, I should cut you some slack, no golf glove really hindered your swing..... And I never did mention your score, did I? FIFTY NINE! I saw David Duval shoot one of those back in '99 at the Bob Hope, but that was for all 18 holes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Did you even have a par putt that day? Oh, wait a minute, I should cut you some slack, no golf glove really hindered your swing..... And I never did mention your score, did I? FIFTY NINE! I saw David Duval shoot one of those back in '99 at the Bob Hope, but that was for all 18 holes..... Stop hijacking the thread DB. And yes, I had one or two par putts. Missed them both. AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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