anyone know about golf clubs ?

[rh71]

Broke a friend's Callaway Biggest Big Bertha driver and I'd like to replace it. But was wondering if I should get him a better/newer one since that was at least a few years old already.

Are the Callaway Big Bertha II's the newer ones or is the "Biggest" Big Bertha newer than it ? Callawaygolf.com doesn't really say anything about Biggest Big Bertha.

Also, is it wrong of me to get a "used" one from eBay in the best condition to replace it ? He doesn't know I'm going to replace at all...

BTW, please don't suggest any other brands, as I believe he wants to keep consistent with the set he has... thanx.

 

[Zim Hosein]

I don't know much about clubs, but you'll find a wealth of info here rh71: http://golfbb.com/

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

how did you break it? the factory MIGHT replace it for you...

have your friend check with the place where he bought it originally.... unless you bent it over your knee

 

[ucdnam]

If your friend is good, his club's feel and look really matter to his play, so you'll have to find an exact replacement, or as close as possible. This means the same head at the same loft and possibly the same shaft and grip.

If he doesn't care, give him money for the amount of it. Depending on it's age, may not be more than 50 bucks.

And how did you break it? If it's only the shaft, get it reshafted for 35-50 bucks, depending on shaft and how much they charge for labor. If you hit a rock or something and broke it, oh well.

 

[rh71]

We were at a driving range and I'm a golf noob. Half the time I hit the rubber stand holding the ball. I must've made good contact with the ground on a swing and the head of the club went flying away. I felt terrible... it's supposed to be a $300 driver. I see the same one on eBay right now for $100-$150. I have no problem paying that amount, but if there is a better Callaway out there, I'll just get him better for a bit more than $150 since I have the chance.

He plays on courses, but I think it's just casual among friends... I've never set foot on a course myself...

 

[ucdnam]

Well, if you went out and reclaimed the head, then get it reshafted. It's cheap and you'll get a better shaft than the stock one he had on it

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Buy him one identical to the one he had if possible. That means same kind of driver, same shaft, grip wouldn't be that important because most likely if he's an experienced golfer he had a Winn grip on it, they're only a few bucks. But try to find one that is identical to his, I know I hit my driver best, and I wouldn't want to have anything other than it.

 

[rh71]

Re-shafted... no wonder he wanted the head back... was wondering what for. I'll pay for that job no problem.

 

[N8Magic]

For his trouble, let him pick out the shaft and grip and you pay for it.

It's only fair.

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

Originally posted by: N8Magic
For his trouble, let him pick out the shaft and grip and you pay for it.

It's only fair.

Ditto. Only make sure he gets the best shaft money can buy

 

[ucdnam]

THe best shaft money can buy may not be for him I doubt amateurs can use the shafts that cost in excess of $100 that need swing speeds 125 mph +

Hopefully he knows what he wants and you can just pay for it.

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: ucdnam
THe best shaft money can buy may not be for him I doubt amateurs can use the shafts that cost in excess of $100 that need swing speeds 125 mph +

Hopefully he knows what he wants and you can just pay for it.

Uh, ever heard of shaft flex?

 

[rh71]

I read up and the flex is important as well as (to a slightly lesser degree) the grip. But damn... $100 for a shaft alone ?!

I did his upcoming wedding website (I actually know his fiance better than him) so he feels like he owes me something anyway... so he keeps saying I don't have to replace his club... it'd be weird for him to say, ok, let me pick the replacement and then you can pay me back.

 

[N8Magic]

Originally posted by: rh71
I read up and the flex is important as well as (to a slightly lesser degree) the grip. But damn... $100 for a shaft alone ?!

Yup. Was it steel or graphite?

The high-end ultralight graphite shafts can get pretty ridiculous in terms of pricing.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: N8Magic

Originally posted by: rh71
I read up and the flex is important as well as (to a slightly lesser degree) the grip. But damn... $100 for a shaft alone ?!

Yup. Was it steel or graphite?

The high-end ultralight graphite shafts can get pretty ridiculous in terms of pricing.

The whole thing was pretty damn light, so I'm leaning towards graphite. Most of the ones on eBay are graphite shafts... whole club used for ~$130.

 

[diamondgoat53]

$100? not even close to what the best players play. more like $300 or more. and as for Winn grips, no. break down too easily. the exact count of tour players who play Winn is zero. if it was broken at the hosel, and your friend has a good relationship with a golf shop somewhere, he can get them to call Calaway and have them warranty it. That particular Callaway had a .335 tip, which caused a lot of warranty issues with the short hosel Callaway uses. after that model of driver, they switched to a .350 tip to save money. any decent salesman at a reputable shop can call his inside rep at callaway and get a driver re-shafted at no charge. if he doesn't have a relationship, then the best bet is to have him pick a shaft. there are many out there, but you will not find a good one for less than about $80 installed. however, if he decides what he wants, you can order it from Golfsmith, save a few bucks, then take it to a shop to have it installed. i do it in my shop for $10 if the shaft is provided. with grip, it comes to about 15 or 16 bucks. (not counting the shaft.)

as for upgrade, of course he wants the new one!! the difference is huge, but the old one is still good. if he had the crappy OEM shaft in it, a new shaft will feel like a new club, anyway. good luck. if you have any questions, PM me and i'll help.

 

[AU Tiger]

I would'nt feel too bad if I were you. I recall Callaway had issues with the Biggest Big Bertha and clubheads snapping off the shaft. Back then Callaway often replaced the shaft free of charge. It may have been Callaway's fault more than yours, but at the age the club currently is Callaway may not do much for your friend.