Golfers! Best ~$200 club set?

[cmp1223]

I'm an intermediate player looking at some of the $200 sets. I really know nothing about golf technology. I play now on an old set of Nomad (PING knockoffs) irons and a Callaway Big Bertha 3+ wood. I was wondering if there are any good sets for around $200. The local sports authority has this for $200 on sale, Dunlop Big D set:

http://www.thesportsauthority.com/produ...arch=no&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family

I'm looking for something durable and consistent. I know at $200 it won't be the best stuff, as long as it doesn't effect my game negatively. Also, any comment on the $800 sets? I read a NYT article that said despite all the technology the average score isn't up much. I tend to think most of that high-priced stuff is gimmicks, anyone want to comment? 90% of the game is a good swing, i just want a solid set of clubs.

 

[ElFenix]

the real problem is that people buy clubs that don't fit their swing. the tech works if used properly. but most people just go, buy a bag of clubs off the shelf, and then continue to slice or hook or whatnot because the weight in the club head is in the wrong place for their swing.

 

[zendari]

Any set of clubs under $500 is going to be the same more or less.

 

[deftron]

You can get good clubs for like $2 each at the thrift store

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: cmp1223
90% of the game is a good swing, i just want a solid set of clubs.

99.9% of the game is a good swing. As long as your clubs fit properly it doesn't matter what they cost, there isn't that much difference between a $200 set and a $2000 set. A bad player will be bad with great clubs and a good player will be good with garage sale junk.

That Dunlop set will be fine for you as long as they fit.

 

[cmp1223]

Thats what i was thinking GagHalfrunt. Although it doesn't come with drivers or fairway woods, i can pick up a ever so slightly used set of Cleveland TA5 irons for aound $180. I think i might do that.

 

[bryantp]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
the real problem is that people buy clubs that don't fit their swing. the tech works if used properly. but most people just go, buy a bag of clubs off the shelf, and then continue to slice or hook or whatnot because the weight in the club head is in the wrong place for their swing.

Have you considered customer golf clubs? You can have customer irons (3-PW or 4-SW) on the lowe end for around $200-$250. Of course they can go as high as $500+ for just the irons. Additionally, many golf makers will let you take a club out to the course to hit. In other words they measure you then make a single club for you. Or maybe even let you borrow one. For you test and such.

Additionally, you get the benefit of your swing being measured and usually some "pointers" for your game.

Also, I may suggest that you think of your score in a more realistic way.
Think of your golf game as PAR+Bogey or Par+DBL Bogey. And you want to get to PAR+Bogey or PAR+.
Also, when playing keep track of the small things. Lost Balls (LBs). Number of putts (aim for 2 a hole).

 

[gooseman]

Have you tried the ForSale/Trade forum? The past few months there have been a few pretty good deals on clubs there.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
the real problem is that people buy clubs that don't fit their swing. the tech works if used properly. but most people just go, buy a bag of clubs off the shelf, and then continue to slice or hook or whatnot because the weight in the club head is in the wrong place for their swing.

If you think a person slices or hooks due to the weight in the club head being in the wrong place please refrain from ever offering golf advice of any type ever again. Ball flight comes from swing path, not head weighting.

 

[cmp1223]

well back to the subject. I think i can get better clubs by getting a slightly used set on ebay,something that was near top-end a few years ago. What about a set of TA5s? ANything else i shoud consider? What about a good, used 3 wood?

 

[bryantp]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: ElFenix
the real problem is that people buy clubs that don't fit their swing. the tech works if used properly. but most people just go, buy a bag of clubs off the shelf, and then continue to slice or hook or whatnot because the weight in the club head is in the wrong place for their swing.

If you think a person slices or hooks due to the weight in the club head being in the wrong place please refrain from ever offering golf advice of any type ever again. Ball flight comes from swing path, not head weighting.

Have you ever heard of Draw Bias? Calloway Has!
Draw Bias
The strategic placement of weight in a clubhead, which helps to square it at impact, lessening the chance of hitting a slice and increasing chances of hitting a distance-increasing draw. Draw Bias counteracts the spin that typically creates a slice, and helps to create the spin necessary to hit a satisfying shot.

 

[bryantp]

Originally posted by: cmp1223
well back to the subject. I think i can get better clubs by getting a slightly used set on ebay,something that was near top-end a few years ago. What about a set of TA5s? ANything else i shoud consider? What about a good, used 3 wood?

Namebrand doesn't mean better. Do you think the pros play with the same Nike, Callaway, Cleveland clubs that you buy off the shelf and your Golf or Sports Pro shop? No they are custom made. But I guess it depends on what type of game you want as a player.

Don't get me wrong - can you score with off the shelf clubs. Of course, the swing is important. But how good do you want to become. Don't let a loose or short shaft hinder your game.