« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Golf Clubs  (Read 3594 times)

Offline Allen

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 4301
  • Carma: +123/-440
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Q5 Sline, 2022 Honda HRV Touring
Golf Clubs
« on: March 10, 2008, 02:13:06 pm »
I am looking at a new set of clubs and was wondering how much negotiating room there is in a set and whether anyone has had luck in getting Golf Town or Nevada Bob's down in price.

I have spent the last two weekends looking at clubs and trying them at Nevada Bob's.

I am going to go for a set of Ping G10 irons 4 thru wedge, a G10 driver, G10 24 degree hybrid, G10 3 wood and a new Ping Pioneer bag. Nevada Bob's has quoted me $1,858 taxes in, that's' probably about $150 of their published list.

What do you think, know any better places in the GTA for price?
Logged

Offline tortoise

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 15075
  • Carma: +236/-453
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2008, 02:31:16 pm »
Holy crap that's a lot of money for clubs!  No offence.

I'm a big fan of used clubs.  They tend to be cheaper and usually have minimal wear.
Logged
Only the slow and dim know where they're going in life, and seldom is it worth the trip. - Tom Robbins.

Offline Brig

  • Brig
  • *****
  • Posts: 17243
  • Carma: +396/-1400
  • Gender: Female
  • Class Clown, Moderatrix and Resident Hag
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2016 Mazda CX-3 GS AWD
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2008, 03:36:24 pm »
Quote from: tortoise on March 10, 2008, 02:31:16 pm
Holy crap that's a lot of money for clubs!  No offence.

I'm a big fan of used clubs.  They tend to be cheaper and usually have minimal wear.

Allen's probably a crappy player.   :D ;D

Allen, if you are considering a used set, have you thought of eBay, Craigslist, or kijiji?  Might be worth checking out.  I got my Lady Cobra 7-wood (used) through eBay.  Paid $30 instead of $130 new retail.
Logged

Offline dr_spock

  • Spock
  • *****
  • Posts: 12879
  • Carma: +46/-56
    • View Profile
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2008, 06:47:30 pm »
You won't get the new club smell with used clubs.  :)

Logged

barrie1

  • Guest
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2008, 07:03:31 pm »
I still have my original Persimmon Woods which I enjoy hitting quite a bit. My old irons I have had for years and will probably last me forever. I have had about 6 new sets of clubs over the years but my level of playing willnever be good enough to justify another new set. Brigitte is correct in having a 7 wood as they are a great club to hit, they have been nicknamed the Heaven wood actually as they can really help you out for the shorter distance hits. I would let my fingers do the walking for prices as there is a big  mark up on clubs and you certainly should be able to find them cheaper elsewhere. Whatever you buy just make sure the shaft is not too stiff for your style of play as you will have trouble hitting them if they are. They will be hit low and tail off to the right if the shafts are too stiff for your game.  :) 
Logged

Offline Snowman

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 38392
  • Carma: +702/-1347
  • Gender: Male
  • “It’s never crowded along the extra mile.”
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Cars: 2012 Audi TT-RS. 2011 Toyota Venza AWD.2004 Honda S2000 Bikes: Giant Defy Avdvanced 0. Giant Talon 29 "hardtail"
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2008, 11:20:31 am »
Nice…….are they custom made? Does that include the measurement?
Logged

Offline safristi

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 46229
  • Carma: +471/-416
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: since the beginning of Saf timeLOTUS ELAN,STANDARD... 10, MG midget, MGB (2),Mazda Millennia,Hyundai Veloster and 1997 Ford Ranger 2014 Subaru Forester XT
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2008, 11:29:05 am »
GOLF CLUBS...well there is ST Andrews, The BRAIDS, Pebble BEACH...then ALL THE REST!!!!.......... :P...........Caddy hand me my flask & a whippy brassie.............whoosh........wWELL DONE SURRrrr...... ;D
Logged
Time is to stop everything happening at once

Offline Allen

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 4301
  • Carma: +123/-440
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Q5 Sline, 2022 Honda HRV Touring
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2008, 11:56:15 am »
Yes that includes the custom club fitting (i.e. wrist to floor, handsize, longest finger measurements, etc) Spent about 5 hours swinging clubs with different shafts, grip sizes and lies on the computer and have them all mapped out... just trying to find a better price at this time, as I really like the clubs over the Calloways I have now..
Logged

Offline tortoise

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 15075
  • Carma: +236/-453
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2008, 01:29:41 pm »
Personally, I would reward the shop that spent 5 hours fitting you for the clubs instead of shopping around for the best price.

A parallel can be drawn when buying  ski boots.  The last pair I bought took about 3 hours start to finish to make sure I was getting the right pair.  Seeing as comfortable feet will make or break a day, and that ski boots tend to last a while I figured it was worth the effort.  After it was all said and done I bought them at the shop because I felt they were owed something for their time.  That could be just me though.
Logged

Offline Allen

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 4301
  • Carma: +123/-440
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Q5 Sline, 2022 Honda HRV Touring
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2008, 01:54:23 pm »
tortoise

 :iagree: , if the best I can do is only a $100 or so off I will go with Nevada Bob's becuse of the time and effort they put in... also if I find a more significant discount (which I currenlty have a line on) I will give them an opportunity to match it or get within the $100 or so price...  I just don't want to be leaving too much money on the table.. kinda sounds like car negotiating  :)
Logged

Offline tortoise

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 15075
  • Carma: +236/-453
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2008, 02:03:15 pm »
Allen,

That sounds like a reasonable approach.

And to paraphrase wise words I once heard:

"All things being equal, take the one that's half-off."
Logged

Offline Ex-airbalancer

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 40151
  • Carma: +729/-1584
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2011 Silverado 1500 LTZ ext ended cab , 2013 Lexus RX-350 F Sport
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2008, 02:09:40 pm »
Quote from: tortoise on March 13, 2008, 02:03:15 pm
Allen,

That sounds like a reasonable approach.

And to paraphrase wise words I once heard:

"All things being equal, take the one that's half-off."

WOuldn't he want the full size clubs ;D
Logged

Offline Snowman

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 38392
  • Carma: +702/-1347
  • Gender: Male
  • “It’s never crowded along the extra mile.”
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Cars: 2012 Audi TT-RS. 2011 Toyota Venza AWD.2004 Honda S2000 Bikes: Giant Defy Avdvanced 0. Giant Talon 29 "hardtail"
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2008, 02:12:08 pm »
Allen:

Good approach and I agree. I support the local Discount Golf store and this year will match Golf Town pricing. I bought my Wilson Staff clubs there for $500 and added a putter and some specialty clubs over the summer.

I was going to buy anew set as I am completely addicted after my first year this past summer but decided to spend a few hundred on private lessons to break 90 rather than on a new set of clubs. When a set of clubs comes with a 5 stroke saving guarantee…….. I will be all over them. :)
Logged

Offline safristi

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 46229
  • Carma: +471/-416
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: since the beginning of Saf timeLOTUS ELAN,STANDARD... 10, MG midget, MGB (2),Mazda Millennia,Hyundai Veloster and 1997 Ford Ranger 2014 Subaru Forester XT
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2008, 04:08:04 pm »
..FORE................Litres............
Logged

Offline Snowman

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 38392
  • Carma: +702/-1347
  • Gender: Male
  • “It’s never crowded along the extra mile.”
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Cars: 2012 Audi TT-RS. 2011 Toyota Venza AWD.2004 Honda S2000 Bikes: Giant Defy Avdvanced 0. Giant Talon 29 "hardtail"
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2008, 02:18:48 pm »
I finally made a decision after many weeks of research and purchased a Cobra L4V F at Discount Gold during lunch.
Logged

Offline Railton

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13713
  • Carma: +243/-156
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2017 Infiniti QX60 Touring, 2010 Infiniti G37S 6M, 2020 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Trend
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2008, 02:21:17 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on April 09, 2008, 02:18:48 pm
I finally made a decision after many weeks of research and purchased a Cobra L4V F at Discount Gold during lunch.
What's she do in the quarter... :D :hide:
Railton
Logged
Do you realize that in about 30 (updated as requested) years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos?

Offline Snowman

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 38392
  • Carma: +702/-1347
  • Gender: Male
  • “It’s never crowded along the extra mile.”
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Cars: 2012 Audi TT-RS. 2011 Toyota Venza AWD.2004 Honda S2000 Bikes: Giant Defy Avdvanced 0. Giant Talon 29 "hardtail"
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2008, 02:24:19 pm »
Quote from: Railton on April 09, 2008, 02:21:17 pm
Quote from: Snowman on April 09, 2008, 02:18:48 pm
I finally made a decision after many weeks of research and purchased a Cobra L4V F at Discount Gold Golf during lunch.
What's she do in the quarter... :D :hide:
Railton

 ;D
Logged

Offline safristi

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 46229
  • Carma: +471/-416
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: since the beginning of Saf timeLOTUS ELAN,STANDARD... 10, MG midget, MGB (2),Mazda Millennia,Hyundai Veloster and 1997 Ford Ranger 2014 Subaru Forester XT
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2008, 03:29:10 pm »
.i'D PREFER THE DISCOUNT GOLD buy the COURSE and then ya won't care if'n ya wreck the FAIRWAYS..................smart move with the lessons...I'm still swerving to the RIGHT... ;) ;D
Logged

Offline Allen

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 4301
  • Carma: +123/-440
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Q5 Sline, 2022 Honda HRV Touring
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2008, 04:42:28 pm »
Snowy, congrats on the new clubs Cobra's are nice  :thumbup:... I ended up ordering the Ping's from Nevada Bob's a week ago, can't wait to get them..
Logged

Offline Snowman

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 38392
  • Carma: +702/-1347
  • Gender: Male
  • “It’s never crowded along the extra mile.”
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Cars: 2012 Audi TT-RS. 2011 Toyota Venza AWD.2004 Honda S2000 Bikes: Giant Defy Avdvanced 0. Giant Talon 29 "hardtail"
Re: Golf Clubs
« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2008, 05:05:47 pm »
Quote from: Allen on April 09, 2008, 04:42:28 pm
Snowy, congrats on the new clubs Cobra's are nice  :thumbup:... I ended up ordering the Ping's from Nevada Bob's a week ago, can't wait to get them..

PINGS….very nice. I think I will play with my Wilson Pro Staff irons one more year before I take the plunge. I picked up a Titlest 585-H 19 degrees as my rescue utility club last year and it has served me well. Next on the list would be a good set of fairway woods…a Scotty Cameron Red X3 putter…..shoes……new bag……….etc.........etc............. :)
« Last Edit: April 09, 2008, 05:19:47 pm by Snowman »
Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »