Recently picked up a TM Aeroburner in pretty much new condition for £50, and a Callaway XHot 2 in really good condition just needing a new grip for £60, eBay is a cave of wonders when it comes to second hand clubs
915 D3 8.5 with ad-di 7x and ad-bb 7x + Ping g25 3 wood with Oban devotion 8 for $325 CAD. Sold ad-bb for 240 and sold the 3wood to cover the rest. I try to not pay much for my gear... So I can buy all the things.... It's a problem.
My whole bag is made up of second hand clubs all in very good condition, if I bought these clubs from new I'm looking £2000 at least, I paid under £800, I'm a 20 handicap, you can have great clubs a budget prices
A bit late to this video but I’m sure I’m not the only one. I play a 2016 M2. I picked it up for $140. I put a shaft in it that was suited better for me but still a “stock” shaft option that’s only $100. I’m a 9.2 HDCP and hit 75% or more Fairways. I hit it 260-270 carry. Him also a club fitter and have access to any brand new driver I want in my bag, and I still play this M2
I agree, these are good for the money. I play a Ping eye 2 wood driver and the fairways that go with it. Why ? Looks, sound and feel are better and I find the short grass more often.
Brought a second hand M2 2016 driver for £150 so saved so much in comparison to a brand new one off the shelf and it works for me exactly the same as a brand new one would and there is no fear of me scratching it or damaging it in anyway because there are already a few marks there
Thank you Rick for the very interesting study. I am a 66 year old retired golfer with a slow swing speed. This report confirms that I no longer have the physical ability to take advantage of the new technologies so a top grade second driver can provide me with good results and allow me to use my saved dollars to play more golf as you stated.
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I bought a Ping Anser driver I got fitted for when it came out new but couldn't afford the $599 in 2011 when it came out. In 2015 Akers discount golf bought every Anser wood from ping and I bought the same driver i got fitted for for $129. Just changed to the Mizuno JPX900 and got it for $250 new as a left over. The JPX is much more forgiving and longer than my ping. Both clubs were fitted.
I agree with this 100%!! I bought my entire set used by piecing it together. I shopped carefully and found clubs in really great shape, some of them looked pretty much brand new. I bought the wedges individually (P, A, S, L). The irons in a set (4-9). And the rest individually. A 3 wood, 4 hybrid and a driver. And they all match. Taylormade Rocketballz. My driver was $85 and in great shape. I put the entire set together (with a matching Taylormade bag) for just over $500. I recently went and tested all the latest against my driver. The new PING, Calloway, Taylormade, etc . . . I consistently hit my Rocketballz just as far and consistent as the brand new $400+ drivers. So saving the money and putting it into lessons is very much a smart move, especially since I am very much an average golfer. Thanks for putting this video together Rick!! Keep up the great content!!
yes I have three TAYLORMADE white head £60 COBRA f6 also £60 and a ping answer £20 which today on range landed around 190 to 200 yards with - minus setting . I would love either the new COBRA or COBRA speedzone or the ROGUE new driver . TIMES ARE HARD AND IN MY OPINION THEY WILL EITHER STOP PLAYERS JOINING CLUBS OR BUYING NEW EQUIPMENT BY CHARGING £429 FOR ONE CLUB AS NICE AS IT IS . I AM NOT A CHELSEA AND CAN SPEND WHAT I WANT THESE PRICES ARE DOUBLE FOR THE PURPOSE ITS USED FOR . YOU STILL NEED OTHER IRONS AN A PUTTER SO THE COST COULD BE 1500 THEN PAY TO PLAY MEMBERSHIP TRAVEL . PAUL
Just started back playing last Feb so had to go and buy a whole new set. All 2nd hand razr fit driver (€65) hitting 300+ yards, Nike pro combo irons 4-PE (€120) vokey sm5 52*, 56*, 60* (€120 for 3) and apex 18* for €90 and I still had my old ping putter. Whole bag for €395 for a great set in 8/10 condition. And playing off my lowest handicap (9) ever and won the presidents prize. Golf can definitely be done on a budget depending on your ego and priority. Great videos Rick, keep up the great work.
I sure did. I must admit that you've been of a great help to me. After viewing some of your club reviews, I went for a Taylor Made RBZ stage 2 driver for $125.00 (can.) almost brand new. I fell in love with that driver. But, since I had not played for a while(too busy with tennis), I also bought a used R15(almost new) for about $150.00(can.) Now, i can switch shafts and experiment with both. Thanks again for your generous comments.
I bought a second hand driver a couple of years ago when I took up golf, since my pro said that I would need a completely different spec a couple of years down the line. He was right, I’m now looking at getting a stiffer shaft and lower loft. I‘m getting regular lessons and am still improving my swing, so will probably get another secondhand one for now until I feel my swing is not changing all the time
I typically buy my drivers, fairways, and hybrids second hand thru 3Balls or GlobalGolf in USA. Also, picked up a Ping G20 driver after you did your 5 year testing on the Pings - put it right in the bag and my 915 D3 has been gathering dust since - it really is so easy to hit. So, thanks!
very nice Rick, I still use a razr x black 5 wood, cus i know where its gona go. the old irons still work great, I think wedges are obviously the ones to change first due to needing good grooves for spin. Drivers...only change once u can actually see substantial difference advantage, i always take my gamer to the fitting to see if the new 400pounders outperform it, if it doesnt, i wont buy it. ure absolutely right in saying its better to spend the money on lessons and practice. Thanks for a great video.
Top review. One of my favourite drivers (mine broke 😢) was the ping i15 with UST stiff shaft. Now got the Callaway great big Bertha 2016 and absolutely love it. Not any longer than any driver I've hit before but very consistent. Hitting most fairways. Cost a bit but I got fitted for it (first driver I paid a fair bit for), so to be honest I think it's all about fitting for the best shaft, grip, loft etc.
only been playing 14 months and tried out a few different drivers, but the most comfortable i felt with was the Cobra F6 which I got for £60 in great condition as well. Great review
I still use a Titleist 910 D3 and can still outdrive the Callaway epic which got me by a huge surprise..... But I feel I may loose consistency but as you say rick, a lesson can change that rather than a new driver, and can then become a much better overall golfer.
Second hand clubs. Purchased a Nearly new driver, a brand new 3 wood and a good second hand 5 wood for £120.00. Checked the retail prices against cost and have saved £330.00. After testing clubs found they performed as good as anything i have used, and I’ve had a lot of clubs from all of the well known manufacturers. As i sell second hand and new clubs i have found this year that the savings to be made are huge! As you would expect but the difference being clubs that were introduced in March this year priced at £549 sold 3 months later for around £250(Clubs sold are we’ll known manufacturers). All the clubs that we sold were like new with only a few round under their belts. Keep up the good work.
I’ve built my entire bag through craigslist or garage sales. R1 Driver, R11s 3 Wood, 2011 Rescue, 4-AW Tour Preferred CB’s, 56+60 Vokeys, and a Spider SI Putter. Spent $200 total, took a little time but couldn’t believe the deals I was able to find. Was able to get my driver and fairway customized to my swing at a local golf shop when I went in for new grips!
Hi Rick. My 13yr old son plays golf and had out grown his woods. Instead of buying him new ones I gave him my old ping G5 3 wood and 5 wood. After some practice and a few games he absolutely loves them. I’ve played with him and he hits them great. So yes I think it’s a good idea to use older clubs. Rather. Than expensive new ones especially for juniors as they grow all the time.
Immediately after your Ping 5-year test I bought a Ping G20 (it did great in your test) for $99 online (new head cover included). It had a slight buff on the sole so must have hit a few balls, but otherwise looked brand new. Great addition to my bag. Thanks for that test!
I picked up a Cobra ZL last year for 70 GBP and am now doing a repaint due to the previous owners skyballs. It’s looking sharp and I hit balls as far as you do with any of your tested drivers. I’m putting the money I saved into more practice on the range so I can learn to master the club. I think most people buy new clubs far to often, resulting in them never realy learning how to use the club.
Nice video. I was at my local club and they had a Titleist 915 Drive D2 with regular shaft. I went on the range with it on two different days and was loving it. I didn’t buy it because the shop didn’t have the key for the head. Dejected, I went to a decathlon and bought the 900 titanium driver. Went to the range hitting it even better and paid 59Euros.
Brilliant vid Rick! My whole bag is made up of 2nd hand clubs which has saved me ££’s which has been spent on lessons...much needed lessons! I got the below; Titleist 913 D3 - £120 Titleist 915 F (15 degrees) - £95 Titleist 915 H (19 degree) - £90 Titleist 710 AP2 4-PW - £ 150 complete set Titleist SM5/6 wedges 52/56/60 around 60-75 each club Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 £130 Massive, massive saving over new! Would struggle to get a new set of irons for less than this set! All clubs were in amazing condition considering the prices! I can’t see that spending the extra on new would be of any benefit over using that same money on lessons/playing/practice
What i found was with newer drivers the forgiveness is higher then older models. Ive been using the Ping G since its release and even the most toey or heely hits still travel a mile compared to older model drivers ive had in the past like the Titleist 910 or Taylomade R11
Rick, I honestly see no harm with a second hand driver or other second hand clubs for that manner. Granted there is an advantage to being fitted to a new one but huge savings exist for someone with a keen eye for what works for them in the used market. I did pick up some Adams hybrids about 4 years ago that have worked well. Since replaced them with Callaway recently. My big catch recently was a very slightly used Callaway XR 16 Driver which I absolutely love. I picked that up for about 149 dollars. Then I turned around had a grip suited for me put on it and trimmed the shaft just a tad for my height . The thing is an absolute cannon. I love being able to adjust it as well. Closed the face a bit and increased the loft. Best driver I have ever used. SO THE POINT IS, I THINK YOU CAN BUY A USED DRIVER OR CLUB AND THEN TAYLOR IT FOR YOURSELF . QUITE POSSIBLE. :) Best regards, SPIDER DUBIEL
I went in to my local golf shop for a fitting for the epic. After going through the fitting, the fitter then tried putting a different shaft into the driver that i had been using (cobra bio cell). With the new shaft, I was able to get almost the same numbers that i was producing with the epic. With all of the money I saved, I was able to buy an aeroburner hybrid, a used callaway 3 wood, and the shaft for less than I would have spent on just the epic
2 points. First, go get fitted for woods and irons (free a lot of times), then go and find used clubs that match your fit. You can find exact loft lie and length on a lot of sites, and you can always go take a test drive on different models and brands to see what fits your eye and feel. Then just wait a couple of months and what was new is now old and available at deep discount. Rick, my second point, is that you need to have Rob or some other golfer with a 85-95 swingspeed do this test. Most of us can’t crank out a 110+ swing speed. Be nice to see what a used G20 driver in R flex does at 90mph swing speed. Keep up the good work Rick!
Hi Rick. Another great review. After struggling to find fairway woods that suited me (Ping, Taylormade, Adams, Titleist) I stumbled on £20 and £25 2008 Callaway BB 5 wood and 3 wood. Easy to hit, great distance and very manoeuvrable. Why pay more? I’d prefer to spend money (if on clubs) on good wedges and a putter that works. Still looking for the latter!
I currently play a Taylormade R9 superdeep in 8.5deg, x flex shaft. Obviously this club is old now, and every new great driver that comes out, I at least test to see if there are benefits and I haven't found any that give me some significant improvement that justifies the cost. I have also bought an R15 and M1 used so I can get more play out of them hoping to see better results but they are in my garage while the R9 is still in my bag.
I got fitted for and play a new GBB Epic and honestly, it did change the game for me. I hit it 15-25 yards longer than my previous driver, which wasn’t crazy old. I did pick up good condition pre owned Cleveland wedges that I love but I do think fittings and new stuff do have a pretty big effect
Use to change clubs every couple years. Now not so much, still using Ping Anser Driver as performs well & love look sound & feel. Putter think we all change more easily due to searching for a magic wand!! Money is better spent on lessons with PGA Pro. Great review Rick. Cheers
This spring I was able to find a used 2016 M1 driver in decent shape for my father. As I bought it off a local guy, I only ended up paying $150 (Canadian) for it including the headcover and wrench. What a steal of a deal and he absolutely loves it!
Hey Rick I recently bought a nearly new Ping G 3 wood off of eBay. I got a full-bag fit at Gainsborough 2 years ago and was fitted into the X-Stiff Tour shaft with my woods and thought I probably wouldn't demand a massive change... so slotted the 3 wood head onto my current shaft and away we went..! £100!
I'd love to see a show on all the different wedges and how they get used. The A L G S P etc.. Like maybe a "You would use this wedge for this distance, unless it's a small green and it's raining, you'd go more for this wedge" kinda thing. I've no idea when to use which wedge. Thanks! And keep the great content coming!
I bought my Taylormade R15 $140 Canadian. In great condition. I LOVE IT!! but I was wondering who there from and what the comments say on the wall behind you?
I bought a taylormade RBZ second hand 7 years ago now and still use it, mainly because I cannot afford a new one. However it still works fairly well. I play off 14 but would be interested to see how low I could get my handicap with a proper club fitting with all of my clubs!
I've only used second hand clubs. I started golfing 3 years ago and had a titleist 910 driver. This summer I hit my longest drive with the club for a total of 314 yards. I work at a golf course and found a ping i25 head in amazing condition in the trash. I put a stock ping shaft in it for 36 dollars and went on to break my long drive with it hitting a 326 yard drive. It's definitely worth more to improve your swing
What an interesting video. I've been playing 3 years, got down to 13 and until this year my entire set cost me around £100 (had new wedges this year - which has made a huge difference), with my driver being a £30 Taylormade R5, which I carry 220 - 250 dependent on time of year, and am normally straight(ish). I've found that working on the correct gapping is hugely important, and gradually investing into new but the year before models is working, and practicing on the course as much as I can. I've only had 1 lesson to iron out a fault, but this said I am sitting down with my club pro this week to look at a plan to work on over the winter with an aim to get to single figures in 2018. Bag Make Up - Taylormade R5 Driver (£30), Taylormade Burner 3 wood (£22), Taylormade dual hybrid 19 degree (£22), Callaway RAZR X HL 5 iron - PW (£30 for set), Cleveland RTX3 50, 54, 60 Wedges (new), Cleveland CG16 64 degree wedge (free), Wilson Blackjack putter (part of an old set - free)
I bought my fairway, driver and hybrid new but on closeout and with regular shafts as I was getting back into the game. Instead of buying new clubs with stiff shafts. I'm just going to have my clubs reshafted. Cheaper alternative and it comes with a fitting for correct spec for me.
I just bought a callaway fusion driver ( the heavy, 44.5 inch model with the 12 gram weight ) from Callaway preowned for about half the price of new, around $200. No on ever test second line drivers like Acer or PowerPlay, it would be interesting to see how these clubs compare to the used $100 clubs, since they cost around $100 - $150, that would make an interesting comparison. Great vlogs Rick, keep it up.
I have and use a full set of Taylormade R9's that I ABSOLUTELY love!!! My irons were AUD$150, 2 woods AUD$120, and driver AUD$80. They're in mint condition, and look great.
I recently bought a brand new Callaway XR 16 for 200 pounds. Not so outdated, not so old, shiny new and with the perfect specs for me (s flex 9degrees). I feel 2-3 year old clubs are as best performing as brand news per half the price.
I still use my old titleist 905 10.5 Reg shaft that I got when I started playing and I fooking love it .. when I'm playing well it's my favourite club in the bag 270/280 yards fairly straightish lol will be hanging onto it for a while yet :)
My local range/ Pro shop do a complete bag fitting for £80. Two hour session so not rushed, get all the data to take away. That and golf bidder = laughing. Tbf to them they also give you £70 back on gear purchases in next few weeks, and sell second hand stuff too. Worked great for me and saved me loads
i just bought a 2016 Callaway big Bertha fusion looking almost brand new for $80 usd. I lost 10yrds of carry 260 instead of 270, but i hit 20% more fairways. well worth it. Dropped 2 on my handicap. plus it looks amazing
Rick you have done an amazing job regarding testing and what's best for us amateurs. I'm a firm believer that only the really elite tour pro can benefit with the latest and greatest as you mention. I do budget golf and things like this video and your second hand challenge you did with Pete a while back show the older clubs can still perform. Great job as usual Cheers
I bought a display model Cobra F7 for £180 - normally retails at £280 - and I saw a display model 2017 M1 online yesterday for £279 which normally retails at £429.....even bargains are there to be had on the newer stuff if you don't mind it being an ex demo or whatever. Really interesting vid though, cheers mate!
What about taking a 3-4 year old set of irons and changing to more modern shafts? I have a set of Ping G-20 irons that haven't been used much. I am taking lessons currently and my instructor says I would benefit by changing out the original steel shafts to a newer product, perhaps graphite. Would love to the see the results from you and maybe a couple of mid-teen handicapers also. Richard Thomas, Dallas, TX
I buy irons and woods used and got some great deals on mine. I just bought some Nike vapor pro combo irons for $318 total and they still look good for that price. Got a 915 driver, 3 wood, and 2 hybrid for like a $100 each and were like brand new too.
I would like to know if old irons (4 or 5 years old) really do lose backspin due to ageing. This would help answer the question if I should get new clubs due to grooves being worn down. If both blades are clean (old vs new) how big of difference in backspin is there. Should you get a set of new irons after the 4 or 5 year mark? Thanks Rick
I was custom fit for my driver for the first time this year and it has been amazing. My only worry with buying off the shelf is most people won’t have access to the figures you have. Shops should allow people to test older clubs on simulators to find out numbers. No Good just hitting on a range as you are guessing how far.
1. I want you to test ALL the shafts and what differences they can make. 2. Yes. I recently bought Wilson Staff Triton at $77 as new with rogue shaft. It's a steal. Thanks for the video!
I've got the r11s 3 wood & the r9 supertri driver both purchased for less than £50 each in immaculate condition & there every bit as good as the epic some guy was smashing 50 yards right at the range.. All the gear no idea springs to mind.
I still use a taylormade R 510 tp driver x stiff fujikura.. 8.5 degrees, had it from new.. play off +1.. and it still performs awesome.. I can’t justify buying a new one at the moment.. this driver is a beast
I've had the r11s for 2 years and jus bought the callaway XR 16 driver. After 5 rounds I went back to my r11s. The XR was longer but I hit more fairways with the r11s.
I've found the current generation of drivers have more pleasing acoustics and feel. I've not tried every driver but I've given a fair amount of the last 3 years of clubs a smack. Performance wise... with the exception of my upgrade from a second hand SLDR S to a 2016 M2... I haven't experience much if any improvement in distance or accuracy. I have enjoyed the Epic and considered picking one up. I'm still keen on my M2. Cheers Rick. As always...great video!
Yes I bought a taylormade sldr in x stiff fine at first then had the chance for a fitting, numbers suggesting a stiff shaft. Price of new stiff shaft £200. So yes I got a cheaper club but ultimately cost me as much. Moral have a fitting lesson first then try to get one as close to that fitting as possible.
I recently bought a budget set of callaway warbirds. Bit of a novice and needed too start some where. It would be fun to see what good golfers like yourself could do with a complete set like mine.
Great video Rick, I play a second hand driver that I paid $70 for and it performed as well as the new drivers I tested, strike and skill are still king!
I use an older one ,TM R9 460 .Does the job for me .I don't get much sideways movement ,which is great .Get it 250 or just over .It'll do me .Worth a try
You did a video on the Great Big Bertha v Series driver a few yrs ago so I bought one from Callawaypreowned for about $100 and it's the best driver that I have ever owned. Thanks again Rick.But after watching this video I'm thinking about the big bertha alpha. Damn I really don't need another driver I have four already.
Rick thanks fo r your honesty your a good guy. I was looking for a used driver myself, maybe a Ping G or a Titleist D2 or 3 but I haven't seen any in the $100 range.
Thanks, Rick, I have enjoyed using second-hand clubs for years. For example, I picked up a 2016 M2 driver for just over £100 when the new M2 came out. How good is it? Well, Mr Finch has recently moved back to a 2016 M2, so wheat more can I say.
Great video, as I'm there with you as to old vs brand new. Tried the Latest Epic x and actually dropped carry distance even using the same loft and shaft. So yes to my GBB that now worth approx $125 vs the Epic at $700. No contest, it's all manufactures hype, and again revenue.. Somehow would like you to demo clubs at a seniors swing speed of around 80 to 90..
Bought a Callaway X HOT Driver and it was definitely a upgrade to my Cleveland Hi-Bore. Have you ever tested the Mizuno's? I know you talk about getting fitted a lot but I really don't know what I should be asking them. All they do is hand me different clubs and say how does that feel...
Hi rick, great test and I've still got my R11 I got custom fitted years ago which does a pretty good job for me, but I'm in the boat of coming back to golf and looking at newer clubs. The question I'd love for you to answer is would I be better off changing up my mizuno mp38's for something a little newer or would I be better off finding a little more help in the 3,4 and possibly 5 irons with the likes of a cavity back or the rescues? I'm a 6 handicapper and have played blades for well over 10 years now. Have newer clubs (blades) improved forgiveness at all too? Would love to know your thoughts
After doing some research you can find tons of newer drivers out there at around $100-$130. Also, if you like the shaft you have you can order just the driver head itself (from a newer model) at a very discounted price.
Hi Rick good video. For me as I'm pretty tall I have get custom fitting for my irons but woods stiff shaft 2 hand no worries. Would be nice to see wedges old vs new spin rates.
Test older irons. For example I still play TM rac LT from around 2005/06 and they look like some of the irons out on the market today. Curious if there would be much difference.
I am 55 years old and a 5 HCP. Do not carry driver nor 3 wood. Lowest club in the bag is a 2-iron. For sure I could scratch off 1, maybe 2 strokes by using Woods. In my opinion putting, chipping and pitching more accurate and consistent, will get me lower sooner.
I picked up a Lynx Boom Boom 2 second hand, improved my driving straight away as I was using a bottom of the range one. Be good if you did the same video for irons as I’m going to be after a better set but don’t want to spend hundreds! Keep up the good work 🏌️😀
getting fitter and more flexible is more important than new gear i played the same clubs for 5 plus years and still shot 3 to 4 over par on average, my new equipment made very little difference until i upped my stretching and flexing my body that made me play more relaxed and confident i even broke par several times even when i used my 5 year old clubs . lessons are great as well get better so the new clubs can elevate your game
Nice compair rick what about the shafts you did not mention that part? which one has a grafit shaft vor age +60 and whet about the length of that shafts and you forget the cobra in you compair list i think? and maybe a small quick first steps if you have like me a Mevo+ to see what kind off numbers are good that is my issue with my Mevo+ what is good and what is bad as numbers output would help me thanks for your time go on with this tests I like them a lot!!
Enjoyed this video, I’m rocking a Taylormade r7 quad cost me £30 off gumtree, does the job fine 👍🏼 I think you should do a full starter set for under £300 review like wilson or dunlop would be interesting to see how they perform again the better bigger brands
We hear a lot about spin rates on wedges and the differences between New and wedges which have been used for say a year.... can you test how much of a difference this really is and whether we should be updating wedges say every 12 months or depending how often we play... I play twice a week and I’ve not had fresh wedded since April 2016.... would I benefit enough from new wedges to benefit from spending say 2-3 hundred on some fresh ones?? Cheers
I really enjoyed this. I actually went back to my ping G20 from mizuno jpx850 and found performance better. Hmmm. This validates the thought of changing when you notice a difference when trying new clubs
Bought a Taylormade R7 at a 2nd hand shop, it has made a huge difference in my game, (well that and the hundreds of TH-cam videos I've watched). I used to have a terrible slice, now my ball flight is usually straight. Just need to work on my aim.
So guys, tell me... have you ever bought a second hand club? Have you found any bargains?
Let me know!
Recently picked up a TM Aeroburner in pretty much new condition for £50, and a Callaway XHot 2 in really good condition just needing a new grip for £60, eBay is a cave of wonders when it comes to second hand clubs
Rick Shiels Golf but remember drivers have a lifespan. All faces will break with time. Higher swing speeds and number of hits reduce life.
915 D3 8.5 with ad-di 7x and ad-bb 7x + Ping g25 3 wood with Oban devotion 8 for $325 CAD. Sold ad-bb for 240 and sold the 3wood to cover the rest. I try to not pay much for my gear... So I can buy all the things.... It's a problem.
Rick Shiels Golf I got a mizuno 850 driver with the weights and everything for 75 dollars.
Cleveland Classic XL Custom
Would love to see a 2020 version of this
Bought i20 and can honestly say it still competes with modern day drivers
I just bought a Top-Flite Gamer 4h brand new for $53 (with a re gripping) and it’s tremendous.
My whole bag is made up of second hand clubs all in very good condition, if I bought these clubs from new I'm looking £2000 at least, I paid under £800, I'm a 20 handicap, you can have great clubs a budget prices
Yes.. good idea
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A bit late to this video but I’m sure I’m not the only one. I play a 2016 M2. I picked it up for $140. I put a shaft in it that was suited better for me but still a “stock” shaft option that’s only $100. I’m a 9.2 HDCP and hit 75% or more Fairways. I hit it 260-270 carry. Him also a club fitter and have access to any brand new driver I want in my bag, and I still play this M2
I agree, these are good for the money. I play a Ping eye 2 wood driver and the fairways that go with it. Why ? Looks, sound and feel are better and I find the short grass more often.
Brought a second hand M2 2016 driver for £150 so saved so much in comparison to a brand new one off the shelf and it works for me exactly the same as a brand new one would and there is no fear of me scratching it or damaging it in anyway because there are already a few marks there
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Thank you Rick for the very interesting study. I am a 66 year old retired golfer with a slow swing speed. This report confirms that I no longer have the physical ability to take advantage of the new technologies so a top grade second driver can provide me with good results and allow me to use my saved dollars to play more golf as you stated.
id love to see you test older blades (preferably with considerable wear on the faces) against newer blades and compare their spin and distances
Yea what he said^. I'm curious about the numbers regarding wear & tear on irons & wedges.
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I bought a Ping Anser driver I got fitted for when it came out new but couldn't afford the $599 in 2011 when it came out. In 2015 Akers discount golf bought every Anser wood from ping and I bought the same driver i got fitted for for $129. Just changed to the Mizuno JPX900 and got it for $250 new as a left over. The JPX is much more forgiving and longer than my ping. Both clubs were fitted.
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I agree with this 100%!! I bought my entire set used by piecing it together. I shopped carefully and found clubs in really great shape, some of them looked pretty much brand new. I bought the wedges individually (P, A, S, L). The irons in a set (4-9). And the rest individually. A 3 wood, 4 hybrid and a driver. And they all match. Taylormade Rocketballz. My driver was $85 and in great shape. I put the entire set together (with a matching Taylormade bag) for just over $500. I recently went and tested all the latest against my driver. The new PING, Calloway, Taylormade, etc . . . I consistently hit my Rocketballz just as far and consistent as the brand new $400+ drivers. So saving the money and putting it into lessons is very much a smart move, especially since I am very much an average golfer. Thanks for putting this video together Rick!! Keep up the great content!!
great idea, personally i get nearly all my clubs second hand driver irons and woos/hybrids you can always find some that have been looked after
yes I have three TAYLORMADE white head £60 COBRA f6 also £60 and a ping answer £20 which today on range landed around 190 to 200 yards with - minus setting . I would love either the new COBRA or COBRA speedzone or the ROGUE new driver . TIMES ARE HARD AND IN MY OPINION THEY WILL EITHER STOP PLAYERS JOINING CLUBS OR BUYING NEW EQUIPMENT BY CHARGING £429 FOR ONE CLUB AS NICE AS IT IS . I AM NOT A CHELSEA AND CAN SPEND WHAT I WANT THESE PRICES ARE DOUBLE FOR THE PURPOSE ITS USED FOR . YOU STILL NEED OTHER IRONS AN A PUTTER SO THE COST COULD BE 1500 THEN PAY TO PLAY MEMBERSHIP TRAVEL . PAUL
Just started back playing last Feb so had to go and buy a whole new set. All 2nd hand razr fit driver (€65) hitting 300+ yards, Nike pro combo irons 4-PE (€120) vokey sm5 52*, 56*, 60* (€120 for 3) and apex 18* for €90 and I still had my old ping putter. Whole bag for €395 for a great set in 8/10 condition. And playing off my lowest handicap (9) ever and won the presidents prize. Golf can definitely be done on a budget depending on your ego and priority. Great videos Rick, keep up the great work.
@rick shiels golf can you revisit this video and let us know which older drivers would be good for those of us who tend to hook the ball?
I sure did. I must admit that you've been of a great help to me. After viewing some of your club reviews, I went for a Taylor Made RBZ stage 2 driver for $125.00 (can.) almost brand new. I fell in love with that driver. But, since I had not played for a while(too busy with tennis), I also bought a used R15(almost new) for about $150.00(can.) Now, i can switch shafts and experiment with both. Thanks again for your generous comments.
Rick you n your videos are snazztastic.
When r u coming to India??
I bought a second hand driver a couple of years ago when I took up golf, since my pro said that I would need a completely different spec a couple of years down the line. He was right, I’m now looking at getting a stiffer shaft and lower loft. I‘m getting regular lessons and am still improving my swing, so will probably get another secondhand one for now until I feel my swing is not changing all the time
I typically buy my drivers, fairways, and hybrids second hand thru 3Balls or GlobalGolf in USA. Also, picked up a Ping G20 driver after you did your 5 year testing on the Pings - put it right in the bag and my 915 D3 has been gathering dust since - it really is so easy to hit. So, thanks!
3balls is the best website I've used for 2nd hand clubs
Was the 915 not very good
For Europe Golfbidder is deffinitively the place to look at
very nice Rick, I still use a razr x black 5 wood, cus i know where its gona go. the old irons still work great, I think wedges are obviously the ones to change first due to needing good grooves for spin. Drivers...only change once u can actually see substantial difference advantage, i always take my gamer to the fitting to see if the new 400pounders outperform it, if it doesnt, i wont buy it. ure absolutely right in saying its better to spend the money on lessons and practice. Thanks for a great video.
Top review. One of my favourite drivers (mine broke 😢) was the ping i15 with UST stiff shaft. Now got the Callaway great big Bertha 2016 and absolutely love it. Not any longer than any driver I've hit before but very consistent. Hitting most fairways. Cost a bit but I got fitted for it (first driver I paid a fair bit for), so to be honest I think it's all about fitting for the best shaft, grip, loft etc.
only been playing 14 months and tried out a few different drivers, but the most comfortable i felt with was the Cobra F6 which I got for £60 in great condition as well. Great review
I still use a Titleist 910 D3 and can still outdrive the Callaway epic which got me by a huge surprise..... But I feel I may loose consistency but as you say rick, a lesson can change that rather than a new driver, and can then become a much better overall golfer.
Second hand clubs.
Purchased a Nearly new driver, a brand new 3 wood and a good second hand 5 wood for £120.00.
Checked the retail prices against cost and have saved £330.00. After testing clubs found they performed as good as anything i have used, and I’ve had a lot of clubs from all of the well known manufacturers.
As i sell second hand and new clubs i have found this year that the savings to be made are huge! As you would expect but the difference being clubs that were introduced in March this year priced at £549 sold 3 months later for around £250(Clubs sold are we’ll known manufacturers). All the clubs that we sold were like new with only a few round under their belts.
Keep up the good work.
I’ve built my entire bag through craigslist or garage sales. R1 Driver, R11s 3 Wood, 2011 Rescue, 4-AW Tour Preferred CB’s, 56+60 Vokeys, and a Spider SI Putter. Spent $200 total, took a little time but couldn’t believe the deals I was able to find. Was able to get my driver and fairway customized to my swing at a local golf shop when I went in for new grips!
Hi Rick. My 13yr old son plays golf and had out grown his woods. Instead of buying him new ones I gave him my old ping G5 3 wood and 5 wood. After some practice and a few games he absolutely loves them. I’ve played with him and he hits them great. So yes I think it’s a good idea to use older clubs. Rather. Than expensive new ones especially for juniors as they grow all the time.
Immediately after your Ping 5-year test I bought a Ping G20 (it did great in your test) for $99 online (new head cover included). It had a slight buff on the sole so must have hit a few balls, but otherwise looked brand new. Great addition to my bag. Thanks for that test!
Rick... how about something on the driver, hybrids, putter and irons for a beginner on a budget.
Rick is there a golf bidder in Wakefield west yorkshire .paul
I picked up a Cobra ZL last year for 70 GBP and am now doing a repaint due to the previous owners skyballs. It’s looking sharp and I hit balls as far as you do with any of your tested drivers. I’m putting the money I saved into more practice on the range so I can learn to master the club. I think most people buy new clubs far to often, resulting in them never realy learning how to use the club.
Nice video. I was at my local club and they had a Titleist 915 Drive D2 with regular shaft. I went on the range with it on two different days and was loving it. I didn’t buy it because the shop didn’t have the key for the head. Dejected, I went to a decathlon and bought the 900 titanium driver. Went to the range hitting it even better and paid 59Euros.
Can you review md golf clubs . Seem pretty good and driver new is £99 aswell as irons / wedges
Brilliant vid Rick! My whole bag is made up of 2nd hand clubs which has saved me ££’s which has been spent on lessons...much needed lessons!
I got the below;
Titleist 913 D3 - £120
Titleist 915 F (15 degrees) - £95
Titleist 915 H (19 degree) - £90
Titleist 710 AP2 4-PW - £ 150 complete set
Titleist SM5/6 wedges 52/56/60 around 60-75 each club
Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 £130
Massive, massive saving over new! Would struggle to get a new set of irons for less than this set!
All clubs were in amazing condition considering the prices!
I can’t see that spending the extra on new would be of any benefit over using that same money on lessons/playing/practice
What i found was with newer drivers the forgiveness is higher then older models. Ive been using the Ping G since its release and even the most toey or heely hits still travel a mile compared to older model drivers ive had in the past like the Titleist 910 or Taylomade R11
Rick, I honestly see no harm with a second hand driver or other second hand clubs for that manner. Granted there is an advantage to being fitted to a new one but huge savings exist for someone with a keen eye for what works for them in the used market. I did pick up some Adams hybrids about 4 years ago that have worked well. Since replaced them with Callaway recently. My big catch recently was a very slightly used Callaway XR 16 Driver which I absolutely love. I picked that up for about 149 dollars. Then I turned around had a grip suited for me put on it and trimmed the shaft just a tad for my height . The thing is an absolute cannon. I love being able to adjust it as well. Closed the face a bit and increased the loft. Best driver I have ever used. SO THE POINT IS, I THINK YOU CAN BUY A USED DRIVER OR CLUB AND THEN TAYLOR IT FOR YOURSELF . QUITE POSSIBLE. :) Best regards, SPIDER DUBIEL
I went in to my local golf shop for a fitting for the epic. After going through the fitting, the fitter then tried putting a different shaft into the driver that i had been using (cobra bio cell). With the new shaft, I was able to get almost the same numbers that i was producing with the epic. With all of the money I saved, I was able to buy an aeroburner hybrid, a used callaway 3 wood, and the shaft for less than I would have spent on just the epic
2 points. First, go get fitted for woods and irons (free a lot of times), then go and find used clubs that match your fit. You can find exact loft lie and length on a lot of sites, and you can always go take a test drive on different models and brands to see what fits your eye and feel. Then just wait a couple of months and what was new is now old and available at deep discount. Rick, my second point, is that you need to have Rob or some other golfer with a 85-95 swingspeed do this test. Most of us can’t crank out a 110+ swing speed. Be nice to see what a used G20 driver in R flex does at 90mph swing speed. Keep up the good work Rick!
For me, this is one of the best tests ever, I have a low budget, and don't mind 2nd hand, perfect, Thanks Rick
Time for a new version of this. Would it be better to get a used driver or a cheap one?
Ive bought many drivers new and sold them at a loss consistently, I've since bough a used Callaway Mini 1.5 driver and love it!!
Hi Rick. Another great review. After struggling to find fairway woods that suited me (Ping, Taylormade, Adams, Titleist) I stumbled on £20 and £25 2008 Callaway BB 5 wood and 3 wood. Easy to hit, great distance and very manoeuvrable. Why pay more? I’d prefer to spend money (if on clubs) on good wedges and a putter that works. Still looking for the latter!
I got a Callaway xHot LH driver for £50 the end of 2013 and am still using it today. Love it.
I currently play a Taylormade R9 superdeep in 8.5deg, x flex shaft. Obviously this club is old now, and every new great driver that comes out, I at least test to see if there are benefits and I haven't found any that give me some significant improvement that justifies the cost. I have also bought an R15 and M1 used so I can get more play out of them hoping to see better results but they are in my garage while the R9 is still in my bag.
I got fitted for and play a new GBB Epic and honestly, it did change the game for me. I hit it 15-25 yards longer than my previous driver, which wasn’t crazy old. I did pick up good condition pre owned Cleveland wedges that I love but I do think fittings and new stuff do have a pretty big effect
Use to change clubs every couple years. Now not so much, still using Ping Anser Driver as performs well & love look sound & feel. Putter think we all change more easily due to searching for a magic wand!! Money is better spent on lessons with PGA Pro.
Great review Rick. Cheers
This spring I was able to find a used 2016 M1 driver in decent shape for my father. As I bought it off a local guy, I only ended up paying $150 (Canadian) for it including the headcover and wrench. What a steal of a deal and he absolutely loves it!
Hey Rick
I recently bought a nearly new Ping G 3 wood off of eBay. I got a full-bag fit at Gainsborough 2 years ago and was fitted into the X-Stiff Tour shaft with my woods and thought I probably wouldn't demand a massive change... so slotted the 3 wood head onto my current shaft and away we went..! £100!
I'd love to see a show on all the different wedges and how they get used. The A L G S P etc.. Like maybe a "You would use this wedge for this distance, unless it's a small green and it's raining, you'd go more for this wedge" kinda thing. I've no idea when to use which wedge. Thanks! And keep the great content coming!
I bought my Taylormade R15 $140 Canadian. In great condition. I LOVE IT!!
but I was wondering who there from and what the comments say on the wall behind you?
I bought a taylormade RBZ second hand 7 years ago now and still use it, mainly because I cannot afford a new one. However it still works fairly well. I play off 14 but would be interested to see how low I could get my handicap with a proper club fitting with all of my clubs!
I've only used second hand clubs. I started golfing 3 years ago and had a titleist 910 driver. This summer I hit my longest drive with the club for a total of 314 yards. I work at a golf course and found a ping i25 head in amazing condition in the trash. I put a stock ping shaft in it for 36 dollars and went on to break my long drive with it hitting a 326 yard drive. It's definitely worth more to improve your swing
We need the updated version of this Rick! Can you get with Golf Bidder and work it out?
Great vid. I just got a second hand Taylormade M1 430 for $100. Best driver I’ve ever owned. Huge step up from my previous driver and at a bargain.
I would like to see a budget test as it would be cool to see the difference in performance between say a Dunlop xpt and a premium set such as the ap1
What an interesting video. I've been playing 3 years, got down to 13 and until this year my entire set cost me around £100 (had new wedges this year - which has made a huge difference), with my driver being a £30 Taylormade R5, which I carry 220 - 250 dependent on time of year, and am normally straight(ish).
I've found that working on the correct gapping is hugely important, and gradually investing into new but the year before models is working, and practicing on the course as much as I can.
I've only had 1 lesson to iron out a fault, but this said I am sitting down with my club pro this week to look at a plan to work on over the winter with an aim to get to single figures in 2018.
Bag Make Up - Taylormade R5 Driver (£30), Taylormade Burner 3 wood (£22), Taylormade dual hybrid 19 degree (£22), Callaway RAZR X HL 5 iron - PW (£30 for set), Cleveland RTX3 50, 54, 60 Wedges (new), Cleveland CG16 64 degree wedge (free), Wilson Blackjack putter (part of an old set - free)
I bought my fairway, driver and hybrid new but on closeout and with regular shafts as I was getting back into the game. Instead of buying new clubs with stiff shafts. I'm just going to have my clubs reshafted. Cheaper alternative and it comes with a fitting for correct spec for me.
I just bought a callaway fusion driver ( the heavy, 44.5 inch model with the 12 gram weight ) from Callaway preowned for about half the price of new, around $200. No on ever test second line drivers like Acer or PowerPlay, it would be interesting to see how these clubs compare to the used $100 clubs, since they cost around $100 - $150, that would make an interesting comparison. Great vlogs Rick, keep it up.
I have and use a full set of Taylormade R9's that I ABSOLUTELY love!!! My irons were AUD$150, 2 woods AUD$120, and driver AUD$80. They're in mint condition, and look great.
I recently bought a brand new Callaway XR 16 for 200 pounds. Not so outdated, not so old, shiny new and with the perfect specs for me (s flex 9degrees). I feel 2-3 year old clubs are as best performing as brand news per half the price.
I still use my old titleist 905 10.5 Reg shaft that I got when I started playing and I fooking love it .. when I'm playing well it's my favourite club in the bag 270/280 yards fairly straightish lol will be hanging onto it for a while yet :)
My local range/ Pro shop do a complete bag fitting for £80. Two hour session so not rushed, get all the data to take away. That and golf bidder = laughing. Tbf to them they also give you £70 back on gear purchases in next few weeks, and sell second hand stuff too. Worked great for me and saved me loads
I had gotten and standard sets of irons years ago, Golden Bear G-1Zx work great since.
i just bought a 2016 Callaway big Bertha fusion looking almost brand new for $80 usd. I lost 10yrds of carry 260 instead of 270, but i hit 20% more fairways. well worth it. Dropped 2 on my handicap. plus it looks amazing
Rick you have done an amazing job regarding testing and what's best for us amateurs. I'm a firm believer that only the really elite tour pro can benefit with the latest and greatest as you mention. I do budget golf and things like this video and your second hand challenge you did with Pete a while back show the older clubs can still perform. Great job as usual Cheers
I bought a display model Cobra F7 for £180 - normally retails at £280 - and I saw a display model 2017 M1 online yesterday for £279 which normally retails at £429.....even bargains are there to be had on the newer stuff if you don't mind it being an ex demo or whatever. Really interesting vid though, cheers mate!
What about taking a 3-4 year old set of irons and changing to more modern shafts? I have a set of Ping G-20 irons that haven't been used much. I am taking lessons currently and my instructor says I would benefit by changing out the original steel shafts to a newer product, perhaps graphite. Would love to the see the results from you and maybe a couple of mid-teen handicapers also.
Richard Thomas, Dallas, TX
I buy irons and woods used and got some great deals on mine. I just bought some Nike vapor pro combo irons for $318 total and they still look good for that price. Got a 915 driver, 3 wood, and 2 hybrid for like a $100 each and were like brand new too.
G15 with reg shaft. Really like it. 260 yards total usually. Around 230 carry.
I would like to know if old irons (4 or 5 years old) really do lose backspin due to ageing. This would help answer the question if I should get new clubs due to grooves being worn down. If both blades are clean (old vs new) how big of difference in backspin is there. Should you get a set of new irons after the 4 or 5 year mark? Thanks Rick
I was custom fit for my driver for the first time this year and it has been amazing. My only worry with buying off the shelf is most people won’t have access to the figures you have. Shops should allow people to test older clubs on simulators to find out numbers. No Good just hitting on a range as you are guessing how far.
Yes to the 2020 version of this!
1. I want you to test ALL the shafts and what differences they can make.
2. Yes. I recently bought Wilson Staff Triton at $77 as new with rogue shaft. It's a steal.
Thanks for the video!
I've got the r11s 3 wood & the r9 supertri driver both purchased for less than £50 each in immaculate condition & there every bit as good as the epic some guy was smashing 50 yards right at the range.. All the gear no idea springs to mind.
I still use a taylormade R 510 tp driver x stiff fujikura.. 8.5 degrees, had it from new.. play off +1.. and it still performs awesome.. I can’t justify buying a new one at the moment.. this driver is a beast
I've had the r11s for 2 years and jus bought the callaway XR 16 driver. After 5 rounds I went back to my r11s. The XR was longer but I hit more fairways with the r11s.
Would you advise me to get r11s online I just started golfing
I've found the current generation of drivers have more pleasing acoustics and feel. I've not tried every driver but I've given a fair amount of the last 3 years of clubs a smack. Performance wise... with the exception of my upgrade from a second hand SLDR S to a 2016 M2... I haven't experience much if any improvement in distance or accuracy. I have enjoyed the Epic and considered picking one up. I'm still keen on my M2. Cheers Rick. As always...great video!
Yes I bought a taylormade sldr in x stiff fine at first then had the chance for a fitting, numbers suggesting a stiff shaft. Price of new stiff shaft £200. So yes I got a cheaper club but ultimately cost me as much. Moral have a fitting lesson first then try to get one as close to that fitting as possible.
I recently bought a budget set of callaway warbirds. Bit of a novice and needed too start some where. It would be fun to see what good golfers like yourself could do with a complete set like mine.
Great video Rick, I play a second hand driver that I paid $70 for and it performed as well as the new drivers I tested, strike and skill are still king!
I use an older one ,TM R9 460 .Does the job for me .I don't get much sideways movement ,which is great .Get it 250 or just over .It'll do me .Worth a try
You did a video on the Great Big Bertha v Series driver a few yrs ago so I bought one from Callawaypreowned for about $100 and it's the best driver that I have ever owned. Thanks again Rick.But after watching this video I'm thinking about the big bertha alpha. Damn I really don't need another driver I have four already.
Rick thanks fo r your honesty your a good guy. I was looking for a used driver myself, maybe a Ping G or a Titleist D2 or 3 but I haven't seen any in the $100 range.
Thanks, Rick, I have enjoyed using second-hand clubs for years. For example, I picked up a 2016 M2 driver for just over £100 when the new M2 came out. How good is it? Well, Mr Finch has recently moved back to a 2016 M2, so wheat more can I say.
It's all a mind game! Whatever gives you that confidence when looking down on the ball is what I would go with.
Great video, as I'm there with you as to old vs brand new. Tried the Latest Epic x and actually dropped carry distance even using the same loft and shaft. So yes to my GBB that now worth approx $125 vs the Epic at $700. No contest, it's all manufactures hype, and again revenue..
Somehow would like you to demo clubs at a seniors swing speed of around 80 to 90..
Bought a Callaway X HOT Driver and it was definitely a upgrade to my Cleveland Hi-Bore. Have you ever tested the Mizuno's? I know you talk about getting fitted a lot but I really don't know what I should be asking them. All they do is hand me different clubs and say how does that feel...
Hi rick, great test and I've still got my R11 I got custom fitted years ago which does a pretty good job for me, but I'm in the boat of coming back to golf and looking at newer clubs. The question I'd love for you to answer is would I be better off changing up my mizuno mp38's for something a little newer or would I be better off finding a little more help in the 3,4 and possibly 5 irons with the likes of a cavity back or the rescues? I'm a 6 handicapper and have played blades for well over 10 years now. Have newer clubs (blades) improved forgiveness at all too? Would love to know your thoughts
After doing some research you can find tons of newer drivers out there at around $100-$130. Also, if you like the shaft you have you can order just the driver head itself (from a newer model) at a very discounted price.
Hi Rick good video. For me as I'm pretty tall I have get custom fitting for my irons but woods stiff shaft 2 hand no worries. Would be nice to see wedges old vs new spin rates.
Test older irons. For example I still play TM rac LT from around 2005/06 and they look like some of the irons out on the market today. Curious if there would be much difference.
Do you guys have any recommendations on a Driver under 100 Pounds? I am more of a Beginner, would be my first Driver.
I am 55 years old and a 5 HCP. Do not carry driver nor 3 wood. Lowest club in the bag is a 2-iron.
For sure I could scratch off 1, maybe 2 strokes by using Woods.
In my opinion putting, chipping and pitching more accurate and consistent, will get me lower sooner.
Once got a slazenger 4 wood from a 2nd hand shop 10 quidloved it till to many driving range hits split it
I picked up a Lynx Boom Boom 2 second hand, improved my driving straight away as I was using a bottom of the range one. Be good if you did the same video for irons as I’m going to be after a better set but don’t want to spend hundreds! Keep up the good work 🏌️😀
getting fitter and more flexible is more important than new gear i played the same clubs for 5 plus years and still shot 3 to 4 over par on average, my new equipment made very little difference until i upped my stretching and flexing my body that made me play more relaxed and confident i even broke par several times even when i used my 5 year old clubs . lessons are great as well get better so the new clubs can elevate your game
I have a Titleist 909 D2 with an Aldela rouge s-flex shaft and I still hit it 300 meters down the middle of the fairway.
Nice compair rick what about the shafts you did not mention that part? which one has a grafit shaft vor age +60 and whet about the length of that shafts and you forget the cobra in you compair list i think? and maybe a small quick first steps if you have like me a Mevo+ to see what kind off numbers are good that is my issue with my Mevo+ what is good and what is bad as numbers output would help me thanks for your time go on with this tests I like them a lot!!
Enjoyed this video, I’m rocking a Taylormade r7 quad cost me £30 off gumtree, does the job fine 👍🏼
I think you should do a full starter set for under £300 review like wilson or dunlop would be interesting to see how they perform again the better bigger brands
We hear a lot about spin rates on wedges and the differences between New and wedges which have been used for say a year.... can you test how much of a difference this really is and whether we should be updating wedges say every 12 months or depending how often we play... I play twice a week and I’ve not had fresh wedded since April 2016.... would I benefit enough from new wedges to benefit from spending say 2-3 hundred on some fresh ones?? Cheers
I really enjoyed this. I actually went back to my ping G20 from mizuno jpx850 and found performance better. Hmmm. This validates the thought of changing when you notice a difference when trying new clubs
Bought a Taylormade R7 at a 2nd hand shop, it has made a huge difference in my game, (well that and the hundreds of TH-cam videos I've watched). I used to have a terrible slice, now my ball flight is usually straight. Just need to work on my aim.