Best Golf Club Set for ~$750?

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  Euphemistic on 08/10/2019 - 14:39

  -3

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  Cycling is the new golf.

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  EdibleHarmony on 08/10/2019 - 14:50

  I have bought clubs in the past around that mark, and went a good second hand set of PING clubs. So suggestion would be look near new, get a good set

  https://www.golftraders.com.au/

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  oscargem on 08/10/2019 - 15:19

  I think it's worth getting fitted, or at least getting a swing analysis ($150). That way you can work out the type of shaft/head/clubs you like.
  From there go and find a good second hand set.

  I got some second hand Mizuno's, and they are amazing. Taylormade/Callaway/Cobra etc all have entry sets (around $900-1000), but IMO the entry sets are pretty cheap and crappy. Better off getting some good second hand, slightly older. If you can convince a facebook seller to meet you at the driving range/let you have a round for deposit, that would be good.

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  zductiv on 08/10/2019 - 15:34

  +1

  Buy used, not cheap new for that price.

  I picked up mizuno MP58 irons, mizuno T11 wedges, taylormade rescue clubs, and callaway driver for $400 total approx 2 years ago.

  Only now that I'm in low 80s scoring am I really considering changing it up a bit to get fit and change some of my gapping.

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  Jules_d1 on 08/10/2019 - 15:53

  What’s your skill level?

  If you’re a complete beginner and just want to get into the game, buying a somewhat new second hand set is going to be much better value than the cheaper sets.

  If you want to buy something new, I doubt there is any point on getting fitted at that price point so I’d just look on gumtree, marketplace etc and do your research on what’s available.

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  chrislaya on 14/10/2019 - 11:08

  Hi, I might be in your situation when I started.

  Some tips:
  * Do you have a favourite pro player? If yes, find out what brand he/she uses then consider starting with this brand. In my case, it was Phil Mickelson so I started with Callaway.
  * Consider the main brands - Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Ping, Cleveland, Odyssey (for putters).
  * Next find a second hand set that might be two-three years old. The latest year's model will be expensive.
  * Look in eBay, gumtree, facebook marketplace, pawnshops. If you are lucky you will find the unwanted gifts or sets that were used once (I got a 2 yr old model at the time for $500).
  * Find out the model and year of release of the set you are buying. There are lots of sets on sale that are sets from 15-20 years ago (try not to get these).
  * Once you are ready to upgrade, you can always sell your first set and because it is branded, it will have a reasonable resale value.

  Then:
  * Watch videos of your favourite player on Youtube. If he/she has intructional videos then great. Copy his/her pre-shot routine. You can always personalise it later.
  * Get a 1:1 session with a Pro even for a minimum of one session.

  Enjoy and have fun!

  Warning:
  * Starting with a brand might force you to buy all the related branded-accessories (ball, clothing, towel, etc). :-)