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**AgJ5mNXM** · 05-27-2006, 03:49 AM

And that's all fine and dandy, but when you start getting your handicap down, you'll realize that those clubs don't provide the performance that other (generally higher priced) clubs do. For instance, I can put wicked draws and fades on my clubs with my irons, but I'm guessing I can't even come close with yours, for a multitude of reasons (shaft type, face angles, lie angle, cavity v. muscle etc.)

Some things in life you pay for the name (i.e. Polo brand shirts v. Costco brand) but not in golf. Golf is precise, golf is feel. I guarantee if you, if I measure the lofts on your clubs they will be out of whack since the preciseness is generally not there on the lower priced clubs (except powerbuilt, who makes great low priced sticks).

C'mon, you sound like a salesman. Very few average golfers will see any difference in their games because of the equipment they buy. They would be much better off spending that $400 for a new driver or $300 for new putter on golf lessons.

How can the lofts on my clubs be "out of whack" if they're my clubs? I know what they do, how far they fly and what shape. It's the swing I put on them that matters.

I have well-heeled buddies that spend more on one club than I have in my whole bag. I still beat them. There's a definite psychological effect in this game about buying new equipment...don't know why it is, but guys play better with new clubs...for a few weeks. Then it's back to the same old same old...guaranteed.

The "1" handicap on my team has used the same irons since high school. He won a state championship with them. Whenever we complain about our game, he's the first to point out, "It ain't the club."

Sure good equipment maximizes your potential to play the game well. But for the vast majority of golfers, good, decent, average priced equipment is all that they need. Buying high priced stuff is delusional.

Once you get down to a 5 handicap or less, then you can worry about equipment.

05-27-2006, 03:49 AM	#18
AgJ5mNXM Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 339 Senior Member	And that's all fine and dandy, but when you start getting your handicap down, you'll realize that those clubs don't provide the performance that other (generally higher priced) clubs do. For instance, I can put wicked draws and fades on my clubs with my irons, but I'm guessing I can't even come close with yours, for a multitude of reasons (shaft type, face angles, lie angle, cavity v. muscle etc.) Some things in life you pay for the name (i.e. Polo brand shirts v. Costco brand) but not in golf. Golf is precise, golf is feel. I guarantee if you, if I measure the lofts on your clubs they will be out of whack since the preciseness is generally not there on the lower priced clubs (except powerbuilt, who makes great low priced sticks). C'mon, you sound like a salesman. Very few average golfers will see any difference in their games because of the equipment they buy. They would be much better off spending that $400 for a new driver or $300 for new putter on golf lessons. How can the lofts on my clubs be "out of whack" if they're my clubs? I know what they do, how far they fly and what shape. It's the swing I put on them that matters. I have well-heeled buddies that spend more on one club than I have in my whole bag. I still beat them. There's a definite psychological effect in this game about buying new equipment...don't know why it is, but guys play better with new clubs...for a few weeks. Then it's back to the same old same old...guaranteed. The "1" handicap on my team has used the same irons since high school. He won a state championship with them. Whenever we complain about our game, he's the first to point out, "It ain't the club." Sure good equipment maximizes your potential to play the game well. But for the vast majority of golfers, good, decent, average priced equipment is all that they need. Buying high priced stuff is delusional. Once you get down to a 5 handicap or less, then you can worry about equipment.
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