Golf Equipment: is it worth buying new?
Will new equipment help you play better? The short answer is no.
If you're starting out on golf or a beginner of the game, my opinion is to get a "good" set of golf clubs from a second hand store or on craigslist or kijiji (in Canada). With the money saved, use it towards taking a golf lesson or two. Having a new set of clubs is sexy and cool but it won't make you a better golfer unless you know what to do with it and most beginners (and intermediate players) don't.
The reason I say "good" is because of resale reasons. If you invested in a good set, you can always get your money back when you sell it. Learn the fundamentals and hit it pure. Only then would you be able to tell the difference between sets. Take the time to learn how to hit the ball efficiently then practice up. Play a lot of rounds and perfect your game, lower your handicap and really maximize the set you have. Then and only then, trade up to a new set.
You will thank me at the end. I just wished someone told me that when I started golf. My first set was a set of used Ping Eye 2's. I loved them for a long time. When I thought I was hitting it well, I went to a Taylormade demo day to try their new irons. They got me to hit a new 7-iron. After a few shots, they told me that I didn't need new irons but a couple of lessons instead. I was embarassed. After sulking for a few weeks, I signed up for lessons. After just two lessons, I was hitting the ball further and straighter with my Pings. It took about 5 years before I bought a new old set of irons. I bought a set of used Taylormade Burner 2.0 irons and I am still playing with them today.
If you're starting out on golf or a beginner of the game, my opinion is to get a "good" set of golf clubs from a second hand store or on craigslist or kijiji (in Canada). With the money saved, use it towards taking a golf lesson or two. Having a new set of clubs is sexy and cool but it won't make you a better golfer unless you know what to do with it and most beginners (and intermediate players) don't.
The reason I say "good" is because of resale reasons. If you invested in a good set, you can always get your money back when you sell it. Learn the fundamentals and hit it pure. Only then would you be able to tell the difference between sets. Take the time to learn how to hit the ball efficiently then practice up. Play a lot of rounds and perfect your game, lower your handicap and really maximize the set you have. Then and only then, trade up to a new set.
You will thank me at the end. I just wished someone told me that when I started golf. My first set was a set of used Ping Eye 2's. I loved them for a long time. When I thought I was hitting it well, I went to a Taylormade demo day to try their new irons. They got me to hit a new 7-iron. After a few shots, they told me that I didn't need new irons but a couple of lessons instead. I was embarassed. After sulking for a few weeks, I signed up for lessons. After just two lessons, I was hitting the ball further and straighter with my Pings. It took about 5 years before I bought a new old set of irons. I bought a set of used Taylormade Burner 2.0 irons and I am still playing with them today.
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Now if you're a better player, perhaps a new set of golf clubs will bring down your handicap or allow you to shape your shot easier. Lets see what club manufacturers are promising us for 2023.