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Buying golf clubs for a 17 yr old…what would you do?
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:01 pm
I don’t think a new set is warranted by any means…is there a decent source for used clubs?
Right handed, 6’1” or so.
Beginner, but plays…want him to be able to use them for a few/couple of years.
Anything need real fitting?
Right handed, 6’1” or so.
Beginner, but plays…want him to be able to use them for a few/couple of years.
Anything need real fitting?
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:02 pm to Gaston
Give him yours and you get a new set
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:02 pm to Gaston
we get it, you're son is 6'1" or so.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:05 pm to Gaston
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6’1” or so.
Has little to do with anything re: clubs.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:05 pm to Gaston
Encouraging me to stick with golf was one of the best things my dad ever did. It's a sport/hobby I can do for the rest of my life and being a pretty good player has been great for professional and social life from college into my 40s.
So just get him some good clubs you cheap arse. He doesn't need PXGs but a good set of irons will last him a decade.
So just get him some good clubs you cheap arse. He doesn't need PXGs but a good set of irons will last him a decade.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:05 pm to Gaston
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Buying golf clubs for a 17 yr old…what would you do?
Buy him a fishing pole instead. You asked.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:06 pm to Gaston
I would include a Bluetooth sub woofer he can play on the course. One that everyone can hear. It’ll help pass the time during a 5 hour round that should take about an hour.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:06 pm to Gaston
Just get a set of few year old cavity backs. Doesn’t matter the brand if he’s just a beginner
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:07 pm to Gaston
Find used clubs on GolfWRX. Standard length is fine for 6’1”
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:11 pm to Gaston
Used golf clubs for a 17 year old are everywhere for cheap. Good $100 sets are all over the place. Good sets.
That is one category like many others such as musical instruments and even cars.
Golf is exactly like music as to enjoyment first then dedication to practice. Don’t buy a $2,000 Les Paul to learn Smoke on the Water for a month.
That is one category like many others such as musical instruments and even cars.
Golf is exactly like music as to enjoyment first then dedication to practice. Don’t buy a $2,000 Les Paul to learn Smoke on the Water for a month.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:23 pm to Gaston
FB Marketplace for local deals to you or callowaypreowned.com. They are based out of Texas and you probably can get them delivered in two days. Buy him a set of cavity back irons in your price range.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 1:28 pm to Gaston
You can go now and buy new sets that are a couple years old, Ping 425, Taylormade Sim2max etc.. for several hundred off what they were when they were new or you can buy used sets that are a couple years old. Take the savings and get lessons for him, after he shows interest and seems to be progressing with his game you can decide if you want to get him fitted for a set. Believe it or not, it does make a difference but it will cost you some serious cash. My son got fitted and his driver was $1,000 with $450 of that the shaft. I ended up spending close to $4,000 for the set he has now. Titliest TSR2 driver, and 3 wood with Ventus Blue 6S Velecore shaft, Titliest 4 hybrid with Mitsubishi Black Sshaft, Taylormade P790 with KBS C taper lite shafts, 52, 56, 60 Cleveland RTX 6 and a Scotty Cameron Putter and a new Titliest Legends bag. It's a lot of money but he play competitively in High School and in some LJGA summer tournaments and plans on playing in College. If it weren't for that, I would not have spent that kind of money on clubs, I bet I haven't spent that much money on all of the clubs I've bought for myself over the years.
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Posted on 1/22/24 at 3:27 pm to Gaston
I'm in BR, I have a really good set with bag for sale
Mizuno stx driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 4 hybrid
Callaway apex irons 4-pw
Mizuno 225s 4-pw
Mizuno t24s denham wedges 48, 52, 56, 60
Sun mountain cs130
Just need a putter
Mizuno stx driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 4 hybrid
Callaway apex irons 4-pw
Mizuno 225s 4-pw
Mizuno t24s denham wedges 48, 52, 56, 60
Sun mountain cs130
Just need a putter
Posted on 1/22/24 at 4:16 pm to Gaston
Callaway preowned gets good reviews.
Posted on 1/23/24 at 11:03 am to Gaston
Spend 10x money on lessons than on equipment- go to eBay and get a used Taylor made set - find the best teacher in your area - invest weekly lessons till end of summer - then allow the instructor to guide on when to get new clubs
Posted on 1/23/24 at 1:19 pm to Gaston
https://www.rockbottomgolf.com/golf-clubs/iron-sets/snake-eyes-golf-685x-irons-7-iron-set-open-box/
For $325 (4-PW), these are a ridiculous deal for new clubs for a new golfer that could easily last him 5-10 years or more. Large and forgiving clubheads with KBS Tour shafts, medium topline and offset. Originally listed around $800-$900 when they came out. I've swung them a couple times and they're much better quality than the all-in-one box sets you'd find for around the same price. I would purchase the single GW as well though since they're stronger lofted like everything these days.
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For $325 (4-PW), these are a ridiculous deal for new clubs for a new golfer that could easily last him 5-10 years or more. Large and forgiving clubheads with KBS Tour shafts, medium topline and offset. Originally listed around $800-$900 when they came out. I've swung them a couple times and they're much better quality than the all-in-one box sets you'd find for around the same price. I would purchase the single GW as well though since they're stronger lofted like everything these days.
This post was edited on 1/23/24 at 1:36 pm
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