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Clone vs Name Brand Golf Clubs
Posted on 5/5/13 at 9:31 am
Posted on 5/5/13 at 9:31 am
I read most of the golf threads posted on here, but I have never seen this discussion come up. Are most of you opposed to using clones? Is the performance significantly better in Name brand clubs?
I play with a set of clones( my first set), I have been pleased with them. They don't look as pretty, or sound as sharp, but when I swing the club correctly the ball goes far and they are pretty accurate.
I play with a set of clones( my first set), I have been pleased with them. They don't look as pretty, or sound as sharp, but when I swing the club correctly the ball goes far and they are pretty accurate.
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Posted on 5/5/13 at 9:34 am to BIGDAB
In general, they aren't as well made
Sure if you hit them right, they'll go, but the Sweet spot is probably much smaller and the overall quality of construction is just not as good
Sure if you hit them right, they'll go, but the Sweet spot is probably much smaller and the overall quality of construction is just not as good
Posted on 5/5/13 at 9:41 am to Croacka
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Sure if you hit them right, they'll go, but the Sweet spot is probably much smaller
Wouldn't that help you to have a better swing?
I've only been playing golf for 3 yrs. Excuse me if that's a stupid question.
This post was edited on 5/5/13 at 9:47 am
Posted on 5/5/13 at 9:51 am to BIGDAB
yes, but so would playing with a set of quality blades.
you can get away with playing clones in irons moreso than woods. it also depends on wether you are playing true knock-offs of real brands or just a cheaper made brand not trying to pass itself off as a real brand.
you can get away with playing clones in irons moreso than woods. it also depends on wether you are playing true knock-offs of real brands or just a cheaper made brand not trying to pass itself off as a real brand.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 9:54 am to mytigger
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t also depends on wether you are playing true knock-offs of real brands or just a cheaper made brand not trying to pass itself off as a real bran
For ex I purchased my set from pinemeadow.com, that's the name on my clubs. Do you consider them knock offs or just a cheaper brand?
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:17 am to BIGDAB
Grooves are different
Center of Gravity is different
The club head is made from different metals(cheaper)
There is no sweet spot for the most part
Clubs is shorter in distance
Center of Gravity is different
The club head is made from different metals(cheaper)
There is no sweet spot for the most part
Clubs is shorter in distance
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:19 am to BIGDAB
cheaper brand.
Is there a reason you bought those vs. spending the same amount on a used set of name brands from ebay?
Is there a reason you bought those vs. spending the same amount on a used set of name brands from ebay?
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:30 am to BIGDAB
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Is the performance significantly better in Name brand clubs?
500%. If you are out there to just hit balls and enjoy golf, clones would be fine. If you care a single ounce about your performance, then yes it matters.
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They don't look as pretty, or sound as sharp, but when I swing the club correctly the ball goes far and they are pretty accurate.
I can assure you with 100% confidence that a set of name brand game improvement irons would have you bouncing off the walls.
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Are most of you opposed to using clones?
It also matters what you mean by clones. I would assume you are talking about knockoffs in this case.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:31 am to mytigger
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Is there a reason you bought those vs. spending the same amount on a used set of name brands from ebay?
Total price for a complete set with grips(other than the ones that come stock) and 1 1/2" longer shaft was $330. I tried to find a name brand used set, but I found nothing in that price range, whatever money I would saved would have been spent, getting the clubs customized. I went to a couple of golf shops in the NOLA area, and honestly the dudes that worked there acted like snobs, and didn't offer much help. I called pinemeadow, and the rep was helpful and patient. I remember the phone conversation lasting at least 30 mins. Customer service goes a long way in my book, so ultimately that was the deciding factor for me.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:34 am to unbeWEAVEable
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I would assume you are talking about knockoffs in this case.
I don't think they would be considered knockoffs. I would think knockoffs would have to be purchased more discretely. The company I bought my clubs from has a website and a good customer service department.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:34 am to BIGDAB
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I called pinemeadow, and the rep was helpful and patient. I remember the phone conversation lasting at least 30 mins. Customer service goes a long way in my book, so ultimately that was the deciding factor for me.
LOL. Of course they were. They are making 100%+ margin on this.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:35 am to BIGDAB
You have much to learn, golf grasshopper.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:36 am to VegasPro
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LOL. Of course they were. They are making 100%+ margin on this.
Yep
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:40 am to unbeWEAVEable
Just looked at the site. Def clones. And not very good ones. I see they tried to do the hawkeye, r9, razr, burner 2.0, and burner plus. And im pretty sure the yukon is the mashe. lol
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:41 am to VegasPro
FWIW...
Clones are very bad clubs. They are cheaply made and just made to look like others on the outside.
counterfeits are technically sound throughout the entire club.
Clones are very bad clubs. They are cheaply made and just made to look like others on the outside.
counterfeits are technically sound throughout the entire club.
This post was edited on 5/5/13 at 10:42 am
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:41 am to BIGDAB
If you are just learning to play then knockoffs are fine. Cheap and they will help you learn what style iron you like to buy in the future.
If you are anywhere near decent knockoffs are a No No
If you are anywhere near decent knockoffs are a No No
This post was edited on 5/5/13 at 10:42 am
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:42 am to unbeWEAVEable
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You have much to learn, golf grasshopper.
You may be right, but I've never read anywhere that paying more for clubs made you a better golfer. The money I saved allowed me to get lessons (isn't that what most people recommend). The instructor didn't ask me what kind of clubs I was using, he asked how long had I been playing golf.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:46 am to BIGDAB
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You may be right, but I've never read anywhere that paying more for clubs made you a better golfer.
Its not about paying more. Its more about getting better value fr a better product...
Would you rather buy a 2005 honda accord for 10k or buy a 2014 fonda acorn for 7k that looks like it?
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:54 am to VegasPro
This.
Posted on 5/5/13 at 10:56 am to BIGDAB
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Wouldn't that help you to have a better swing?
yes, it can help. my dad made me play on shitty clubs when i was young before I could get a real set
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