Golf? Where to buy and read about products?

[Kakarot]

I am gonna start playing golf, lol....

However, before I just buy stuff at random.... does anyone know some good sites that rates and reviews clubs etc?

thanks

[Jaytee]

Golf equipment is expensive.

I would borrow a set or buy a cheap beginner set and make sure you really enjoy golf before you start investing money in equipment.

I can tell you the popular manufacturers. Talyor Made and Callaway are popular for drivers. Callaway putters are popular for putters. Cleveland and Titleist are popular for wedges. I think the irons is the hardest decision. Tons of popular manufacturers. As a beginner, looking for irons with a cavity back (more forgiving) as opposed to a blade.

Good luck.

[Kakarot]

Thx bro, I been to the driving range twice.... my wife plays and has a set up clubs. Her whole family plays, I won't ever want to be pro or even competitive... but I do enjoying having decent equipment in all of my hobbies/sports.

However, it would be nice knowing the differences (larger sweet spot, more forgiving etc) as I am just starting out ;)

thx for the info.

[Jyeatbvg69]

canadian tire has sets for under $200, and there are also always golf sales going around at random small places. u gotta search the internet for them though

[jonno]

check out a place like Golf Town.. They often have great iron sets/drivers/putters on sale around this time of year

[Kakarot]

Yea I was reading a flyer from them today, I will check it out.

thx

[wasabi]

http://www.torontogolfnuts.com

great forum for reading up on everything golf related.

[Kakarot]

thx

[gstylez]

stay away from Canadian Tire, Walmart Sportchek!

[Kakarot]

even though I am new, I appreciate that advice ;)

much like computer parts, I enjoy quality stuff ;)

[MattGrass]

http://forum.ottawagolf.com/

Just like the Toronto Golf Nuts site, this one has a great classified ads section and some great guys.

Aaron

[Kakarot]

thx

[DavidY]

I am a member at both the Toronto and Ottawa golf forums....it's pretty addicting though. ;)

I have bought several used golf clubs at both forums. They use iTrader ratings....if you are a new member, go with someone who has a good rating or if you are able to meet at a driving range. I typically prefer lesser known brands. "Authenticity" of the clubs rate highly for me and many others.

Used iron sets can be had for as low as $75-$150. Look for irons that have cavity backs which are much more forgiving than blades. Muscle backs or blades are more suited for single handicappers (those who can shoot under 80 or so for a round of 18) since these clubs are more workable (ie. shot shaping) than cavity backs.

Dave

[Kakarot]

good stuff, thx

I think I will be on the driving range for a year, then look to play next year... but I still want to buy clubs

:)