Conference 7.286::golf

    
    RE: .0
    
    	There is nothing wrong with buying used clubs.  You'll get just
    as much ue out of old as you will new.  You might also save some
    money.  If you a buy used set, DO NOT buy Haig, anything else is
    probably ok.  
    
    	As for new clubs, I'm not up on them at all.  When you look
    at them criteria 1 is $$$$$$,  Criteria 2 is feel, criteria 3 is
    look.  If you're willing to spend that kind of money on a starter
    set I know where you can get a good deal (assuming you're in the
    Mass NH area!)
    
    
    
    						KO

    	I agree, there's nothing wrong with buying used clubs as long
    as it's a set and not a mish-mash collection.  Don't spend too much
    as someone I know put it, "You're gonna ruin 'em anyway."
    	A couple months ago I read an article in Golf Digest on clubs
    and it stated that as far as the major manufacturers go, what with
    the technology used to make clubs these days, you really can't buy
    a bad set of clubs.  Makes you feel pretty good, huh.
    
    -Alan-

    
    
      rep .1
    
      Whats wrong with Haig?? They happen to be real valuable clubs.
    I'd rather own an old set of Haigs, then some of the new junk.

    RE: .3
          Whats wrong with Haig?? 
    
    I own Haig Ultra irons , 3 & 5 wood.  (The driver met it's ultimate
    demise years ago).  The problem with Haig is that they tend to be
    set up for an experienced player with a solid repeatable swing.
     In other words they are very hard to hit for a beginner.  *I THINK*
    that a new player could become very frustrated and not enjoy the
    game because the clubs are hard to hit.  If a new player gets something
    that is light weight, expanded "sweet spot" they will play the game
    better and enjoy it more.  That's all.
    
    						KO

>    A man who was also looking at clubs suggested that I buy a cast iron
>    type club which is weighted around the perimeters instead of the forged
>    steel type of clubs. 
    I've just purchased a perimeter weighted set of clubs and I'm very
    pleased with them.  Yes, I'm also somewhat of a beginner.
    
>    I could use some advice on which brands to stay away from and which
>    types are best for beginners. 
    These clubs are Tru-Form.

>    I don't plan on spending any more than $150 for a set which includes a
>    3-5-7-9 and 2 woods plus a putter.  I would appreciate any input on
>    this.
    This was a 12 piece set, and went for $250 at Nevada Bobs.  One
    week later, I was told of a place that sold them for a little less
    (it figures!).

    What helped me in choosing these clubs was to take several "types"
    of clubs and hit some balls.  When the "feel" was just right, I
    bought them.  There is a much larger sweet spot on the perimeter
    weighted clubs than the professional (advanced) clubs.   This is
    what us beginners / semi-beginners need.
    
    Good luck, and Try the clubs first, even on an "indoors off the
    mat - hit 12 feet" range.  You'll be able to "feel" the difference.
    
    Also try several putters to get the best one, compare the putter
    and the clubs about to purchase against the ones you currently are
    using.
    
    Mike

    
    
    I'm just a beginner also and went through the debate of used/new
    and also $$$.
    
    I finally bought a set just as you described from Lechmere, they
    were the Tee-Flites and it cost me $109.
    
    
    
    I've used them for the past 2 months and like them...and since I'm
    a beginner I doubt I would notice the difference with even CANNON's
    or Executives.
    
    
    Nels
    

    
    I would appreciate any input from the more experianced people out
    there on this,
    
    I have just been offered the following clubs;
    
    MacGregor CG1800 irons 3-SW
    MacGregor Driver (Persimmon)
    MacGregor 3 + 5 metal woods (Golden Bear range)
    
    The clubs do not come with a guarantee as they are 'rejects'. I
    had heard somewhere that MacGregors had a problem with heads flying
    off. The price is about right, but I worry about the lack of guarantee.
                                                                           
    What are these clubs like ? Are they Cavity Back and/or Peripheral
    Weighted ?
    
    Any advice/help would be appreciated.
    
    					Thanks,
    					Wayne. 

    Wayne,
    
    	MacGregor is usually a good brand of clubs.  Like all manufacturers
    they offer an entry level club but I don't know if the CG1800 is it.
    They are advertised as a 'game improvement' club so are they cavity
    back/perimeter weighted?  More than likely.
    
    As for the guarantee, I doubt very much that these clubs were rejected
    because the heads fly off.  This is an easy problem to identify and fix
    and I can't imagine that a company would reduce it's profit margin for 
    that.  IF they are rejects it is more likely for an out of spec
    condition (doesn't meet loft/lie) or cosmetic.  If that is not the case
    then I suspect they might be quite warm if you catch my drift.
    
    
    						KO

    Thanks for all the Info on the CG1800s.
    
    I have know bought these clubs, and had loads of 'goodies' thrown
    in.
    
    Apparantly, MacGregor get rid of loads of sets at this time of Year.
    They have just had a stock take. The person I got them from is the
    Husband of a work colleague, so I believe they are 'cool'
    
    Any way, they appear o.k. and I am now looking forward to getting
    some practice/lessons and its "Look Out World, Here I Come !"
    

    Wayne_who_can't_wait_for_all_these_storm_to_go_away_so_I_can_learn_to_Play!