Conference 7.286::golf

    Nevada Bob's gives good prices you can find better but sometimes
    its not worth the effort to try to save $. As far as clubs go I
    have a set of Wilson 1200 GE's that I used until I bought my new
    Pings this year. When I have friends visiting and we play golf I
    let them use the Wilsons. Most of my friends that don't have clubs
    just started the game. They almost always say they really like the
    clubs and want to buy them. The set has a large sweet spot and are
    easy to hit. I think I paid about $360 for the set
    including the 1-3-5 wood metal. 
    
    Also to get the correct fit you should know your husbands height
    and shirt size long sleeve for lenght of club for him or give him
    a gift certificate and he can go in and be fitted. If you want to
    spend less perhaps other people can tell you about replica's but
    I don't know how much effort you want to go through.
                 

    If you can find a golf discount store, that is not a bad place to
    go and purchase equipment.
    
    There is one on route 20 near Lake Williams Pizza in Marlboro, MA
    and there was one in Framingham behind the Ski Market on route 9.
    I'm not sure about the one in Framingham (it may have moved AGAIN)
    but the one in Marlboro is still there.
    
    Mike

    Just thought I'd let you know how an ol' hack views buying someone
    else golf clubs.  If your husband is an occasional golfer, then
    you can find some really good prices on new clubs, like Shamrock
    as he won't be able to tell the difference for the first year or
    two regarding the quality.  If he plays alot and is serious about
    improving, I would recommend that you look into a good used set
    as they sell for about 1/3 - 1/2 what you will pay for a new set.
    
    FYI, I don't think I would want anybody to buy me golf clubs (gift
    certificate would be nice) as golf is a mental game and if you don't
    like the way a club looks when you address the ball, you may not
    be able to hit the clubs very well.  As the previous note mentioned,
    the persons size, arm length, strength, swing (upright,regular or
    flat) club weight, club flexibleness (flexible, regular, stiff),
    etc, etc. should be considered.            
    
    I've also heard that Nevada Bob's is expensive.  You may want to
    try a golf course pro shop that carries used sets.  Also look in
    golf magazines like Golf Digest for advertisements (like Shamrock
    if your husband just wants a new set).  Anyway, before buying you
    should talk to your husband to find out if he really would rather
    pick them out himself.
    
    Hope this helps,
    
    Jim

      Austads new catalog is out.  I was leafing thru it and found a
    great deal on the same clubs I currently use.  For about $280 you
    can purchase 8 irons AND 1,3,5 woods in Dunlop Red Max clubs.
    I have been using them a while now, and two of the people I play
    with have replaced their clubs with this model.  I've seen the
    irons alone sell for $500 in various catalogs and pro shops.  This
    offer is a closeout from Austads.  If you want more information 
    send me E-mail.
    
    P.S.  As a word of caution, you really should check with your husband
    and see what he would like to have.  Let him have input in your
    decision.
    
    P.S. Again.  Also see note 69 there are some great prices on some
    nice clubs advertised there.
    
    Rick 

    If it's anywhere close to where you work or live, check out the
    Wayland Country Club pro shop, on Rt 27, just east of the Sudbury
    town line. They have new and used clubs, and their prices tend to
    be very competitive. Plus, they could probably help you figure out
    what's okay for your husband. Better call first to make sure what
    the hours are (they're open year-round, I'm pretty sure).
    

    I just took up the game, and Santa was kind enough to let me go off
    and select my own clubs. A fellow employee and avid golfer suggested
    the New England Golf Supply which was mentioned in an earler reply.
    So off we went to their store in Marlboro in the Lake Williams store
    complex near the Court House.
        
    My friend helped me select a  MacGregor Jack Nickalaus DX set of
    wood and Irons. The manager whose name is Rick , I think, was very
    nice and when I mentioned I was from DEC he through in a dozen balls
    and a set of head covers and said he would love to do more buisness
    with DEC people. 
    
    He was going to talk to the owner about a DEC discount and I am
    susposed to check back with him and will post that info.
    
    At any rate my friend has been a golfer for 20 years and is a scratch
    golfer and said the deal was great.
    
    So for what it is worth you might try there.
    
    Hope this is some help.
    
    Roy (who is looking forward to Spring.....I think!)

Re:                        -< New England Golf in Marlboro >-

>    He was going to talk to the owner about a DEC discount and I am
>    susposed to check back with him and will post that info.
    
     I would drive to Marlboro if the discount is worth it!

     In the EATS notes file there is an story about an owner talking
     to one of his customers about all the business he got from good
     notes in that file.  

	Larry
     

    	Is this the New England Golf Supply chain? They have a store
    in Salem, NH and if a discount can be drummed up, have them pass
    it along to the Salem store. There certainly are enough DEC plants
    in Salem to make it worthwhile.
    
    Looking for new metal drivers some tax return time.......

    Re:< Note 489.9 by CECV01::GALINOS "Marion Galinos, 249-4168, BUO/E10" >

    Another  suggestion:    Spags,  the  warehouse  store  on   Rt  9  in
    Shrewsbury.  They don't have a big selection, only  about  4-6 models
    and no choise of lies, etc, but if you want  to  settle down for what
    they have nobody beats the price.  I remember seeing there  a  set of
    Spalding Cannon (which is a good set) for about $50 less than  Nevada
    Bob's.
    
    Tavo
    

    
    FYI - When I was looking at clubs last spring, New England Golf
    Supply had the same price as Spags did and since I got them in NH
    (Salem) I saved money by avoiding the sales tax.  Also, I got a
    discount for paying the full amount with Cash or Check when I got
    the clubs, (no credit cards).  I think that was another 5 percent.
    So althought Spags and New Golf Supplies had the same standard price,
    New England Golf Supply came out to be about 10 percent cheaper.
        
    Steve Souza

       re: .10
    
       I've only been to Spags once, but that's because it's about a
     55 mile ride from home for me! I'm in the market for a new set
     of Clubs, and would appreciate it if somebody who frequents Spags
     could post an Inventory here of what brands/models Spags stocks!
    
    							thanks,
    								Bob
    

    Keith,
    
          We (NI0) do most of our business with Salem's N.E. Golf Supply
    and they generally give us a discount (10-15%).  
          At the end of the year when we buy our league's banquet items,
    they take off 20%.
          If you're buying from them, I would tell them you work for
    DEC in Salem and they should give you a break.
    
                                                   Art
    

    Does anyone play with Spaulding Executives?  How do you like them?
    I just started playing golf this fall and LOVE the game.  I am looking
    for a good set of clubs that I will not grow out of in the next
    year or two as I get better.  I don't want a beginners set.
    
    One of the womens set I was looking at was the Spaulding Executives.
    New England Golf Supply sells them for about $289.00.  I thought
    I saw them at a country club for around $500.00.  They also have
    a great sale at the end of the month.  Buy one set of clubs and
    get the second set for half price.  This is a great deal since my
    husband and I are both looking for a set of clubs.  We'll save about
    $150 to $200 on their already low prices.
    
    Thanks, Pam

    	re.13
    
    	Thanks Artie,
    
    	I'm in need of new metal drivers come spring time and will
    certainly remember to mention that I'm a DECcie. I drop in there about 
    once a month to browse.

    (re: 489.15)
    
    Keith,                                              
    
        You can mention Pudge's name (Ron Paradise) since he was our
    league president last year and did all the buying.
        I was president the year before, but there was a different owner
    at NEGS then.
        The new owners know who Pudge is.
            
                                               Good Luck,
    
                                                          Art
    
    p.s.  Don't be afraid to remind them that we spent over $1000.00
          for our banquet prizes in October '88. (our league and Gene
          Kelley's combined, and shopped the same day)
    
                                              Good Luck,

    Richie, who owns Seacoast Golf in Hampton and Manchester is a friend
    of mine and has regularly given  good deals on clubs and supplies.
    More recent was Taylor metal woods for below $ 100.00, burner model.
    You may be better off by going up to Seacoast and talking directly
    to him. I have compared prices on a couple of things, notably Maxfi
    Balata balls, and his prices are cheaper. Let me know if you would
    like me to talk to him.
    
    Dave

Has anyone out there ever played with "Nomad" clubs?   The clubs sell
for about $300 at New England Golf Supply.   How do/did you like them?
Any comments?

    I used a set of ping lookalike Nomads for one round.  They were
    graphite shafts and played real nicely.  If you want an inexpensive
    club with some quality they are fine.  A set of irons (8), steel
    shaft, shouldn't cost more than about 175$ though.
    
    Rick

    I recently inherited a full set of WILSON K-28's from my Dad.  The
    clubs are in excellent shape and are 'light years' better than the junk
    I was using. (I'm not cheap, I just starting playing again after a
    14-year haitus.  My Dad, unfortunately, had to give up the game.)  I
    realize these clubs are more than a few years old and wondered if
    anyone else had any experiences with them.  I like the irons a lot, but
    I would have liked most anything compared to what I have been using. 
    The question is, will I like something much more compared to these? 
    So, should I put new grips on these or spring for a good used set of
    something like Pings?
    
    I'm curious, the irons have to be more than a few years old but look
    very much like Lynx...  How long have cavity backs been around?

    It might depend on just how old they are, but my last set of irons were
    Wilson K28's......and they were not high on the Wilson quality list.
    I played very well with them....I'm about a 15 Hdcp., and broke 80
    twice with them......but no longer use them.  I paid around $125 for
    the entire set NEW about 10 years ago!!!  I'd be interested in taking
    the 6 and 7 irons off your hands if you decide to get something else!!! 
    That's one of the main reasons I bought a new set of clubs......seems
    over the years I misplaced a club or two!!!
    
    
    
    Regards,
    
    Nelly

    Thanks for the info...  My Dad didn't use the clubs very much at all as
    he stopped playing about 8 years ago.  It's a full set, but I'm using
    different woods.
    
    Anyone out there upgrading to Zing's and selling their Eyes?  Black
    right-handed would fit me well?

Anyone have any impressions on Tommy Aaron Tour Gold irons? I'm looking for a 
reasonably priced set of perimeter weighted irons and Nevada Bob's has a set of
these (3-p) on sale for $249. Is that a reasonable price? Thanks.

Dana