Conference 7.286::golf

    Garbage.
    
    --Jack

Again,  this is only an opinion.  But, the equipment is usually 
sold through discount stores, golf stores etc...  This implies a 
stack'em high, sell'em cheap product mentality.  You very rarely 
see a golf professional sell this kit.

That must say something.

Randall

    I had a Northwestern driver with a power kick shaft in the early 80s
    it was a great club the same as the taylor made tour set currntly very
    popular.
    Metal Head sounds like a taylor got stolen.
    Best club i ever had, some people think unless the tour guys use them
    they are rubbish.
    How many guys have got swings like tour guys i bet the guy that said
    they are now good cant break 90
    
    Joe

     In typical fashion, I might have been a little abrupt with
    Northwestern. No offense. I have a pal who's a 2 or 3 that had an old
    Northwestern driver that he loved. It finally shattered, and he's never
    found one he likes as well.
    
     As far as the "Power Kick" shaft goes, I always thought it looked like
    it oughtta be stickin' out of some junkie's arm...
    
     Like a lot of the guys in this file, I used to work on clubs (both in
    the golf business, and later at home). The quality I saw in
    Northwestern was, I thought, lousy. Plus, they had virtually no trade
    in value - nobody wanted 'em. As far as what the tour guys use - you're
    right - a lot of the configurations they use wouldn't suit us - BUT,
    the quality of their equipment would. Ping, Armour, Taylor, Hogan,
    Wilson, etc. are all fine clubs. Another thought - take a look at the
    clubs of a tour guy using Northwestern. They won't remotely resemble an
    off-the-shelf set that is commercially available. Then, take a look at,
    say, a guy playing Wilson stuff. Other than perhaps slightly shaved
    toes, they're pretty conventional. The Northwestern tour stuff I've
    seen all looked like old MacGregor 985's...
    
    --Jack

    Worth about $7.00 a club.
    
    Rick

    I wont tell you i play of cos you will be pissed, but that old
    Northwestern Metal Driver was one of the best clubs i have ever had
    its not the club its the guy using it if you get it square at impact
    and power thru the ball it goes,
    does a ball know its been hit with a ping or a hogan does it know
    that when you hood the face on a ping its not meant to hook but it
    does,
    or when you hit it square with a northwestern its a crap club and it
    should not go anywhere.
    Wise up its the swing not the club i bet you are a club salesmans dream
    'Yes sir goes dead straight yes sir cant miss a putt'
    Tell me about it!!!!
    
    
    Joe

    Perhaps the Northwestern equipment sold on the other side of the pond
    is far better than that sold in the States....in quality golf stores
    such as Rich's Department Store, Mars Bargainland, etc.  
    
    I don't know why you seem to take everyone else's opinions so
    personally, Joe!!?
    
    
    Also, what is wrong with not being able to break 90?
    
    
    
    Nelly

    Nelly, i am only trying to inject a bit of fire into the proceedings,
    as you say there is nothing wrong with not breaking 150 as long as you
    enjoy it .
    I just thought it might provoke a few responses.
    
    
    Swing loose take it easy 
    
    regards 
    
    
    Joe

    
      Why the need to 'provoke' responses ?  
    
    -rick

    Just thought some people might have veiws that other people
    would like to hear, including myself
     OK provoke might be the wrong word i was only trying to get some
    responses going people do have opinions of clubs , i just happen to
    like hearing them.
    
    sorry if i offended you it was not intentional.
    
    Happy hacking
    
    Joe

    I started playing golf about 5 years ago, my first full set of clubs
    were Northwesterns purchased at Caldors for about $125.00 and they
    served the purpose at the time. I broke 100 for the 1st time using
    these clubs.
    
    I eventually upgraded because they started to fall apart, the head of
    the 5 wood split while I was playing a hole in Disney World. Fortunately
    there was a trash can at the tee and I just threw it away. The 3 wood
    head came off the shaft on the 5th hole on Stowe South course. The head
    flew about 50 yards after I hit the ball. Could have been a dangerous
    if I was playing with a foursome with Stowe's "ready play rule". My
    playing partner laughed so hard he couldn't hit the ball for the next 
    three holes.
    
    I guess my point is that you get what you pay for. For a beginner who
    plays once every couple of weeks the are acceptable. But if you pratice
    at the range allot and play a couple of times a week they will not hold
    up very long. I do feel like I got my moneys worth. But thats about it.
     
    -Steve