Where To Spend And Save Money On Golf Gear
There is no denying golf can be an expensive sport compared to others and as a result golfers have to make choices on where they should spend, and where they should save their money. That is where this video and explainer comes in.
We have covered pretty much the entire bag here and it is also worth saying that a great way to save is going second-hand. However there are two main pitfalls here with the first being you should be wary of buying clubs (opens in new tab) that have been fitted for someone else because they might play at a different level or have a totally different swing to you. Secondly, you might not be able to trust where the club is coming from in some cases.
But even when buying new equipment there are some factors you should be aware of. First is your ability because this will likely dictate which clubs or gear you are after – you should really look to invest money in the areas of your bag that you are the weakest so you can improve.
You also need to have a clear idea of your budget (opens in new tab) because this will dictate where you spend you money as some categories like drivers and irons and are more expensive than others, like balls or shoes. So where should you spend and where should you save? Read on to find out…
Balls
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One area to save your money is golf balls. Premium balls like the Titleist Pro V1 (opens in new tab) are incredibly consistent and lots of golfers rely on this and repeat purchase, but there are some excellent mid-priced options that really don’t sacrifice much in terms of performance. You can get some very good models like the Titleist Tour Speed (opens in new tab), Srixon Q-Star Tour (opens in new tab), or TaylorMade Tour Response (opens in new tab), all at a lower price point than the best golf balls (opens in new tab) on the market.
Drivers
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One area Joel and Dan agree when it comes to spending money is the driver. The RRP of the best drivers (opens in new tab)…
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