10 of the Most Expensive Golf Clubs on eBay
Have you seen the prices of golf clubs lately? It’s not uncommon for new drivers with the latest tech to fetch $600 at retail, while new putters have pushed past the $400 mark. Madness? No, it’s just manufacturers charging what the market will bear—and apparently, the market doesn’t mind spending out the wazoo when it […]
New Clubs or Used Clubs?
Each year, club companies large and small attempt to make a buzz by rolling out something new to dangle in front of consumers, club professionals, and media outlets. The manufacturers are hopeful that their innovative offerings (bolstered by marketing and advertising efforts) will prove irresistible to players who are in the market for new clubs. […]
Building a Mixed Iron Set
Ten years ago, just before heading off to college, I saved some money and purchased a set of Mizuno blades. At the time, I proudly played off a two handicap and thought, “If anyone can play these butter knives, it’s me.” When the irons arrived I played a round with my best golf buddy, a plus […]
Is a Club Champion Club Fitting Worth the Money?
I started playing golf at the age of seven, and as one of six sons I naturally started with an older brother’s hand-me-down clubs. Over the years, my clubs gradually lengthened and changed, but I never owned a set fit for my swing. Despite this, I hit my irons pretty well, on a good day […]
Why Do High Priced Irons Cost So Much?
Not that many years ago, there was an upper limit to what you could spend for a set of quality irons—usually $599 ($699 with graphite shafts) for eight clubs. Then the $1,000 a set barrier was broken, and now most premium irons from big-name manufacturers will set you back $120–$150 for each club. But there’s […]
