My first set was Second hand Callaway X14 (still in the garage) over 15 years ago. Last Christmas I bought the slazenger V300 set and loved the consistency I got with them. They gave me such a positive feeling about my game I decided to custom fit Taylormade R9. My game is improving and I'd like to think the Slazengers had a huge say in it. Thank you for giving an honest review, I think you nailed it 👌

When getting into golf after a long break (and really being serious about it), I did both of these ways. I bought a 12 piece strata set of clubs for $250 and added 3 second hand clubs (Driver, GW, SW) that cost an additional $32. But I kept watching FB marketplace for deals, and boy did I score. TM SLDR for $60, Mizuno MX25 Irons (4-LW) for $75, SW for 30, Callaway 5 and 7 woods for $32, Bag for $10, and used Odyssey putter for $50. So all told $232 roughly. The box set got me through a month while I put the second together, but the second hand set is the one I use most and will pick up first every time. Box sets are great if you aren't going to practice or play often. But if you're going to take the game serious, there are sooo many second hand options that are even better

Simon, picked up a set 5-pw of Ping G5’s for $20. Heads in great shape, shafts rusted out. Got 5-pw Ping AWT 2.0 new pulls with brand new Align grips for $60. Look and play great, had a great time putting the new shafts in!

Only had 2 sets of clubs , both second hand, 1st set x my boss when he traded up and I was starting 30 years ago, just got back into golf this year found a 2nd hand set used only once for half retail price, so as close to new as I can afford , so shop around and watch the 2nd hand markets for a period before diving in and purchasing, bound to find a good / great deal, thanks for content , it’s refreshing to watch, 👍💪🌏

Funny when I started out I bought a package set and used them for about 2 years, then gradually I started buying 2nd hand clubs, first a driver than a putter a set of irons and so on and so on until I had a mix bag of second hand name brand clubs. Now I’m playing more often and lowering my handicap makes me think I’ll invest in new fitted clubs next.

When I first started about 1.5 years ago I had a set given to me that was missing a Driver and putter. The irons were Tommy Armour Stripe's and I haven't switched them yet. But I have new drivers and putters and pitching wedge. Love the content as always. Peace Love Respect

Sorry in advance for long post, just wanted to share my experience as a beginner. I just started playing a few months ago, didn't know if I was going to get hooked and stay at it or what would happen so I went for bascially the cheapest used set of a known brand that I could get for very much the same reasons you list in this video. You get that little bit of extra quality and tech, and they're bound to keep their value better than something thats new and known to be cheap/low quality. What I got was a set of Spalding executive bi-metal irons and a driver + FW of some brand i didn't recognize, they seemed decent at the price (got them for just under £100 including a bag, some balls etc, everything I needed to get started) and they served me well for a while. However, as I got out there and started playing I got more interested, I started doing my research, I started regretting not doing my research beforehand. I decided to wise up, get some gear that suits me personally rather than just suiting my wallet and I don't regret it. I got a new Driver (Ping G400) and the difference was night and day compared to my old one. Hitting my Driver suddenly became enjoyable, balls started flying where I actually wanted them to. I also got some mizuno Irons and oh my... Even I as a beginner could feel the difference. I could hit some decent strikes with my Spaldings sure enough, but bad hits would punish me badly. Not only regarding ball flight, but feel wise as well. They felt... Hard. Like, a bad strike would physically hurt my hands. My new irons feel smooth as butter in comparison. They don't excuse my bad technique, a bad strike is bad and it will show on ball flight. But at least they feel much more enjoyable, a bad strike no longer hurts my hands and I have a whole new level of emotion towards my clubs compared to before. I like my new clubs, they're not just some cheap shit I got because the price was good. I got them because I did my research and became convinced that these were good clubs, and it does make a difference in how much I enjoy playing. So I definitely recommend doing your research beforehand and get something that fits you, something you'll like and enjoy. Not just something that's cheap and cheerful because they will get boring fast.

Wilson makes a good inexpensive box set. The only let down is the sets don’t come with a sand wedge in the sub $300 price range. Wilson sells a $25 dollar wedge so I guess it’s not so bad.

Great video as always. I'm a new subscriber. I played a bit of golf about 15 years ago and never received a handicap as I wasn't a member but at my course (par 71) I would normally shoot around 85 - 90. I have since moved countries (now in Germany) and was looking at buying a cheap beginner set that I could have shipped within Europe. And to be honest I didn't find many reviews of beginner sets in general, basically only the Wilson set and sets I cannot access here in Europe (at least not affordably). Unless the KZfaq algorithm shows me the same videos. You never have a pro or channel that reviews a number of beginner sets when they surely would have access to them. I think this speaks volumes for the type of people taking up golf. Beginners buying brand names and clubs individually especially drivers. In other sports and hobbies, affordable and beginner equipment is reviewed and discussed in depth. This is definitely NOT what I think of your channel, just my 2 cents. What do you think?

Car boot for me.. Spent about 25 quid on a full set of mcgregor irons, went to my local 9 hole course and pretty much fell in love with the game and bought a brand new set of clubs about 2 months later 😂👍

One thing I love about this channel. No sugar coated bull. It's all honest reviews

My first were secondhand but real old so I bought a package set from wal-mart was never happy so went back to second hand market and bought a set of Nike covert 2.0 irons and some taylormade driver and hybrid and am very happy

Thanks for the help - baseball player transitioning to golf, and it’s a completely new world.

Wilson stretch box set (came with bag and everything to start) £200 - used for 8 months and got me hooked. static fit for ping green dot half inch longer - found a set of G25's 4 -sw £235 - and this backs up totally what you are saying, my good shots with the Wilsons were rearly long and good, the bad ones were terrible, the Pings whilst not giving me much more on good strikes were by a long long way better on bad strikes, I actually couldn't understand at first how some rearly poor strikes still ended up going straight.... needless to say I have probably saved half the price of the clubs in not losing so many balls each round (exaggeration) but it does actually count in cost...… great enjoyable videos, thumbs up !

I played abit when I was a teen took up golf again 2 months ago mostly on the range due to crap weather, I used my old texan clubs 15 years old for a bit but recently upgraded to a second hand set of taylormade burner 2.0 2011 I like them so far cost £150 from 4-sw

I bought a second hand Ping G irons for 200 5 years ago and when I looked at the prices now, they are selling used for 500. Prices went up drastically in the used market because the golf around here got very popular during the pandemic.

I shopped around for a beginner set and landed on the strata. Love them. Bought used clevland RTX-3 CB wedges. 52,56,60. Everything together under $300

I'd go second hand everytime. Tbh I've been playing for a while, and find it hard to justify the price of brand new clubs. I get that they're not fitted for you, but as someone who plays once a week tops I just need something that I can hit.

Never swung a brand new club before , good vid

I bought a set of Ping G25 irons when I started, great investment, got playing had a few lessons then joined a club. managed to get to 24 H'cap. After 2 years I sold them on as I now had an idea of what i wanted and what my swing was really like (very different from when I started) . Ping were great. You also feel like you have a 'proper' set of clubs in the bag.

Always go down the second hand route for club when you know you fit,like me ping red dot can't go wrong lol 👍🙊🙉🙈👏

Interesting video as my better half is trying to get into golf and this was an option I was looking at for her, I ended up buying her a sports direct ladies PW to get her started, £15 you can’t go wrong. Not sure if it would be everyone’s cup of tea, but could you recommend ways or do a video about the best beginners tip and I mean people just starting their golf journey. Rather than me trying to give her tips (not being a golfing pro) and her getting frustrated at me, plus you’re a lot more visual with your descriptions. Keep up the great content.

Good watch.. still way above my head and trying to stay cheap but want to be good, but if not then I’m too competitive to keep playing.. guess I’ll keep watching Marketplace and hope to find a good deal Thank you for the info

I had the v300s starting out, now I've got some titleist

This video is perfect for me I’m going through this decision at the moment, I’m currently using a set I got for £10 from the charity shop! Perfect video thanks!

I don't know what a quid or a pound is but I only paid about $700 for my current set. All Second hand except the putter. I got a Callaway BB Alpha 816 DBD 9° with Rogue Silver 60s $105 BB Alpha 816 4 wood 16° with Rogue Silver 70s $68 Mizuno Combo set mph5 2i-5i, Mp25 6i-pw I believe I paid $360 (it said used but nyself and several other individuals couldn't find a single blemish or nick on any of the irons. They could pass for new.) Cleveland Cg15 50° 54° & 58° wedges in perfect condition for $85/set, and a new Oddesey O-works 7 putter $90. I added a $160 bag but for the first month I was using a big old Ping Staff bag that I got for free. So my total cost was:....well I don't really feel like adding all those numbers right now because I'm relaxing and I don't want to get up to find a calculator, but I promise I'll bring the calculator out tomorrow and add them up and edit the comment.

Your amazing... i love the different content provided not just the same ol same ol 👍 keep it up

Love your videos, would be great if you also make some budget suggestions as far as second hand putters and hybrids go. Keep it up mate, really good stuff

the v300's are alright the, problem is the shafts bend easily so you end up with crazy lofts and lies on all your clubs within a month or 2

Great video. I purchased my first $200 package set 12+ years ago to get back into the game. Graphite shaft etc. I purchased a second "matching" set a couple years ago because in addition to playing a lot more, I travel a great distance for work and instead of hauling them across country, my idea was to keep one set at home and other at work. The Driver of the older set broke last year (replaced with a used BigBertha) and I just broke the 5i from the newer set. Since, I couldn't tell you the difference between Ping, TM, and Title my plan is to get fitted for a used name brand set. It's this the best idea? (30 Hdcp, plays year round, variety of courses)

Any thoughts on using the Maltby Playability Factor for researching Game Improvement Irons? I've read that there is a contentious discussion with some as to how reliable it is for higher-end irons (ie blades), but is the data it provides a good guide for rating Game Improvement Irons for an adult beginner. It might be a good topic for a series of videos...does the MPF data correlate well to actual use with a monitor/range/course with new/used irons (blades/MB/GI). As always, a good video on an excellent topic. If the game is to be grown, some clarity is needed for beginners to see through all the marketing/hype from the manufacturers.

When I started I went tru the 2nd. Hand set with Wilson Gear LT-1200

My whole set is second hand M2 2017 driver - £150 M2 2017 HL 3W £60 M2 2016 3 Hybrid £50 RSI1 irons 4-PW £150 RTX 2.0 wedges (48,54,58) £75 Odyssey Works V line putter £55

Pro for secondhand Ping clubs is the coloured dot system, I bought some secondhand Ping clubs I googled the Ping colour chart measured my height arm length ect ect then bought the right colour Ping clubs. When I comes to irons I’m not going to leave Ping because I can’t buy new clubs and I love Ping

Hi Simon. Hope you still read the comments on your old videos. Any chance you could do a series on second hand sets to buy? I'm struggling to choose! I'm relatively new to golf so would need a second hand set suitable for a high handicapper. Throw in a bit of jargon busting (i.e. The types of head shape/cavity/blade etc etc) and I think it would make a good vid. Could then repeat it with different skill groups (maybe wouldn't need so much jargon busting for the low handicappers!) and different types of club. Cheers.

Great video as always Simon,original and informative keep up the good work pal..👍👍

Love the enthusiasm and honestly in your videos :)

How would these Slazenger v300 compare to a pack of Wilson Reflex? They look basically identical to me but a £100 price difference. Great video

Simon, I haven’t finished the video yet, but one thing you should suggest to newer golfers is to take advantage of a golf store or big pro shop that might be offering free fittings. At least they could get length and lie, maybe flex, plus just take a look at what suits their eye. Then got to eBay or golfbidder etc and look for some bargains that match or come close to that fit.

Hi Simon great video yet again. A few months ago you done a video on lady’s clubs as you were the only one that done a review on lady clubs. As I going to get a set of clubs for my little one she is 3 year. I had a look around and a junior set with 3clubs and a bag start from around £70 with US Kids or Golphin start from £120 for three clubs and a bag or a RORY set that are over £200 as set for three clubs so please any advice on what clubs I should get how much I should pay. Thanks Darren.

One con for 2nd hand.. If ur new to the game is there are loads of fakes out there and if ur inexperienced you could easily get conned + I personally know people who have irons that are longer than standard with flat lies or whatever but they sell them on Ebay as "standard" and obviously they aren't standard but if you don't know what the heck ur looking for you could again get something unsuitable. Yes if my clubs were stolen and I couldn't afford to replace them I would buy used rather than a package set but i have 35 years experience of buying clubs. As a complete beginner I would be happy to get a package set and grow from there.

Thanks For Watching Guys! Want to do a video on what golfers want and don’t want for Christmas. Can you guys give me your best and worst presents you have ever got golf related!?

How often your going to play? How serious are you going to get? For me I’ve only just started playing again after over 10 years so I bought a set of clubs of eBay similar to a set I had years ago and am quite happy with them for now.

My first set was a set of Orlimar Trimetal II. I miss those clubs but I cant find any at all.

New to golf, my late grandfather was very good!! I’m looking and getting a new set, any help such as best brands and price range I should be looking at would be awesome! I’m looking at callaway edge or something pretty good with a fair bit of give!

Bought ping g20 irons after using Nike slingshots for a year. Improved my game immensely but ping badges fell out of 3 of my irons. Would that affect the performance? And can i get replacement badges?

Can you try and do a review on the fazer xr2 irons from American golf for £149 can't find any review on them any where

Yes, i’ll subscribe. Love your content

What do you think of ping zing 2. Im a beginer and bought a wilson package set. But i came across this set of ping zing 2 and i was wondering if they are actually better. What is your opinion?

best thing i've ever done was getting fitted and then buying online. went to my local pro and got my specs then went to callaway pre owned and was able to get the exact clubs i wanted with my exact spec for half the money.

Alternatives to the ping g series for beginner irons?

Great Simon! Thx

Would you recommend getting blades to practice with in the winter? Would love to hear your thoughts, cheap blade set to practice over gaming your normal irons

Great video.

Just bought the Callaway warbird package set. Has anyone got there thoughts on them ???

Thanks. I just might do it. The prices are just insane. With tax. Over a thousand dollars on average. Titelest t -400. 1500 hundred dollars. Insane. Absolutely insane.

Loving it 😎👍

Cheap package set means drivers that break and fairway woods that break and hybrids that break. The companies have to be cheap so they usually cut corners by providing crappy graphite shafts and garbage bags to carry them with. Get yourself a 5 to 10 year old set of irons and spend a few extra bucks. you can keep them 3 or 4 seasons until you get your swing on point.

I'm actually in the market for golf clubs, looking at PING20 irons for 320 USD, is that good?

what do you make of the Callaway Razr X irons?

Just starting out my cousin gave me his set of muzinos JP825

I dont understand the outgrowing ping clubs for something forged....why make the game harder on new people? New golfers should get game improving much like those ping g series, and they do not need to outgrow them for something forged. I have used ping Karsten 2014 set for 8 years and Im + 8 hc. I used my friends blades as my striking got better and it made the game less enjoyable. Not everyone has the same taste and seeks to play mizuno blades. My friend who gave me the mizuno blades to use got a set of great big bertha ti irons for 100 off ebay and he is now loving the game and never wants to play blades.

Who in their right mind wouldn’t take you up on ‘here’s 500€, pls get me a great set for 400, keep the rest‘ !?

Everytime i watch your videos it always comes back to ping.must be paying you a fortune

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I went to Golfmart and asked the associate to recommend a price conscious and skill level (literally zero skill) appropriate set of clubs. Used Cobra Bio Cell irons, which I love, and Taylormade 3W and 4H, which I hate, and a decent putter. I feel great about everything he tried to do for me!