Global Sports: Discount Golf Clubs Aren't Necessarily A Poor Choice

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Discount Golf Clubs Aren't Necessarily A Poor Choice

By Allison Whitley


Discount golf clubs are gaining in popularity with the golfing set. But should you expect to have to compromise on quality to get a good price?

Golf clubs can normally be quite costly - even non-golfers know this as a fact. Discounted golf clubs are designed for the golfer on a budget, and there are already a lot of stores inside and outside of the United States that cater to this need. But before you buy a golf club at a discounted rate, there are several things you need to take note of so you can make a more informed purchase.

Everyone knows that if you wish to play golf, either for fun or as a golf pro, you need golf clubs or you shouldn't be in the sport at all. The type of a golf club that you use will determine how you play, and finally it will influence the end result of each game you take part in. As a result, many golfers only go for the best quality equipment and are willing to spend top dollar on these clubs.

Your first step would be to go to a nearby sporting goods store or to look for on line shops that sell discount golf clubs, rather than spending a few hundreds on a high-quality club but not getting the most value out of your money.

When you see golf clubs on discount, this is either one of two things. Either you're dealing with new items with lower introductory prices, or maybe some used clubs. You will just about always get a lower price for the used club, but you should be careful not to buy something that is not totally suitable for you just because it was a good price. Best thing to do is save up until you can buy the ideal club.

Don't hesitate to ask why new clubs are on sale - sometimes these low introductory prices are too good to be true. It could be because they want to clear out some old stock before a new line arrives, and that is fine. But sometimes the club might be slightly damaged, scratched or dented. It wouldn't look good either if this club was returned by a previous customer, or used by a golf pro for demonstration purposes.

If the above reasons give you cause to inspect the club for potential damage, then do your inspection carefully. If the club has its fair share of dents, bends and scratches, then the previous owner may not have cared for it too well. Buying a used club is all well and good as long as it remains in good condition, but if the used club has been "abused" by the last owner, then you shouldn't be even thinking of buying it.

The next time you have to buy golf clubs at the sporting goods store, always do your own snooping around for a good cause - why are the clubs discounted? If you do not want to accept a lower quality club then you may need to ask some questions and check that you are really getting a good deal. There isn't much to differentiate discount golf clubs from other items sold at a lower price.




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