Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

[funky_chicken]

Wanted to get your guys opinion on clone clubs.

[fistofrage]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Not a huge difference if you are a mid or high handi-capper.

You have to remember that even a cheap set of clone clubs is better equipment than Jack Nicklaus ever had to use when he was in his prime.

I play the real thing now, but I had a set of Cobra clone woods back in the 90's and I'm not sure I didn't hit those better than I hit my Ping & Clevelands now.

[mike24forever]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

I had clones of Taylor made irons and the clones of the Cobra's, and they served there purpose back in the day. That being said, this year I bought the Burner 2.0 irons and the Taylor Made R11, and there is a HUGE difference.

The ball explodes off of my irons with awesome trajectory and they are very forgiving. The R11 is a sexy driver that I can bomb. Unfortunately I've been blocking the ball this season. I've been told it takes 2 seasons to learn your new clubs.

So, it really depends on what you an afford.

[1Rose]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

There's a reason their called "knockoffs" and are hundreds of dollars cheaper. You get what you pay for. If you're a high handicapper, it really doesn't matter, but for advanced players, you know the difference.

[ComfortablyLomb]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Not a huge difference if you are a mid or high handi-capper.

You have to remember that even a cheap set of clone clubs is better equipment than Jack Nicklaus ever had to use when he was in his prime.

Nicklaus played blades. There are guys on the Tour still playing them (Tiger for one). They're much more workable but incredibly unforgiving. I wouldn't say any knockoff is "better," just a very different animal.

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@OP - I think decent no-name irons can be found. The technology in a name brand driver is worth it though (buy a year out of date to save some money).

[fistofrage]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Nicklaus played blades. There are guys on the Tour still playing them (Tiger for one). They're much more workable but incredibly unforgiving. I wouldn't say any knockoff is "better," just a very different animal.

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@OP - I think decent no-name irons can be found. The technology in a name brand driver is worth it though (buy a year out of date to save some money).

I grew up on blades because my first set of Gene Sarazens was bought off an old neighbor. No wonder I thougt golf was hard at first. An 8 year old with a set of adult blades.



But the knock-off irons to a high handi-capper won't feel much different. Don't buy a knock-off driver though, you will see the difference, a big difference. The quality of the clubface and the shaft just won't be there.

[Matt10]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

They aren't knock offs if you go to custom made golf club route.

For example, one of the highest quality sites that I frequent is gigagolf.

Everyone seems to think they have to use name brand golf clubs, please save your money on lessons and rounds for crying out loud. You wonder why those name brands are so much more expensive?

Marketing, which equals branding, which equals higher production and distribution costs.

Just do a search for custom made clubs, you'll be surprised when you get a set at how high of quality.

The adage: You get what you pay for ....is false.

[CoupleOfFew1]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Go to Costco.com and buy the Cleveland CG16 irons they have for $400. Normally $700...get it while they last.

[fistofrage]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Go to Costco.com and buy the Cleveland CG16 irons they have for $400. Normally $700...get it while they last.

Or pick up a set of new Ping G5's for $300, great clubs for the price.

[Skyboxer]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Just seen this thread.
I used cloded TM's for 2 years. When i finally was getting real god amounts of tome on the course I bought some Callaway X20's

The total feel (like feedback/vibrations etc..) was awesome. There is a major difference , at least in my experience, and I'd suggest real over clones when you can. I couldnt believe how much better the striking and distance I was getting. If you only go out here and there and dont really have time to keep going and get better etc.. Then get the clones if you want.

[Triggerfish]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

If you are serious and want to learn than blades and persimmons will put u on the right track and you will know your flaws.other than that today's clubs will hide some but you will have a hard time down the line.

[ComfortablyLomb]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

If you are serious and want to learn than blades and persimmons will put u on the right track and you will know your flaws.other than that today's clubs will hide some but you will have a hard time down the line.

I don't know if blades are good or bad for learning your flaws but learning with a set of persimmons is dumb. Modern metal woods are literally played and swung in a different way the the wooden headed clubs of the olden days. Do not take trigger's advice, it is awful.

[lhslancers]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Most amateur players would give up the game if they tried to play with the old time tour blades. You might find an old set at a local driving range. Give them a try.

Persimmon woods? forget it. I actually collected a few old second tier MacGregor woods many years back. Good luck hitting them. They are really nice to look at though.

[orthostud23]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

Matt10: Nice call on the Gigagolf site. Was looking through there items and thinking of getting one of the muscle back irons to see how it hits.

[ocat]

Re: Clone clubs vs. Real clubs

If you are serious and want to learn than blades and persimmons will put u on the right track and you will know your flaws.other than that today's clubs will hide some but you will have a hard time down the line.

ABS all the way my friend! The responses you got really shows what golfing companies have done to the game. Toasters on sticks and irons that supposedly hit straighter and give zero feedback. There is a reason handicaps have not dropped in 30 years, it's called "technology"