Equipment pricing realization

[Livestrong]

http://valueguide.pga.com/detail.php...&Submit;=Submit

HOLY... I've been sitting here saying the FT-i was $499 at release just assuming. $625??? LMAO! I just dont see normal sporting goods or anything else for that matter being this overpriced. No need to keep the argument going. I just found this on accident and had to post it. Crazy.

[hkmp5]

Why would anyone pay 60 bucks for pro vi balls go here and get all you want everyday for 38.99


http://www.fiddlersgreen.com/product.cfm?id=33026

[herrb]

I say get the shag bag of recycled balls from Walmart or wherever. You will lose them all.

this is just what I was thinking. Spent last week in Denmark on holiday and had an afternoon on a 9 hole course there which was practically deserted. We came back with about as many balls in the bag as we left with -- many different ones, though! Have started golf a month ago. Been to the driving range a few times. Had 3 lessons with a pro -- each time 1 hour together with my girlfriend. The lessons were absolutely invaluable. We have one more lined up currently and then want to see how to proceed best. Paid 50 Euros for the hour (Germany). Got so hooked that I got myself a set of MX-950s at a very good price from a retailer in Britain. Have a Wilson Staff putter borrowed of a colleague. That's it. For what I am likely to be playing for the next year, this should suit me fine. They have a nice 9 hole par 3 course where I go and they let everyone onto that one, even beginners. I hope I will stick with the sport. Even time on the driving range can be very relaxing and kind of fulfilling -- hitting the ball nice and straight feels good...