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RS22

By RS22
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RS22 Established Member

RS22

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I just got hooked up big time. My mom's bf has a connection at taylormade, can't say who, but I am getting a brand new R9 driver for $145 and an R9 3wd 15* for $82. These are the prices for the clubs @ cost. I'm so stoked. Can't wait for them to arrive.

What's in my hoofer 2 golf bag:

Driver:: R9 9.5* with Fujikura Rombax 7Z08 shaft in X-stiff
3 wood:: R9 15* with Fujikura Motore F1 65g in X-stiff
2-PW: TA2 with Dynamic Gold X-100Wedges: 588 Gunmetal 53* Gap and 60* LobPutter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 with custom paint and stamp on heal/toeBall:


Zack Well Established Member

Zack

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Congrats man. Gotta love the hook ups through family!

10.5* Adams Super Fast 10
17*, 21* Adams Black Super Hybrid
X-24 irons
Jaws 52*,56*,60* Wedges
White Ice #9 Putter

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Supermanwoot Well Established Member

Supermanwoot

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Thats a big time hook up. Tell us how you like them!

In my
Extreme Sport bag:
FTiq 10° Stiff Flex Driver
906F4 Fairway 15.5°
SQ 3/5i Hybrids 21°/26° AP1 S300 4-W SV Tour 54° Vokey Oil Can 58° Nike iC 20-10A Blade Putter"The only Pro-V that I use is my shampoo." - Me


Fat Slice Great Member

Fat Slice

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I just got hooked up big time. My mom's bf has a connection at taylormade, can't say who, but I am getting a brand new R9 driver for $145 and an R9 3wd 15* for $82. These are the prices for the clubs @ cost. I'm so stoked. Can't wait for them to arrive.

Sweet! Take them out to Metropolitan, Hiddenbrooke, Callippe, Roddy, etc., and smack that ball around!

Driver: Nike Ignite 10.5 w/ Fujikura Motore F1
2H: King Cobra
4H: Nickent 4DX
5H: Adams A3
6I 7I 8I 9I PW: Mizuno mp-57Wedges: Mizuno MP T-10 50, 54, 58 Ball: random


PhilsRHman Well Established Member

PhilsRHman

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That's awesome, hope you get good use of them.

One of the hardest things about working in golf for years and then leaving the business is seeing just how expensive equipment is. Almost every pro has connections with the reps who will extend "professional use" prices to serious guys on staff even if they might not be assistant pros. Not only is that the "wholesale" price, it's often 50 pct below wholesale, depending on the company. I believe I paid $200 for my irons, which were probably a $750 set at the time retail, plus they threw in a gap wedge and a Sunday bag with my name on it. Same with golf shoes. If I remember correctly, Footjoy would cut the price of the highest end Dryjoys from $250 to under $100 if you bought two pairs at once. Golf balls were an even bigger discount, but Titleist would print the pro's name/initials not only as a nice touch, but to make sure they didn't turn around and resell them. That's not even to mention all the free golf at great courses you'll play just by having your boss make a call on your behalf.

I'm sure some of the guys currently in the business can discuss if this is still the case.

It's just one more reason that I'd urge any young guys out there looking for part time work to get into their local golf course -- cleaning carts, lugging bags, picking the range, etc. It blows away working at a Dominos (I know, I did both) and the connections are great.

Driver: Nike Covert Tour | 3W: Callaway X Hot Pro | Irons: Mizuno JPX-800 Pro X100 SS | Wedges: Vokey SM 54-08, Vokey Raw 60-12 | Putter (of the week): Arnold Palmer "The Original" 33"


Blades4me Dedicated Member

Blades4me

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I just got hooked up big time. My mom's bf has a connection at taylormade, can't say who, but I am getting a brand new R9 driver for $145 and an R9 3wd 15* for $82. These are the prices for the clubs @ cost. I'm so stoked. Can't wait for them to arrive.

Lucky you, OTOH too bad they're TM's--just kidding. Enjoy your new clubs


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pingman Well Established Member

pingman

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Congrats man, connections are great believe me i know. How do you think i get all my ping and under armour stuff!!!! i know plenty of people in both companies through certain family members and long time family friends

In My Under Armour Links Stand Bag or PING Hoofer Vantage Team Bag :
i15 9.5°, Project X Graphite -7A3 | i15 15.5°, Project X Graphite -8A4 | S57 2 - PW, Project X 6.5 | Tour-W 56.10/60.8 Project X 6.5 | Redwood Black Satin Anser | Titleist Black | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Round Grips With Logo...


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