Why is there so much difference in price between irons?

[Fatgigi]

Hello all I am a beginner who is just getting into golf and i was perusing the internet and auction sites and looking for a set of irons. I know there are different types of irons like cavity, hybrid and blade, however one thing i have noticed is that even between cavity irons there is a big difference in price. Some cavity irons can come up to 400£/660$ and some for 150$... Why? Is it just a brand thing? Thanks

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by Fatgigi

Hello all I am a beginner who is just getting into golf and i was perusing the internet and auction sites and looking for a set of irons. I know there are different types of irons like cavity, hybrid and blade, however one thing i have noticed is that even between cavity irons there is a big difference in price. Some cavity irons can come up to 400£/660$ and some for 150$... Why? Is it just a brand thing? Thanks

Why is there a price discrepancy for anything we buy? Prodiction costs, quality, brand name, what the market will bear, etc.  There's no guarantee that the highest price irons are the best, but I be willing to wager that the least expensive ones are not the best.

[walk18]

Yeah I think the best way to go would be a good set of brand name irons, a few years old, on eBay. That way you're getting equipment you can trust for a good price.

[allin]

R&D;, Customer service, custom options, quality of materials and construction, reputation and goodwill, like any product affect price. If you operate in the rarefied air of the very best or at least are a devotee who knows the difference then small details matter. For example forged clubs are more expensive to make, the benefits are a subtle difference in feel and certain esthetic features. Most of us do not drive Aston Martins, a small number may drive Corvettes or Mustangs, most can't exceed the limits of their mainstream cars. Golf is no different equipment is produced on a spectrum.