Club demo-ing

[Want2PlayMore]

Should I feel bad that when I roll into one of these golf stores just to hit some of their clubs even though I have no intentions of buying right then and there?

[LarryK]

Having worked in golf retail for awhile, we saw this all the time.

If you are genuinely shopping around and in the market for a new club, you are certainly under no obligation to buy. Everyone understands that. It would be nice if you were at least open to the possibility of buying from that store eventually or that you were a regular customer for other items.

On the other hand, if no one there knows your name, but your face is instantly familiar because you drop by to hit balls for 45 minutes every time it rains, then you've already been given a name by the salesmen. First name: "A--" Second name: "Hole".

[Want2PlayMore]

Having worked in golf retail for awhile, we saw this all the time.

I definitely don't want to be known as Mr. Hole! This sounds to me the least expensive way to try out different clubs. I have tried the site online that lets you rent them for 5 days or so but there selection is limited at times.

[TyWebb]

Which site is this that lets you rent for 5 days? Could you please post or PM?

Thanks

[Shindig]

Should I feel bad that when I roll into one of these golf stores just to hit some of their clubs even though I have no intentions of buying right then and there?

Eh. I bought my driver, 3W, and 4H from Roger Dunn used. They have a 90 day 100% money back (as store credit) guarantee. When the pro from whom I take lessons pointed out to me that I shouldn't be using stiff-shafted clubs, and the loft was too low on the driver, so I returned them, tried some others, and got those. I think I traded in my driver and 3W each twice... but I now have ones I like. And I buy plenty of gloves from this location, as well as my shag bag, putter, and I'll probably buy a hat at some point.

[Want2PlayMore]

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Which site is this that lets you rent for 5 days? Could you please post or PM?

Don't think that I can get anyone or myself in trouble by posting this but the again I didn't read ALL the rules and regulations.

www.golfclubdemo.com

[kfraser91]

i was in the market for a new driver this past month. every week i would go the carl's golfland and demo the same 3 or 4 drivers until i was certain on the one i liked.

[TyWebb]

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Thanks! Ill check themm out.

[aquacooled]

I really dont like when people do this, there wasting my time and taking me away from a customer that might buy something.. I love helping people even if they tell me right away that there not going to buy anything. I still take the time to answer there questions and demo clubs. I just rather they be upfront with me..

just my $0.02

[golfchief]

I hit demo clubs once in a while and always tell the guy I'm not buying that day and I like to hit the same club a few different days to make sure I like or dislike the club then we can talk price. I don't always buy a club or clubs.
After hitting a few different clubs I find They're no better than what I already have.