Wilson K’netic Golf Set vs Dunlop DDH Set vs Golden Bear Instinct Men Set

[Tahbasb]

Hi All,

I just joined the forum and I am new to the game. Absolutely new. I have just started some golf lessons and learning about the game.

There are 3 beginner golf sets that I am looking to purchase from my neighbourhood golf shop.

These are the Dunlop DDH golf set, Golden Bear Insticts Mens Package and the Wilson K’netic Golf Set.

The Wilson and Golden Bear set are about $90 - $110 more expensive than the Dunhill’s. I would certainly pay more for the other 2 brands if the quality was worth it

I do not think I will be an avid golf player but would love to be good enough to occasionally go out and “hold my own” with other amateurs

I would appreciate it if anyone can give me advice on which brand to go for.

Anyone have any ideas or info on the quality, durability and overall satisfaction of the sets?

Much appreciated

[phread59]

I am a very high handicapper.  So take my suggestions with a grain of salt.  I would not reccomend any of them.  I f you must buy a set try Adams.  They sell sets with better clubs.  Some of the higher priced Wilsons are OK.  But look for a set from a major manufactuer, Cobra, Calloway, Adams ect.

However the real smart way to go is to piece up a set of clubs.  Used is a great way to go.  Calloway used, and the usual TGW, Golfsmith and so on are good places to go.  For new at great prices try Dallas Golf, Hurricaine Golf and Rock Bottom Golf.  If you shop smart, you can end up with a set of quality last years models for the price of a set of boxed clubs.

One last idea.  Try Hireko, Pinemedow and Giga Golf.  Hireko and Giga have a sterling reputation for customer service and quality clubs.  Pinemedow has great service.  But they want to use thier own shafts in thier clubs.  I read they are not up to some available at Hireko and Giga, who use regular Aldilla , Graffaloy and so on.

I bought some used clubs (Nike) and am adding and changing up clubs to fit my game better.  Good luck in you're search.

Mark Shuman

[DarkPrince]

I actually sell these sets at work lol. I have never really had any complaints about either of the ones I sell (We don't have the Wilson K'netic). As a golfer though I usually recommend getting a better one, but ultimately it is the wallet/customer who decides how much they want to pay. The average golfer does NOT want to pay $250 for Adam's A4R Irons (3H-PW) and then still pay for a bag, driver, 3 wood, wedge(s), putter, headcover...etc. Unfortunately this is what I've realized over 4 years at this store. While we aren't exactly a big golfing area, I will sell 1000 of these sets to even 1 of the Callaway X20's or Nike Slingshots or Adam's A4R simply because people who don't golf, or don't golf often rightly understand that it tends to be ridiculously expensive to get into unless you get one of these cheaper beginner sets, they don't want to drop $600 on a full beginner set from a brand name company. But yes in all honesty the clubs are almost identical, just materials differ. If you can get them I would forgoe the Golden Bear clubs and see if you can get a set from Jack's brand that's one step up selling under the Nicklaus brand. (I guess he has a 3 tiered brand, Golden Bear (consumer), Nicklaus (a little more experienced), and then the nicest ones are custom made for you, or so the rep told me at our company expo last year).  Between the 3 I would probably recommend the instinct set (or if you can go up get the LD 5 or w/e set if they sell it, it's like $50-100 more), the only issue I've had with Dunlop sets is that irons tend to snap...but being a golfer, i really have a hard time believing that the iron really snapped mid shot when I see where the shaft broke. Bro (cuz it's usually a teenager or someone around my age), just own up to you got pissed, hit it on the ground, or a tree, or rock, or over your knee, we've all done it...just not broken one :P

[Tahbasb]

Thanks for your responses Phread59 and Dark Prince.

Phread59: I did look at some of the used golf clubs but still found them expensive and piecing everything would take a long time. The selection of used clubs where I live is not the greatest either hence why I think getting a beginner set will be best for me as I start out and decide whether I will really be into the game. I appreciate all the advise

Dark Prince: Thansk for your comments. I did read somewhere about the Dunlop DDH clubs snapping. I guess it comes down to the Golden Bears and the Wilson K'netics. I'm still really confused about the two. Have you heard good things about the Instinct Set?