Looking for first set of clubs!! Any thoughts on the Dunlop EXD clubs?

[TannerDanielson]

I am looking into purchasing my first set of clubs. There is a local classified selling a full set, with a bag/balls/tees for only $40. If any of you have had any experience or know someone who did, could you let me know? I am not looking for an AMAZING set of clubs, but I just don't want to get crap either! I am just looking for a set to get me thru my first few seasons, then if it's a sport I want to get into further I'll upgrade. So if the Dunlop EXD's will get me thru a season or 2 I'll gladly take them.

Thanks so much with any advice that y'all might have!

Tanner D.

[bukifvr]

I don't know anything about Dunlop golf clubs, but if you are completely new to golf and are looking for minimum investment then $40 is hard to beat, even if the clubs are bad.  Personally, if you have alot of friends that golf, then ask them if they have a spare set of clubs that you could borrow.  No investment!  And if you really enjoy the sport then I would get fitted and invest in a good set of clubs that fit your game.

[TannerDanielson]

Originally Posted by bukifvr

...Personally, if you have alot of friends that golf, then ask them if they have a spare set of clubs that you could borrow.  No investment!...

Thanks for the insight! I have been borrowing clubs from my buddy for about a year now, (essentially using 1 set, and a few add-ins, between the both of us) and am thinking its time to get my own set (for the comfort of both of us, it's real awkward to see 2 dudes out there sharing clubs ha ha), but still am not ready to go all out, and get a fitted pair or anything...plus i still stink at playing ha ha. But i think its a great price, and will probably pick them up.....unless anyone else out there says they are absolutely horribly clubs and will probably turn into shrapnel after the first hit!

Thanks again, for the reply!

[newtogolf]

The set probably sold new for about $150 new so it's not a bad deal at $40.  If they fall apart at the end of the season your loss is minimal.

Keep in mind these clubs are a starter set so you might not get the forgiveness, distance or control that you would from a better set but they should be good enough for you to decide if you like golf enough to make a bigger investment.

If you have a high swing speed, don't be surprised if the heads fall off the clubs, I've seen it happen a lot at the range with these types of sets.

If you decide you want to spend a bit more, you can look at callawaygolfpreowned.com, globalgolf.com are good places to look for pre-owned clubs.

[TannerDanielson]

Thanks so much! I'll check those websites out!

Tanner D.

[bukifvr]

You can also check out golf stores that sell used iron sets, or check ebay or garage sales.  Around here there are also stores called Play It Again Sports that sells used clubs.  If you stay with major manufacturers like Titleist, Callaway, Cleveland, Taylor Made, Mizuno, Ping and you'll be fine.  Recently one guy I played with was given a set of Pings for free from a friend.  The next week a guy I played with bought Tommy Armor 845 iron set from his neighbor for $10.

[newtogolf]

Be careful with eBay if you're right handed as there are a lot of fake clubs out there.  General rule for eBay or any online reseller, if the deal seems to good to be true, they are probably fake clubs.  Companies like Ping, Titleist, Mizuno do not allow their authorized dealers to advertise discounted pricing, so if you see huge discounts on new clubs from those brands, stay away.