Clubs you bought on the spot

[Leek]

I bought my Mizuno MP30s on the spot. It was a demo day at my club. Mizuno, Nike, Cleveland, Callaway, Cobra and Taylor Made had people there with every club imaginable in each line.

I just went over to try some clubs, both irons and drivers. I hit the Mizunos, loved them. A tech guy was there, fit me and gave me my specs. I ordered them and they built them in a mobile tech van while I was there. They went in my bag that day!

[Puttin4Bird]

A tech guy was there, fit me and gave me my specs. I ordered them and they built them in a mobile tech van while I was there. They went in my bag that day!

That is great! Reminds me of a tour van at the PGA events. How could you not be completely stoked every time you went to hit a shot with those irons? That is a great story, good work and I hope you love the clubs.

[marto97]

I picked up one of the first Odyssey White hot putters one time and made 4 out of 5 putts from 30 feet so I bought it on the spot. It just felt so good.

[23Rounder]

I bought my launcher 13 degree fairway wood without hitting it and I was only in the golf shop to restock on tees and balls. It is now my favorite club and led to me buying my launcher 17 degree fairway and launcher 400 driver 2nd hand which I am also happy with. I also bought a Vokey SM.60.04 2nd hand off ebay (obviously without having hit it) but I read a lot of reviews and tried some friends clubs and eventually found the loft/bounce config that I wanted.

I would always prefer to hit the clubs first but if you are in the 2nd hand market like me you often don't have the chance.

[Linkster]

Bought cg10's without hitting and just bought ping i10's without even seeing one in person. I can't wait for them to come in.

How did you get fit for i10's when they aren't even available yet.

[fusioncal]

I'd never tried all my clubs before I bought them, except putter. Here are 2 interesting stories I've had buying some clubs.

I saw this local ad and I decided to call this guy who's selling a set of used Mizuno MP-60 irons for a tempting price. I really liked the model and I didn't actually wanted to buy, but I would if the price is right. So, I tried to bargain a bit on the phone and he agreed then we made an arrangement to meet up at this local range. When he showed the irons set, I inspected them then I immediately told him, "Okay I'll take it!" without even trying them first. They're in very excellent shape for a forged iron set (those who knows know that forged irons sets are made by softer materials therefore used sets tend to have dings here and there). This was like 95% new and with price of used sets ($400). The funny thing is I haven't used them at all since I bought them a few months ago.

Another story is my Vokey SM Lob Wedge, which I bought at this new local store 3 weeks ago. I decided to get the one with 4deg bounce, but the fitter insisted I should get the 8deg bounce without even knowing my swing yet. After a few minutes of debate, he asked me to try the 8deg on the lie board with impact tape on the sole of the wedge. Then after a couple of swings, he showed me where the impact is on the tape and consistently it's on the center of the sole. But I denied it and I said I still wanted the lowest bounce. Another few minutes of debate then he gave me the 4 deg of bounce to try. Now the tape shows that the impact is at the sole of the leading edge. He then explained the meaning of the impact position. I was like, "Ohhh...I see.." And I ended up with the 8 degree, which also haven't been used yet since.

[Redondo Saint]

bought set of Callaway X20's. Love 'em!

[Rayy]

I bought my Scoty Cameron Studio 1.5 with out even try it. I love so much the look of it and I read so many good reviews that I decide to buy it, and I love it.

My 5 wood R7 St I bought also with out trying it. I found it so cheap and new that I couldnt resit, and man I love it so much I can hit it 240-250 easy dead straight.

[flap]

2 years ago while waiting for FT3 to be released lefthandedsaw a guy hitting a 9.5 tour model at golf dimensions in Myrtle.I asked to try it and when he handed it to me I ran to register and bought it.My wife had tears in her eyes she laughed so hard.The poor guy is probably still there waitng for me to bring it back.

[fusioncal]

2 years ago while waiting for FT3 to be released lefthandedsaw a guy hitting a 9.5 tour model at golf dimensions in Myrtle.I asked to try it and when he handed it to me I ran to register and bought it.My wife had tears in her eyes she laughed so hard.The poor guy is probably still there waitng for me to bring it back.

LMAO! Poor guy!

[Cooker]

After forgetting my first 60° wedge greenside I bought my Callaway forged 60° on the spot.

[getinthehole]

How did you get fit for i10's when they aren't even available yet.

He didn't say he got fit, he said he's ordered/bought them.

Anyway, I bought my F-Speed driver on the spot, and I hit that really nice, and I didn't try it once, lucky but it's good.