Complete set of Callaway clubs: Should I buy

[jamesdav12]

Greetings everyone,

HELP NEEDED! I'm usually not one to purchase a complete set of clubs together, but I found this set of Callaways on amazon. Would you guys mind checkin them out and tell me if you think its a good deal. Keep in my I would be buying them for a 10 handicap. Thanks!

http://amzn.to/2iqWBb9

[Hatchman]

A gift?

[70sSanO]

Someone may have better info on the clubs themselves, but they are an older model and I have seen new 9 piece X2 Hot sets for half that price on eBay.  Looks like the same set without the bag and putter.

I would pass on it.  If it is a gift, maybe a $900 gift certificate to Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy, etc. would be a better way to go.

John

Edited December 24, 2016 by 70sSanO

[jamesdav12]

Yeah its a gift

[70sSanO]

1 hour ago, jamesdav12 said:

Yeah its a gift

While that is a very nice gesture, it is really tough to pick out a set of clubs for someone else, especially a 10 handicap.

There are just too many variables.  Just a few are shaft material, flex and weight, club feel, cast/forged, game improvement or not... even the top line appearance all play a part.

If I were receiving them, I would really appreciate the gift, but I would rather pick out a set that fits my game.

I wouldn't go so far as equating it to picking out a wife for someone else, but there are those who would rather take a chance on the wife before taking a chance on the clubs... lol.

John

[pganapathy]

Buying anything that  needs to be tailor made to an individual is very difficult.  Be it clothes, golf clubs for a better golfer, all of them need to be customised on need.  Take the person's advice and see if they are happy with the specs.  If that is not possible give yourself an out where you can return the clubs or trade it in for something else in case the specs are totally off for the person.  If that is not possible, do you really want to take the risk of purchasing the set

[StefanUrkel]

You can find better deals(half that price) if you are willing to buy slightly used on global golf. 

[WUTiger]

14 hours ago, 70sSanO said:

While that is a very nice gesture, it is really tough to pick out a set of clubs for someone else, especially a 10 handicap.

A person who plays to 10 HDCP probably has fairly specific wants in golf clubs. As others have suggested, go with a $800 gift certificate, enough to start redoing one's set.

[gregsandiego]

On 12/23/2016 at 7:49 PM, jamesdav12 said:

Yeah its a gift

I agree with the others - too personal. And there are so many other easy ideas. Golf rounds, balls, gloves, etc that every golfer needs.