Choosing out one set of clubs from two

[horace]

Hi guys,

I'm at my mother's home cleaning out my stuff before she moves to a new place for retirement. One of the things I have to clear out are the two sets of golf clubs my father has left behind before he passed away a long time ago. Problem is I don't know much about golf clubs, so I wanted to write here to get some opinions.

In general there are two brands in there, Mizuno and Honma. Both sets have a pretty complete set of irons from both brands, with Honma having 2 more irons, the 10 and 11. The Mizuno irons have Notus written on it and the Honma irons have LB-606 written on it. The Mizuno set of drivers seem more uniform (they look like they are the same set) where as the set of Honma drivers look less uniform (seems like they were bought separately or in smaller sets). 

Any tips? I have attached two photos. Not all the Honma drivers look like that one but there are two that look like that one. The others look more plain and normal. The Mizuno drivers pretty much all look like the 3 that is attached.

Thanks,

Horace

Edited June 11, 2017 by horace

[boogielicious]

2 hours ago, horace said:

Hi guys,

I'm at my mother's home cleaning out my stuff before she moves to a new place for retirement. One of the things I have to clear out are the two sets of golf clubs my father has left behind before he passed away a long time ago. Problem is I don't know much about golf clubs, so I wanted to write here to get some opinions.

In general there are two brands in there, Mizuno and Honma. Both sets have a pretty complete set of irons from both brands, with Honma having 2 more irons, the 10 and 11. The Mizuno irons have Notus written on it and the Honma irons have LB-606 written on it. The Mizuno set of drivers seem more uniform (they look like they are the same set) where as the set of Honma drivers look less uniform (seems like they were bought separately or in smaller sets). 

Any tips? I have attached two photos. Not all the Honma drivers look like that one but there are two that look like that one. The others look more plain and normal. The Mizuno drivers pretty much all look like the 3 that is attached.

Thanks,

Horace

Horace,

The value of older clubs depends on collectibility. I would do an eBay search to see if anyone is selling them. My guess is they wouldn't be worth that much unfortunately.

The other thing you could do is donate them. I'm not sure where you are located, but here in the Boston area we have The First Tee, a group which works with youths and teaches them about golf. They except club donations and welcome full sets.

lastly, if there is any sentimental value, you could save one club. I had the putter head of my late father-in-law's set refinished as a gift for my wife. I know others that have kept one of their Dad's clubs as well.

[horace]

Sorry, I left out the most important part! 

I want to keep one of the sets, a full set, for myself to play with.

Not sure which to choose! I did some ebay searching and the price varies quite a bit between different listings.

[Denny Bang Bang]

@horace I think the Honma irons are a little newer.  I honestly couldn't say which are better (I've never hit a Honma, but understand they make nice clubs)... but if it were me, I'd hang onto the Mizuno irons.  I like Mizuno (have played their irons for 8+ years now), and those are a pretty slick old set.

I think it's cool you found your Dad's old sticks and will be able to enjoy them in his memory!

[chilepepper]

Spend some time hitting both sets. You'll figure out which ones to keep

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22 hours ago, horace said:

Sorry, I left out the most important part! 

I want to keep one of the sets, a full set, for myself to play with.

Not sure which to choose! I did some ebay searching and the price varies quite a bit between different listings.

The only way to find out is to play both of them and see which one you like better! I am a Mizuno fan, but the other one looks nice too.