Buying 1 or 2 generation old clubs to save money

[cooke119]

On ‎12‎/‎19‎/‎2017 at 11:05 PM, MrGolfguy67 said:

No

Agree

[MGN]

No reason to spend the extra money.  Make sure the shaft (the engine, imho) that comes along with the used club is up to snuff.

[No Mulligans]

I don't like to buy used clubs, I do like to buy previous years model new.

 

[tehuti]

17 minutes ago, No Mulligans said:

I don't like to buy used clubs, I do like to buy previous years model new.

 

I agree. Older models already have a track record, and the technology doesn’t change too much from one year to the next.

[NM Golf]

I won't buy used equipment, but I occasionally find good deal on new equipment that has been replaced by a newer model. I just picked up a Srixon F45 fairway wood off of Rock Bottom Golf for $70. I actually looked at getting one about a year and a half ago. Didn't pull the trigger because they wouldn't do PUD.

Great little club that I hope will fill the gaping hole in my bag left by my current 3 wood which is a bogey waiting to happen.

[gogolfing]

Some interesting testing done on the last 5 years worth of drivers from Taylor Made (20, yes 20, drivers in the last 5 years for the company). They are tested on a launch monitor, and the results show very little gain in the newest drivers. 2014 SLDR actually tested out as the longest and there was a 7 yard gain from the 2012 driver to the 2017 M2. Seems buying a few generations ago equipment will do most of just fine.

Similar tests also have been done for the major manufacturers. 

 

Edited January 4, 2018 by gogolfing

[Riverdad]

My favorite clubs were all bought new, but outdated. I got 3 tight lies 2 hybrids for $39, $49, and $29. I also got a tight lies 2 3 wood for $39. All were still in the plastic. 

 

[jmanbooyaa]

Used clubs and year prior models are fine for me. 

[tristanhilton85]

I don't think that you are losing much, if anything, with going with a club that is a generation or two old. The more important thing is whether or not that club fits you.

[Patch]

I have always went with spending more money does not always equal better results. I think this is especially true when buying golf clubs. The brand matters little, and is more of a personal (mental?) thing. 

In the OP's case, pocket book wise, it might be easier to get better $50 dollar results, than better $189 results. Will the final scoring numbers be worth the extra $139 difference over time? 

[NJpatbee]

I have purchased both new but a model year older and used if the club looks in great shape.  If you have it and are buying used on the internet use PayPal in case their is a problem.  I agree that a year or 2 older model has an established track record and in many ways is a safer buy.  Actually, I still play the Ping G15 driver that I purchased new when the G30 was already on the market.  I have tried most of the next generation Ping "G" drivers including the G400 and hit them about as well as the G15.

 

[tomvk77]

I think what is Most important that The club specs are what you need,  not The amound off money you spend. If a 50 $ club does iT for you than there is no need to spend more. I like to have The same feel on my woods so i would like The same Shaft type in them