Does anyone know anything about MacGregor Golf Battle Sticks? Are they good clubs? Help?
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I have never heard of them, but I did find an ebay auction with a set....had a "buy it now" price of $75.00\n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/LH-MacGregor-Battlesticks-OS-3-PW_W0QQitemZ7221846117QQcategoryZ115280QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\n\nThey're probably Wal-Mart type clubs....whether they're worth it or not depends on you. Myself I would not play with clubs like that....just because I'd have a doubt whether it was my fault I hit a crappy shot or whether it was the clubs fault.....with the clubs I have now, I know it's my fault when I hit a bad shot. \n\nHope this helps!
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There is an ebay type web site called www.golfclubexchange.com.  New and used gear of every type.\n\nAs far as quality brands to look for, Mizuno MX series are a nice oversized cast cavity back with a decent offset to assist a high handicapper with keeping the ball in play.  Nicklaus golf has some less expensive sticks that hit well too.\n\nMostly you just need to get into the shops and swing everything that you can get your hands on.  you'll find one or two brands that feel better than all the others and those are what you need to buy.  So much of the game of golf is mental, so finding a set of clubs that feel good and look good at address will definately take strokes off of your score.  \n\nDo Not!!! skimp on your putter.  I have so many friends who will spent $400 on a new driver, but have a $30  putter in their bag.  Putting is the key to lowering your handicap.  Don't be afraid to spend some dough on a quality putter.\n\nGood luck,  and enjoy the game
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Assuming you mean "driver"?  The best driver for you will depend greatly on your skill level.  If you are not familiar with the current driver offerings on the market, I'll assume that you are relatively new and are seeking a driver that will be forgiving.\n\nThe Taylor Made R7 that people are talking about is not a good driver for newer golfers.  While game improvement drivers focus on getting your drives long and straight, the more advanced drivers like R7 focus on the ability to "shape" your shots.\n\nFor golfers seeking forgiving drivers, the list I've compiled below contain some of the very best on the market and includes a rough price estimate.  These are in no specific order:\n\nCobra F Speed:  $250-$300\nTaylor Made R580XD:  $150\nNickent Trimax Genex 460:  $130\nTour Edge Exotic:  $400\nCallaway X460:  $250\nPing G5:  $250 (not much improvement on the G2 - buy the G2 if you can still find it)\n\nThese are all excellent drivers, but you will need to try them out to find the best one for you.  Hopefully, this list will help you narrow down your choices.
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I just got a new stick for christmas. I used to have wooden Koho Jagr stick that wa sliek 25 bucks which has lasted me 3 winters. I now just got a Composit Easton stick. i believe it was 80 bucks. Best stick i have ever used!
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don't care what other people suggest as long as u like them~ enjoy golf! i switch from titleist 981 to titleist 680 and its great... the ball stricking feeling is great! if something goes wrong inthe swing, its very noticable~ improving my game... my best was a 72... but that was during my peak time.... haven't been playing for months due to work.... i'll be happy if i get below 90 next time i play~
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true. most clones will get you just about what you're looking for minus the outrageous price tags. I LOVE muscle back irons like the Titleist 690 but cannot afford the $1000 tag for them. I use, instead, a Nike clone set in which I put together myself, saving me even more money and they are pretty much similar. The Titleists are true forged blades but my clones are cast so there is a difference there, however, playing my clones still give me the feel and comfortablilty with using muscle back irons while I learn and improve my game. I've had my set for about 3 years and have gotten better to the point where I will now be custom fit for my set in a couple of months or so (still working on the price tag for now). But your logic is right on. no need to drop a grand on a set your not ready to use so get the knock offs for now and work your way up.
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I am a golf pro and I have the pleasure of trying alot of equipment.\n\nTrust me when I say this, the Nike SQ 3 wood off the deck is the straightest 3 wood on the market.  Comes out a little low and HOT.  The 5 wood is only 3 degrees different if you want something higher, almost the same distance.  \n\nThose rescues are not the best off the deck, but you will find them better than a 3 wood out of the junk or a fairway bunker.\n\nLets have a game sometime at Bushwood with Doctor Beeper!
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Try Ebay...search for the types of clubs you have and see if you can find something comparable....
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you should look for some clubs on ebay, you can get a really good deal..... since he loves golf im sure he doesn't want some knock off brand so you should try to get him some cleveland or ping clubs they're really good clubs and im sure you can get them at a good price... good luck
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I work in a proshop, and the dunlop loco driver was the best selling driver for $150.  I have friends that bought it, and love it.John Daly used it.\n\n\nhttp://www.johndalysdiscountgolf.com/detail.aspx?ID=35
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See here:\n\nhttp://www.golfdigest.com/hotlist\n\nand here\n\nhttp://www.golfonline.com/equipment\n\nfor reviews
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Have you hit it, before buying it? The best club in the world may not be the best club for you depending on swing speed, body type etc. \n\nI would highly recommend going to a golf store with a hitting cage or to a range that offers demos and hitting the club before you buy it. \n\nAsk a salesperson and if they are worth their salt they will help fit you with the proper club for your game. Then you can have the option of buying it there, or if that option is too expensive, buying it elsewhere.
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Which Type of Club Shaft Best Suits Your Game?\nShould you go with steel shafts or graphite shafts? What are the differences between the two? Is one type of shaft better for you than another?\n\nThese are questions that many newcomers to golf - and even many golfers who have played for years - have in mind when they go shopping for a new set of clubs.\n\nIn the "old days," the general feeling was that recreational golfers, mid- and high-handicappers, should use graphite, while the better players, low-handicappers, would stick with steel. That's not necessarily true anymore, however. Even PGA Tour golfers can be seen using graphite shafts. In 2004, Tiger Woods switched from a steel shaft to a graphite shaft in his driver (most pros made that switch even earlier).\n\nAs with every type of golf equipment, the key is to try out both kinds and determine which type best fits your swing. \n\nBut there are differences between steel and graphite that could help you choose one over the other.\nSome Keypoints\n• Steel shafts are less expensive than graphite, so the same set of clubs will cost less with steel shafts than with graphite shafts.\n\n• Steel shafts were once considered much more durable than graphite. That's not so much the case anymore. Quality graphite shafts will last as long as you do so long as they are not chipped, cracked, or the laminate-seal is not peeling. Steel shafts will last forever so long as they are not bent, rusted or pitted.\n\n• Graphite shafts transmit fewer vibrations up the shaft to the golfer's hands than do steel shafts. This might be good or bad, depending on your skill and your desire. You might want that added feedback that steel shafts offer - or you might be tired of your hands stinging so much on mis-hit shots.\n\nThe Most Important Point\nThe biggest and by far most important difference between steel and graphite shafts is this: graphite shafts are lighter than steel shafts. So clubs that have graphite shafts will be lighter than otherwise identical clubs that have steel shafts.\n\nAccording to clubmaking and equipment guru Tom Wishon, the difference in weight between graphite shafts and steel shafts will translate, for most golfers, into an additional 2-4 mph of swing speed with graphite. And that could mean an extra 6-12 yards of distance with a graphite shaft, compared to a steel shaft.\n\nThat's why, in the everpresent quest for more yards, more and more golfers prefer graphite shafts.\n\nWhat It All Means\nYou probably want more yards, too. So it's obvious: You should choose graphite shafts, right? Probably, but not necessarily.\n\nAs we said, the majority of golfers these days are going to graphite, at least in their woods, but steel shafts maintain a very strong presence in golf, especially among low-handicappers and scratch players.\n\nIn many cases, those are golfers who don't need the extra boost of swing speed that graphite shafts can provide. Players who prefer steel shafts often make that choice because their heavier weight provides the golfer with a feeling of more control over the clubhead during the swing. And these are players who can analyze and benefit from the added feedback (more vibrations traveling up the shaft) that steel provides.\n\nWe'll quote Tom Wishon: "If gaining more distance is a primary goal for the golfer, they should definitely be fit with the proper graphite shaft design in their woods and irons to match their swing. On the other hand, if distance is not the main focus for the golfer because they already have a high swing speed, if they like the feel of steel and their swing tempo matches a little better to the higher total weight steel shafts bring to the clubs, then steel is the better option."\n\nAnd we'll add that anyone who is not physically strong, or has physical problems in their hands, forearms or shoulders that are exacerbated by the bad vibes of a mis-hit shot, should go with graphite.\n\n\n
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Reliable, in terms of durability they are great. They have some of the best over-sized clubs on the market. If you are still a beginner in golf it is not worth the initial investment.  With some skill a nice set of clubs is worth buying.  Callaway is one to mention but do keep in mind not all of their clubs are tour rated.
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I'm going to guess your a new golfer or only play about 10 times a year  Ram has some good clubs in a low price range.  I have 10 sets I let students use in my beginner golf class.  We also use them as rent sets, they take a lot of abuse.  The one thing to watch out for is using the woods on matts.  People who hit behind the ball and swing hard can bend the shafts and split the metal heads.  They should work just fine.  You may want to go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro.
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If Play it Again Sports is in your area, go check them out.  Used clubs on the cheap.\nhttp://www.playitagainsports.com/PLAYITAGAINSPORTS/myheadline.asp?S=7312&PubID=4332&P=3979\n\nOr E-Bay\nhttp://sporting-goods.search.ebay.com/golf-clubs_Clubs_W0QQsacatZ115280
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Hey there.\n\nBefore you buy anything off of eBay, you might want to demo some clubs at the range.\n\nWhat I like, you might not. Trust me....my friend likes the Nike Ignite and I think it is garbage. Everyone is unique, so spend some time at the range. Most pro shops will let you play with a specific driver if they have a demo in house.\n\nIMHO the easiest club to hit is the Cleveland Comp 460, 9.5\nIt just goes!!! Nice and high and long. The secret with most clubs is the shaft. You can get that club on eBay for $150 2nd hand.