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virge666
23rd August 2021, 05:01 PM
Geez, i go away for a few years and come back to $700+ drivers ?

Not sure if this has been discussed but when i left - $399 for a driver was sort of the norm for a premium shafted piece of kit.

There are people online selling X22 Callaways for $600 for a set of irons that are old enough to vote. $2K for USED Ap2's. 3 woods for $550 ??

Without sounding like a cranky old man... what the hell happened, did everything turn JDM import?

Courty
23rd August 2021, 05:06 PM
Welcome back, Virge!
Probably the exchange rate as much as anything.

PeteyD
23rd August 2021, 05:20 PM
PXG sold clubs at twice everyone else, so they jumped on the bandwagon. And yea it's a crapload of money for a new driver.

Captain Nemo
23rd August 2021, 05:38 PM
$US and shipping charges I’d say!

Stuart
23rd August 2021, 05:41 PM
Dunno if you are specifically talking about Ebay, but the prices people are asking on there are bonkers - I can’t remember the last time I bought a club off Ebay. Equally though, just cause people are asking these prices doesn’t mean that they actually sell much. Out of curiosity, I have tracked a number of outrageously priced clubs/sets, and they don’t attract a bid and just keep getting automatically re-listed for months on end. Absolutely no idea what this achieves.

pt73
23rd August 2021, 06:08 PM
Some sellers like the guys below list clubs with ridiculous prices hoping someone is desperate to buy a certain club.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Golf/1513/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=polygon_group&_sac=1

Many manufacturers are quoting at least 4-6 weeks for all custom orders that have to be built overseas.

This seller on Gumtree is pretty hopeful:

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/collaroy/golf/mizuno-jpx921-forged-4-gw-as-new/1279994366

Only played two rounds with marks on 3 clubs, must have had air swings with the other 4.

goonie
23rd August 2021, 06:35 PM
When i first started playing Golfworld wanted $1000 for the original Great Big Bertha. So sounds like we have gone full circle.

backintheswing
23rd August 2021, 06:47 PM
New tis3 with a GD XC shaft is over $1200

Stuart
23rd August 2021, 07:07 PM
Some sellers like the guys below list clubs with ridiculous prices hoping someone is desperate to buy a certain club.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Golf/1513/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=polygon_group&_sac=1



Huh - glad I am not the only one who found that. That was one of the sellers that led me to work out how to exclude sellers from ever appearing in my searches.

pt73
23rd August 2021, 07:18 PM
Huh - glad I am not the only one who found that. That was one of the sellers that led me to work out how to exclude sellers from ever appearing in my searches.
They are seriously taking the pi$$ with those prices, I wonder how much they actually sell per week.

bdoug10
23rd August 2021, 07:41 PM
It’s a bit of shock yes. I remember my last set of irons taylormade irons costing me $900 and a callaway driver and match 3 wood was $500. At that time I was worried I spent to much. Fast forward to this year and it’s now $800 a driver and $2000 for irons in just glade I didn’t like any of the up-charge options. Really is making it a hard sport to get started in for the average joe

dee cee
23rd August 2021, 07:55 PM
Totally agree. The market is overpriced. Some second hand stuff is ridiculous…

BobsYourUncle
23rd August 2021, 07:57 PM
I guess people are willing to pay those prices. Golf is booming, people are paying that much and waiting months for delivery. You can still get good stuff for reasonable prices - $160/iron isn't bad for srixon zx5/zx7.

bdoug10
23rd August 2021, 07:59 PM
That was one plus for me sold same clubs for $350 and I had a good 10yr use. $900 minus $350 I was pretty happy with $55 a year for usage

markTHEblake
23rd August 2021, 08:00 PM
Geez, i go away for a few years and come back to $700+ drivers ?
AUD has deflated by about 30% in 8 years. Thats probably the difference.
I am noticing that a lot more stuff is now being sold here for about the same as it costs in the states. Probably can thank Golf Box et al for that.

Now go try and get a price on Gripmaster grips, you gunna blow a gasket.

Stuart
23rd August 2021, 08:04 PM
I mostly shop at the stores of Matt3jab and Bitter these days ...

virge666
23rd August 2021, 10:08 PM
Thanks boys, i didnt think i was going mad - going for the idea that PXG and exchange rate have caused the increase - add that it is pretty much the only sport you can play in COVID and i guess it is a perfect storm.

Guess i will be playing with my old Mizuno irons for a bit longer.

Johnny Canuck
23rd August 2021, 11:04 PM
Welcome back Virge.

FWIW, I just got a very good price on my new irons and 5-PW is costing me $1400.

Timbo
23rd August 2021, 11:21 PM
[QUOTE=virge666;1449498]……. - add that it is pretty much the only sport you can play in COVID and i guess it is a perfect storm./QUOTE] Not down here under Dan Andrews. My house backs onto my golf course and I can only look out the window at it….. and I’m 300 k’s away from the nearest Covid case. Instead of playing, I spend my time looking at overpriced golf clubs on the internet.

Dotty
24th August 2021, 08:32 AM
Welcome back, Virge, and it must feel like you have returned to The Jetsons.

When you left, Pureform and Scotty Cameron were the trailblazers in justifying the higher prices for better results.
The OEMs and retailers have simply followed suit. The pinnacle is probably Odyssey doing a Ford Mustang with last year's 'new' White Hot range.

Without cheap superseded and second hand models to muck around with, it has even slowed down my buying. (Although, I did buy a new $750 driver in 2019, when the launch monitor told me that the previous year's 'internet darling' superseded demo was no improvement on the super-superseded equivalent that I had been using for the past 2 years.)

p.s. Golf trolleys can now cost over $2k.

rick3003
24th August 2021, 09:59 AM
I remember back in 2004 the 510TP was close to $1k, we have definitely done the full circle

Yossarian
24th August 2021, 10:10 AM
Supply low, demand high.

Webster
24th August 2021, 10:29 AM
It’s a lowballers paradise. Only fools are paying asking price.

virge666
24th August 2021, 11:37 AM
Without cheap superseded and second hand models to muck around with, it has even slowed down my buying.


This is more like it Dotty.. I dont seem to be able to buy 3 year old Mizuno or P770 irons for under a $1200 - I paid $400 for my last set of irons. (825 forged)



FWIW, I just got a very good price on my new irons and 5-PW is costing me $1400.

That has got me a few times.. Mizuno 919 forged for $699 - then realise it is 7-GW... :) WTF do i do with 7-GW ?



I remember back in 2004 the 510TP was close to $1k, we have definitely done the full circle

You sure?

I seem to remember some super shaft in it at the time that was the big upsell... We all put Graf Blue's in them. (757 Speeder Shaft ??? I think)

sms316
24th August 2021, 11:40 AM
Welcome back Virge. FWIW, I just got a very good price on my new irons and 5-PW is costing me $1400. What about the rest of the set?

Johnny Canuck
24th August 2021, 11:47 AM
What about the rest of the set?

Still have the old man 4hy and keeping my current 3i.

Need a new driver I think.

Ferrins
24th August 2021, 11:53 AM
It is being driven buy the amount of new golfers on the scene in the younger age groups. Check out the quality kit of many young tradies taking up the game. Older guys think if a f...... tradie can have a kit like that why not me.
Every second ball you come across in the ruff at Nudgee GC is the latest model pill. Go back 10 years and you would be lucky to come across a useable Srixon.

Ferrins
24th August 2021, 11:55 AM
Still have the old man 4hy and keeping my current 3i.

Need a new driver I think.

Peanut.

thecollective
24th August 2021, 01:28 PM
It is being driven buy the amount of new golfers on the scene in the younger age groups. Check out the quality kit of many young tradies taking up the game. Older guys think if a f...... tradie can have a kit like that why not me.
Every second ball you come across in the ruff at Nudgee GC is the latest model pill. Go back 10 years and you would be lucky to come across a useable Srixon.

I found two golf balls at RA last week; one a Pinnacle the other a dt trusoft

Ferrins
24th August 2021, 01:36 PM
Toffs balls of choice.

virge666
25th August 2021, 07:09 AM
What about the rest of the set?

They are all hybrids with Senior flex... just to help him get the ball in the air.

Flavzz
25th August 2021, 08:27 PM
Noting prices have jumped a bit and this is by no means a justification but how good looking is the latest crop of irons across all the brands atm. Examples below.

Titleist T100,T200, 690MB
TM P770, P790, P7MB
Cally Apex MB, Apex Pro
Mizuno JPX range and MP20
Srixon ZX irons

I feel like it's been a while since almost all manufacturers had such a good offering of great looking clubs. Most drivers are looking pretty great these days also.

Still I do think golf prices could be much more affordable.

markTHEblake
25th August 2021, 08:30 PM
I feel like it's been a while since almost all manufacturers had such a good offering of great looking clubs. Most drivers are looking pretty great these days also. Yep. The Marketing depts have been working overtime. Handicaps are gonna go down like crazy.

Flavzz
25th August 2021, 08:32 PM
Yep. The Marketing depts have been working overtime. Handicaps are gonna go down like crazy. If only.

Flavzz
25th August 2021, 08:47 PM
I forgot Ping, even they are making good looking stuff these days: Newly released i59, blueprint etc

Deester
26th August 2021, 10:28 AM
I forgot Ping, even they are making good looking stuff these days: Newly released i59, blueprint etc

Wait till you see the price of the new i59's ...

markTHEblake
26th August 2021, 11:38 AM
Average wage in 1980 was $200pw, full set of sticks around $800 from memory. Single driver less then $100.

Today average wage, is $1300, so relative price for clubs would be $5000

So seems todays prices are relatively not expensive :-)

rick3003
26th August 2021, 03:34 PM
This is more like it Dotty.. I dont seem to be able to buy 3 year old Mizuno or P770 irons for under a $1200 - I paid $400 for my last set of irons. (825 forged)



That has got me a few times.. Mizuno 919 forged for $699 - then realise it is 7-GW... :) WTF do i do with 7-GW ?




You sure?

I seem to remember some super shaft in it at the time that was the big upsell... We all put Graf Blue's in them. (757 Speeder Shaft ??? I think)
Yep, 699US when released. The TP came with a 757

Dotty
26th August 2021, 04:05 PM
Yep, 699US when released. The TP came with a 757
Callaway GBB II driver was $900 (and fairways $600), around Y2K.
I think the ERC may have been even higher.

I remember the blue GBB II were common amongst the 'got a great deal direct from the manufacturer in China' players, and local warranty issues.

Webster
26th August 2021, 05:05 PM
ERC was $1,099 on release. Piece of shit.

thecollective
26th August 2021, 07:15 PM
First generation XX10 driver was $1499. Around 2001 from memory


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Courty
26th August 2021, 08:28 PM
I recall seeing a secondhand Callaway C4 on the shelf for $1,600 over 20 years ago :shock:

virge666
26th August 2021, 11:31 PM
The clubs are not depreciating like they use to.. i think that is where we notice it. I dont think i have ever bought new clubs, so the new prices are sort of mute.

I am almost positive OzGolf have supplied all my clubs plus a few hand me downs from Tour Mates.

And last i saw scotty was releasing the same putters in different colours and calling it the new year version.. sort of like Apple iPhones. :)

thecollective
27th August 2021, 08:57 AM
I just paid $205 for a brand new TM Soto putter, looks and feels just as good as any Scotty, Evnroll or Betty putter that I have purchased.

Despite the price increases there are still good bargains to be had. I paid around $950 for my set of ZX-7 irons

ParkRoyal
27th August 2021, 11:14 AM
ERC was $1,099 on release. Piece of shit.

Remember these being sold at Daimaru, reckon they were also being sold at over the RRP. Was a cool little golf shop, but everything was 10-50% more expensive than everywhere else.

Flavzz
4th January 2022, 09:01 PM
Word on the street is the imminent release of the new TM drivers will be around $1100.. they're blaming the Aussie dollar weakening.. ha!

markTHEblake
4th January 2022, 09:26 PM
Cool. That means the domestic price in USA is unchanged!

virge666
4th January 2022, 09:57 PM
Word on the street is the imminent release of the new TM drivers will be around $1100.. they're blaming the Aussie dollar weakening.. ha!

Who would pay $1100 for a driver?

That is just nuts...

3Puttpete
4th January 2022, 10:02 PM
Who would pay $1100 for a driver?

That is just nuts...

But it’ll be 10 yards longer

virge666
4th January 2022, 10:11 PM
But it’ll be 10 yards longer

LOL, I swear i should be hitting it just under a kilometer now if all those were true !!

NewyMitch
5th January 2022, 06:49 AM
Word on the street is the imminent release of the new TM drivers will be around $1100.. they're blaming the Aussie dollar weakening.. ha! $1000 and $1100 according to golfbox. Considering that the SIM2 driver was $870 full priced on golfbox that's quite a hike to $1100.

Halfer5
5th January 2022, 10:04 AM
Epic speed & SIM2 now selling for $700, that’s a better deal than the new ones that look to be adding very little

markTHEblake
5th January 2022, 10:17 AM
$1000 and $1100 according to golfbox. Considering that the SIM2 driver was $870 full priced on golfbox that's quite a hike to $1100. Sadly the Australia tax and weak AUD is a real thing, especially as most (all?) OEM's are supplied here through a Distributor ( mostly Brosnan), so thats an extra layer in the channel that has to make money. Unlike say Apple who generally prices their product equally in AU market because no middle man

. The Stealth+ RRP in US is $600 (+ TAX) so AUD835, compared to $1100 inc tax, so really we pay AUD175 more. The stinker is, the price differnce between models in USA is nowhere near 10%

thecollective
5th January 2022, 11:32 AM
If you wait 6 months, the Sim2 will hit GCO probably around $550 after the use of a code.

Another 6-12 months will then drop to $400.

I moved from the M5 to Sim and the difference was so minimal I wonder why on earth I did it


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BobsYourUncle
5th January 2022, 12:39 PM
If you wait 6 months, the Sim2 will hit GCO probably around $550 after the use of a code.

Another 6-12 months will then drop to $400.

I moved from the M5 to Sim and the difference was so minimal I wonder why on earth I did it


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This. New TM drivers mean cheap prior-generation TM drivers. Also agree about M5-Sim, I didn't bother with that one after hitting the Sim alongside my M5. The Sim2 is better for me, but still questionable whether it's enough of a change to justify the price.

Halfer5
5th January 2022, 02:11 PM
Anyone made the move from the original epic to epic speed/ SIM / SIM2? Anything noticeable there? I was thinking maybe more forgiveness across the face but that’s about it.

Scottt
5th January 2022, 05:21 PM
In terms of the improvement of current drivers against recent driver models, I spent an hour being fitted for a Ping G425 yesterday.

We went through various heads (Max & LST), shafts and then toggling the head weights around to get it just so.

Then I grabbed my 2018 Srixon z785 that I bought off the rack and then had cut down by an inch and sent three drives just as far and straighter.

It’s wild just how little the new drivers really give you vs something less than 7-10 years old.

BobsYourUncle
5th January 2022, 05:29 PM
Trouble for the manufacturers is they can't loft-jack drivers like they do irons. And increasing shaft length is much more noticeable.

markTHEblake
5th January 2022, 07:03 PM
I love how the Mygolf spy review reports that they got an extra 2-3mph in ball speed with the Stealth driver, but also adding the shaft was 1/4" longer than they normally used, which would account for 'about' the difference.
Mygolf spy does great stuff, but gee, they do this every time, makes most of their reporting almost useless.

Matt 3 Jab
5th January 2022, 07:18 PM
I think forgiveness and ball speed retention on off centre strikes is all they have left.

That's where the tech is.

I use different equipment a fair bit, and some older stuff goes as long out of the middle, just not on the sides.

Course dependant, is longer always better anyway?

3Puttpete
5th January 2022, 09:36 PM
I think forgiveness and ball speed retention on off centre strikes is all they have left.



Cobra had better lift their game.

scratchoz
5th January 2022, 11:35 PM
If you wait 6 months, the Sim2 will hit GCO probably around $550 after the use of a code.

Another 6-12 months will then drop to $400.

I moved from the M5 to Sim and the difference was so minimal I wonder why on earth I did it


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I looked at SIM and ended up with M5 - numbers were slightly better on track man and M5 was $350 less

Kelsey86
6th January 2022, 12:51 AM
I bought an M5 a couple of years ago, no plans to replace it unless the head breaks, can't really see any other driver giving me better results than I already get. A shaft change might but I'll leave that until I get fitted, whenever that happens.

Johnny Canuck
6th January 2022, 01:16 AM
I was chatting to a manager at one of the major retailers just before Christmas. He said to expect a 10-15% price hike on the majority of things in 2022.

Their costs of goods has gone through the roof and they have had to pass it on.

I had noticed a few things that had already jumped up before Christmas and he confirmed these hikes.

markTHEblake
6th January 2022, 08:31 AM
Yup... the cost of a shipping container from china to usa has gone from about $2000 to over $10000, so worldwide would be similar. Someones gotta pay for that.

thatguy
6th January 2022, 09:03 AM
If you're playing anything from the last decade or so properly fitted and well maintained (faces cleaned, grooves not dulled and grips in a clean state you can hold onto) you more than likely already have what you need to you maximise your natural talents. Practise (both physical and mental) and commitment to routines, especially around the short game where tech is less of an influence, is where the improvement in scores exist for most if they're really interested in that.

The OEMs have conditioned Joe Average golfer, who plays irregularly and shots in the 90s+, there's more satisfaction in pulling out the new toy and whacking it further than their playing partners that one time a round than not missing a fairway all day or hitting 10+ greens in reg. Length is the drug they've been selling for years and the golfing masses can't help but swallow it by the handful.

Ignoring the price or how much it goes up/down buying this year's wonderstick/s that promise X mph ball speed gains or "xyz-face" technology can of course deliver gains. However, for most they are short term and likely linked to the fact we get joy out of new shiny things and thus feel better standing over the ball with confidence which can unlock that swing-thought free and unencumbered swing we know is buried deep in our golfing subconscious somewhere. Of course, after a few bad swings (which everyone has) the shine starts to wear off, and we seek yet another new toy to bring the feeling back. Hence, the ho-ing that happens on lightly used equipment here :lol:

Toolish
6th January 2022, 09:12 AM
If you're playing anything from the last decade or so properly fitted and well maintained (faces cleaned, grooves not dulled and grips in a clean state you can hold onto) you more than likely already have what you need to you maximise your natural talents. Practise (both physical and mental) and commitment to routines, especially around the short game where tech is less of an influence, is where the improvement in scores exist for most if they're really interested in that.

The OEMs have conditioned Joe Average golfer, who plays irregularly and shots in the 90s+, there's more satisfaction in pulling out the new toy and whacking it further than their playing partners that one time a round than not missing a fairway all day or hitting 10+ greens in reg. Length is the drug they've been selling for years and the golfing masses can't help but swallow it by the handful.

Ignoring the price or how much it goes up/down buying this year's wonderstick/s that promise X mph ball speed gains or "xyz-face" technology can of course deliver gains. However, for most they are short term and likely linked to the fact we get joy out of new shiny things and thus feel better standing over the ball with confidence which can unlock that swing-thought free and unencumbered swing we know is buried deep in our golfing subconscious somewhere. Of course, after a few bad swings (which everyone has) the shine starts to wear off, and we seek yet another new toy to bring the feeling back. Hence, the ho-ing that happens on lightly used equipment here :lol:

Too much logic!

Only issue can be that a swing and body can change a lot so may need to be refitted.

That said I like to look of the new Callaway gear, surely my original Rogues are due for an upgrade!

virge666
6th January 2022, 10:19 AM
I love how the Mygolf spy review reports that they got an extra 2-3mph in ball speed with the Stealth driver, but also adding the shaft was 1/4" longer than they normally used, which would account for 'about' the difference.
Mygolf spy does great stuff, but gee, they do this every time, makes most of their reporting almost useless.

THIS !!!!

But she is very pretty.

Johnny Canuck
6th January 2022, 11:23 AM
Yup... the cost of a shipping container from china to usa has gone from about $2000 to over $10000, so worldwide would be similar. Someones gotta pay for that.

He actually referenced this exact point as well. Their increase was well over 100% for containers.

Kelsey86
6th January 2022, 01:55 PM
If you're playing anything from the last decade or so properly fitted and well maintained (faces cleaned, grooves not dulled and grips in a clean state you can hold onto) you more than likely already have what you need to you maximise your natural talents. Practise (both physical and mental) and commitment to routines, especially around the short game where tech is less of an influence, is where the improvement in scores exist for most if they're really interested in that. The OEMs have conditioned Joe Average golfer, who plays irregularly and shots in the 90s+, there's more satisfaction in pulling out the new toy and whacking it further than their playing partners that one time a round than not missing a fairway all day or hitting 10+ greens in reg. Length is the drug they've been selling for years and the golfing masses can't help but swallow it by the handful.Ignoring the price or how much it goes up/down buying this year's wonderstick/s that promise X mph ball speed gains or "xyz-face" technology can of course deliver gains. However, for most they are short term and likely linked to the fact we get joy out of new shiny things and thus feel better standing over the ball with confidence which can unlock that swing-thought free and unencumbered swing we know is buried deep in our golfing subconscious somewhere. Of course, after a few bad swings (which everyone has) the shine starts to wear off, and we seek yet another new toy to bring the feeling back. Hence, the ho-ing that happens on lightly used equipment here :lol:I must be one of the minority of sorts. I'm more interested in accuracy than being the longest hitter. Rather than keep buying the shiny new toy I've put that money into lessons, which I'm seeing the results of more the more I play and practice. Recently I've reduced my average score by about 5-6 shots per round. My irons are about 20 years old, which I used when I played previously as a teenager before a long hiatus. They will be replaced when it's time to get fitted, which I'll discuss with my pro next lesson. Other than the driver, the only newer clubs I have are a couple of wedges and I recently updated my putter - but it could well stay in the bag until I can't physically play anymore.

Ron Burgundy
6th January 2022, 03:49 PM
Cobra had better lift their game. Nice. It’s hard to revolutionize the game if your equipment manufacturer expects you to hit it somewhere near the middle of the face.

markTHEblake
6th January 2022, 03:54 PM
and well maintained (faces cleaned, grooves not dulled and grips in a clean state you can hold onto) Uh oh!

markTHEblake
6th January 2022, 09:41 PM
He actually referenced this exact point as well. Their increase was well over 100% for containers.

chatting today about this to old mate in the warehouse next door, a recent container load from china cost them $14500, normally $2000

To be honest we have had a pretty good run for the last few years for golf gear prices!

Scottt
7th January 2022, 08:43 AM
I’ve picked a really good time to have my bag set and locked!

thatguy
7th January 2022, 05:24 PM
After reading this Rick Shiels videos came up in my suggested feed (seems the internet has ears and eyes on us at all times). Anyway his latest are tests of the TM & Callaway 2022 Drivers and summarise most of this thread above up pretty well ... TL;DR - he says the differences between the previous models is miniscule and unless you're a fanboi or have $$$ you have top spend last few years models will do the same thing. Guessing he won't be getting Christmas cards from the marketing departments at the OEMs


https://youtu.be/IjZi1ICqQzE


https://youtu.be/XE87lfl5cIo

Planet Golf
13th January 2022, 08:52 AM
Sensible advice, in 2020 I paid the most I have ever paid for Driver ($880 for Titleist TSi3) and Fairway ($525 for Sim Ti).

The Driver was a cracker when I middled it, which unfortunately was only 10% of the time, thus it was onsold for $525, the Sim Ti Fairway is the best club I have ever purchased. It is an absolute rocket from ANY LIE.

Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't hit one, if you need something to smash out of reasonable rough, this club can do it and get you miles further down the fairway than a hybrid.


After reading this Rick Shiels videos came up in my suggested feed (seems the internet has ears and eyes on us at all times). Anyway his latest are tests of the TM & Callaway 2022 Drivers and summarise most of this thread above up pretty well ... TL;DR - he says the differences between the previous models is miniscule and unless you're a fanboi or have $$$ you have top spend last few years models will do the same thing. Guessing he won't be getting Christmas cards from the marketing departments at the OEMs


https://youtu.be/IjZi1ICqQzE


https://youtu.be/XE87lfl5cIo

thecollective
18th January 2022, 07:07 PM
the Sim Ti Fairway is the best club I have ever purchased. It is an absolute rocket from ANY LIE.

Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't hit one, if you need something to smash out of reasonable rough, this club can do it and get you miles further down the fairway than a hybrid.

How does it come up on greens though? If I reach a Par 5 in two will it run through the green every time?

Planet Golf
18th January 2022, 08:40 PM
Sim Ti is a weapon. Grab one if possible
How does it come up on greens though? If I reach a Par 5 in two will it run through the green every time?

markTHEblake
18th January 2022, 09:27 PM
How does it come up on greens though? If I reach a Par 5 in two will it run through the green every time?

based on the description of the club - out of the rough that will be a big yes. Low, hot and dead straight (just hope your face angle is square to target)

thecollective
18th January 2022, 09:37 PM
based on the description of the club - out of the rough that will be a big yes. Low, hot and dead straight (just hope your face angle is square to target)

I have a Sim Max D 3wood that goes about 190 carry but lands soft. I have an M5 titanium that lands 200 but I can’t control it.

If I can control the landing and it goes 200 it would be worth a go

This is all from the fairway, not the tee

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JoeS
18th January 2022, 11:22 PM
I have a Sim Max D 3wood that goes about 190 carry but lands soft. I have an M5 titanium that lands 200 but I can’t control it.

If I can control the landing and it goes 200 it would be worth a go

This is all from the fairway, not the tee

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProBuy a 5 wood.You might lose 5 metres, but the height will hold the greens. I ditched my m3 HL fairway for a srixon 5 wood, never looked back. Distance is only good if you can use it.

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WBennett
19th January 2022, 07:15 PM
Sim Ti is a weapon. Grab one if possible

I have a SIM Ti - I prefer my Speedzone Tour off the fairways and through our patchy rough.

The Ti is almost as long as my Speedzone driver off the tee. If I played somewhere with shallow rough, it would be in the bag every round.

connico
25th January 2022, 12:04 AM
I put together a useable set for approx. 1k but i had a few clubs spare from my old bag... clubs that I'd never get rid of... Still its exxy compared to what i could get a decade ago on the used market.

5-PW MP64 + R300 in as new condition - $450 pickup
917D in as new condition from Japan - $250 delivered
50°, 54°, 60° Vokey SM8 used condition 7/10 - $150
Odyssey Stroke Lab Double Wide Putter 35" - $270

Clubs that stayed in the bag during the hiatus
3W and 5W VSteel
Taylormade Rescue 21° (dont remember what year)

Courty
25th January 2022, 07:32 AM
Out of interest I just specced a Taylormade Stealth using the 'My Stealth' customisation. With shaft upgrades etc. I maxxed it out at around $2k! :shock:

Courty
25th January 2022, 07:33 AM
I put together a useable set for approx. 1k ...

Welcome back, mate!!

3Puttpete
25th January 2022, 07:58 AM
Out of interest I just specced a Taylormade Stealth using the 'My Stealth' customisation. With shaft upgrades etc. I maxxed it out at around $2k! :shock:

Was it dipped in gold?

connico
25th January 2022, 09:20 AM
Welcome back, mate!!

Ahah thanks!!! Good to be swinging a club again

bdoug10
25th January 2022, 10:22 AM
3 sm8’s for $150 sounds like a super deal. I have be semi looking and see them for $150-$180 each not for a set

connico
25th January 2022, 11:13 AM
3 sm8’s for $150 sounds like a super deal. I have be semi looking and see them for $150-$180 each not for a set

Sure was, facebook marketplace is a great if you keep a look out daily :P

Daves
27th January 2022, 08:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V31rNZIAf-o