Clubs: Custom built or off the shelf?

ctmurray · 04-05-2009, 10:58 PM

I wonder if the members here play clubs that are built from components (custom clubs) or from various club vendors (off the shelf).

One reason I ask is I heard of Golf Galaxy customer building part of the store being removed at some locations. They have Golfworks components, shafts, grips and the materials needed if you want to build your own. Or you can pay them to build a set from parts you choose or they help you choose. So over the last two years I had irons fitted and made (2008) and all my woods (2009).

Rusty · 04-05-2009, 11:38 PM

The last set I bought online and had the shafts extended by 1 inch. They gave the option of type of shaft, grip size, and lie. I found it cheaper this way then going to a retail shop and ordering through them.

You can go into a retail shop and get your build specs for free and save an extra few hundred dollars on the price of the clubs.

MarinePaul · 04-06-2009, 07:05 AM

My son and I build clubs, and customize them to each customer. There are advantages to having clubs that fit, rather than off the shelf. It's like buying a suit. One size doesn't fit everybody.

04-05-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Clubs: Custom built or off the shelf? I wonder if the members here play clubs that are built from components (custom clubs) or from various club vendors (off the shelf). One reason I ask is I heard of Golf Galaxy customer building part of the store being removed at some locations. They have Golfworks components, shafts, grips and the materials needed if you want to build your own. Or you can pay them to build a set from parts you choose or they help you choose. So over the last two years I had irons fitted and made (2008) and all my woods (2009).

04-06-2009, 07:05 AM	#3
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	My son and I build clubs, and customize them to each customer. There are advantages to having clubs that fit, rather than off the shelf. It's like buying a suit. One size doesn't fit everybody. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

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04-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
Rusty Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Territory Posts: 905 Images: 79	The last set I bought online and had the shafts extended by 1 inch. They gave the option of type of shaft, grip size, and lie. I found it cheaper this way then going to a retail shop and ordering through them. You can go into a retail shop and get your build specs for free and save an extra few hundred dollars on the price of the clubs.