What’s the best brand of ‘clone’ golf clubs?
Filed in Golf Talk on May.02, 2011
I’ve heard the most good things about Pine Meadow Golf, but how does anyone know how Tour Power, Diamond Tour, etc. stack up?
I’m talking about clone clubs, not counterfeit knock-offs.
The thing is, everyone who advocates buying brand-name clubs has never actually purchased a clone.
It seems like everything I read from people who actually own and use clones has been positive.
May 2nd, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I just bought a tour tubby hybrid from Diamond Tour. Great club. I have Turbo Power clones for my irons and love them. I have a Mantara square driver and love it from Allforgolf.com.
May 2nd, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Rather than take a risk on clone clubs why not just buy a brand name set that is used? This way you save money, but don’t have to worry about the quality.
May 2nd, 2011 at 2:23 pm
clone, counterfeit — neither are the real thing. Take flatsticks advice. Ask yourself how these company’s customer service will be before buying.
May 2nd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
The others are right. As your game improves you will be better off with quality used. The better you get the more you will notice the diffrence between clones and the real thing. Check the used clubs at this site. http://www.globalgolf.com/ Good luck.
May 2nd, 2011 at 3:52 pm
I don’t think these are clones, but MasterGrip Golf makes great products like clubs, putters, gloves, bags, shirts, etc. at very affordable prices. Their clubs have modern technology and perform great. You can get them customized, and their service is wonderful. They also have a 60-day money back guarantee for all of their products. I’d recommend them to almost anyone.
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:46 pm
I have tried clones (Ping knockoffs). I thought the look of the club was spot on, so they must be good… UNTIL I played them. There is a huge reason why better golfers play better equipment. I found the knock offs were fine for beginning and shooting 100-105, but when I got tired of getting drummed I switched to better gear and the strokes started shaving off with my confidence. I am now a single digit handicapper and can say with confidence that equipment can not make up for a bad swing, but it WILL make a difference. Instead of knockoffs, try http://www.rockbottomgolf.com
you can most likely find late model stuff for the same price. Let the name brand research and technology assist your game. I fought technology for a while, until I realized that hitting my drives in the screws with the old driver was going about 280. A friend convinced me to play the new bigger head and I found that I am playing 310-330 yards drives with less effort.
Just watch any competitive golf round, you will never see a knockoff, think there may be a reason why?