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So I’ve been reading that the Callaway Edge sets at Costco are the best bang for your buck but I also am not sure if it would be worth it since apparently they don’t have resale value

I’ve found some preowned deals on FB marketplace wondering if these might be better:

$125 for Strata: Driver 3wood 4 hybrid 5 hybrid

$350 for Hawkeye and Fairway woods set

$350 strata 9 club set

I can send pics too if needed

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Do not get the strata clubs at that price, that's way too expensive. There are a few different classes of irons in general, and as a new player you should be looking at "game improvement", "cavity back", or any high forgiveness iron set. Check your marketplaces or 2nd swing for an iron set that's not too old and you shouldn't have to spend more than $250 for something from a top brand like Mizuno or Callaway or TM. Japanese brands tend to go for a little cheaper if you're buying used irons. Then grab a 5 or 6 year old driver for about $100-120, easily findable on eBay. Make sure your shafts are all "regular" flex or the appropriate flex for your build depending on who you are. For fairway woods, I personally would recommend starting with a 7 wood only and figure out what clubs you like as your ball striking improves. 3 and 5 wood are very difficult to hit off the fairway and have less practical use for newer players. And finally, get a 54° or 56° degree wedge to practice higher arc and bunker shots and a putter of your choice (would recommend going and trying a few at a golf store). Eventually you can deck out your bag with just a little more knowledge about your swing and decide whether you want more woods, hybrids, long irons or more wedges.

If you go this way you'll end up with quality equipment aimed at "high handicappers" rather than new players (marketing) and the resale value will stay decent if you resell within a year or so.

If you'd want specific recommendations or to point you in the right direction feel free to reach out, good luck!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

I think the Strata set was a Chinese set sold on Amazon. Not very popular, nor well liked.

You can find decent clubs on marketplace or offer up (which is where I bought all mine, ~400 for everything). For example, I have the TaylorMade R9 Supertri that was $40.

Older irons have more loft, but it's not such a big concern in the beginning, and you can add a wood or hybrid to get distances. I'd look for something that's clean, complete, and somewhat known (TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Srixion, Mizuno, Maltby).

A putter is very personal, so go to a shop and try out different classes of putters (mallet, blade, etc), then buy a cheap one that's most comfortable.

Finally, don't worry so much about resale, as most clubs will lose value as the years move on and technology changes.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Honestly, unless you're buying top shelf equipment, the resale is going to be shit on anything you get. Get whatever you like and can afford. Since you're a beginner, just having clubs made this century should be enough to get you started. Once you play a bit, develop your swing and determine you actually like this sport, you can start considering getting better equipment and considering resale value.

Also, those prices are too high for all of that. Look at eBay for a second hand starter set or go to Dicks and get a Topflite starter set.