| Are you wanting to buy that new piece of golf | | | | did not hit the ball any different year after year. |
| equipment that cost $400, but just don't have the | | | | Chances are, their scores did not get lower each year |
| money? Don't worry, you are not alone. There are | | | | they bought a new driver. But you can bet your |
| many people out there who are caught up with the | | | | bottom dollar they paid a premium price every time. |
| newest drivers or irons that are priced to outrageous | | | | What a waste in my opinion. |
| numbers. These golf clubs are waste of money and I | | | | Let me say it again, It is a waste of you money to |
| will explain why. | | | | purchase brand new golf equipment for the retail price. |
| Buying anything brand new is a waste of money in my | | | | The minute you walk on to the course with that new |
| opinion. I don't literally mean everything, but you get the | | | | club and play with it, the value shoots way down. Just |
| point. You should definitely buy new groceries. But | | | | like when you drive a brand new care of the lot, it is |
| when it comes to pricey items like golf equipment, | | | | immediately worth less. The resale price for a Brand |
| vehicles, musical instruments, etc, you are paying way | | | | new TaylorMade is about $170 according to PGA |
| too much if you buy it brand new off the showroom | | | | Value Guide. That is in excellent condition too. It sells |
| floor. A brand new club at most retail golf stores are | | | | new for $299. Getting the picture yet? |
| selling the new TaylorMade r9 for $399. You can buy | | | | I can tell you from experience it is not worth it to buy a |
| last years for $299. Is this years club going to make | | | | brand new club. I have made this mistake. I thought I |
| you hit it better than last years? Probably not. Are you | | | | was something with my brand new Ping driver. I will |
| going to save a lot if you go with the previous model. | | | | never forget the day I saw the next years model in a |
| Yes! | | | | golf equipment magazine. I was shocked to see that |
| My experience working in golf pro shops has | | | | mine was devalued to $100 less than I paid for it. I was |
| enlightened me on this subject. Many of our customers | | | | immediately kicking myself for not waiting a year for |
| would by a new driver every year. Chances are, they | | | | the price to drop. |