Why You Should Buy Last Year's Golf Equipment

Are you wanting to buy that new piece of golfdid not hit the ball any different year after year.
equipment that cost $400, but just don't have theChances are, their scores did not get lower each year
money? Don't worry, you are not alone. There arethey bought a new driver. But you can bet your
many people out there who are caught up with thebottom dollar they paid a premium price every time.
newest drivers or irons that are priced to outrageousWhat a waste in my opinion.
numbers. These golf clubs are waste of money and ILet 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 myThe minute you walk on to the course with that new
opinion. I don't literally mean everything, but you get theclub and play with it, the value shoots way down. Just
point. You should definitely buy new groceries. Butlike 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 waynew TaylorMade is about $170 according to PGA
too much if you buy it brand new off the showroomValue Guide. That is in excellent condition too. It sells
floor. A brand new club at most retail golf stores arenew for $299. Getting the picture yet?
selling the new TaylorMade r9 for $399. You can buyI can tell you from experience it is not worth it to buy a
last years for $299. Is this years club going to makebrand new club. I have made this mistake. I thought I
you hit it better than last years? Probably not. Are youwas 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 hasmine was devalued to $100 less than I paid for it. I was
enlightened me on this subject. Many of our customersimmediately kicking myself for not waiting a year for
would by a new driver every year. Chances are, theythe price to drop.