Are Dunlop golf clubs cheap? As in, made poorly?

Question

My boyfriend bought a set with a bag this last weekend, and really likes them, but I'm worried, that since we only paid $130 for them, that they are cheap.

Answer 1

DON"T LEAVE THEM IN YOUR TRUNK!  The set in a box option is good for the leisure golfer for sure but don't leave them in your trunk on a hot day. Or at least make sure they cool off a little before playing with them. The manufacturer's of clubs like this utilize bargain components. The epoxy they use to mount the shafts is no different. I just saw two weeks ago some guy at a course fling his driver head straight down the first fairway. He left his clubs in his trunk and the glue loosened and before they had time to cool he played. The set he was playing was an Acuity set-in-a-box so buyer beware not to play rough with these types of clubs. But Dunlop is a little better than Acuity or any of that other stuff that's made by second branch brand manufacturers.

Answer 2

Dunlop is a great set of clubs for a beginner or high-handicapper.  You aren't paying a ton of money for clubs that have technology that you can't benefit from, but you can go out and enjoy the game of golf without spending a ton of cash.

I started out with a set of no names that I bought at a yard sale, then moved into a set of Top Flites that I paid $200 for, which included everything except a putter.  I used those clubs until I got to the point that I could benefit from a game improvement club from Nike, TaylorMade, or some other name brand company.  If he's new to the game, or still isn't very good, be glad that he didn't spend many hundreds or even a couple thousand dollars on equipment.

Answer 3

I bought a set and sold them a month later.  The head is too heavy and the balance is worse than average clubs.  

I would suggest you buy brand name clubs, they are more expensive but they are a good investment.

Answer 4

The Dunlop Golf Sets are marketed toward beginners who are just learning the game.  They are probably cheaply made but that should not deter you from learning the game with them.  Golf is more about the swing rather than the quality of the clubs, though a good set of golf clubs can definitely have perks once you learn the game properly.

There are many sets from Callaway, Mizuno and Ping that are crafted for the beginning golfer that allows for more forgiving shots on mishits.  You can get a used set on Ebay when you are ready to upgrade.

Here's a link to the Nike CCI Irons on auction:

http://www.thegolfdad.com/Golf/Nike_CCI_...

Good luck and welcome to the game!

Answer 5

I had a set given to me six years ago and just this year started swapping them out for better clubs/options.  They are still good clubs and if taken care of your boyfriend's will last for a good long time until he is ready to 'trade up'.

Answer 6

Theyre great! I bought a Dunlop complete set (3 woods, 3-PW irons, putter) 3 years ago to learn the game. They turned out great; Since I've bought a Nike Sasquatch Driver, a McGregor Sand Wedge, and an Oddyssey 2-ball putter, improving my bag little by little. Why would anyone pay $500+ on clubs that you wont be able to hit at first anyway? Its a great way to learn the game, I mean, I still use the Dunlop irons, I've tried better irons, and yeah, I hit a bit better, but its not such a huge difference. Im sure materials, durability and playability are better on more expensive clubs, but to start, dunlops are great! my hcp is about 18. Hope it helps!