Has anyone bought the slazenger fast k1 driver or irons?

Question

I have just purchased through ebay a set of fast k1 irons and then purchased a driver from jjb sports. Question is I have heard that the driver is illegal and also damages easily ie splits. Also heard that the irons are not very good. I would like to hear from anybody who has used either the driver or irons giving me their honest opinion

Answer 1

Bizarrely, my local JJB also sells Ping clubs and Odyssey putters - talk about chalk and cheese!

The Slazengers are not exactly top-notch clubs, but then you didnt pay top-whack for them either. They will suffice for now. If you're new to the game its likely to be poor shots, rather than the clubs that gets you into trouble.

Use them to get a hang of the game and reward yourself with upgrades as you go. Check the reviews on www.golfmagic.com and www.todaysgolfer.com before your next purchase though

Answer 2

Some K1s are legal, some illegal. There was a period where they would give you a legal one if you'd bought an illegal one but I believe that's now over.

Sad to say, the once-proud name of Slazenger has been dragged down since it was bought by JJB (as Dunlop have by Sports Soccer). They'll be sort of okay, until they break, but you'd be better off buying clubs made by a mid-market brand such as Benross or MD, who use good components and keep their prices below those of the big names by not spending a fortune sponsoring tour players.

Answer 3

Don t want to put a downer on your day,  but buying golf clubs from a shop like JJB, that are made by a company who dont specialise in golf equipment is kinda asking for trouble,   i know its easy to say in hindsight , but you d have been far better off going to see your nearest golf professional and letting him advise you on buying a good set of second hand clubs made by ping, callaway, titleist or taylor made.  They d barely cost more but are built by experts and will last you a life time, guaranteed.