HOW to build a GOLF BAG in 2022 effectively...

[@scottjackson3873]

I really like the logic behind this video. You talk not just about the “what” but also the “why”. The thought process around the top & the bottom of the bag was very helpful.

[@SASGolf]

Thanks for watching guys! Let me know if you found this video useful or not?

[@jdash1779]

I watch all videos cause you can always learn something.

[@JohnWillSmith]

Simon when are you going to finish the £10 to £2000 challenge??

[@thehairygolfer]

That's a good bag Simon. As a shorter hitter I have always loaded the top end with many clubs. I need a variety of long clubs to reach long par 4's, short par 5's and long par 3's. When your longest par 3 is 225 into the prevailing wind you have to have choice at the top end! At the bottom I don't feel I need a lot of wedges. Now I'm getting shorter off the tee I need my gaps to be correct at the top more than the bottom. Oh to be young again!

[@MarvinofMars]

Hi Simon channel follower, i have a total of 4 bags! All started by accident all cost £350-450, but would easily make there cost and beyond again. All clubs are game improvement 2015-2021 TBH there is not 5 yards in 2022 Mavrik max irons or the 2015 xr16 irons that cost £200. Equipment marketing has alot to answer for. I'll take a 2015 driver 44.5inch £75 that goes 275 yards over my 2022 SIM2 45.5 inch which goes the exact same distance.

[@AVDFI1961]

As a LH, sixtyish, recreational golfer returning to the game after a 20 year absence I have loved building my bag from scratch. With forgiveness and price at the top of my list I was drawn to a bag consisting mainly of Ping and Cleveland. Driver - 10.5 degree regular Ping G20 3 Wood - Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo Hybrids - Cleveland Launcher 3 Hybrid and Ping G25 4 Hybrid Irons - 5- PW Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Irons (graphite) Wedges - 50, 54, & 58 degree Cleveland CBX 2 (with an old Cleveland chipper waiting to find a place in the bag!) Putter - This is where I lost my head - a 2014 Wilson 8802 So with a new stand bag thrown in If all came to around £1,200, so now I just need to get my hernia fixed and I'll be back on the course all guns blazing!

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

I want to see Simon review and hit some Orlimar Trimetals!!

[@johnwalton2410]

I started playing golf as a teenager. For my 21st birthday, my parents bought me some Wilson Johnny Miller clubs. I hated them. Since then, Mizuno Bell 3 irons (3-SW), then Ping Zing2 (1-SW) - children intervened. Now, getting back, starting afresh with clubs - P790 (4-PW) and 56 & 60 MG3 wedges, Scotty Cameron putter, Stealth woods (driver-3-5). Can’t get over how clubs have changed. Now, decided I want more feel in the short irons, so adding Miura KM700 5-PW, and adding 51 wedge. Still need to get my head around the distances of the new clubs.

[@nigellutze9981]

All of my clubs are older. I switched back to some oversized Cobra irons as I was lacking in some confidence. This is why it is so good to hang onto a few sets of clubs to suit you game at a particular time.

[@hadesignite]

I've just rebuilt most of my bag in the last few weeks with very similar mindset. Ive dropped a PXG 0211 in favour of a SLDR mini 12 degree and bought a 5 hybrid into the bag for options beyond my 5 iron (as well as a new set of one length irons vs my old ping shovels which were fitted 6 years ago). The crux is that I'm a 12 handicapper with previous typical driver ball speed at 160-165. I've stopped taking the ego pill and focussing on consistency. My last four rounds with this setup I've averaged 81.25 stroke play score vs the 4 rounds before that with my old bag being 88. I now have next to no penalty shots averaged, no lost balls in 3 rounds and broke 80 for the first time ever. My drives sitting ~20 yards behind the lads is still something I'm learning to get over but beating them each round makes it all worthwhile!

[@billpilling5725]

I went top name and brand new with my driver, 3 wood, driving iron and putter because those are the clubs i struggle with and need the most forgiveness from and went budget on my irons and wedges because i strike them fairly well and its worked out for me. I didnt go bankrupt building my bag and i actually enjoy playing again.

[@jayhales3822]

This summer I put alot of thought and research into setting up my bag. Main goal was to simplify the setup. Old Scotty Cameron Squareback 2 had to stay because afew years back went to a putter fitting and fine tuned the lie, loft, length and weight to my putting style. My matching Cobra S9-1M offset driver 9.5° and fairway 3,5,7 woods 15.5°,18°,21° lasted the test of time. Decided to be fitted for the Ping G425 irons 5-LW with 4-9 having fairway wood technology built in and the PW-LW having Glide 3.0 milled face technology. Being built as I am writing this. Hopefully this setup will keep everything flowing together.

[@justaboy813]

Honestly, I love your philosophy. In caring for my family, I just can’t get myself to buy new. Your channel proves that you can save a penny without sacrificing performance. Keep up the great content, Simon!

[@justaboy813]

And by the way… found used Titleist T300s for less than $300. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of patience and luck

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

SIMON: Let's have a video of custom-fitting yourself for your existing irons. How to determine proper length (how to lengthen and shorten your clubs which can all be done at home), checking loft and lie, etc. The cost of checking and adjusting loft/lie here in the US is approximately $5 USD per club. Fitting costs $150-200 USD but I believe most can fit themselves fairly well with the right instruction/direction (hence, the suggestion for a video.) I think a lot of players would be better off fitting themselves for their existing irons than going out and buying different new/used set. Thoughts?

[@michaellischio7617]

Rebuilt my bag last fall. Tour Edge C521 demo Driver, used Ping G700. (4-PW) Kirkland Wedges (took 56° out) used Cleveland RTX 588 48°, used TaylorMade Spider OSCB, Sub70 699 2 iron (on sale), Cobra RadSpeed 3 wood on clearance. $850 total.

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Simon I am shocked at how similarly we not only think about/have structured our bags, but also how far you hit your clubs. You're literally spot on w my club selections and distances. I would give you multiple likes if I could!

[@StephenParsey]

Since you’re not afraid to recommend old clubs, I have some blanket advice for nearly every golfer that isn’t sure about their irons/wedges: Karsten has you covered. Get some 80s/90s PING irons. Eye/2, Zing/2, ISI/K, are all astonishingly forgiving and honestly, damn controllable/flightable. They are a decent in-between size anyone can play. And they are the best-feeling cast clubs of all time. Plus they’re old so they’re relatively cheap!

[@bobb3rdown676]

One of the bet drivers I've ever hit. The mizuno stz220 can be found on ebay in 9/10 condition for around $200 usd. Can't believe they are so cheap already.

[@jonhickey8581]

Always informative, always useful. Keep up the good work 👍

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

I like the setup philosophy which has a sound basis. I think the only addition I would use to get my gapping right would be to get a launch monitor I could trust. My 15th club.

[@donsmnc5319]

Excellent advice and solid bag structure, costs is always #1 in the world of budget golfers regardless of skill. Love your video opening shots that you hole out, bravo!

[@lokethunberg4460]

I am using the epic flash and its so nice and i love it

[@adampark4238]

I'm building my bag currently went with honma driver and 3 and 4 iron caley iron's 5 to p wedge, Smith works 52° wedge a putter is next on the cards

[@skcary7682]

You need to get yourself a putter cover mate for your pride and joy! Its tough to get good club deals currently

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

I did a bit of this over the winter getting ready for this year. Picked up JPX 919 Forged irons 4-GW for easily what I could sell them for now and even make a bit of cash. I did splurge on a used Titleist TSi3 driver, but I was upgrading from a Titleist 909 D3. I did manage to find a Titleist TS3 3 wood that was listed as a TS2. Therefore no one was interested in it and it was like brand new. I could move it along now for more than I paid for it. I also got an older Titleist hybrid 818 H2 for not a lot of cash. All in all everything except the driver was less then expected value. My wedges are original spin milled vokeys that will soon be outlawed for competition. They are awesome and I love them so I will play them until I'm not allowed too anymore. I did swap out an old Scotty Cameron for a new Sider putter. Even money.

[@StephenParsey]

Perfect advice to build “middle out” from a well-fit-to-your-game iron set. For me the bottom was pretty easy to sort, but as a reasonably fast swinger I’ve had to experiment with combos of hybrids and fairways quite a lot to find a comfortable, consistent-distance extension of my iron set that can hit a long par 3 or occasionally get a par 5 in two on a lucky day. Keep the good stuff coming, Simon!

[@cat30285]

Really enjoy the ideas you presented in this video. I buy older clubs so I can afford to try many different ones. Sometimes I carry 18-20 clubs to see what they can do in different situations

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

I am definitely looking for a newer set of irons but I think I might even go down to 10 years cause the ones I am using are at least 20 years plus but they were hardly used. Perimeter weighting says everything about how old they are!! They are doing the job for as much as I play but I think something with some newer technology would make it a bit easier!!😀

[@mcd2774]

loved this video I have the exact same 3 wood and hybrid and a ping anser 2 putter.

[@jamiechaffers3953]

Hi Simon, I've followed your channel for a while and built a new bag using your ideas. Thanks for the tips. I've got the same driver, i got a spare shaft so I'm trying out both, 55g stiff against my current 65g stiff

[@timpridgen4079]

This was a great video.

[@torlefborsting471]

I love the approach you take with your bag. I am big into second hand and have found great clubs from all eras. I’m currently gaming Titleist dci 990 irons with x100 shafts and they feel amazing. Performance is everything I expect and they achieve the ball flight I want. I think I found them at a thrift store (5-pw) for $20. Unbelievable value for me :)

[@Duece-xl2mc]

I have a 44, 46 1/2,50,52,56,and 60 degree wedges in my bag.

[@orangeblack1285]

3:33 Is the PW considered an iron more than a wedge?

[@leonhenderson8556]

Loved that info thanks

[@Deefoz]

Sim max, maverick 4w, clean land halo 3h cleavland uhx 4i-Pw, cbx2 50,54,58 wedges! I’m weird and use a graphtech regular shaft at 75g in the driver.

[@garyboweren4251]

Great vid as always 👍

[@dalehicks8235]

Thanks Simon. Great content, keep up the hard work. Very helpful reminder. Using your tips I built my bag for nearly the same price. I just deviated a bit on age and appeal. Currently gaming Nike vapor fly woods and hybrid, 2013 Anser irons, Wilson staff model wedges(gapped correctly) and o-works 1w putter.

[@neiltaylor1765]

Simon.... thoughts on the current cobra stuff?

[@xXcharliegoonerXx]

Just to put out there, if people would like to try out second hand clubs they can rely on, Callaway Pre-owned have a 14 day trial period for they clubs, you just have to pay the return postage which is normally £4.99 or so! I bought the Epic Max LS for £229, used it for 14 days and then returned it because it didn't outperform my Cobra Speedzone. Easy 👊

[@simon871]

Love my Epic Flash, it’s a canon, but if you get it a little wrong, will be reloading because the ball will be long gone, never to be seen again, being able to drive a par 4 green every once a while is worth the pain for that one feeling,

[@leonkennedy9739]

I just used Facebook market place got clubs in great condition at 40% what used club websites valued the clubs at.

[@stephenhavell6389]

Would you like to try my Cleveland CG1’s in black pearl???

[@aubincl1]

I Think you should pay attention on iron lofts as they may be up to 6 degree difference for a 7 iron…

[@ryn10211983]

What happened to your build a bag flipping series?

[@lumo2981]

Simon, I'm a beginner running a 5 wood and my irons go up to a 5. I'm in the market for a hybrid to fill the gap but what loft would you recommend? or does it even matter if I'm a beginner and my shots aren't consistent enough to worry about this? Cheers

[@Labgorilla]

In 2022? Right now? Golf is about to take an enormous hit.

[@mattlittle2383]

I like the idea of buying second hand, but its nearly impossible to find my fit. I'm not a standard club guy. +2 degrees lie angle, + .5" shaft length, oversize grips. You just can't find uses clubs that specific. I almost always have to buy new in order to get the custom build.

[@jimmykissane]

Hi Simon, got custom fit last week for a set of irons, the club he suggested after the fitting was mizuno 225 with shaft ½ inch longer, project XIO. Charged €70 for fitted. If I was happy to go ahead it would cost €1350 for 5-PW. Is there a cheaper Secondhand options, currently play with MP 18 blades but need a little forgiveness. 7 iron goes 170yd carry. Thanks Jimmy.

[@Labgorilla]

That price would pay the electric bills for the winter. Christ that is so much.

[@guyhall6592]

Great I thought I was done

[@SASGolf]

You probably are! Haha 🙌

[@guyhall6592]

Dude, your killing me! But I luv it! GOD bless you & family!!! gHr

[@guyhall6592]

SAS, I find this 2003 Ben Hogan Big Ben C-S3, OG OEM, nice crown: $20.00 USD. Not sure to sell or keep or what. the range to test this bad boy. Dude...find one of these monsters and hit the SOB! Holy Shittie! I'm 62 and limited physically, I haven't hit balls in 6-weeks (rib cage muscle tear, over swinging) but i just hit the fence, on the fly from 240-250 with range balls, slight breeze in my FACE. Holy Crap! no Thank you, Simon.

[@BIGFOOTBILLIARD]

Did you ever finish your buying and selling Build-A-Bag challenge?

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

That sky mark on the driver gives me anxiety! I worked VERY hard back in the day to eliminate sky marks! Golf is such a fickle game!

[@That1Carson]

My bag value is currently $400 USD... including my $250 driver.................

[@wallstreetoneil]

My strategy is completely the opposite when giving advice on how to build a bag. Everyone is going to buy a putter & driver so let's remove those clubs from bag construction. 2nd shots on the four Par 5s, the two tee shots into the longer Par 3s, and the 15 chips/pitches onto greens - these are the key clubs in the bag - get those clubs nailed, the rest is usually just shaft weight and grip size. Your handicap can easily be +/-5 shots if you get these clubs correct or not. Go and hit 9,7,5 woods and check out peak heights, decent angles, carries, and shot shapes - the same for 6,5,4,3 hybrids - really spend the time thinking about and building this part of the bag. Next, try and figure out the loft&bounce that will be your goto chipping/pitching club around the green - not the other way around - i.e. after you find your irons, then pick your wedge lofts - for me, this is completely backward - getting those chips & pitches inside 6 feet is a game-changer for your handicap - therefore, pick these lofts, bounces & grinds first - and then you will have your scoring clubs set. Irons are last - I've found it really comes down to does a heavy feeling club help you be more accurate (then choose it) or does it hurt your rhythm - then keep going lighter. Once you have the weight of the shaft you like, there are many heads to pick - and you will only have to buy the irons up until your first hybrid/wood.

[@eb2nd49]

How about just getting to the point

[@graemesmith3117]

When I went for new irons I hit the 4 and 7. Think he was shocked lol