My Golf Outlet
My Golf Outlet is a provider name under which golf equipment is sold at reduced prices — an outlet for everything to do with golf.
A golf outlet works like outlets in other industries. What is sold are last year's models, discontinued lines, leftover stock and oversize or remaining sizes. In golf that mainly means clubs from past ranges, clothing from the last collection, shoes and accessories. The goods are new and original, just no longer the current season. With clubs in particular, the technical leaps from year to year are often only moderate, which makes outlet goods a good deal for many golfers.
In practice, buying at the outlet pays off especially for consumables and standard equipment. An example: you need balls, gloves and rain gear for the new season. At the outlet you get last year's range considerably cheaper and can put the money saved into a Driving Range session or an hour with a pro. Used goods also have their own niche, such as Lake Balls as an affordable alternative to new balls. For beginners that is a sensible way in, as long as their equipment is still changing often.
A typical misconception: outlet does not mean inferior goods, but an older collection. Club buying is different. If you buy a new driver or a set of irons, despite the attractive price you should pay attention to a club fitting, because the wrong shaft is no use to you even at half price. The classic golf shop nearby remains the first port of call for that, because advice and testing come included with the purchase. So outlet and specialist retail complement each other — they do not rule each other out.
FAQ
Is buying clubs at an outlet worthwhile?
For clothing, shoes and accessories usually yes, because last year's goods are new and original and lose hardly anything technically. With clubs it looks different: a low price is no use to you if shaft and length do not match your swing. So before buying clubs, better get a club fitting, even if the model is on offer.
What is the difference between outlet goods and used goods?
Outlet goods are new and originally packaged, just from an older collection or leftover stock. Used goods have already been played, such as lake balls or second-hand clubs. Both can be worthwhile, but with used clubs you should check grips, clubfaces and shafts carefully.
When is the specialist retailer the better choice over the outlet?
Whenever advice and testing belong to the purchase — above all with your first set of clubs and with drivers or irons. The local golf shop sells you fitting and experience along with the clubs; the outlet sells you the price. For consumables such as balls and gloves, the outlet is perfectly adequate.