Head project

[BigJim13]

If you want to build a set of Titleist clubs it’s likely not going to be cost effective. Best bet would be to find a used set in decent shape. Pull the shafts. Then you need to find shafts you want and even now Dynamic Golds are about $22 a shaft. Figure $600-$700 for a nice set of AP2s, another $200 for shafts and $75 for grips. I’m spitballing here. If I were doing the work and depending on how detailed you were with specs, figure another $150+ to have them built. At this point, cost wise your almost even with ordering new to your specs. Now depending on the shafts that we’re in the set you bought you might be able to recoup $100-$150 so overall saving about $200 off retail.

None of this takes into account the time you will spend finding the used clubs, finding the shafts etc. Your time is worth something too.

Also at this point you may be wondering how I know this...I’ve done it several times just not with Titleist, last set was Pings. Annnd my added cost was buying all the stuff to build the clubs from ferrules to a swingweight scale. I don’t do any fancy spinning or flowing if shafts either. And I put grips in with an air compressor, so I save money on solvent but still had to buy the air compressor [emoji23]

 

[limpalong]

TT, there are probably some 'like new' sets of Nancy Lopez Square Two's from a KMart closeout around. You can thank me later....

 

[MCDavis]

Wishon just introduced some new heads. When did they close?

I got an email from them a while back saying that the business was sold. Someone else bought the brand name, not sure if the quality will remain the same

Just looked it up, Wishon Golf is now based in West Sussex, England. No longer in Colorado where Wishon was based. Not sure who is running the show now.

Here's a cut/paste from the FAQ's on wishongolf.com:

WHO IS DIAMOND GOLF?
Diamond Golf is Europe’s largest component supplier to the golf trade. Since being founded in 1978 by Chris Treacy, Diamond has specialised in supporting clubfitters across Europe.

After a long partnership, Diamond took over the day to day operations of the Wishon Golf brand in 2016, with Tom Wishon still heavily involved in paving the way for future clubhead designs.

 

[warbirdlover]

There is also a Diamond Tour Golf in Illinois.