Where to spend and save money on golf gear

We suggest areas of your bag where you could save money on new gear, while highlighting others you should invest more heavily in

Where to save Balls

Premium balls like Titleist Pro V1 are incredibly consistent, but there are some excellent mid-priced options too: the Srixon Q-star Tour or Taylormade Tour Response come with a urethane cover so you don’t lose out on feel or excellent spin control around the green.

Putters

Nearly any putter at any price point will do a good job, and arguably it’s the category where technology has the least effect on user error. While not everyone will agree, buying a less-expensive putter is one way to save money.

Laser rangefinders

The difference between a laser that costs £150 and one that costs £350 is often superfluous features. If you want it to show hole maps you’re going to need to pay more but a rangefinder doesn’t need to cost the earth.

Shoes

A very good pair will cost £100 but top-of-the-range models often come with an RRP of closer to £150. You are paying for quality, durability and styling but you can save without sacrificing too much comfort or performance.

Where to spend Drivers

The top-end models will cost between £450 and £500, but we think it is worth the investment. The benefits of investing in top models also include high-quality materials and components, and best-in-class forgiveness – so don’t skimp on this area of the bag.

Wedges

The leading wedges will offer more loft, grind and sole options so that you can get them to suit your game. Wedge faces can deteriorate quickly, which will create a drop-off in spin and consistency.

Irons

It makes sense to invest here given you will likely have them for a good few years. On that note, because irons are expensive anyway, you might as well spend a little bit more getting fitted into the best model for you.

Electric trolleys

A top-of-the-range, Gps-enabled electric trolley costs around £800, but there’s no need for an external GPS device (so there’s a saving). Extremely durable, you’d be unlucky not to get a good five years out of one.