Re: differences in drivers


"G. Michael Paine" <mipaine@xxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit dans le message de
news:mipaine-BADC34.10535927102005@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> This may seem a naive question to many, but I am serious.
> What is the difference in the construction of a $350, Calloway etc., and
> a Wilson Payload for $25?
>
> Michael

Perhaps you meant the difference in construction costs? I think there's very
little difference in costs between both since both manufacturers know how to
optimize their costs pretty well, IMO. The differences come from added value
to the products by advertising and marketing and whatever else they do
besides making the thing.

Even comparing different materials does not account for such high
differences in street prices since there's so little material used in making
the things. Manufacturing costs differences also amount to very little since
the end product is ultimately the same or at least very similar in most
aspects.

One particular aspect of manufacturing that might make a substantial
difference in costs is cast or forged. Casting typically allows for multiple
clubheads to be made simultaneously while forging only allows for one
clubhead to be made at a time. Even then that wouldn't make such a
difference as you pointed out. Castings need to be ground and polished as
well as forgings.

Looking at another aspect of production, we can see differences in
engineering which may make a difference in the end price. For instance, look
at the classic Ping irons, they are highly valued for their exceptional
engineering even though they are castings. A good set of Ping eyes will
still net about 500$, here in Canada at least. Another example of
exceptional engineering is the Accuform Canada PTM irons, of which I own a
set myself. They are simple, effective and so easy to use compare to other
blades of any price.

We might also look at the psychology behind pricing of any quality clubhead.
A high price for anything is almost always seen as a representation of
quality and that's not a good way of shopping but who cares. It used to be
that we paid more for high quality but now it seems we pay more for high
visibility through endorsements. Ferrari does not need any endorsement yet
everybody on this planet knows what a Ferrari is.

Anyways, find what fits, use that and forget about the rest.


ML


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