Many golfers wish they could afford a new set of clubs. They recognize that with advancing technology clubs made today are easier to hit correctly than older clubs. Playing with these newer clubs would mean more fairways and greens hit, better scores and a lower handicap.

Yet with the price of name brand clubs (some iron sets over $ 1,000 USD) upgrading to new clubs to improve your game is a major investment. Many of us just can not justify that kind of expense every few years. We are left to play our old technology while our playing partners move on to better games with better clubs.

A terrific alternative to name brand clubs is clone clubs. These are clubs made to be similar in design and appearance as the name brands. They offer the golfer an affordable choice when seeking quality playable clubs without making such a huge dent in their wallet.

Here are five reasons why you should seriously consider clone clubs for your next set.

1. They are affordable.

Clone club manufacturers do not have the same advertising, endorsement and research and development expenses. They can and do therefore sell their products for much less. For example an typical name brand iron set with graphite shafts are priced in the $ 800 range while the clone version could be found for less than $ 300.

2. They play just like the name brands.

These clubs are made with the same technology that is used in the name brand clubs. Same specifications. Same center of gravity. Same moment of inertia.  Same everything. Why pay $ 800 to $ 1000 for clubs that will be outdated in a couple of years.

Clone clubs are a better choice because at one third of the price you can more easily afford to upgrade every few years to keep up with the latest in golf technology

3. Custom clubs are high in quality.

Quality can vary between manufacturers. But the best manufacturers produce products with quality aspects similar to the name brands. You can be proud to play with these clubs. The feel and look are impressive right out of the box. Then take them to the range. The hit so beautifully, you know from the feel at impact that you’ve made a great choice.

I have played a set of custom made clubs now for two years without an issue.

4. Clone clubs can be custom fitted

Just like the name brands you have the option to order your clone clubs custom fitted to your body and swing specs.

The best clone manufacturers offer custom built clubs using the industry standard measurement system. Need your irons one degree flat? Easy enough. Want your driver an inch long? You got it. Whatever you requirements clone clubs are available as you need them.

5. Create your own set

You are ordering a custom set.  Want irons from 6 – LW, 3-5 hybrids? You can do it. Configure your set to suit you. No extra clubs to buy. Want a Graffaloy shaft in the woods and a UST in the irons. That is possible. Would a 58 degree sand wedge work better for your game. Order it that way. It is your choice.

With so many reasons that favor clone golf clubs you should seek out the best manufacturers to select your next set. Do you favor Callaway, Titleist or TaylorMade? Maybe you’re a fan of Ping or Nike? Many golfers just love Cobra? Doesn’t matter what your preference might be an affordable clone is available to suit your needs.

Clone golf clubs are a sound decision for the golfer who is price conscious. They give you the look and playability you seek without the price tag of the name brands.