I play Inesis 500 irons, wedges, Driver, hybrid and balls. Inesis golf bag and glove. Absolutely top value and great quality. Clubs are forgiving yet robust Best clubs I have used since my G10s and that's saying something as they changed my game at the time. Stay safe and thanks
I live in a place with almost no second hand market and have a hard time getting left handed clubs but I was able to order a full set of Inesis 500s. The high lofted driver helped me tame my slice and the irons are really easy to hit. My Driver, 3W, 4H, 5-PW and 2 wedges cost me less than 1000 Pounds equivalent. I am a 15 hdcp and these clubs will do fine for my twice a month golf. Very happy that they are getting some love, keep up the great vids mate.
Maddest trick putt yet Simon! I made a special trip to the Milton Keynes Decathlon due to some UA-cam videos I’d seen and they didn’t have a single golf club in there, but they did have about 3 aisles for horse riding!
I'm not surprised, Decathlon has been a saviour when getting sports wquipment of all kinds for my kids and me when they want to try something out. For golf I've only ever bought balls and gloves but never been disappointed with anything out of there.
Can you review the MacGregor Mactec X2 Driver with adjustable loft. It’s available at American Golf for £169.99 and I believe it’s just been released recently.
The inesis golf balls are really good too. Distance 100 and Soft 500 both relatively cheap (6.99 for the cheapest). The matte finish is really nice too
Decathlon is just goated if you want to find quality sports equipment for your enthusiast/youth/weekend warrior needs. Their in-house products are perfect for the market in that regard.
One important factor is the brand snobbery within golf. Although perhaps great value at £149 , golfers want to be seen with the big names. The big brands in golf should be looking at this club and figuring out how they can get a budget driver on the market for this price point.
So that looks very similar to the Top Flite driver I got at Dicks Sporting Goods in America. It retails at $149. I got it on sale for $89. Been using it for a few months now with no issues. Performance seems comparable to more expensive models.
I bought it brand new with the Tensei blue shaft for 279, still think even at that price it was cracking value but 160 is ridiculous!! What shaft? What loft?
I have one of the next to my home aDecathlon with one of the biggest golf sections I have seen, the do profesional fittings with a simulator and do outrageous deals with taylormade, I got a SIM driver last year for 200 Euros. So it depends on your local shop, there are some more specialized than others.
Great video Simon, could you do a video on the inesis hybrid? Fairway woods? They have an online fitting system for example size 2, slow swing speed. Would love to see a high handicapper buy one and see if decathlons basic fitting system actually helps a high handicapper, mid handicapper etc.
Mr. SAS- I have a suspicion that new drivers at 3 to 4 times the price of this one could also be marketed for a similar lower price and still be profitable for the manufacturers.
Problem with those big manufacturers is that they're paying premium for their marketing. Tour players not only get their clubs for free, but also get money to use those products. Add to that all the R&D costs and the usual marketing costs (that are also higher than with these smaller brands) and there's no way thay could sell those for this price. They could most likely sell them for ceaper though, but their owners also want premium profits...
I have recently come back to golf after 27 years of not playing. Bought a box set of inesis for £179 and they work for me. Fully respect the comment about second hand value but i know that if i had bought second hand clubs now, rather than the inesis "high handicap" range, i would have selected clubs that would have made my life more difficult (but they would look good). I was willing to swallow the inesis cost now and if golf works out for me upgrade in the future.
Got my callaway gbb subzero for $175 CAD. Honestly i just think used is the way to go if your new to the game or not looking to fork out crazy cash and still keep performance
Hippo are even better value - driver £119 adjustable! Irons & 174 a set!! I've tried both Inesis 500 irons and Hippo. Hippo give custom fit over the phone which sadly Decathlon don't. Great review as always.
You should visit the decathlon in Surrey Quays. It has a pro there who can help and simulator. When I bought my insesis set he helped me with what I needed.
My impression is that this is almost perfect for the occasional business golfer or other golfer who (i) plays 2-3 rounds a year and (ii) will be keeping the club for 5-years or more. There are a lot of such golfers who just want to go out with friends or colleagues and need something easy to hit. A cheap high-loft driver is perfect (or a driver length 3-wood). I certainly wouldn't put this type of golfer into a 9-degree. On the other hand, as you've mentioned, if they're starting the game and envision themselves quickly working down to a sub-20 handicap over the course of a season, they're likely better off with used pro-line equipment. Just my quick take.
Such a bargain for that driver just not sure I would spend that much on a brand like that when I could get a second hand taylormade or ping or some other top brand! good video Simon I actually saw you filming this today at sandford was going to come say hi, the course was looking lovely today and the greens were mint!
All shafts are equal in terms of manufacturing cost, material, process and man power. The selling price marketing is what separates the product. I would even guess that 'small batch' shafts are just selected from the large batch through QA and you are effectively paying a premium for a shaft as close to its design characteristics.
I have an inesis 52 degree wedge and I love it. It was €60 great big head on it no ideas what the shaft is even made of but I really like it. I play off 6.
Decathlon is awesome. Inesis is awesome. I don’t have any clubs but I have their shoes, rangefinder, trousers and balls - all of which are great and 30-50% discount vs traditional brands
Late comment - the new Inesis driver 900 is due out these days. a bit smaller, and targeting lower handicap players. Worth a bit of look and search. It's awaited. It's supposed to retail about 300 Euros. So instead of one third, they target half price compared to top brands.
I have not had any experience with the clubs but I have used there soft 500 matte golf balls and have liked them. Think at the time I purchased them they were under $15 us a dozen. Seem to make quality stuff for sure.
Living the dream here with a 90s Big Bertha 10 degree driver with a new Lamkin grip that I picked up for £30. Easier to hit than todays giant drivers, just put your standard 3 wood swing on it and it goes miles.
Oct 2020 I bought inesis 500 irons, still use love them. Tried other improvement irons nope I500 fairway pin high clubs. Longest drive I ever did was a inesis 500 ball 310 yards. Tried over and over with pro v never got close.
I recently bought the Inesis 500 driver and hybrid and have gone from a mid-teen handicapper who struggled with woods, down to a 7. Just so easy to hit.
this is why I didnt get 211 irons. I figured if I bought them new for retail then I will never get my money back but by getting used clubs for right price I wont lose money.
Got myself a taylormade m6 driver in very good condition for £150 on ebay last month, would be interesting to know if this would be better as it's brand new
@@SASGolf appreciate it, it's only because of your videos that I kept on the second hand grind until I found the deal. Threw in the m6 3 hybrid with it for £40 so was very pleased!
Another thing is advertisement. I mean, just think of what Taylormade or Titleist spend in this category. So you're right with the middle man and club fitter but these shiny tour trucks where they shoot their flashy equipment videos are probably not that cheap either!
The guys over at MyGolfSpy are big fans of the Inesis stuff. I’m trying to keep an eye out on their 500 irons on the 2nd hand market should be a bargain given they’re not a named brand
@@grantscott6357 nice one mate, Did you get them as an affordable set for a beginner or did you get a good 2nd hand find? Play much with them? Enjoy them?
@@andytlwy I basically got them off the review from Peter Finch on UA-cam and they are reasonable price. Like this review and TXG the shafts are top of the range and I was playing with someone with similar shafts with brand new Calloway irons
Question, picked up a TS3 with Diamana shaft S 70g D+ w/ wrench no head cover for $100. Thinking to sale it. Does headcover draw more traffic? Wanna move it quick as possible as I was gifted a new fit driver! 😱
It makes me wonder what the margins are like on Titleist, TM, Ping, Callaway, etc... Just think how many more clubs they'd sell if they cut their prices by a third or so.
@@jawide626 Oh for sure they do. I just wonder if they'd sell more clubs and make more money if they lowered their prices. They won't though, so it doesn't matter.
I have seen the big bertha fusion driver has been selling for around £200 on ebay recently, i paid £130 about 3-4 years ago do you think its worth selling now and upgrading i don’t understand why the prices are so high for it now
@@KM-qr7qz actually you're right, it was a Peter Finch video from a year ago where he was talking about most forgiving drivers, but i've only watched it recently hence why i remembered it!
Can't believe you have roofed the PXG 😂 For the £55 more, surely you go PXG every time. Still confused with what market PXG are going for they seem to have gone good value and ridiculously expensive.
@@SASGolf that's what you say, can't believe you didn't magic sponge it first. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more collaborations with perma-tan James!!
Golf gear is way overpriced for yrs,most other things are as well,how much does it really cost to make a high brand driver in china,it aint €500 or €600 mass prodouced probaly a tenner.
Thanks for watching guys! Can’t believe it actually went in 😂
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I play Inesis 500 irons, wedges, Driver, hybrid and balls. Inesis golf bag and glove. Absolutely top value and great quality. Clubs are forgiving yet robust
Best clubs I have used since my G10s and that's saying something as they changed my game at the time.
Stay safe and thanks
I live in a place with almost no second hand market and have a hard time getting left handed clubs but I was able to order a full set of Inesis 500s. The high lofted driver helped me tame my slice and the irons are really easy to hit. My Driver, 3W, 4H, 5-PW and 2 wedges cost me less than 1000 Pounds equivalent. I am a 15 hdcp and these clubs will do fine for my twice a month golf. Very happy that they are getting some love, keep up the great vids mate.
Maddest trick putt yet Simon! I made a special trip to the Milton Keynes Decathlon due to some UA-cam videos I’d seen and they didn’t have a single golf club in there, but they did have about 3 aisles for horse riding!
I'm not surprised, Decathlon has been a saviour when getting sports wquipment of all kinds for my kids and me when they want to try something out. For golf I've only ever bought balls and gloves but never been disappointed with anything out of there.
PXG 0211 is £205 and custom fitting is available, think that’s great value
Ooops just seen you have mentioned the PXG option
You are brilliant Simon so much help for us
Addictive golfers with your wise advice
Can you review the MacGregor Mactec X2 Driver with adjustable loft. It’s available at American Golf for £169.99 and I believe it’s just been released recently.
The inesis golf balls are really good too. Distance 100 and Soft 500 both relatively cheap (6.99 for the cheapest). The matte finish is really nice too
Decathlon is just goated if you want to find quality sports equipment for your enthusiast/youth/weekend warrior needs. Their in-house products are perfect for the market in that regard.
One important factor is the brand snobbery within golf. Although perhaps great value at £149 , golfers want to be seen with the big names. The big brands in golf should be looking at this club and figuring out how they can get a budget driver on the market for this price point.
So that looks very similar to the Top Flite driver I got at Dicks Sporting Goods in America. It retails at $149. I got it on sale for $89. Been using it for a few months now with no issues. Performance seems comparable to more expensive models.
The ust elements chrome shaft from like 2014 was so good I played that until last year. Put it into an sldr, M2, SIM.
I just bought a cobra speed zone for £160 would be interested in seeing the performance gains over the inesis
Great price you got there mate. 👌
I bought it brand new with the Tensei blue shaft for 279, still think even at that price it was cracking value but 160 is ridiculous!! What shaft? What loft?
He bought it on ebay, calm down people.
@@msalvs you're fun
Lovin the trick shots at the start 😂👏🏻
I have one of the next to my home aDecathlon with one of the biggest golf sections I have seen, the do profesional fittings with a simulator and do outrageous deals with taylormade, I got a SIM driver last year for 200 Euros. So it depends on your local shop, there are some more specialized than others.
Very sensible video again. Nice to see a cheaper product that new golfers can get their hands on without breaking the bank.
Thanks Graeme for the continued support as always mate!
Great video Simon, could you do a video on the inesis hybrid? Fairway woods? They have an online fitting system for example size 2, slow swing speed. Would love to see a high handicapper buy one and see if decathlons basic fitting system actually helps a high handicapper, mid handicapper etc.
Mr. SAS- I have a suspicion that new drivers at 3 to 4 times the price of this one could also be marketed for a similar lower price and still be profitable for the manufacturers.
Problem with those big manufacturers is that they're paying premium for their marketing. Tour players not only get their clubs for free, but also get money to use those products. Add to that all the R&D costs and the usual marketing costs (that are also higher than with these smaller brands) and there's no way thay could sell those for this price. They could most likely sell them for ceaper though, but their owners also want premium profits...
It's unlikely to happen, which is why Decathlon is such a godsend. They don't hire professional athletes to market their products.
I have recently come back to golf after 27 years of not playing. Bought a box set of inesis for £179 and they work for me. Fully respect the comment about second hand value but i know that if i had bought second hand clubs now, rather than the inesis "high handicap" range, i would have selected clubs that would have made my life more difficult (but they would look good).
I was willing to swallow the inesis cost now and if golf works out for me upgrade in the future.
What's happend to Benross Simon not seen or heard anything from them for a while now...Great video mate well done highlighting what's out there 👏
Got my callaway gbb subzero for $175 CAD. Honestly i just think used is the way to go if your new to the game or not looking to fork out crazy cash and still keep performance
Hippo are even better value - driver £119 adjustable! Irons & 174 a set!!
I've tried both Inesis 500 irons and Hippo. Hippo give custom fit over the phone which sadly Decathlon don't.
Great review as always.
Nice review. They make some great forged irons also. Are they the Yonex of the 2020s ?
You should visit the decathlon in Surrey Quays. It has a pro there who can help and simulator. When I bought my insesis set he helped me with what I needed.
My impression is that this is almost perfect for the occasional business golfer or other golfer who (i) plays 2-3 rounds a year and (ii) will be keeping the club for 5-years or more. There are a lot of such golfers who just want to go out with friends or colleagues and need something easy to hit. A cheap high-loft driver is perfect (or a driver length 3-wood). I certainly wouldn't put this type of golfer into a 9-degree. On the other hand, as you've mentioned, if they're starting the game and envision themselves quickly working down to a sub-20 handicap over the course of a season, they're likely better off with used pro-line equipment. Just my quick take.
Such a bargain for that driver just not sure I would spend that much on a brand like that when I could get a second hand taylormade or ping or some other top brand! good video Simon I actually saw you filming this today at sandford was going to come say hi, the course was looking lovely today and the greens were mint!
All shafts are equal in terms of manufacturing cost, material, process and man power. The selling price marketing is what separates the product. I would even guess that 'small batch' shafts are just selected from the large batch through QA and you are effectively paying a premium for a shaft as close to its design characteristics.
Bought 2 500 wedges. Seriously thinking of buying the 500 full iron set now......
I have an inesis 52 degree wedge and I love it. It was €60 great big head on it no ideas what the shaft is even made of but I really like it. I play off 6.
Couple months ago I spent $200 U.S. on an in the wrapper Cobra. Just wait until new gear comes out and buy last year's model new.
Decathlon is awesome. Inesis is awesome. I don’t have any clubs but I have their shoes, rangefinder, trousers and balls - all of which are great and 30-50% discount vs traditional brands
All great points 💪
Which is better, brand new Inesis 500 driver or a used Honma TR20 driver for the same price? Assuming same shaft flex, same length, same loft.
Late comment - the new Inesis driver 900 is due out these days. a bit smaller, and targeting lower handicap players. Worth a bit of look and search. It's awaited. It's supposed to retail about 300 Euros.
So instead of one third, they target half price compared to top brands.
I have not had any experience with the clubs but I have used there soft 500 matte golf balls and have liked them. Think at the time I purchased them they were under $15 us a dozen. Seem to make quality stuff for sure.
Living the dream here with a 90s Big Bertha 10 degree driver with a new Lamkin grip that I picked up for £30. Easier to hit than todays giant drivers, just put your standard 3 wood swing on it and it goes miles.
Oct 2020 I bought inesis 500 irons, still use love them. Tried other improvement irons nope I500 fairway pin high clubs. Longest drive I ever did was a inesis 500 ball 310 yards. Tried over and over with pro v never got close.
I also use the inesis 500 irons, absolutely love them.
I recently bought the Inesis 500 driver and hybrid and have gone from a mid-teen handicapper who struggled with woods, down to a 7. Just so easy to hit.
PXG have reduced the 0811 driver down to £249 great value
What course is this? Noticed the shop was Cheltenham? Are you local then? New here btw!
this is why I didnt get 211 irons. I figured if I bought them new for retail then I will never get my money back but by getting used clubs for right price I wont lose money.
I’ve bought many different brands of shoes and find Inesis by far the best value in terms of quality and longevity, and of course price!
You should test out the lazrus clubs
From the title I was thinking it was going to be a rip off lol. Nice vid
Welcome to Chelts!
Got myself a taylormade m6 driver in very good condition for £150 on ebay last month, would be interesting to know if this would be better as it's brand new
Think you have done well with the m6 there mate as the m6 will be a lot more versatile 👍
@@SASGolf appreciate it, it's only because of your videos that I kept on the second hand grind until I found the deal. Threw in the m6 3 hybrid with it for £40 so was very pleased!
Another thing is advertisement. I mean, just think of what Taylormade or Titleist spend in this category. So you're right with the middle man and club fitter but these shiny tour trucks where they shoot their flashy equipment videos are probably not that cheap either!
The guys over at MyGolfSpy are big fans of the Inesis stuff. I’m trying to keep an eye out on their 500 irons on the 2nd hand market should be a bargain given they’re not a named brand
I have a set for sale
@@grantscott6357 nice one mate, Did you get them as an affordable set for a beginner or did you get a good 2nd hand find? Play much with them? Enjoy them?
@@andytlwy I basically got them off the review from Peter Finch on UA-cam and they are reasonable price. Like this review and TXG the shafts are top of the range and I was playing with someone with similar shafts with brand new Calloway irons
Question, picked up a TS3 with Diamana shaft S 70g D+ w/ wrench no head cover for $100. Thinking to sale it. Does headcover draw more traffic? Wanna move it quick as possible as I was gifted a new fit driver! 😱
Headcovers definitely adds value, but reduce the price buy £15 or $20 and should still go quite quickly. 👌
It makes me wonder what the margins are like on Titleist, TM, Ping, Callaway, etc... Just think how many more clubs they'd sell if they cut their prices by a third or so.
The aforementioned brands have tour sponsorships and marketing to bankroll.
@@jawide626 Oh for sure they do. I just wonder if they'd sell more clubs and make more money if they lowered their prices. They won't though, so it doesn't matter.
I have seen the big bertha fusion driver has been selling for around £200 on ebay recently, i paid £130 about 3-4 years ago do you think its worth selling now and upgrading i don’t understand why the prices are so high for it now
Pretty sure this channel recently praised the Fusion as an under-rated driver so that's probably why prices have gone up!
@@Elwab73 yeah could be that then, i’m sure i seen peter finch using it on one of his golf bidder challenges aswell
@@KM-qr7qz actually you're right, it was a Peter Finch video from a year ago where he was talking about most forgiving drivers, but i've only watched it recently hence why i remembered it!
I wonder how it would perform with, say a 10or a 9 degree head.
No comment that one has adjustment of loft
There is a business opportunity for you Simon to help fit for decathlon and advise inisis
Big brands are expensive because of their marketing and sponsorship costs.
Love the way the camera pans away from the card reason just before he presses "no" to donating to ukraine 🤣🤣🤣
The problem is people put there trust in the big names and that's why they hold there prices just on name aloan. It should be what works for a person.
Not a club but I have had there fully waterproof carry bag for 18months now and it's great still looks brand new as well
There waterproof bags are quality. 🔥
If you do end up £150 down just pull the shaft and buy an adapter.
1.27 "grip in decent condition".... yea its still in its wrapper.
it’s not apples against apples. and we must remember some people just like to get something new
Soon to be very hard to find after this video 😂👍⛳👍
Haha 😂
Can't believe you have roofed the PXG 😂
For the £55 more, surely you go PXG every time. Still confused with what market PXG are going for they seem to have gone good value and ridiculously expensive.
Haha that’s not my PXG mate, I have the 0811X 😅
@@SASGolf that's what you say, can't believe you didn't magic sponge it first. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more collaborations with perma-tan James!!
£149 will get you a Titleist 917 in great condition on eBay.
I can’t speak highly enough of my pxg 0811 driver. Absolute bargain.
There great value mate, can’t knock them.
I think decathlon driver's faces are not responsive they must have a low cor.
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Let's be honest these shafts cost a few quid to make.golfers are willing to pay big money so why wouldn't they rip people off
How have they got away with not pulling out of Russia in on my mind...?
Golf gear is way overpriced for yrs,most other things are as well,how much does it really cost to make a high brand driver in china,it aint €500 or €600 mass prodouced probaly a tenner.