Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for Golf Clubs

What is the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for Golf Clubs (MSRP)?
by Jeff Howard

When you’re shopping around for discount golf clubs you are inevitably going to run into the term “manufacturer’s suggested retail price”. So what exactly is it and should it concern you? The MSRP, as its typically known, is simply the price that the manufacturer of the club recommends that the retail outlet sell the golf club for. The thing you need to realize when searching for discounted clubs is that retailers are NOT ALWAYS required to use that price. They can go lower (or sometimes higher!) than that if they so choose.

Now, in order to maintain some semblance of control over their products, some manufacturer’s will require the retailers to set the price at the MSRP for a given period of time before markdowns are allowed. This is why I always say to be patient when trying to save money on the latest golf club technology. In many cases, the manufacturer has no requirements like this and the golf retailer can set the price at whatever they want to.

The MSRP can be a useful tool in comparing prices across multiple sites. Use it as your basis for determing what a fair price is and then see which retailer will come down the most off of that price. Many times you can find clubs discounted 15-30% or more off of the MSRP.

Note of Caution: Manufacturer’s CHANGE the MSRPs for equipment all the time. The MSRP at one shop might be different than the one that another shop currently has on file. So if you see a tag or sale that says “$50 OFF MSRP” then make sure the MSRP is what you were expecting before you buy!

About the author: Jeff Howard, aka the “Golf Clubs Guy” is an avid golfer and loves to talk clubs. More articles and information can be found at: Golf Clubs Guy

• Golf Course Creates Opportunity For Youth

  Location and accessibility to the New Mexico Tech Golf course for young golfers in Socorro County has created an opportunity for young people who are interested in pursuing golf a place to flourish, practice and compete.

• Dundalk Young Irelands Club Notes

  Dundalk Young Irelands Golf Classic takes place on Friday 27th August 2010 at Greenore Golf Club. This always proves to be an excellent day and this year’s event is shaping up to be even bigger and better than ever.

• A New Club - An Ice Cream Club - Hits Naples

  Floridas summer heat is tough to escape from, but a new club in Naples aims to cool residents off in a sweet way. Not to worry, golf club membership dues are not necessary to belong, or even greens fees. But after a hot day at the golf course, a fresh banana split, or a butter pecan ice cream cone may be in order. Thats where the Ice Cream Club of Naples comes into play for ice cream lovers of …