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    I live in OZ and am looking at reasonabley priced drivers.We only have the Air attack in my local area as a package.I can however buy from US at a good price.What are your thoughts on this club?It is the Air attack 2 square head with a graphite shaft and works out at $120 OZ including postage.
    Last edited by golfshooter; 02-09-2009, 01:55 AM.

  • #2
    Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

    Hi Peter,

    In my opinion, that is not a great club for the price.

    Seeing that you are considering paying for shipping anyways, have you considered used clubs from OZ ebay? Perhaps, you could even find a local deal, where you could pick it up, saving the shipping. You get brand names and models this way for a discounted price. You have to do your research, as to what the fair price is for the particular club.

    I have bought and sold many things off ebay over the years, and have not had any problems. You have to screen the sellers by checking their feedback.

    Here's an example.

    Mizuno MX-500 Driver 10.5deg Regular Shaft + Headcover - eBay Clubs, Equipment, Golf, Sport. (end time 09-Feb-09 17:45:03 AEDST)

    Ted

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    • #3
      Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

      Peter,

      I thought of something else.

      There are also classified ads in the papers. and seeing it's Summer there, there's likely a lot of activity in golf equipment ads.

      There are also classified services like "kijiji" and 'craigslist". I see they have branches in OZ, so do a google search. I've bought a few items off these services. If the item is local, you just have to set up a meet with the seller and have a look at the item, before you negotiate or commit to buy. If not local, but still in OZ, they could email pictures.

      Ted

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      • #4
        Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

        Ted
        I appreciate the advice mate,I will get back to you
        Regards
        Peter

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        • #5
          Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

          Hi Peter,

          I'm busy all the time, but I escape to this board from time to time for a break. I had a bit of time and was curious, so I googledt kijiji Austr. (I think it came up Sydney Gumtree?). I just just plugged in "golf" for search keyword, so I get the whole gambit.

          This ad is somewhat interesting. It was posted 02/07, so reasonably current.

          http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff...AdIdZ105211028

          The Nike driver looks interesting. You should really check about the flex of shaft. You are likely interested in regular, unless you have the swing speed for stiff. The shaft is great, being a Fujikura, whicht the seller upgraded to. Also, the seller says he bought it in China, so there is possibly an exposure the club may not be authentic. I don't know if the seller could re-assure you. It's still a good price, and perhaps you don't care at this time.

          Another ad was for a complete set of Callaways. I don't know if the seller would break up the set and sell the 2006 Big Bertha 460 driver separately and what the price would be. The shaft is regular.

          Oh, I see there are other locations as well for these classified services in NZ, and other nearby locations, where shipping costs would not be exorbitant for you.

          I have been on other golf forums here and they have a Buy, Sell, Swap section, where the members participate. For golf ho's, it's a big thing to upgrade and have to have the newest and bestest, so topline equipment is always available at a good price. There is some security in this type of transaction, because the participants are either local, or one of the regulars on the forum.

          As always, do your research and exercise due diligence, and there should not be any problems.


          Good luck,

          Ted

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          • #6
            Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

            Hi Peter,

            Here's a quick run through of how I search ebay for a particular item.

            Once you get through the first pages, such as category (Sporting), sub-category (Golf), Clubs.

            Equipment items at low prices on eBay.com.au

            At the left side of the Clubs page, you can zero in on what you are interested in. In your case, click the Driver box, right hand, used, etc.

            I like to click on Australia Only, so I'm not looking at off-shore stuff, and big shipping and duty costs.

            This narrows your search down considerably.

            Ted

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            • #7
              Re:More on powerbilt

              I have tried out the air attack 2 and found it to be no better than my 12 year old powerbilt TPS.The trouble I have is that I am still a relative newbe even though more experienced players are telling me I am striking the ball really well and I won our last comp by 6 strokes. So what I am saying is that the club is **** it is not just me.By the way I am still in shock over the win! The point is that alot of the golf club names and brands are a mystery to me.I do not want to pay for clubs whose company spend millions on sponsership deals ,I just want a club with proven performace and value for money.Help! By the way I live on a veterans pension.
              Last edited by golfshooter; 02-18-2009, 10:41 PM.

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              • #8
                Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                Hi Peter,

                I advised you that the Powerbilt Air Attack was not a good idea.

                I also directed you to getting a good used brand name product, so you will get the quality and performance, without paying the list price, plus there is no tax to pay. There is not a whole lot of difference in a two or three year old club from the latest must-have models being touted at the golf stores and magazines. Many pros still play years old models that they like versus the newest models.

                Over the years, I bought many of these used clubs and have sold them after using them for a couple of years for a bit less than the purchase price. You have to know the values and look for good deals. You can use the review websites I gave you to research brands and models if you are not sure. That's what I do. It's also a lot easier to sell the clubs when you're done with them and get a decent price, if they are a brand and model that people know.

                There were some good deals on the classified sites like kijiji and craigslist I gave you in the thread earlier. I am surprised you did not jump on them.

                Ted
                Last edited by rotator; 02-18-2009, 11:11 PM. Reason: spelling

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                • #9
                  Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                  Hi Ted,I still was not quite ready or financially able to buy at that time though I am now.I did appreciate the research you did and did not mean to waste your time.Sorry.Another question though what do you think of the Taylormade Tour Burner Fujikura 60?

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                  • #10
                    Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                    Hi Peter,

                    The Burner is one of the best drivers available. The Tour Burner is the pro's model of the Burner, and being so is priced higher. There is a "regular" model Burner, which is better for most players, as it is more forgiving and hits the ball higher, and priced slightly lower.

                    The technology built into these clubs is at the top. Both have a great shaft in the Fujikura 60 gms.

                    The Tour Burner will set you back about US$600 retail new, so it's likely out of consideration.

                    I don't think if you will get that much more performance to justify the price, versus other makes and models.

                    Ted
                    Last edited by rotator; 02-19-2009, 01:13 AM. Reason: spelling

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                    • #11
                      Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                      Hi Ted, there are 2 taylormade tour burners with fujikura shafts on ebay at the moment priced at buy now for $119 and $149 respectably.Sounds too good. I assume that would be US Dollars
                      Regards Peter

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                      • #12
                        Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                        Hi Peter,

                        I don't know which auctions you are looking at. Are you looking at the full ebay pages (worldwide)?

                        If the items are international, you may be looking at huge shipping costs, duties etc. Check the location. If the above are genuine and the locations are local, that is a great buy.

                        As I mentoned before you also have to be careful when buying "too good to be true" deals, that the items are not counterfeits. You have to check out the seller's feedback and if you know them from following them over time. These respectable sellers also give you a return warranty in case you find that the item is not genuine. The genuine items have engraved certification numbers and there are other clues, but as you would have to examine them after you buy, so that is the reason to have a return warranty. Stuff from China, Malaysia, and such, may be suspect.

                        I would be looking at OZ ebay to start, or kijiji and craigslist, both OZ, as these are local to you.

                        For instance, here's one I saw on the OZ ebay. The shaft is a REAX, not Fujikura, but it's still a very good shaft. The seller has 100% feedback.

                        New Taylor Made 2007 Burner Driver 10.5° (R) GENUINE - eBay Clubs, Equipment, Golf, Sport. (end time 24-Feb-09 15:38:24 AEDST)

                        There are other drivers such as R7's, Callaways, Clevelands which would do, as well.

                        Ted

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                        • #13
                          Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                          Hi Peter,

                          Couple of other thoughts.

                          You have to look at the flex of the shaft and the loft of the head. This is very critical. I'm certain you do not want a stiff shaft or a low loft, such as 9 degrees, for your ability at this time. That is, unless you have a swing speed of over 95 and have a too high trajectory playing regular flex shaft. You are likely are a regular flex and 10.5 degree loft. No matter how good the money deal is, it would be counterproductive and a waste of money to go for a club you will not be able to use properly.

                          The reason there are deals out there, is the sellers are unloading stock of stiff flex clubs with low degrees of loft. The big stores do that all the time.

                          I see that the OZ ebay link I gave earlier did not go through, so here it is. If you want to see other drivers, go up near the top of the page and click where it says "back to list of items" or on "drivers" on that same line.

                          New Taylor Made 2007 Burner Driver 10.5° (R) GENUINE - eBay Clubs, Equipment, Golf, Sport. (end time 24-Feb-09 15:38:24 AEDST)

                          Ted

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                          • #14
                            Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                            Thanks again Ted, they do seem to a bit too good to be true,and as they say, they probably are.It would be smarter to shop locally as you say.I will take my time and check for the details you mentioned
                            Thanks again and happy golfing
                            Peter

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                            • #15
                              Re: Powerbilt Air Attack 2?

                              Hi Peter,

                              I sent a private message.

                              Ted

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