You are right Lawman - which is why it is worth buying the best initially, so you can keep it for the whole of your golfing life.

I assumed Sam was a younger player and he also likes the 'Old School' style - good for him, so he should buy something that will get the patina of age, along with him. An original Ping Anser always scares the carp out of me, when I see one in an opponents bag.   

Sam, do yourself a favour and see if you can get one of these beauties, best £180 I ever spent.

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