Equipment: Big OEM or smaller Boutique Brand, who do you choose?

[emart2173]

I have been known to make a blind buy in the past but will usually stick with big OEM because I prefer to test before dropping close to $1k on irons or $400+ on a driver

 

[#Cookie]

I tend to go bigger brand as I've heard/read more about them and have a good idea on how well they function. Not opposed to mixing it up though, have enjoyed Hopkins, Boccieri, etc.

 

[RetiredBoomer]

100% Boutique.
They'll give you EXACTLY what you want.
The major OEMs can't and won't.

 

[Paladin]

Big OEM, all day, every time. They have the capital to invest far more into R&D to deliver the best performing product, the infrastructure to provide quality fitting facilities and options at more locations, and the sales reach to not charge and arm and a leg even for custom fitting.

 

[Trout Bum]

I voted big brand for several reasons, one is the r&d they are able to put in a stick, they simply have more money and resources. Second is cost, every time I've wanted a boutique product it was priced out of my reach, great products but for me unaffordable most of the time

 

[Golf 'N Gator]

I'm going with a smaller brand on my next bag.

 

[GregDan]

I stick with the big brands for all my equipment. I do love to add in some boutique putters to add some flair but that's it.

 

[ArmyGolf]

I don't really have a preference either way. Every year some pieces of equipment jump out and tug at my heart strings or just flat out perform and that is the direction that I go. I do have some preconceived brand loyalties that always affect things, but they aren't set in stone.

 

[Thechosen1]

Big brand.

Trust the name and the history but open to atleast hitting the other stuff to just try it