It is mostly observed that when a golfer is researching on buying a new golf equipment, he will try different brands and series. And then compare the prices on the Internet, or will discuss with his golfing friends on the schemes/ costs in neighbouring countries.
In the last 6 months or so, the products available in India directly through companies like Taylormade/ Callaway (Brands which have their whole setup in India) .... have kept the pricing in line with countries like Thailand. Infact recently Lokesh, who is a regular golfer at Qutab Golf Course delayed his purchase of R11 driver only to check the costs in Bangkok. To his surprise, the pricing was almost similar. As per him, the hassle of carrying the driver back, questioned by the customs and also NO guarantee at the end of it made him decide otherwise.
However, there are times when equipment from the USA becomes cheaper than our region. This happens only when the series are older than 1 year of launch. This is called off-season rates. At the same time.... the brands in India also launch attractive schemes which worth considering. So next time my friends.... your purchase of new equipment across 7 seas may not be the best decission after all!... :-)
