Be very careful when buying clone golf equipment. Many of these will not have the consistancy in loft, lie, craftsmanship. That being said, I have alot of fun building clubs for my buddies and myself using clones and/or off brand equipment. I have found many components that play well. If price is a major factor in your purchase, then clones can be a way to go. For example, I recently built a set that was on closeout. They are Power Play Select 5000 irons. (They look alot like Taylormades). Anyway, the iron heads were $4.75ea. I put Harrison steel shafts in them at about $4.00ea and a decent Winn grip at $4.00ea. Thats $12.00 a club, and they play well. I think most brand name clubs sell for $60.00-$100.00 per club. Huge difference. Now my favorites are still my Macgregors and my Pings. What ever you decide, make sure that they are fitted for you, whether they are brand name or clones. Good luck.