At what point are you willing to upgrade your equipment?

I play Nike blades, and I'm probably making the game harder for myself by doing so. But they're cool as hell, and I like them. I could go to a new set of player's distance irons and say I hit my 7i 25y further, but I currently have a club that goes each distance from about 90 yards to 200, then my hybrid, 3w and driver. Sorted.
 
sjw said:
I play Nike blades, and I'm probably making the game harder for myself by doing so. But they're cool as hell, and I like them. I could go to a new set of player's distance irons and say I hit my 7i 25y further, but I currently have a club that goes each distance from about 90 yards to 200, then my hybrid, 3w and driver. Sorted.
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You've not got the Vapor driver and woods to match?
 
When I feel like I need to.

Other than putter, my bag has been the most stable for a while. Driver is coming up to 3 years. Irons just over two years. 3 wood about the same.
Wedges are a year old.

Putter (Axis 1) has been in the bag about 6 months but im liking it. I have a nice evnroll, scotty or cleveland i can swap out though if i need a change.
 
The bone disease I have inhibits my swing speed. Low 80's with a Driver mid 60's with a 6 Iron. But I still play to 12.6 Perhaps the greatest thing I have learned about golf equipment is the importance of getting fit for the shafts and grips you need and to let go of older ideas you may have had about equipment.

I got fitted by PXG into their Wildcat clubs at their HQ in Scottsdale.

Although the Wildcats are marketed at new golfers, they also think they are suitable for established golfers with moderate clubhead speeds. The gap in the lofts as well as old school lofts (48 degree PW!) helps as does having clubs where I can do more than one thing. My Wildcat Driver at 15 Degrees hits it straight and gets additional loft I need. But I can also hit it off a clean lie from a fairway and it goes further than my 5 Wood (never been able to consistently get a 3 wood airborne!) Like the Desert Club I also purchased from them I use it out of the rough, as a chipper and an alternate to my 9 iron or PW if it is late in the round as my knees start to hurt, the additional shaft length just helps a bit more.

Above all, getting the shafts right and the grip size. I have trouble closing my hands so a nice meaty grips helps and I carry an A Flex in my Woods and L Flex in my irons (all at my own custom lengths.) Letting go of my ego there and facing the fact I want to play my best without pain is paying off. I have an old Peter Alliss book from the mid 1970's and in there he mentions some men may even benefit from L Flex clubs, if they are the flex that suits them and to give all sorts of a clubs a try. Back then he said you may have to wait for the pro to order the ideal shaft you neeed, but with modern technology and luckily having companies like PXG a few minutes drive from my office, helps!
 
craigstardis1976 said:
The bone disease I have inhibits my swing speed. Low 80's with a Driver mid 60's with a 6 Iron. But I still play to 12.6 Perhaps the greatest thing I have learned about golf equipment is the importance of getting fit for the shafts and grips you need and to let go of older ideas you may have had about equipment.

I got fitted by PXG into their Wildcat clubs at their HQ in Scottsdale.

Although the Wildcats are marketed at new golfers, they also think they are suitable for established golfers with moderate clubhead speeds. The gap in the lofts as well as old school lofts (48 degree PW!) helps as does having clubs where I can do more than one thing. My Wildcat Driver at 15 Degrees hits it straight and gets additional loft I need. But I can also hit it off a clean lie from a fairway and it goes further than my 5 Wood (never been able to consistently get a 3 wood airborne!) Like the Desert Club I also purchased from them I use it out of the rough, as a chipper and an alternate to my 9 iron or PW if it is late in the round as my knees start to hurt, the additional shaft length just helps a bit more.

Above all, getting the shafts right and the grip size. I have trouble closing my hands so a nice meaty grips helps and I carry an A Flex in my Woods and L Flex in my irons (all at my own custom lengths.) Letting go of my ego there and facing the fact I want to play my best without pain is paying off. I have an old Peter Alliss book from the mid 1970's and in there he mentions some men may even benefit from L Flex clubs, if they are the flex that suits them and to give all sorts of a clubs a try. Back then he said you may have to wait for the pro to order the ideal shaft you neeed, but with modern technology and luckily having companies like PXG a few minutes drive from my office, helps!
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Well done and said. Let the ego get out of the way, focus on results and satisfaction. (y)
 
sjw said:
I play Nike blades, and I'm probably making the game harder for myself by doing so. But they're cool as hell, and I like them. I could go to a new set of player's distance irons and say I hit my 7i 25y further, but I currently have a club that goes each distance from about 90 yards to 200, then my hybrid, 3w and driver. Sorted.
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I played with Mizuno TP9s when I played my best golf - a long time ago- totally wrong for my ability, but I just loved them - cat 2 player in old money.

Since then I have played with mostly less older, but still old, Mizuno clubs - M60 atm.

But I am playing terribly atm, and I think I might get my TP9s out again for a bit of nostalgic fun, because I can't play any worse, so why not!
 
Get fitted properly and clubs should last for years now. Technology hasn't really moved on a great deal but knowledge of how to fit really has.

The game is more fun when you hit better shots.
 
Teebs said:
Get fitted properly and clubs should last for years now. Technology hasn't really moved on a great deal but knowledge of how to fit really has.

The game is more fun when you hit better shots.
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This is true, but for me I would change "fun" to satisfying.
I take competitive golf seriously. Hitting better shots is more satisfying for me.

The most fun I get from golf is playing with a full set of 1970s clubs that I picked up for less than £25 and doing reasonably well with them.
Playing with others doing the same is immense fun. Those are definitely the most fun golf days that I have.
 
Callaway XR16 driver and woods will be in my bag 10 years in 2026

Have considered upgrading every year for about the last 3-4 years but when I already hit the current clubs fairly well I think at my level the gains would be minimal
 
Always continuously willing to upgrade....just depends on what is considered an upgrade.

Any new product/club that hits the market that offers something new/different could be up for consideration. Doesnt necessarily have to offer a measurable performance increase either....if it simply gives me more confidence...if it just "feels" right/better (visually or other sensations) then it might be up for a place in my bag.

Sometimes you simply don't fall in love with even the most perfectly fitted clubs.
 
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