Buy when new or wait

[drawboy]

As posted earlier there is the inevitable rash of new gear on the market for 2010. New drivers from all the manufacturers especially. Would you go and buy one on its release at say £250-300, or would you wait 6 months and pay half the price?

 

[colint]

I'm more inclined to buy last years model when the new one comes out, usually at least half price

 

[GB72]

Normally buy last year's model at about a third of the new price. That said, I was custom fitted this year and was willing to buy what was right. As it happened it was a year old model that suited best.

 

[algar5]

I'm more inclined to buy last years model when the new one comes out, usually at least half price

Spot On. I don't see the logic unless money is no object of paying out for club(s) that a few months later will be half the price.

 

[RGDave]

Some kit never gets to half price....

(Why is someone shouting Taylor Made from the Kitchen?.... )

I wouldn't wait for the price to come down on something if I thought it was right for me or better than wat I haz.

I rarely buy anything for full price anyway, so even if I want it, it'll have to come with some sweetener.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

It depends on the club and the timing. I wanted a set of clubs I thought would get me into single figures and was looking at TM TP's, I15's etc but the R9's came along and I got on with them perfectly. Right time, right product and right price.

I would consider buying something like a new putter if I thought it would help my game but I think a lot of drivers are pretty similar and so there isn't the justification for splashing out on new although lets be honest, we've all succumbed to the lure of the shiny new stick at some point

 

[Herbie]

In this day and age common sense would suggest waiting, the stuff is only stored, or mass produced stock that always drops in price, I have only bought new once and that was made up for me, since then everything I feel I need, Ijust wait for prices to plummet.

 

[Imurg]

If its TM or Cally or one of the others that float a new club every week or 2 then it makes sense to wait to buy. But some, like Titleist and Ping, give their clubs a 2 year life cycle so you can be reasonably sure there isn't going to be a new club just around the corner.

 

[TRS30]

As Homer said, depends on the club and timing. For divers I tend to wait as I like TM so know the price will drop. I wanted a new putter but wasn't sure when Scotty were releasing new models so bought a new one (still at a good price more due to recession than new model).

 

[Deleted member 1740]

When i'm buying clubs i always set myself a realistic budget then try as many clubs as possible. If the club is within my budget, and the right spec for me then i will buy it regardless of model.

I do tend to stay away from TM especially as they seem to bring newer kit out more often than there competitors.

That said, i tried picking up a new G10 fairway just as the G15 range was released hoping it would be cheaper but they actually stayed the same price while the G15 where dearer.

I paid £200 for my driver last year and i won't change that for at least another 2 years and it'll still have a few ££'s in it.

Though there's nothing better than getting a good bargain on last years kit

 

[Fyldewhite]

Just like buying cars in my book. Yes it's nice to know you have something "from new" but you pay for that feeling. I've just ordered a new Ping wedge as it may have taken a while to find the right loft second hand, and for £30 diference and the hassle it wasn't worth the wait. My irons are 2nd hand though £299 as opposed to £479 and 4 months old.

Horses for courses I supposed but on the whole new clubs are a cost premium and the following year they are "used" just like a second hand purchase would have been

 

[jammydodger]

I must be one of the few people who doesnt change his clubs every year or 2. If you find a club or set of irons that are right for you why change them just cos theres a newer model out. Surely they dont become so out of date in a year or two. You cant buy a golf game/swing.

Get out there and practice more with the clubs you were probably custom fitted for in the first place.

All this changing drivers every year or even twice a year just confuses the hell out of me. If its no good for you after 6 months then it was no good for you in the first place

Oh and no I wouldnt pay £250 for a driver.

 

[USER1999]

Paid full whack for most of my kit, but then I don't change it that often. Probably change my driver the most, and that is every 2 years. Keep my irons, wedges and putters for 5 years odd.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Spot on jammy, My irons are 7 yers old and i won't swap them until my handicap drops by at least 5 shots.

The only reason i bought a new driver was the 1 i had was a 9* old mizuno driver with a very small head and was no good for me. Since i got a more lofted driver my driving is consistantly good.

Having new clubs every year personally is just for the " look at me, got the latest gear "type that we see out there