Change of clubs already?

[Sidsidgwick]

Seems the internet is a terrible place for my wallet... but I have a question for those much wiser than I.

Background info-new to playing (only had a handful of rounds and quite a few times at the range plus 2 lessons with local golf pro)

Currently using a set of Ping G15s.

So today I decided my current clubs needed a re-grip as they grips were looking particularly worn. The local pro generously let me use his clubs Callaway XR pro (same loft and lie as mine), now I do not consistently hit the ball with being new to the game but found his clubs much much nicer to hit than mine and they produced some suprising results for myself .

Now do I go out and try and get myself some of these or do I focus on improving my game with the clubs I already have before moving forward. I know I "can't buy a game".

Thank you.

 

[Coffey]

Seems the internet is a terrible place for my wallet... but I have a question for those much wiser than I.

Background info-new to playing (only had a handful of rounds and quite a few times at the range plus 2 lessons with local golf pro)

Currently using a set of Ping G15s.

So today I decided my current clubs needed a re-grip as they grips were looking particularly worn. The local pro generously let me use his clubs Callaway XR pro (same loft and lie as mine), now I do not consistently hit the ball with being new to the game but found his clubs much much nicer to hit than mine and they produced some suprising results for myself .

Now do I go out and try and get myself some of these or do I focus on improving my game with the clubs I already have before moving forward. I know I "can't buy a game".

Thank you.

To be honest, it is completely up to you. The XR pros are great clubs but they are less forgiving than the Pings. On an off day you may have different thoughts about the XR's.

When you say they are the same lofts- did you get your pings adjusted? as the standard lofts are different between the two irons.

I played the G25's and the XR pros- I found the XR pros produced some absolute monster shots, some going a good 20 yards further than the normal distance. I have now gone back to a set of Ping G's and finding them very nice indeed.

Ping clubs are very forgiving and perform absolutely great, I doubt changing them for the XR pros will improve your game, but its all confidence and if you feel like you'll perform better with the XR's then why not? What you want is a set of clubs you can look down at and feel confident of hitting.

You could most likely sell the Ping G15's and pick up a set of XR pros for a very similar price as Ping's hold their value a bit better.

 

[SugarPenguin]

I would definitely definitely stick to the pings for the current season. No need to pick new clubs up until you have a good year under your belt. Your golf game will change more in the next 10 months then it will throughout your playing life so I would hang fire and reap the benefits of getting new irons when you have become a bit more consistent. You may even find that the XR pros won't suit you then.

If you are however loaded then just do what you want !

 

[Bigfoot]

Theres you , thinking the pro was being helpful and he just makes life very difficult!

There will always be the dilemma of spend to improve or not. Whenever I have tried different clubs out, it seems that you are more careful with your set up and swing. I certainly don't swing as fast and end up hitting good shots. This certainly happens when I hire clubs abroad.

If I am thinking of a change, I try to be patient and try the clubs on course before buying. There is always a new kit honeymoon period before you find problems creeping in.

They may well be good for you. After all, the G15s are a few years old and things have moved on. I would make sure you try the Callaways a number of times to make sure they are better for you before you part with cash.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I know I "can't buy a game".

What is this madness you talk of . New shinies can solve everything.

My son has some Callaway X2 Hot irons and they are ridiculously easy to hit. I was initially tempted to go out and get some after trying his but realised that was /a knee jerk and b/ a bit sad to be copying my son. I deliberately held back and then realised my own are actually pretty good when I swing correctly. That would be my advice. Sit on it. If you feel the same in two weeks then sell your Pings and buy the Callaways. If not then you have saved some money.

 

[Robster59]

If you've not played much yet, I'd stick with your G15's for a while yet. Get yourself used to the game, enjoy it and feel comfortable before spending money on new kit. I have the XR (non-pro) irons which also go a long way and are easier to hit than the XR Pro's but in all honesty, I'd give yourself a season of playing as you are.

 

[Sidsidgwick]

Thank you very much for all of your excellent responses. This forum is a great source of info (and definitely gives me food for thought before spending)

I was definitely a lot more careful and spent more time with my address than I do with mine as was worried about hitting the ground etc or damaging the clubs and this may have had a rather large impact on how I played.

I found the Callaway did indeed produce some monster shots, my pings were adjusted when I got them by the pro due to me needing something a tad longer than standard (I am tall with very short arms, much like a T-Rex)

I'm heading out the the range tonight so will spend some time with my Pings and maybe even pick up some of the Demo clubs to see how other clubs feel too.

 

[Sidsidgwick]

I should put myself on an internet hiatus to stop me shopping for shiny things.

I'm quickly becoming a golf magpie

 

[Hobbit]

Buy!

You'll be forever wondering "what if" if you don't scratch that itch. It won't really matter if you'd been playing a year or 5 years, changing rarely makes that much difference but it's part of the fun. Besides, new irons make you concentrate more for a few rounds till the shininess wears off.

If you can honestly afford it, do it.

Think I'm on my 4th set of irons in just over a year. It's done no harm, nor much improvement but it's been a whole heap of fun.

 

[Shooter McPowick]

Buy!

You'll be forever wondering "what if" if you don't scratch that itch. It won't really matter if you'd been playing a year or 5 years, changing rarely makes that much difference but it's part of the fun. Besides, new irons make you concentrate more for a few rounds till the shininess wears off.

If you can honestly afford it, do it.

Think I'm on my 4th set of irons in just over a year. It's done no harm, nor much improvement but it's been a whole heap of fun.

4th in just over a year! And heres me not being able to justify 1 change after a year - totally agree though - new clubs make you feel awesome

 

[Orikoru]

I should put myself on an internet hiatus to stop me shopping for shiny things.

I'm quickly becoming a golf magpie

Same here mate. I made the mistake of joining a buy/sell group on Facebook, now I spend all my train journeys just eyeing up a whole array of secondhand gear I could potentially throw money at. Not good!

 

[Parsaregood]

I'd honestly stick to what you have, if your new to the game your most likely better spending money available on lessons. That will improve your game and youl get more enjoyment out of improving than chopping and changing clubs. I've used the same 710 ap2's since they were new out 6 maybe 7 years, I've hit all the newer models but none of them are any better. I'll probably get another year out them, the only reason I'll change is because the sweetspots are browning on 3 of them which if I continue hitting the same amount of balls, they will look tatty but even then they still perform as good as they always have. Save your money and build confidence and your game around what you already have.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Think I'm on my 4th set of irons in just over a year. It's done no harm, nor much improvement but it's been a whole heap of fun.

Pah.....total beginner!! There is a guy at my club who bought 3 brand new sets of irons in 2 days!! Bought a new set and played with them in the afternoon, didn't like them. Turned up for a 36 hole club match the next morning and bought a another new set, played with them and didn't like them. Bought the 3rd set at lunchtime and used them in the afternoon.

He is a great source of nearly new bargains

 

[Fish]

Buy, buy, buy, new shinies all day long, it's the essence of the 'feel good factor', then when they turn out to be crap, buy new shinies again 😜🏌️⛳️👍

 

[chrisd]

I've had more sets of clubs than years I've played, but with my sensible head on I'd suggest having a few lessons using your current clubs, try a few rounds then look to change later in the season when you feel the swing is going well

 

[Doh]

Have you tried your clubs since they have been regripped. I am sure you will find them to your liking you don't need to buy just now, I know lots of good players who use the same clubs as yours.

 

[Sidsidgwick]

Thank you for your reply gents.

I have hit 50 balls with my Pings and they do indeed feel much better than before, in fact a great deal so (however I am still drawn to the gleam of new clubs)

I'm going for a round tomorrow so hopefully thy will behave themselves and maybe wasn't a few more weeks in the bag before my wallet starts itching more.

 

[Dasit]

My clubs feel different every day I hit them

You are just finding excuses for a poor game changing so often

 

[Hendy]

I would stick with the pings. I started with ping g2 and found them forgiving and easy to hit.

And another point that kind of relates to you a friend of mine plays off 13 hit some shots on the range with my 716cbs and to be fair to him hit them well. However on the course he tried a few shots with different result. On the range he hit them with ease but on a uneven lay or hitting to a green it was a different story the clean hit he was getting on the range mat was gone and was only slapping them half the distance. So be aware the course is a different animal.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

With new grips I'm sure you'll start hitting good shots with the Pings. I would stick with what you have, certainly for this season and see how it goes and then have a think (and see what your budget) is from there. Speak to your pro at that time and get some advice/input from him