Debate opportunity - new gear junkie vs 'stick with what I've got'

[viscount17]

since I've just replaced or tweaked every club in the bag, then got a new bag to put them in, I can hardly argue from the 'keep what you've got' perspective. then again, I have no intention of replacing any of them.

but I could do with a push trolley (for those road trips when charging batteries isn't an option) and a laser (because while the gps can tell me how far it is to front/middle/back it can't tell me where the pin is (and I live in hopes of being a bit more selective in where I hit it.)

 

[MashieNiblick]

Foot in both camps really. I like new gear but don't feel I have to have the latest. I'll stick with something that works (like my TP21s - only just retired - or my Odyssey) but will also try something new that might be last year's model if it's a bargain and might offer me something extra (like my HyperX driver).

However, I wouldn't buy the latest model just because it looks nice or because of manufacturers' claims.

This excludes Mizuno MP53s which I have not bought only because of lack of funds (I am slowly wearing the chrome off the set in the pro shop by fondling them every time I go in).

 

[RGDave]

Missed an important category ...

Those that dont buy any full price new gear, particualrly as they recognise that our swings change all the time and you are better off buying used clubs from fleabay and the bin in the corner of the proshop, unless it was discontinued stock and was for sale "new" albeit 3 years old

You've seen my bag then!?

I've often wondered if in the long run, I'd do better to buy a £300 driver and keep it 5 years, instead of buying a £99 special every 12 months. The maths stack up in favour of the £300 driver, but I'd only get bored of it.

 

[TheClaw]

I am happy with all my clubs! But I can't help looking

...Irons especially.

 

[john0]

I cant see RickG putting forward the argument for old gear

 

[rickg]

I cant see RickG putting forward the argument for old gear

I've changed!!!

My current irons are at least 2 weeks old and I haven't felt the need to change them.......I think it's some kind of record ...........I'm cured...