Is anyone using new equipment for the first time?

[Swinglowandslow]

Counting down the days until Monday 29th March, leave work early and head for the nearest course. Is anyone going to be using any new clubs etc for the first time?

If so, what is everyone's expectations and how long would you consider a reasonable amount of time to get use to a new set of clubs? or a single club or even a whole new bag?

Apart from 2 wedges and a putter (Christmas presents) which have only been used for 2 rounds the rest of the bag is new for me. Very excited but not really sure what to expect....

Hope you have a good round. But be aware that some clubs are limiting play in first week(s) to members only. If you are turning up to pay and play on spec, you may be disappointed. Can you book a spot before the big day??

 

[RichA]

Two new Ping Glide wedges, a cheap and cheerful G400 crossover and a new swing that hasn't included a golf ball yet. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[jim8flog]

What sort of numbskull changes gear without trying it? Buying stuff online blind is just insane ??

There is the knowing that at the price you paid for it you will probably get the money back when you resell it.

At least one of the sets of irons I bought untried I would probably double my money on resell.

 

[clubchamp98]

Five new shafts.
Three for my 3 wood
Just to experiment with flight.

Tensei blue and a
Ventus velocore blue for my driver.
If they don’t work I will get most of my money back on eBay.

 

[RichA]

It is a good system. I figured out last year that you can buy an untried club at Snainton or Scottsdale, use it for a couple of months and shift it no bother on eBay for a tenner less than you paid.
Better testing on a course with no pressure than hitting off a thin carpet being watched by the shop assistant.

 

[clubchamp98]

FFS

How about reading the rest of my post?
I was obviously joking because I've replaced almost all of my bag...

Do you keep your old stuff until the new ones pass the test?
I never sell anything unless I am sure the new ones working ok.

 

[jim8flog]

FFS

How about reading the rest of my post?
I was obviously joking because I've replaced almost all of my bag...

You do take umbrage easily. I read the rest and got the joke .

 

[backwoodsman]

Got a new set of headcovers - not sure how well they'll perform first time out?

 

[Crow]

Got a new set of headcovers - not sure how well they'll perform first time out?

Make sure you practice taking them off and putting them back on again before the 29th.

And don't make the rookie error of only practicing indoors, go outside into the garden and see if they still preform as desired.

 

[PJ87]

New driver and 3 wood (set to 4 wood)

Not even swung

Naughty

 

[clubchamp98]

Make sure you practice taking them off and putting them back on again before the 29th.

And don't make the rookie error of only practicing indoors, go outside into the garden and see if they still preform as desired.

And in the shower to simulate the rain.
This is a true test of headcovers do they preform when wet.?

 

[Ethan]

I'll be playing a new putter, either a Golden Goose just delivered or a Slazenger Lucky 13 that should be delivered in the next couple of days.

Other than that it'll be the HB&S Max Faulkner Avenger irons (which were my original vintage set) with Dunlop Maxflite 1 and 3 woods.

What can go wrong that hasn't before?

Max Faulkner? Time to upgrade to a set of Tony Jacklins.

 

[clubchamp98]

Just bought a Sim 2 hybrid 19* off the bay . Ventus blue stiff.
15% off with a coupon PICKSAVE15.

 

[RichA]

Other than that it'll be the HB&S Max Faulkner Avenger irons...

My first set, donated by my uncle, who had them from new with the shafts cut down to suit his 5'4 stature. I'm 6'2" and they were a great excuse for being rubbish.
Via cheap Howson OS CBs I'm now using 38 year old Ping Eye 2s. Same outcome, new excuses.

 

[Bdill93]

Just had a think... I'm stunned myself to say that no.. nothing new in the bag since the start of December when I played a handful of times before weather curtailed it.

Everything from Driver to Putter was new in 2020 though

 

[USER1999]

It never stopped Seve.....

The only thing you have in common with Seve is you both have the same number of limbs.

 

[Smiffy]

The only thing you have in common with Seve is you both have the same number of limbs.

 

[Orikoru]

I shall be wearing a whole array of new clothes actually, but the clubs are still the same since November.

 

[davidy233]

I shall be wearing a whole array of new clothes actually, but the clubs are still the same since November.

Hoodie? Trainer socks? Shirt tucked in or out?

 

[Orikoru]

Hoodie? Trainer socks? Shirt tucked in or out?

All of the above!