New irons, 2 comps this weekend....

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

I know this topic has been done before!

I have a nice new set of irons. They are different to the game improvers I’ve played for the last couple of years since taking up the game properly. Specifically they have smaller heads and less offset. Whilst I’m confident that they’ll help me move my game forward, a first social round with them last week indicates that a period of adjustment is likely...

My club has two comps in the next few days. I have been playing pretty well and fancy my chances.

Should I:

(A) Crack on with the new clubs, playing them in the upcoming comps. A “flick the switch” implementation if you like.
(B) Get used to them slowly, using them for social rounds only until I’ve spent enough (range) time with them. A “carefully phased” implementation...

Thoughts please!

 

[Coffey]

Go for it, what’s the worst that can happen?

 

[Orikoru]

You bought nice new shinies, why not use them? Who cares if you don't win as long as you enjoy yourself.

 

[Imurg]

You've not spent your money on them so they can sit in the cupboard for a week or two.
Let 'em loose so they can start paying for themselves

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Go for it, what’s the worst that can happen?

2 x 0.1 assuming they are qualifiers

 

[adasko]

If you got fitted for your new irons I don't see why you will play worse with them than with the old ones.
If it is a case of lacking confidence with new bats play first comp with the new ones and see what's happen.

 

[fundy]

Why have you bought irons that need a period of adjustment to? doesnt make sense to me. Get em in the bag and crack on

 

[larmen]

Something isn't right here. Everyone has the same opinion? Go and play them.

 

[Coffey]

2 x 0.1 assuming they are qualifiers

Exactly, hardly the end of the world is it?

Also, new clubs come with fairy dust so it will most likely end up in a cut as long as the other clubs behave!

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

Clear theme!

This is actually the first time I’ve changed my irons so I’m interested to learn how people approach the transition. The social round I played did show me that they are different to my first set. I think the lack of offset in particular.

When I was fitted for my first set I had a slice and a handicap in the twenties. I’m now hitting a consistent draw shape and my handicap is fifteen and still falling fast.

Anyway, I think I will man up and use them.

 

[Hobbit]

Play them. Chopping and changing back and forth you won't do you any favours either. I always sell the retired set as soon as possible to stop me putting them back in the bag. It makes you commit to the new set.

 

[chrisd]

I'd play the new ones 🤐

 

[Robin Hood]

To quote Nike
"Just do it " ✔️

But let us know how you get on 😃

 

[duncan mackie]

I'd play the new ones 🤐 after all they will be replaced shortly anyway...

...🤗

 

[chrisd]

...🤗

Duncan, everyone knows that metal doesn't last forever 😉

..... at least that's what I've told HID

 

[clubchamp98]

Hope your new ones are good in soft conditions with this rain.
Never look back you bought new irons for a reason , so go shoot the lights out.

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

28 points. New irons were ok. Old driver and 3w were not...

Thank you all for the comments. I'll stick with the new as advised!

 

[larmen]

28 points. New irons were ok. Old driver

Buy a new driver! ;-)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

28 points. New irons were ok. Old driver and 3w were not...

Thank you all for the comments. I'll stick with the new as advised!

Now you've played a comp with them there should be no more nagging doubts and you can go out next time and just play. Hopefully the driver will play ball too

 

[clubchamp98]

28 points. New irons were ok. Old driver and 3w were not...

Thank you all for the comments. I'll stick with the new as advised!

Those new irons will make the others look shabby.
Don’t be fooled take your time.
You have all winter.