Taking the plunge

[Hattersuk]

I'm interested in people's views about when to upgrade to a new set of irons/wedges.

I've been back playing golf regularly for 2 years after a 2 year gap and over the past year have seen my handicap reduce very quickly from 20 to 11.

I have been playing with a great set of Maxfli Revolution Midsize irons for the past 7 years.

Question is if upgrading to a new set now (looking at mx-200/300) would help continue this drop or if waiting till i've hit a lower level consistently before re-evaluating what to go for.

What point triggered this type of decision for other people?

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[USER1999]

It won't make any difference to your handicap, and may in fact send it the other way.

The reason people change?

Lure of the shiny stuff.

 

[Matt_B]

I swapped irons this season after a generally below-average performance in 2009. I felt my game wasn't going anywhere fast so I took the risk and changed sets. Thankfully there wasn't much adjustment required and now I'm shooting better than ever.

I suppose it's whatever you feel comfortable with. I now feel as though I can commit to difficult shots without worrying about mistakes - something I honestly could not do with my old set.

 

[Fyldewhite]

I think you need to have specific reasons for the swap and this will unsually (for irons) be the technology improvements or a desire for better quality forged clubs etc. I swapped to Ping G10 from TM 320 last year because a) I'm getting on a bit , and more importantly, b) although quite a low handicapper I'm a poor ball striker and need all the help I can get especially with 4/5/6 iron. The pings give me this and I've been much more consistent since getting them.

 

[Jabba]

If your handicap is still going down quickly, why change? If it aint broke...........

 

[Hattersuk]

Thanks.

I'm happy enough with the speed im improving.

I guess im thinking if i can get to a point where i feel i am close to a complete swing and strike i am happy with and am continuously shooting low scores i would think about a custom fit job rather than a set in between.

I'd rather spend every penny necessary later than a bit here, a bit there.

But wait ....... look how shiny