Sets Of New Golf Clubs

We all know ‘em. Those guys who buy a set of new golf clubs every year it seems. Sure, they play a lot, but we know the clubs can’t get worn out that quickly. Are they picking poorly to begin with so that they have to start over with new clubs? Or maybe they’re wrapping them around trees or throwing them in the pond after a particularly bad shot. Usually, people who buy new clubs every year or two do so because they love new technology almost as much as they love golf and they just have to own the latest and greatest. Or they hope that new clubs will improve their games. And with all the cool stuff coming out and the massive advertising campaigns that try to convince us we need a set of new golf clubs, it’s hard to resist. If you have the money to spare, hey, why not? But if you are operating on a budget or are the more practical type who only wants to buy new clubs when you really need them, here’s how to tell if it’s time.

Time For A Change
It’s possible that you were just starting out as a golfer when you bought the clubs you have now. Or maybe you have since taken some lessons or play more frequently. Either way your skills have improved, raising your quality of play to a level beyond that of your clubs. You are beginning to realize that they are too short or too long, to stiff or too heavy for your swing, stance, height, etc. Whatever, they don’t feel right anymore. Maybe then never did. If you are serious enough about your game to care if your clubs feel right, it may be time to get a set of new golf clubs.

Out With The Old
Perhaps you’re on the other end of the spectrum from the golfer who buys new clubs every year. You’re the type who never gets rid of anything if it’s still working fine. Or maybe you’re golfing with your dad’s clubs that he used when he was on the school golf team. Sentimental yes, but probably not good for your game. Even the best clubs simply get old. The burnished sheen of the real wood driver may be gorgeous to look at, but if you are hitting the ball shorter or not as accurately as your fellow golfers of equal skill and experience, it is probably because they have the advantage of new and improved technology in their clubs. Newer clubs offer improved weighting, shaft performance and potential for improved play. Keep dad’s clubs in your office or showcase to give to your youngster when he or she first starts out in the sport, but get yourself a set of new golf clubs with up to date features.

Worn And Damaged
Wear and tear can decrease the effectiveness of your clubs. If your irons have a shiny spot on the clubface, or if the grooves are worn smooth, the club will not hold the ball well. If your clubs are bent or dented and the shafts or clubheads have nicks in them, this causes safety concerns and could lead to injuries if the clubs break or shatter. If it’s just one club, that way damaged somehow, you can get by with replacing it individually. But if several of your clubs have damage or excessive wear, you should think about buying a set of new golf clubs – woods, irons or both depending on what kind of shape your current set is in.

There are few things as exciting to a golfer as trying out a set of new golf clubs. So many new innovations in golf come along each day or skills improve, meriting new clubs. If you have the money and an understanding spouse, there are many reasons to purchase new clubs every season or two. But if you feel the need to be a bit more practical, these questions can help you decide if your idea to purchase is pure impulse or based on more justifiable criteria.