There are some interesting factors when it comes to club purchases. For me the 3 most important factors for me are: 1) How do they feel? 2) Does it boost my confidence. 3) Will I feel comfortable with the purchase or have buyers remorse? At the end of the day your game is your game and unless you put time and effort into improving you are going to have the same results. Sometimes it feels like slapping lipstick on a pig. As far as time is concerned it took me a few months to start really enjoying swinging my clubs because I had to get used to them. Again, time and effort. Everyone is different and there are times where I think about purchasing new wedges or changing my irons but I keep reminding myself that my game is my game and it is not going to shave 3-5 strokes off my game unless I make the improvements of my game. A little rambling but this is how I feel.
I used to change irons like my underwear. But decided to stop with the gear purchases and use that money to play more rounds. Best decision- I don’t obsess over new clubs or second guess my gear and make the best with the gear I got. My current iron set was semi-fit. I was able to try out different stock shaft combos so I had confidence knowing I got one of the better shafts for my swing.
I definitely fell into the trap of overbuying and swapping equipment too much. A lot of the time for me, it was instant gratification which I disguised as "helping my game," when in reality, the best ROI in golf is from practicing and playing.
Absolutely ROI is probably greatest from practicing but definitely not as fun haha. I find myself coping a lot trying to convince myself I am “helping my game” as well guilty as charged.
i think you hit it on the head: - does it help you achieve lower scores? (if you care about score) - does it feel good to hit? (if you care about that) - does it open up new shots you couldn't hit before? (shot shaping) - does it open up discussions with other golfers (social aspect) how long before you determine if it's a good purchase? - 6-12 months putter: jailbird gang for the win! i purchased a titleist driver/3W/3hybrid/driving iron 5 months ago --> no brainer good purchases since my last long clubs were 20 years old. forgiveness and distance increased! purchased jailbird 8 months ago --> making way more 10-15 footers due to alignment/forgiveness gains purchased takomo irons 1 month ago --> still getting used to them re: putting on the back 9, my hunch is it has nothing to do with the putting or the putter, it looks like it was the frustration - good on you for catching it at 8:14. so i wouldn't give it any more thought and see how the putting goes on the next round! re: avoda irons - give it more time! it's a big change. thanks for not mincing words and keeping it real. the biggest thing is....KEEP CHASIN'! :)
I think another factor is that starting out as our swing and game evolves we inevitably start wanting to tinker and see how far of an improvement we can get from more adjustments from different clubs and different feels. So while some adjustments and replacements here and there have helped me, I have come to realization that I’ll get more improvements from just sticking with what I have and not trying to play clubs meant for lower handicappers.
I recently went back to One Length irons after seeing a deal lol. Glad I did. Although it’s only been sim golf since purchase, I’ve seen my scores lower…and somehow my driver has gotten better. Maybe less thoughts about iron position leading to more focused thoughts with the driver? Who knows lol
Not counting a putter, I have 3 lengths of clubs in my bag: Driver at 44.5”, 4 Wood at 42”, then 3H, 4H, 5-G, and wedges all Cobra One Length. Best decision I ever made. I am playing 105g shafts in the irons though…60g would be tough.
I really hope this comes across correctly. I'm not typically a keyboard warrior. I have noticed that you seem off-balanced on some bad hits. but when your feet are anchored you hit excellent shots. The other thing (really hard to tell from the camera angle) is that your alignment is off. My biggest struggle (which hurts my game the most) is thinking I am aiming correctly. I was fitted last year as a 30 HC player and within 10 months I was down to 9.4 HC (home course handicap). I played 40ish rounds in that time. My miss went from a bladed (almost every shot) fade with old clubs to a low trajectory cut with my fitted clubs. Now (as I have gotten better) my miss is overdrawing the ball (I have draw-biased clubs). I regret the clubs I was fitted into. When I got fitted I had extra money and got the bug for golf. If I knew I was going to become obsessed I would have gone into the fitting with the mindset of improvement over time instead of instant improvement. I think that is most people's issue. A half-decent fitter can put you into anything to make you hit better, but a great fitter can put you into clubs you can play for years. I have a fitting coming up in a week and I am excited to see the new data points and recommendations. If the price is right I'll pull the trigger, but will probably take my numbers and get a really nice used set. I'll have to check back in when that happens haha.
None taken and appreciate the typed out response 👍 I definitely have the case of the happy feet I’m not really sure where I got that from. You have shared a unique perspective on clubs and getting fitted than I’m sure others can learn from. Thanks!
@@GolfParfection damn it’s just kind of wide open now. The play was to try to go over it. But I usually managed to miss right and be up by the fence and have to punch out 😂
I went from titleist t100s to the new p770 because I wanted a little forgiveness. The irons delivered took a couple rounds to get fully used to but I’ve put up my best scores yet.
as a fellow mid-handicapper I gravitate to a niche area of "players clubs that offer the most game improvement" so, game improvement without the ugliness/chunky-ness/massive offset/etc....right now that's the mizuno pro 245 for feel/forgiveness/gi, and I tried the callaway ai smoke max for my driver but I will be headed back to ping for their high MOI drivers -- HIGHLY recommend these (long time ping driver player). Wedges have less of need for forgiveness, so something more standard and the flat stick is the money maker, so whatever you're comfortable with. For balls, I like to go with feel balls over distance. Chrome Softs or similar.
@ they’re so nice. We should hit the range or a round together some time and you can hit em. I take lessons with Edison :) your golf journey has been fun to watch. Lots of similarities
@@GolfParfection Yep. With my 52* it's "we are never, ever, ever... getting back together." It's a shank wedge for some reason. Definitely the club and not me.
There are some interesting factors when it comes to club purchases. For me the 3 most important factors for me are: 1) How do they feel? 2) Does it boost my confidence. 3) Will I feel comfortable with the purchase or have buyers remorse? At the end of the day your game is your game and unless you put time and effort into improving you are going to have the same results. Sometimes it feels like slapping lipstick on a pig.
As far as time is concerned it took me a few months to start really enjoying swinging my clubs because I had to get used to them. Again, time and effort.
Everyone is different and there are times where I think about purchasing new wedges or changing my irons but I keep reminding myself that my game is my game and it is not going to shave 3-5 strokes off my game unless I make the improvements of my game. A little rambling but this is how I feel.
Good points G!
after watching Bryson crush people with kids clubs, i stopped complaining about my clubs. its me, not the clubs...
Those guys are so insane they can play with shovels and still beat me haha
I used to change irons like my underwear. But decided to stop with the gear purchases and use that money to play more rounds. Best decision- I don’t obsess over new clubs or second guess my gear and make the best with the gear I got.
My current iron set was semi-fit. I was able to try out different stock shaft combos so I had confidence knowing I got one of the better shafts for my swing.
The changing your underwear comparison 😂
I definitely fell into the trap of overbuying and swapping equipment too much. A lot of the time for me, it was instant gratification which I disguised as "helping my game," when in reality, the best ROI in golf is from practicing and playing.
Absolutely ROI is probably greatest from practicing but definitely not as fun haha. I find myself coping a lot trying to convince myself I am “helping my game” as well guilty as charged.
i think you hit it on the head:
- does it help you achieve lower scores? (if you care about score)
- does it feel good to hit? (if you care about that)
- does it open up new shots you couldn't hit before? (shot shaping)
- does it open up discussions with other golfers (social aspect)
how long before you determine if it's a good purchase?
- 6-12 months
putter: jailbird gang for the win!
i purchased a titleist driver/3W/3hybrid/driving iron 5 months ago --> no brainer good purchases since my last long clubs were 20 years old. forgiveness and distance increased!
purchased jailbird 8 months ago --> making way more 10-15 footers due to alignment/forgiveness gains
purchased takomo irons 1 month ago --> still getting used to them
re: putting on the back 9, my hunch is it has nothing to do with the putting or the putter, it looks like it was the frustration - good on you for catching it at 8:14. so i wouldn't give it any more thought and see how the putting goes on the next round!
re: avoda irons - give it more time! it's a big change.
thanks for not mincing words and keeping it real. the biggest thing is....KEEP CHASIN'! :)
Love the detailed comment and glad you’re getting along with the jailbird. Gang gang!
I think another factor is that starting out as our swing and game evolves we inevitably start wanting to tinker and see how far of an improvement we can get from more adjustments from different clubs and different feels. So while some adjustments and replacements here and there have helped me, I have come to realization that I’ll get more improvements from just sticking with what I have and not trying to play clubs meant for lower handicappers.
Well said!
I recently went back to One Length irons after seeing a deal lol.
Glad I did. Although it’s only been sim golf since purchase, I’ve seen my scores lower…and somehow my driver has gotten better. Maybe less thoughts about iron position leading to more focused thoughts with the driver? Who knows lol
Golf equipment works in mysterious ways haha
That bunker shot on 5 was pretty!
One of the very few ones in my life that is for sure 😂
Not counting a putter, I have 3 lengths of clubs in my bag: Driver at 44.5”, 4 Wood at 42”, then 3H, 4H, 5-G, and wedges all Cobra One Length. Best decision I ever made.
I am playing 105g shafts in the irons though…60g would be tough.
The one length hybrids are so underrated!
I really hope this comes across correctly. I'm not typically a keyboard warrior. I have noticed that you seem off-balanced on some bad hits. but when your feet are anchored you hit excellent shots. The other thing (really hard to tell from the camera angle) is that your alignment is off. My biggest struggle (which hurts my game the most) is thinking I am aiming correctly. I was fitted last year as a 30 HC player and within 10 months I was down to 9.4 HC (home course handicap). I played 40ish rounds in that time. My miss went from a bladed (almost every shot) fade with old clubs to a low trajectory cut with my fitted clubs. Now (as I have gotten better) my miss is overdrawing the ball (I have draw-biased clubs). I regret the clubs I was fitted into. When I got fitted I had extra money and got the bug for golf. If I knew I was going to become obsessed I would have gone into the fitting with the mindset of improvement over time instead of instant improvement. I think that is most people's issue. A half-decent fitter can put you into anything to make you hit better, but a great fitter can put you into clubs you can play for years. I have a fitting coming up in a week and I am excited to see the new data points and recommendations. If the price is right I'll pull the trigger, but will probably take my numbers and get a really nice used set. I'll have to check back in when that happens haha.
None taken and appreciate the typed out response 👍 I definitely have the case of the happy feet I’m not really sure where I got that from. You have shared a unique perspective on clubs and getting fitted than I’m sure others can learn from. Thanks!
I buy and sell way too many clubs, always hopi g to find the unicorn perfect glass slipper for my awful swing
Couldn't hit a driver to save my life for a while so I bought a 2 iron off amazon without getting fitted. And its by far my best club
One of my buddies favorite clubs is a 30 dollar Nike hybrid from a bargain bin. It’s crazy how golf equipment be like that sometimes haha.
I picked up a G430 10k and haven’t regretted the purchase one bit. You should check it out!
I want to get fitted for the new ping 440 haha
14 used to have a tree in middle right?
Yeah tree in the middle and trees all up the right hand side OB fence line. Completely different hole now haha.
@@GolfParfection damn it’s just kind of wide open now. The play was to try to go over it. But I usually managed to miss right and be up by the fence and have to punch out 😂
I went from titleist t100s to the new p770 because I wanted a little forgiveness. The irons delivered took a couple rounds to get fully used to but I’ve put up my best scores yet.
Glad to hear a good equipment upgrade story!
as a fellow mid-handicapper I gravitate to a niche area of "players clubs that offer the most game improvement" so, game improvement without the ugliness/chunky-ness/massive offset/etc....right now that's the mizuno pro 245 for feel/forgiveness/gi, and I tried the callaway ai smoke max for my driver but I will be headed back to ping for their high MOI drivers -- HIGHLY recommend these (long time ping driver player). Wedges have less of need for forgiveness, so something more standard and the flat stick is the money maker, so whatever you're comfortable with. For balls, I like to go with feel balls over distance. Chrome Softs or similar.
The Mizuno 245s look so dang good!
@ they’re so nice. We should hit the range or a round together some time and you can hit em. I take lessons with Edison :) your golf journey has been fun to watch. Lots of similarities
I try to tell my equipment "it's not you, it's me" after every round.
A Taylor swift song comes to mind here 🎶
@@GolfParfection Yep. With my 52* it's "we are never, ever, ever... getting back together." It's a shank wedge for some reason. Definitely the club and not me.
Oldie but a goodie
I just wait until my friend buys a questionable club and I will happily take it off their hands
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You interested in a new putter?
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what a sandy!
🙏
The truth is you almost never really have the same lie and set up. I went to a 95 gram SL shaft.
Truth!