It can be hard to decide when the ideal moment is to purchase an entirely new set, regardless whether you’re a professional golfer. The excitement of new clubs is undoubtedly very high. However the marketing department can make it hard to decide whether to purchase a new set each season. We can guarantee that this is not necessary. It is crucial to assess the age of your current set as well as their impact on your game.

A golfer with a low handicap can see a significant improvement from a new set of irons in the event that you’re seeing a decrease of speed or distance. If you’re not a low handicap golfer and trying to improve your game, you could notice a difference in your game with an iron that’s in a different class. A visit to a fitter will almost always be the most effective option as they can take an objective look at your swing. They’ll provide you with tips about how your current clubs are working well for you and determine if the new set could be a big difference. You can feel and see the differences between your current club and a newer one on their simulator.

Although new clubs are fantastic for your game, constantly seeking the “next model” will cause havoc with your game’s consistency. Two local pros have agreed that fit is the most crucial factor in determining if it’s time to upgrade your set.

If Your Clubs Aren’t Fitting Anymore

Don Berry, PGA professional at Edinburgh USA Golf Club, Brooklyn Park, says, “When they don�t fit you any more or you feel that your options are being denied to you by not switching.”

Christopher Foley, the director of instruction at Cragun�s Legacy Courses, Brainerd, is in agreement.

“The major reason to consider new clubs is getting clubs that fit properly to maximize performance and to keep up with technological advances,” he says. “New clubs are much easier to hit and are longer.”

If a Club is damaged

Sometimes, you’ll need to replace a golf club due to the damage (I broke my steel-shafted 8-iron hitting an invasive tree root, and then substituted it with a similar club, however the new shaft was made of graphite) Although it is not ideal, it is cheaper than buying a brand new set. However, experts warn against this.

“Within the irons I would not suggest replacing one iron unless you are replacing the length of a longer iron, like a 3- or 4-iron using a hybrid or high-loft fairway wood or in the wedge end of the set” Foley says. “Within the irons you should have the same clubs to ensure that you have proper gapping, and also that the clubs have the same shafts and lie angles.”

Berry agrees that mixing sets is not ideal, but if it must be done, he recommends taking all the clubs to a golf store to have lies and lofts examined, and perhaps alter the shafts in case their weight isn’t right.

“The main thing to remember is to play the best clubs for you,” Berry says. “I remember hearing a story that when Bobby Jones retired he had an assortment of clubs. Someone looked over all the specifications and found that they were all match to one another. Therefore, he clearly selected the clubs he thought would hit the best regardless of the model and make.”

Get Your Club(s) Fitted

If you’ve taken the plunge to purchase new clubs, any professional golfer will tell you it’s crucial to get your club fitted by a professional -irons are distinct from woods made of metal.

“When purchasing new clubs the first step is to undergo a club fitting,” Foley says. “The fitting process for the driver wedge, irons, and wedges involves a variety of different components. To ensure the best distance, the shaft’s length and loft are essential. For irons, the length, lie angle and shaft flex, and material are all considerations. When using Available Here , you must look at how many wedges you have, the lofts to ensure adequate gapping, as well as the bounce angles.”

And Berry adds another consideration:

Metal woods are designed to cover the most distances While wedges and irons are designed to travel the length of a distance. You want your 3-wood and driver to travel as far as they can, however you don’t need the same with a 6-iron. This is why the best players utilize graphite shafts for their metal woods but steel shafts for their irons.”

So, when do you buy new clubs? Take a quick survey of your bags (and perhaps go through your scorecards from the last few years) You may decide that it’s time to get rid of the old “Billy Beroo” and the other old clubs you’ve found.

The Most Optimal Time of the Year To Buy

You’re now convinced that it’s time for you to purchase new clubs. When is the ideal time to go out and purchase new clubs? The simple answer is it’s the holidays. Like nearly everything else the best season to buy clubs is between Christmas and Thanksgiving. After you have decided which clubs you wish to purchase, you can begin shopping for the most attractive holiday discounts and specials.

There is a good chance that spring is a good time to purchase clubs, too. It’s a good time to buy an older model for a bargain price if you don’t need the most recent and best. Begin looking for last year’s models once the new models hit the shelves. Keep an eye out until the price drops. You have the chance to purchase a new and exciting set of golf clubs for a a fraction of their cost.