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Is there any reason as a high handcap golfer to replace my irons Ping I3+

Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:23 pm
Posted by thelawnwranglers
Member since Sep 2007
38825 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:23 pm
I lik my irons but they are 20 years old tech wise. Is there any upside or I can be just as bad with new clubs?

If I did do it should I get fitted
Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
5897 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:43 pm to
I am in the same boat and I’ve been thinking about getting fitted for years. I play with the only set of clubs I’ve ever owned, which are 25 years old.
I shoot in the 90s and realize that new clubs won’t all of a sudden put me in the 70s. But I finally decided to get fitted and went last week for a full bag session and had a great time.
The advances in technology for heads, shaft, and everything in between can’t be understated. I can’t describe how much more flush the shots felt with the newer clubs. The difference in distance alone is prob worth 2-3 shots a round. The forgiveness in these newer clubs is amazing.

I put my order in today. Can’t wait for them to come in.
Posted by Monahans
Member since Sep 2019
1250 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:43 pm to
1. What's your handicap?

2. How often do you play?

3. Are you willing to consistently practice after getting lessons?
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18076 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:57 pm to
maybe a touch of distance and forgiveness would come with new clubs.

But if you like the irons, just get fitted to some new shafts. No reason to ditch them if you like them.
This post was edited on 6/22/23 at 3:58 pm
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24689 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 5:15 pm to
Short answer is no.

Long answer is, new clubs won’t make your a better ball striker. Proper shafts will help with tempo and consistency which will make you a better ball striker. Make sure your current clubs have the right flex, weight, and lie angles for your swing, and wait to upgrade to when your clubs are costing you strokes and not your swing mechanics.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15992 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 5:21 pm to
Buying clubs may lead you to more practice, playing, and lessons.

Or not.

I buy clubs too often.
I would guess every 5 to 10 years you should get new sticks.
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
30385 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 6:34 pm to
You would probably get a good bit of help from a newer set. Not much changes in golf iron tech in under a decade but 20 years is a long time. Just my opinion.
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
24868 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 7:16 pm to
Newer clubs will be much more forgiving on mishits.
Posted by JGTiger
Member since Aug 2007
2941 posts
Posted on 6/22/23 at 7:57 pm to
I see a few people saying no, I say yes. 20 years is old for clubs. Without changing anything in your swing, you will get a little more distance and a little more forgiveness. Plus they will last you another 20 years.
Guessing your wedges are 20+ too. Short game would see a little improvement too.
Posted by cajuntiger07
Down DA Bayou
Member since Jan 2009
4399 posts
Posted on 6/23/23 at 8:19 am to
I say yes. What I also liked about a fitting is understanding what kind of clubs work for you and what clubs don't.
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