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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 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
If I did do it should I get fitted
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Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:43 pm to thelawnwranglers
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.
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 on 6/22/23 at 3:43 pm to thelawnwranglers
1. What's your handicap?
2. How often do you play?
3. Are you willing to consistently practice after getting lessons?
2. How often do you play?
3. Are you willing to consistently practice after getting lessons?
Posted on 6/22/23 at 3:57 pm to thelawnwranglers
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.
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 on 6/22/23 at 5:15 pm to thelawnwranglers
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.
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 on 6/22/23 at 5:21 pm to thelawnwranglers
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.
Or not.
I buy clubs too often.
I would guess every 5 to 10 years you should get new sticks.
Posted on 6/22/23 at 6:34 pm to thelawnwranglers
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 on 6/22/23 at 7:16 pm to thelawnwranglers
Newer clubs will be much more forgiving on mishits.
Posted on 6/22/23 at 7:57 pm to thelawnwranglers
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.
Guessing your wedges are 20+ too. Short game would see a little improvement too.
Posted on 6/22/23 at 8:41 pm to JGTiger
Shaft technology has improved dramatically in the last 20 years. Iron head design/technology has not. I’m not sure how old you are but most people will experiments a change on swing speed in 20 year time span. Lastly, I remember trying the i3’s and it had a bananas trampoline effect if I caught it just right. I remember hiring some 6 irons about 200 in the air when my normal distance was 180. It kept mie from buying them.
Posted on 6/23/23 at 8:19 am to thelawnwranglers
I say yes. What I also liked about a fitting is understanding what kind of clubs work for you and what clubs don't.
Posted on 6/23/23 at 3:25 pm to cajuntiger07
Clubface technology isnt getting enough love in here. Compared to what the op is hitting he will get a big jump in forgiveness with a new set of game improvement irons. The reality is its the shafts where you get the most improvement from a fitting, but a newer set of pings will make a noticeable difference to him on mishits.
Posted on 6/23/23 at 8:21 pm to JGTiger
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Guessing your wedges are 20+ too. Short game would see a little improvement too.
Rest of bag pretty modern Cleveland CBX. Woods and driver ping g410
The new Cleveland's are for high handicapper so easy to hit
I don't know handicap. 28 hitting right at 100
Posted on 6/23/23 at 8:23 pm to Big L
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you are but most people will experiments a change on swing speed in 20 year
Yeah I am not 25 anymore and a lot of distance lost..also quite a bit heavier
Pings are blue dots no idea if that is right angle or not.
Posted on 6/24/23 at 10:07 am to thelawnwranglers
I have a set of Ping G425 4-PW green dots I’ll sell you.
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