It can be hard to determine when the right time to buy an entirely new set, regardless whether you’re a serious golfer. The excitement surrounding new clubs is undoubtedly high. However the marketing department of the manufacturer’s department makes it difficult to make a decision on whether you need to buy an additional set every season. That, we can say, is not essential. It is important to evaluate the age of your set and their impact on your play.

A low handicap golfer can see a significant improvement from the purchase of a new set of irons if you’re noticing some loss of speed or distance. If you’re not a low handicap golfer and constantly working on your game, you may notice a difference in your game with a different category of iron. A professional assessment of your swing can be the most beneficial when you take your irons to a fitting shop. You’ll get tips from them regarding how your clubs are performing and what new clubs may be helpful. The best part is, you can see and feel the difference between your current club and a newer set in their simulator.

While new clubs can be great for your game, continuously looking for the “next model” can cause problems in your play. Two of our local pros agree that fitting is the most important aspect of deciding whether you need to replace your set.

The Reasons Your Clubs Aren’t Fit anymore

Don Berry, PGA professional at Edinburgh USA Golf Club, Brooklyn Park, says, “When they aren’t your style anymore or when you feel that your options are being taken away because you haven’t changed.”

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

“The biggest reasons to consider new clubs is getting fitting clubs that are properly fitted to optimize performance and to keep up with technological advances,” he says. “New clubs are more comfortable to hit and are longer.”

Clubs that have been damaged

Sometimes, you’ll need to replace a club due to damage (I broke my steel-shafted 8-iron hitting the root of a tree and replaced it with a similar club, however the new shaft was graphite) While it’s not the best option but it’s cheaper than buying a brand new set. However, pros caution against this.

“Within a set of irons I would not suggest replacing a single iron except to replace an iron that is long, such as a 3- or 4-iron using a hybrid or high-loft fairway wood or in the wedge end of the set,” Foley says. You should utilize the same irons, so you have the proper gapping, and the clubs will have the same shafts and the exact lie angles.

Berry acknowledges that mixing sets isn’t a good idea but if it needs to be done, he recommends taking all the clubs to a golf store to have lies and lofts examined, and perhaps replace the shafts if the weight isn’t in the right place.

Berry states “The bottom line here is to play the best clubs you can.” “I recall hearing that Bobby Jones had a mix of clubs after retiring. Someone checked every specification and found they were all perfectly match. Find More About This chose the best clubs, regardless of make or model.

Get Your Club(s) Fitted

If you’ve made the decision to buy new clubs, any professional golfer would tell you that it’s important to have your club fitted by a professional -irons differ from iron woods made from metal.

“When purchasing new clubs, the first step is to go through a club fitting” Foley says. The fitting procedure for driver, wedges, and irons entails several different components. With the driver the loft and shaft of the club is the most crucial aspect to consider to maximize distance. The length and shaft flex, the shaft angle, and material of the irons are all important considerations. When selecting wedges, think about how many wedges you own as well as their lofts for the proper gapping and the bounce angles.

Berry is also a contributor to another perspective:

“Metal woods are primarily designed to achieve the most distance Irons and wedges are designed to maintain a constant distance. Your driver and 3-wood should be able to go as far as they can, but that’s not necessarily the case for a 6-iron. Graphite shafts are commonly used in woods made from metal, but they’re also used in irons by most top players.

So, when do you start to acquire new clubs? Take a quick survey of your bag (and perhaps look over your scorecards from the last few years) and you could think it’s time to move on from the former “Billy Beroo” and other clubs found there.

The Most Optimal Time of the Year To Buy

Okay, so you’ve officially decided it’s time to buy new clubs. When should you actually go to the store and purchase them? The most obvious answer is during the holiday season. Like most other things the best time of year to buy clubs is during the time between Christmas and Thanksgiving. Once you know what clubs you’d like to purchase, do some shopping around to find out which businesses offer the most festive deals and specials.

Spring is an excellent season to buy clubs. If you don’t have to own the latest and greatestequipment, this can be a great time of year to purchase models from the past at a bargain deal. Start looking for the last year’s models as soon as the new models hit the shelves. Keep an eye out until prices drop. This is your chance to get an excellent new set of golf clubs at less than the price.