As golfers, we have the opportunity to buy a variety of clubs. It is fair to say that most golfers do not change their set of irons very often, but you will always see golfers buying new Drivers, putters, wedges.
It is very common to hear club golfers making comments about how they are not good enough to update their irons or that their clubs will last them until the end.
I feel that it is the wrong approach to take if you want to enjoy your golf and improve your golf. Players are amazed at the difference in their game with the right clubs in their bag.
Golf Clubs are like a glove. If you wear the wrong size glove it is not much use to you. Same with golf equipment, if you have the wrong type of clubs with the wrong specifications to your game, they are useless.
Today I played a Pro-am in Newcastle where I was playing with a nice man off a 23 handicap. He is 5’4 and has an average ball speed with his driver. He told me that he bought a second hand R11 Driver on E-bay for $130. That sound fine, but the loft was too low for his swing speed, the shaft was a stiff flex (which does not suit his swing speed), and the driver was 2 inches shorter! Poor investment!
I have made the point before, shaft length in a Driver does not necessarily change because of your height. It is a wrong to believe that because of your height the shaft length should change. Shaft length adjustments are more common in iron shaft fittings.
Another common act that I see is, a person who struggles with their Driver, fairway wood, or putter simply goes out and buys a new one, which is great for retail. Usually the person does not get fitted correctly or at all, which again, makes the process a waste of time.
Usually a golfer will spend around $350 for a driver or even more. The golfer will probably spend around $400 for a Scotty Cameron putter, which is the top of the line putter. I do not have a problem with that, but make sure you take the time to get fitted correctly.
The main point that I want to get to, is people spend money on clubs so they can hopefully find a club that will cure their putting or driving problems. This rarely works. It may work for a short period, but that is it. Why not spend that money on lessons to help improve that area while at the same time get checked to see if your clubs need to be changed. This would be more beneficial in every area. You can still buy new clubs, which I encourage because of the advances in technology, but get fitted for the right clubs and get shown how to use them!
Finding a “bargain” online or in the “bargain barrel” may seem good in the beginning, but it will cost you in the end!