Comments on: What to Expect from New Golf Clubs

By: SRG

SRG — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:57:09 +0000

Excellent blend of objective information and common sense. Your comments on what may be new and cool but make little difference to the golfer swinging the club is spot on. Is am an equipment junkie but have become more realistic on what to really expect with new clubs.
“ Buying lessons is a good way to spend money if you want lessons. Buying clubs is a good way to spend money if you want clubs.”. Brillliant, thanks!

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 19:59:14 +0000

In reply to Edit.

I think you’re referring to this: https://pluggedingolf.com/how-i-gained-over-10-mph-of-club-speed-in-one-lesson/

Buying lessons is a good way to spend money if you want lessons. Buying clubs is a good way to spend money if you want clubs.

Best,

Matt

By: Edit

Edit — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:33:38 +0000

Matt, was it you who went to a club fitter one time and walked away with a swing tip that improved your club head speed?
I’ve always thought the best way to spend money getting better at golf was to buy lessons, not clubs.

By: cksurfdude

cksurfdude — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:42:36 +0000

Great overview and also really a good directive for many golfers who have never been fit for their clubs to go book an appointment with a personal club builder (and not a big box store). After a few fittings, lot of research and a lot of experimentation (yeah I like wasting money trying new clubs ) I'm learning what seems to work better for me. Case in point - wife and I were traveling recently and played a round of golf at a nice course .. where we rented clubs. I got a nice set but the typical men's setup, including shaft type and weights, which I knew in advance I might struggle with .. and yeah I had trouble hitting the ball well with them .. especially the irons and wedges.... Ended up using more clubs from the women's set! Point is: lessons are indisputably the biggest contributor to improved golfing performance, but if you feel like you're "fighting" your clubs you may want to visit a qualified fitter

By: David

David — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:16:53 +0000

Matt,
Excellent article! I am buying new irons, and maybe woods, this Spring. Currently hitting Northwestern TW276 blade irons, 3-PW. Should I be? I would say not, but that is what has been in my bag on and off for the last 20 year and for the last 6 straight years. Plus they are a little short (1/4-1/2 inch) for me. These blades are named after Tom Weiskopf and his win at The British Open in 1973 (score of 276). When I catch them right…POW…off the ball goes. But when not…definite large difference. A bit of new technology has been invented since these were forged. It will be interesting to see the difference. I’ll let you know.

By: Larry Beller

Larry Beller — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:27:22 +0000

Thanks for this excellent, honest commentary on managing expectations of new clubs. It’s been my experience that even getting fit for new clubs also has limited positive effects on the course although the potential for better results is greater with a good fitter. Getting better through practice, a good exercise program and in some cases lessons probably exceeds any gains from new equipment for most people. in my opinion.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:52:51 +0000

This something I have noticed with experiencing both new and “old” clubs. Very little difference. Its nice to see and read confirmation what most of us golfers know but still chase the newest and greatest.

By: Larry Hill

Larry Hill — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:17:01 +0000

This by far is the best article you’ve written! You don’t endorse any brand, but tell what the difference or evolutionary process of the manufacture of golf equipment. Great article! Thank You for that.

By: WBN

WBN — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:58:27 +0000

This is one of the best articles on new equipment that I have read in a long time. Your honesty in evaluating the newest upgrades is very much appreciated. I have always been a fan of your articles and use this site as a go to when researching equipment. When manufacturers say they have increased the sweet spot by x percent, they never say what actual size the sweet spot was so x percent is minimal. Three percent of a pinhead is not going to produce 15 yards. Keep the rerviews coming and thanks again for your honest and enlightening information.