When to get new clubs?

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By Rachel V

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  1. Hey everyone!

    I am new to golf, I have only been playing for about 6 months. I currently am playing with a Wilson set for women. My question is, is there a right time to get fitted for clubs? I know it is going to cost a lot so I am not looking forward to that part. Should I wait till I have a lower handicap?

    Would appreciate any advice because it is a big financial commitment.

  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Assuming you’ve started correctly with lessons to get the basics of a swing, you don’t need to get a full bag immediately. A score is a sum of a drive, an approach, and holing some number of putts
    Are your drives generally near or in the fairway? Do your iron/hybrid shots consistently on target to the green? If you are in a bunker does it make you fear to get out? Do you average more than 34-36 putts a round?
    If 1 of these 4 is a definite weakness, then focus on that one area. Putters and drivers can be improved with a fitting to get started. The one size fits all designs fit very few well. Working with a coach that gives you start points to look at. Progress at your comfort level to update your bag.
  3. I have no qualifications… aside from interest based research/ experience. My best advice would be!

    Wilson’s are good clubs, you can start to replace club by club as you improve! My top two recommendations would be Driver and Putter as the first replacements. If you can get a fitting(especially for driver) you will gain a great deal from a club that suites your swing! Matching a shaft and head to your swing to maximize your conditions.

    Secondly a putter, everyone will putt better with a tool they are confident with. You can get lots of miles on a putter you are confident with.

    Breaking up the whole bag to just aclub or a couple at a time can save the bank. Maybe then you look at some wedges… then irons. Rinse annd repeat! Each year improving your swing and adding new “toys” to the bag.

    A local course proshop would be a great source of info! Often they have manufacture fittings on location as well as club professionals at all times that will be very knowledgeable and steer you in the right direction…. Maybe a relationship that can get some lessons to help assess where your energy is best spent.

    Hope this helps!!
  4. Eric H

    Eric H
    Ridgway, PA

    If youre looking for new clubs you should not wait to get "better"! Getting into the right equipment might help you get better. Golf is an expensive hobby sometimes, we all understand that, I wish it wasn't sometimes too. Having the right equipment can make the game a little easier and more enjoyable. I say if you want new clubs and are going to spend money on them, do it sooner than later.
  5. Aaron G

    Aaron G
    Northern VA

    How much a club fitting might help you is really about how well your current clubs suit you. For example, if you had an 8 yr a 3 iron made for a PGA tour player, they are probably going to have trouble swinging it and will likely develop some bad swing habits as a result of the club being a bad bit. But, if you give them a club made for their height and athletic ability, even if it isn't perfect, it should allow them to make a more natural swing and hit some pretty good shots.

    In your case, are you taking any lessons? Or do you know a head pro that you trust to give you good advice? If so, you should check with one of them to see if your clubs might be a bad fit for you. In my opinion, starting with length and shaft/total weight to make sure those are correct for you would make sure your clubs aren't hurting your development.

    You can also consider set makeup... depending on how far you hit the ball and what courses you play, you might not need a full set of clubs. I played a round last summer with a mother and daughter. The mom didn't hit the ball very far and pretty much just hit driver off the tee and then hit hybrid until she was close enough to use her wedges. I'd guess she used maybe 6-8 different clubs total for 18 holes. The daughter played college softball and could hit it as far as most of the men I've played with and used her full bag.

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