Do I need to buy new golf clubs??

Question

I am 52 years old and played par golf in high school but played

less and less thereafter due to various reasons.

I have a 10 year old set of callaway big bertha with stiff shafts

and the grey headed woods. my putter is a new ping in the blue.

head cover that everyone uses.

i had the good fortune or misfortune of playing a round of golf with

a new set of pings with standard flex shafts and it was a totally different experience than with my set.

I am going to play 2-3 times a week this spring and summer and

am trying to decide whether to use my current set or start looking

to modernize.

any suggestions???

Answer 1

I suspect the problem is in your shafts. They might be too stiff for you now. A new set of shafts would probably do you wonders, but there's nothing wrong with treating yourself to a new set if it's in your budget. Ping makes very nice clubs, and I'm sure you'd enjoy playing more with them than your old set.

Answer 2

You're in my age bracket ... stiff might be too much in the shafts. Another, cheaper option for you would be to have the shafts replaced. in the irons at your local clubmaker.

Answer 3

There have been so many advances in club technology in the past decade its not even funny.  I would recommend new woods, new irons, and new wedges.  The putter can remain, as this is really about feel anyway.  

Here are some suggestions for a mid/ low handicapper.

Drivers- Taylormade R425, 460, 460 superquad all in regular flex.

Ping G5 with a reg. shaft

Titleist 905R w/ reg shaft.

Irons - Mizuno Mp 60's or 30's with dynamic gold reg shafts.

Taylormade TP's with reg shafts

Callaway X20 tours w/ reg shafts

Titleist 695 cbs w/ reg shafts

Wedges -

Taylormade TP y cut grooves

Titleist Vokey Spin Milled

Cleveland CG12, 14 y cut grooves

Nike Pro Wedge

You might go to your golf store and hit some products, decide what feels good, and look on ebay.  But with your current clubs, you will get better, but new clubs will make a big difference as well.

Answer 4

I'm not sure how fast you swing but it sounds like the regulars felt more comfortable for you..i would go for a new set.  also, go to a local golf store and see what clubs you like.. TRY A LOT OF THINGS out and see which ones feel the best for your swing, also, talk to a staff member there and get the flex right for your swing speed...that can influence your game so much

hope i helped and i wish you the best of luck!

Answer 5

I don't know if my advice will meet your criteria because I am 35 years younger than you, but some good news is that my dad is 2 years older than you and he is the one who taught me to play the game of golf. I enjoy to play in my spare time but my advice to you is to learn to play with the set of clubs that you have with you. So many people I know think they need to have that set of ping clubs that cost $400 but that won't do them any good if they don't have a general idea of how to swing a golf club. That is why I believe you should learn to get better with the set of clubs you have and maybe in the future when you get a "little" older you may want a newer set of clubs such as graphite.

Answer 6

The set of Irons that you have is a good set. I work for a competitor but I still hear that the older callaway heads were good, because they felt good even on miss hits as well as not losing a lot of distance on miss hits. The only thing you might do is, as someone else suggested, change your shafts to something with a softer flex so that you don't have to swing as hard to generate swing speed. The one benefitial thing would be to update on your woods, they have made vast improvments in the past 10 years. You could definately improve your game there.

Answer 7

I am 63 years old and have found that the new Cobra driver has added distance to my drive. If you can buy used clubs from Golfsmith or Golf Galaxy you wont have alot invested. I bought a used Cobra driver for $100 and a set of Adams clubs for $250 and they have improved my game.

Answer 8

My dad has 10 yr. old clubs to, but he doesnt play as much (i play more hehe) maybe gat a new driver and a hybrid but your irons should be fine...... maybe regular flew shafts? if you are playing fine with your clubs now, dont get new ones! just remember replaces your grips every year

Answer 9

everybody hits a 460cc driver...get one to keep up

putter is fine if you are comfortable with it

The new Callaway X-20 Irons might be worth a look

Answer 10

i don't blame you if you dont hold any substance with my opinion as i am 38 years younger than you but i play every day and I'm off a 13 handicap

i think you should get a new 460cc driver callaway x18 irons(cheaper than the x20 but still as good) and a three wood 5 wood and  rescue club your putter is fine if ti feels good

what about wedges?

Answer 11

As we age and loose flexibility it becomes easier to flex a regular shaft and get more distance with them than stiff, but they twist more too so off center hits will go more off line.  It is pretty much a trade-off, but I still think it is a game of feel, so if the newer clubs "felt" better to you I would upgrade.

Answer 12

Take advantage of the newer technology you will enjoy your game more

Answer 13

Your irons are probably fine, putter is too.

I play with irons from 1988.

Look into hybrids for your long irons.

3 and 5 woods have improved a lot recently.

But most importantly I would look into a new driver. New 460 heads, and better shafts have really improved distance and accuracy.