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Ok, I have a question about purchasing new clubs. Right now I have a set of Ping G2s 5-PW, GW, SW, and LW (all G2s). I have had them for just shy of 4 years, which is about as long as I have been playing. So far, I have seen steady improvement since I started playing.

Here is my question, I have been itching for new irons and wedges. I can't really think of any good reason to pitch the idea to the wife, or any good reason to actually buy new clubs other then just cause. Should I just save the money or do you think I would actually see a real benefit? If not now, when should I think about new clubs? I appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks in advance.

My home course isn't that difficult (from what I can tell). I was pretty consistent 86-88 last year, with one or two holes that are out of control scores. I didn't play much worse when playing longer courses. Course stats:
Slope: 111
Rating: 66.2
Yards: 5402
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Be it woods OR irons I found the best way to tell was by "sharing" clubs with different friends I play with. During the course of a round it gives me the opprtunity to hit different clubs in a "real world" scenario. Then...if you find something that is "magic"...then go buy 'em!
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Give your local pro a visit.

Most amateur golfers play with "off the shelf" clubs that don't actually fit there height and build etc. Pro will be able to advise on whether your clubs shoul be lengthened/shortened, loft angle increased/decreased etc.

It's the only way to be certain.

and as the old adage goes..if it aint broke, don't fix it.

G5 Driver
G2 3 & 5 Wood
i5 3 - PW Irons
52 tour wedge
56 tour wedge Putter Pro VI ball bag

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Have you ever put new grips on your G2s? The reason I ask is you have an excellent set of clubs right now!! I personally play the i3 blades, they're about a year older than the G2s, and I love them. I've re-gripped them several times(at least once per year) and they play like they did when I bought them. If they get beat up from rocks and wear and tear then I'll replace them, but until the technology improves they are great for me.
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I had them re-gripped at the beginning of this year. I doubt I will end up replacing them now. I think I have been reading too many golf magazines.

"The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree , is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents"

-Nathaniel Bornenstein
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I would get fitted before I bought anything first.

In the bag:
Great Big Birtha II Stiff 10 degrees
Hibore 15 degrees, V2 shaft stiff
X-forged 3-pw
Vokey Oil Can 256-10, 260-08 34in Tess ProV1

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Do you need a new set of irons? No, you don't. Would you see any benefit from new equipment? Perhaps. If the clubs you have now are not properly fitted for you then you would see a big difference. Sometimes a new set of sticks can just give a player confidence but the equipment you have now is good. While driver technology has advanceed dramatically in 4 years, iron technology hasn't changed nearly as much as club manufacturers like to think. My irons are approx 5 years old and while I have considered a change as well, I see no reason to rush into it. Now, getting a new set of clubs can be "fun" and that's why we play the sport. So if you want a new set then by all means go ahead and make up a reason to tell the wife But as long as your G2's are fitted for you (maybe take those to a local pro and make sure they are fitted) then I think you have a nice set of irons. Oh yeah... the reason I started to think about making a change? I subscribed to Golf Digest and was reading their hot list....

Driver: 09 Launcher 10.5
4 Wood: 09 Launcher Steel 17
Hybrid: Baffler DWS 20 Aldila Reg
Irons: AP1 4-GW Steel
Wedges: 588 Gunmetal 56 & 60Putter: Studio Style Newport 2Ball: NXT Tour

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Silvertree
You have a great set of irons, I read lots of mags. too and it's hard not to get caught up in all the hype of the new stuff, but I think the irons you and I play are as good as it gets. Maybe in a couple more years I will be able to justify a new set. Good luck and hitem straight.

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Thanks for all of the advice. I went through the Ping fitting when I bought them. My swing has probably changed since then, due to some lessons. I know my scores have gotten better! I am going to see if I need some adjustments, but otherwise I think they are in the bag for a few more years.

I have decided to look at some different wedges. We will see how that goes.
"The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree , is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents"

-Nathaniel Bornenstein
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ahhh, i say go for it and buy new irons. i love that feeling when you just get new clubs. lol

In The Bag...

Driver: SQ Sumo 10.5* w/ Aldila VS Proto
3 Wood: Burner
Hybrid: SQ 18*Irons(3-PW): 755 w/ Dynamic Gold S30052.08*: Vokey Oil Can56.14*: Vokey Spin MilledPutter: Newport 2Ball: pro v1xShoes: Footjoy Athletics

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yup get new ones

My bag
Driver-905R
3 wood-906 F2
hybrid- 583h 21*
irons- 695 CB royal precision project x (6.0)wedges- vokey spin milled 56 and 60putter- studio style newport 2

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