Should I buy new irons?

I have been playing a set of Wilson irons that I bought in, wait for it, 1991!!

I guess I am long overdue for a new set.

My question is:  How much difference will a new set of irons make?  I am a decent league golfer.  Handicap around 8-10.  I am assuming that all the newest technology will provide me with better results.  I also seem to be lacking confidence in my irons because they are so old and the grooves are so worn down.

Any advice?

Thanks!

Yes, I would suggest you replace them. I would suspect that you will get some distance and forgiveness. But as far as scoring goes it's the Indian and not the bow. Also go see a pro and get fitted.

try sets on the range, ask for player to talk about they're sets, they love this and and will ask you to take the whole bag to go for it.

Great experiences and exchange are on the range.

What range?  I don't follow you.

Ummm, yeah it is about time to replace them. I would suggest finding a set you like now but then wait for them to drop in price before buying. My set was selling for $700 when new but I picked them up in new condition a few years later for $300.

Agree. You can Google "Golf Digest hot list 2013" for example to see "the best" clubs from a given year. Then at a shop you'll know what to look for. Also hit in a simulator and don't be afraid to take recommendations from store employees. Just remember some of them may be making money off you

Gotta agree with everyone that's telling you to try as many clubs as possible and buy new clubs from that are one or two years old. I've replaced just about every club in my bag in the last year and it is amazing how much money I saved.

Thanks for the replies.

My plan is to get a new set this winter.

Does getting fit really make that much of a difference?  I am not really sure I want to go through the experience of getting fit for clubs.

My irons are about a year older than yours.

I don't disagree with what everyone says, but I'd suggest you consider replace other clubs first, depending on their age and technology.

To me, first priority, newer driver. Then fairway woods. Then wedges. Then irons.

I am done with newer clubs now except for irons (maybe).

Got to admit, I know new irons can really help, but I know how far my current clubs go with certain swings, and I am reluctant to put that at risk.

I'm a little surprised that your teammates in your league haven't forced you to purchase new clubs?

I would change them just so you have newer grooves and IDK if your 1991 irons have conforming grooves or not? I would guess yes, because of the excessive wear. . .

It's an individual league, so I am my only teammate!  :)

So, force yourself to get new clubs.

If you are nearing age 50, you should get a fitting. The clubheads have improved, and you may do better with another shaft.

I stayed with stiff shafts about five years longer than I should have, and it ruined what swing tempo I did have. But, you play to a single digit HDCP, so you probably haven't had such swing problems.

Another thing: If you're starting to play more rounds of golf, a lighter shaft will prevent back-nine fatigue if - say - you get to play three days in a row.

Keep us posted! I'd like to hear if you keep the Wilsons, or find something better.

I guess you live in the US, so hopefully this may help. I have used several "new and improved" sets over the last few years....namely Titleist DTR,s, Adams A2's, TM Burner 2.0's, Titelist AP's and Ping G25,s. All have been good clubs and have been fun and enjoyable to use over the years. Purely out of curiosity, I picked up an almost new set of 1-iron golf irons and driver off eBay in Australia for $299. The guy who had bought them injured his shoulder and so could no longer play. Most were unused and still in the plastic. As I live in Aus and have absolutely nothing to gain by saying this, please consider trying these out. I have had them for 2 months now and am playing the best golf of my life. A definite month of transitioning, but I will never got back to conventional irons again, and I never thought I would say that....after spending almost $2000 on the last set. Yes...I know that I sound a lot like a snake-oil salesman and there will be a million "experts" Out there who know better....but I do not think I have found anyone who has used 1-iron golf clubs in earnest that has gone back to conventional length afterwards...and I have visited several forums on the subject. Without exception, all of the players seem to love them...me included. If you are anywhere close to where they are having a demonstration, you could do worse than try a set. If you are dead set on conventional irons, Pings are lovely clubs, as are the Titelist AP's and very well made. I would recommend these to anyone who's not open to experimenting with a new approach. They a packed full of new technology and virtually guarantee you hit fairways and greens in regularity. I just hit them more often with old technology 1-irons and a hunched over stance....very Jack Nicklaus