Timing of new iron purchases

[Shindig]

I must not have searched for the right key terms, because I should swear this has been discussed before. But I can't find it, so I'm asking.

A friend of mine is getting ready to purchase his first real set of irons. He's been playing with hand-me-downs and found a set he loves and has the money set aside for it: the Adams A7 if it makes a difference for the question I'm about to ask.

Could someone more familiar with the business side let me know if there's a reason for him to wait a month or two before purchasing? We've seen the set for under $500 (including the two hybrids) at both Roger Dunn and GolfSmith recently, but are wondering if there's likely to be a sale of some sort before too long. I can't imagine there would be a major one before Father's Day, but I don't know about these things.


Also, on a related note, what's the best/easiest/most efficient way to get fitted for Adams irons? I can't seem to find a demo/fitting day information on their website, and I'm not ready to suggest my friend to get fitted at a golf shop, especially if the company does free fittings.

[shaank0]

I cant really answer your question on the price since i have not researched what they usually go for. I bought all my nikes off Ebay for pretty cheap, my Irons for 525, 3 and 5 wood for 100 (used) , and my wedge set for 118.00 ( felt like i hit the lottery.)

So after i got all my clubs for 2010 i just went to dicks sporting goods and got them fitted their.

Every pro shop should have a person who is certified to fit someone to their clubs. I would just call around and ask what the process is.


My process was taking my measurements and watching my swing.
we determined we could cut i believe an inch off my clubs because i am only 5'6 with a 31" height from the floor to my wrist.

So he cut them all down and regrippied them ( you'll have to regrip your clubs if they cut them down which cost money depending on the grip you have.)

I then went in the next day to see where i was hitting the ground with my club at impact. I needed a Lie adjustment of -3 degrees because my toe was sticking up at address and such.

but i am now fitted and im ready to hit the course whenever this snow goes away.

[shades9323]

The golf shop you are buying from should do a free fitting for you. Or charge you and then deduct them from the purchase if you do make it.

[Fozcycle]

As for the timing of the purchase, just understand that most golf mfg's present new models in Jan, Feb & March. so the best time is to wait until the next release date and purchase the older model.

As for me, I was using the 2006 Callaway Fusions, purchased used about 2 yrs ago (4-SW). I just replaced them for a Brand New set of Callaway Fusion wide sole irons (3-PW). These are 2 yrs old, but never sold, so they are brand new, even though they have since released a newer model. I like the 2007 model better than the 2009 model and got the 2007 model for over 60% off the msrp! When I got them home, I had the pleasure of removing each iron from a separately sealed plastic sleeve.