New Driver & Irons ????

[Matt P]

Okay, I am planning on upgrading my eight year old driver this spring and going to a club fitter to get properly fit for a new one, I would like to the R11 but will defer to his judgment.  The other thought I had was whether or not I should also get fit for new irons.  I have some nike slingshots that I play and like except I am getting tired of looking at steam shovels every time I address the ball.  I would also like to get properly fitted irons.

Should I break up the upgrades into this spring and next spring or just go all in.  Has anyone gone all in and had trouble adjusting to the new irons, what kind of adjustment period should I expect.

I am sure there are a bunch of other questions that I can't think of right now so if you have any additional info, just fire away.

Thanks for the help.

Matt

[bradabco]

I recently upgraded my driver as well. I was under the guise that I wanted the R11, went and hit every driver off the shelf... I walked away with a R9. I hit it further, and straighter than any other club I hit including the R11. Saved a couple hundred bucks and got the club that works for me. I wouldnt pigeon hole yourself, hit a few drivers than you can make the best decision for your game... good luck!

[RyanR]

If it were me, I'd just hit all of the drivers and irons you can, and see if something clicks.  I recently bought the new Burner 2.0 irons and was playing the r7s for about 4 years.  I just really liked the way the Burners felt when I hit them.  Whatever makes you the most confident is what makes sense to go with.  Coach where I play says "it's the indian shooting the bow, not the arrows in the quiver."  If the indian feels great about the arrows, he'll shoot more confidently :-)

God bless,

Ryan