New driver or new irons?

[hjimzaf]

Both my driver and irons are 5 years old. I currently have to money to replace one, not both. Which one should I replace first?

[sean_miller]

  hjimzaf said:

Originally Posted by hjimzaf

Both my driver and irons are 5 years old. I currently have to money to replace one, not both. Which one should I replace first?

Is that all your money? Neither.

If it's just a golf budget issue, you could go with a 1-2 year old set of each and replace them both.

[newtogolf]

I'd say if you hit your irons well and use your driver often I'd go with the driver as I think greater advances have been made in drivers during that time.

[hjimzaf]

  sean_miller said:

Originally Posted by sean_miller

Is that all your money? Neither.

If it's just a golf budget issue, you could go with a 1-2 year old set of each and replace them both.

No, I will eventually replace both before the end of the year, just wondering which to go with first.

  newtogolf said:

Originally Posted by newtogolf

I'd say if you hit your irons well and use your driver often I'd go with the driver as I think greater advances have been made in drivers during that time.

That's what I was thinking, just wanted to get some opinions. Though, I've been drooling over the new Callaway Razr X irons!

[newtogolf]

If you're going to replace both I'd definitely do the driver first as it will be easier for you to get used to mid-season.  New irons might take more time for you to adjust to distance wise, etc.  Where as if you get fitted and hit the driver well you can just hit the course.  The Razr X irons are nice, I tried them out when I bought my Diablo Edges at the beginning of the year.  Since you are a lower handicap than I am, you might also want to try the Mizuno JPX 800's and JPX 800 Pro's, very nice irons too.

  hjimzaf said:

Originally Posted by hjimzaf

No, I will eventually replace both before the end of the year, just wondering which to go with first.

That's what I was thinking, just wanted to get some opinions. Though, I've been drooling over the new Callaway Razr X irons!

[hjimzaf]

Ended up buying the Diablo Octane. It was down to $199 from $299. Plus, they gave me $40 for my old driver, so I got it for $159! I hit both my old and new driver on their launch monitor. I was averaging about 210-215 carry with my old driver, about 225-230 carry with the new one. Can't wait to take it out to the range!

[TourSpoon]

  hjimzaf said:

Originally Posted by hjimzaf

Ended up buying the Diablo Octane. It was down to $199 from $299. Plus, they gave me $40 for my old driver, so I got it for $159! I hit both my old and new driver on their launch monitor. I was averaging about 210-215 carry with my old driver, about 225-230 carry with the new one. Can't wait to take it out to the range!

I have the Octane Tour and picked up a good 10 yards over my 2006 Big Bertha 454.  I think that was the bigger bang for your buck especially at the price you scored it at.

[newtogolf]

That was a great deal.  Enjoy the new driver!

  hjimzaf said:

Originally Posted by hjimzaf

Ended up buying the Diablo Octane. It was down to $199 from $299. Plus, they gave me $40 for my old driver, so I got it for $159! I hit both my old and new driver on their launch monitor. I was averaging about 210-215 carry with my old driver, about 225-230 carry with the new one. Can't wait to take it out to the range!

[hjimzaf]

Next is the irons. I really want to hit the Razr X Forged, but no local shop carries them in lefty!

[newtogolf]

Look for a demo day that Callaway is attending, should be able to try one there.  I had similar issues when shopping for irons, most stores have limited selection and demos for us lefties.

  hjimzaf said:

Originally Posted by hjimzaf

Next is the irons. I really want to hit the Razr X Forged, but no local shop carries them in lefty!