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  1. 1. What is the life cycle of your clubs?

    • Driver/Woods/Hybrids - gotta have the latest
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    • D/W/H - once/twice per yr
      35
    • D/W/H - every 3 or 4 years
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    • D/W/H - why fix what works?
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    • Irons/Wedges - gotta have the latest
      3
    • I/W - once/twice per yr
      20
    • I/W - every 3 or 4 years
      73
    • I/W - why fix what works?
      78
    • Putter - gotta have the latest
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    • P - once/twice per yr
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    • P - every 3 or 4 years
      30
    • P - why fix what works?
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All my friends wish I was right-handed, because I've been going through clubs like boxer shorts the last two years...

..... My wife knows and actually laughed (when I read her this post) at our insane passion for the game & equipment! But then again, she has her vice so I guess we're even!!!
In my Sun Mountain Bag:

Driver: TaylorMade R7 SuperQuad 10.5°
3 wood: TaylorMade R7 Steel
Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 2i(18*), 3i(20*)Irons: Titleist Ap2Wedges: Titleist Vokey 50* Oil Can & 54* SMPutter: Odyssey Black Series #1 / Ping Piper I-Series
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I have been wondering - how often do people change their clubs. I have been using the same set of clubs for years, but I have been relatively uninterested in equipment until now. It seems that most people tend to change their drivers much more often relative to their irons. I think I may follow the same trend. How often do you change your clubs?

I pick whatever gives me the most confidence standing over the ball when I address it. And if it ain't broke, I'm not going to fix it. That means I could get five new clubs in a week, or I could go years without getting a single one. It all depends, really.

"Shouldn't you be going faster? I mean, you're doing 40 in a 65..."

Driver: Burner TP 9.5*
3 Wood: 906F2 15*
2I: Eye 23I-PW: 3100 I/HWedges: Vokey Spin-Milled 56*06, MP-R 52*07/60*05Putter: Victoria IIBall: Pro V1xCheck out my new blog: Thousand Yard DriveHome Course: Kenton County...
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Like Lee Trevino, I've learned that the world is a funny place...when I was younger and always yearned for new, cool equipment, I couldn't afford it and bought things very seldom. Now that I'm older and can afford it, friends and associates are always giving me equipment free or discounted, so I'm awash in clubs today.

But to answer the question:

1. Driver: Will replace whenever I think there is something I might hit better. I've had 3 drivers in the last 4 years, but one of them was a gift...

2. FW, hybrids: Will only change occasionally, 3-4 years, probably.

3. Irons: I've used 5 sets over the last 18 years, changing a bit more frequently in recent years. The set I have now will probably stay until I'm forced to change because of groove regulation changes. I won't play with a set that is illegal for posting handicap scores.

4. Wedges: Ditto the irons...

5. Putter: Whenever I feel like a new one...I have about 15 putters that I've cycled in and out over the years.

JP Bouffard

"I cut a little driver in there." -- Jim Murray

Driver: Titleist 915 D3, ACCRA Shaft 9.5*.
3W: Callaway XR,
3,4 Hybrid: Taylor Made RBZ Rescue Tour, Oban shaft.
Irons: 5-GW: Mizuno JPX800, Aerotech Steelfiber 95 shafts, S flex.
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM5 56 degree, M grind
Putter: Edel Custom Pixel Insert 

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. The set I have now will probably stay until I'm forced to change because of groove regulation changes. I won't play with a set that is illegal for posting handicap scores.

4. Wedges: Ditto the irons...

I think they are grandfathering presently conforming irons and wedges for several years, so the grooves should not be an issue unless you play on a tour of some type, then the year is 2009.
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I am surprised and proud of you guys

sometimes new equipment just revitalizes your love for the game after being frustrated

Usually use NXT Extreme's or HX Hot's
Soon to be Home Track : Grey Silo GC (71.5 / 128)

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When ever my dad gets new stuff :) . I've only had to purchase one club thus far, and that was a 3 wood. I don't really think clubs make to much of a difference, so in all likely hood I'll add a LW to my set, and MAYBE get new irons next year. These are 8 or so years old, but they do the job, only reason I would get new ones would be to get forged, or something more difficult to hit, to challenge my ball striking.

In the bag:
Driver: r7 quad v2 stiff
3-Wood: XLS
Hybrid: X
Irons: CG Golds 3-GWSW: x forged 56/13LW: Vokey sm 60/.08Putter: Callie 35''Ball: pro v1

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..... My wife knows and actually laughed (when I read her this post) at our insane passion for the game & equipment! But then again, she has her vice so I guess we're even!!!

I'm sad...

Another driver bites the dust. Burner TP gets the boot in favor of the 907D2
In My Bag:

Taylormade: Superquad 9.5 Aldila VS Proto 'By You' 70-S
Sonartec: SS-07 14.0 Aldila NV 85-S
Cleveland: Halo, 3i UST Irod 83-SPing: i-10 4-UW AWT-STitleist: Vokey Design Spin Milled 54.10 & 60.08Slighter: Handstamped Tacoma, 350G in Black Satin w/Sound Slot
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If i had the money, id have everything i wanted in a flash. But at the same time like you said "Why fix what works?"
In My Bag

Driver: Sasquatch 460 9.5°
3 Wood: Laser 3 Wood 15°
5 Wood: r7 19° (Stiff)Irons: S58 Irons 4-PW Orange DotWedge: Harmonized 60°Wedge: Z TP 54°Putter: Tiffany 34"Balls: Pro V1 Shoes: Adidas Tour 360 IIThe Meadows Golf Coursewww.themeadowsgc.comAge: 16
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I've had my Ignite driver since 2005 and the T-60 since 2005... My irons I just got these Mizuno clones... OK There TechPower Irons... I love them... but am considering going back to my 1992 Palmers because of the loft issue...

What's in Shane's Bag?     

Ball: 2022 :callaway: Chrome Soft Triple Track Driver: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond 8° MCA Kai’li 70s FW: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond  H: :callaway: Apex Pro 21 20°I (3-PW) :callaway: Apex 21 UST Recoil 95 (3), Recoil 110 (4-PW). Wedges: :callaway: Jaws Raw 50°, 54°, 60° UST Recoil 110 Putter: :odyssey: Tri-Hot 5K Triple Wide 35”

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It depends if you have the sickness! I've always been a club sicko, can't help it. Besides it's fun to use the off season to evaluate your clubs based on what was successful and what wasn't. For the past 5 years since I turned 50, I have been retailoring my set to fit what I feel I need. I compete against 30 something pro's who hit the ball off the world so I've had to find ways not only to keep up but to make so I can play without being so sore I can't breathe. It's amazing what grafit shafts with dampeners can do for older guys. Plus the way designers are building new courses you have to do something, 7400 to 7700 yard tracks, hell you have to bust it as far as you can so you only have 190 to 225 to the pin on par fours. Oh well its all great fun...bwgolfer

TaylorMade Burner TP 9.5* stiff shaft Driver and Taylormade 15* medal
Cleveland utilities 22*
Taylormade tour prefered irons with rifle flighted 6.0
Taylormade z groove tp wedges 52* and 58*
Rife Antigua blade putterTitlest Pro V1X, Bridgestone 3000s Black

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I am not much older than my irons. I could see myself still using my Eye 2 +'s 30 years from now. Perhaps I should get a backup set, just in case.

I have experimented with my wedges once, I have been carrying Vokey wedges for the longest time, then I got some Cleveland CG10's in the Black Pearl. They were nice, but there is just something about a rusty oil can Vokey that just feels right, so I am back to my old trusty rustys.

Putters, I will keep the same one for a year or two until I decide that it has been hexed, then I will try something else. I do however keep them in case I decide the hex has been lifted, so I can switch back.

BTW, I am slightly nuts.

In the bag:
Driver: R7 Quad
Irons: Eye 2 + (Red Dot)
Wedges: Vokey (52, 56, 60)Putter: Anser G2iBalls: (Pro V1, NXT, DT Solo, Whatever is handy)

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I've replace my entire set in the last 2 years... that being said, I had good reason.

Driver - in 05' I used a 250cc steel driver... upgraded to a 360cc in 06' since anything bigger was too weird, now I have a 460cc.

3-wood - changed with driver

hybrids - had to replace the CPR's with the Adams that matched set.

irons - I have new irons because I outgrew my old ones ability wise.

wedges - new two years ago, old ones were wrong lofts, etc.

putter - new last year, but old one made it 14 yrs.

Now... I see my irons lasting a few years, untill I can handle blades. My driver will get replaced every 2-4 years, just for fun. Wedges, well maybe every 2-4, they get worn out. Putter, not until it stops working.
My Clubs: Callaway FT-i Tour LCG 9.5° w/ Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 stiff; Sonartec GS Tour 14° w/ Graphite Design Red Ice 70 stiff; Adams Idea Pro 2h(18°) & 3h(20°) w/ Aldila VS Proto 80 stiff; Adams Idea Pro Forged 4-PW w/ TT Black Gold stiff; Cleveland CG12 DSG RTG 52°-10° & 58°-10°; Odyssey...
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I don't fix it unless it's broken. Thing is, some part of my game is always broken...

"Shouldn't you be going faster? I mean, you're doing 40 in a 65..."

Driver: Burner TP 9.5*
3 Wood: 906F2 15*
2I: Eye 23I-PW: 3100 I/HWedges: Vokey Spin-Milled 56*06, MP-R 52*07/60*05Putter: Victoria IIBall: Pro V1xCheck out my new blog: Thousand Yard DriveHome Course: Kenton County...
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I'm sad...

D2 got benched for a SuperQuad, which is in the process of being dethroned by a G10.

Lt2's are out in favor of MP57's 904f is gone, replaced by a Sonartec Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 dumped for a Custom Slighter Tacoma The only items that have stood any test of time are my Cleveland Halo's, even my Vokey's rotate with a set of 588's It truly is a sickness...
In My Bag:

Taylormade: Superquad 9.5 Aldila VS Proto 'By You' 70-S
Sonartec: SS-07 14.0 Aldila NV 85-S
Cleveland: Halo, 3i UST Irod 83-SPing: i-10 4-UW AWT-STitleist: Vokey Design Spin Milled 54.10 & 60.08Slighter: Handstamped Tacoma, 350G in Black Satin w/Sound Slot
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My driver & fairway wood are about 1.5 years old
My irons are about 2 years old
My wedges are about 2 years
My putter is about 4 years
My bag is about 1 year

Its sad but I don't have anything that I need to buy or replace at this time.

Titleist 910 D2 9.5 Driver
Titleist 910 F15 & 21 degree fairway wood
Titleist 910 hybrid 24 degree
Mizuno Mp33 5 - PW
52/1056/1160/5

"Yonex ADX Blade putter, odyssey two ball blade putter, both  33"

ProV-1

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- Replace my driver every other season.
- Recently replaced my set of irons after 9 years. Technology hasn't moved forward as much for irons.
- Putter I've had for 9 years and I see no change in the future.
- Wedges 2 years, I like the spin with a new set of wedges.
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Probably to much but what the heck. I feel the winter is when you evaluate the previous season and how well your equipment lived up to what you hoped. It's a great time to look at each club and how big of a roll it played in your sucsess. I love to tinker with new things but not just to try "new". I really try develop a purpose to what I want each club to bring to the party. I also try and create a consistant degree gap between each club so I have a better idea what my distance control is going to be. You also have to evaluate the tracks you play which plays a roll in what you get. Thanks bwgolfer

TaylorMade Burner TP 9.5* stiff shaft Driver and Taylormade 15* medal
Cleveland utilities 22*
Taylormade tour prefered irons with rifle flighted 6.0
Taylormade z groove tp wedges 52* and 58*
Rife Antigua blade putterTitlest Pro V1X, Bridgestone 3000s Black

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