Technology of newer clubs vs: my 8 year old set.

[3iron]

Presently I am playing a set of Taylor Made RAC MB coin finished irons, with project X 6.5 shafts.  They are serving me pretty well, but sometimes my mind gets to wondering if newer technology would make a difference.  We could talk about my HC, [10] but that is really not the question, only has technology really improved enough in the past 8 years to make a difference in my club set.

Any thoughts you might share would be most appreciated.

Thanks and best wishes.

[SavvySwede]

I played the taylormade rac coin forged blades (2003 version) back when I was I high school. Also bought the rac tp mb blades (2005 version w/ smoke finish) last year because it was cheaper than getting my old ones reshafted with X100s. Now you and I would probably benefit from something with a little more forgiveness and playability out of the rough but we all know a new set of irons won't be game transforming. My only concerns with these particular irons would be 1. If you have a steeper swing and take relatively deep divots I would advise changing as to something with a wider sole and. 2. if you miss a lot of fairways because even the mid irons can get hung up in the thick stuff pretty good

[BuckeyeNut]

With irons over this time span, technology isn't a reason to change.........IMO

If you hit them well...keep them.  How far you hit wedge is irrelevant...... so long as you know the yardages.  Forgiveness is a wash in recent years providing you picked the correct club in the first place.  IMO.....the only clubs I recommend changing every few years to keep with technology are the big- lumber/metals....... I rarely keep a driver more than 3-4 years before updating.  (and I keep mine longer than most!)

If I have a set of irons that were custom fitted/I do........I will play that set for a decade aside from re-freshing the wedges from time to time.   Drivers through Hybrids.......I update them at least every 3-4yrs.   I know guys that buy new clubs every year, but I don't think it's necessary.....(by a long shot)   I still play Mizuno irons circa 2008, and I have no plans to replace them at least for now.

[lumpuckeroo]

I agree with BuckeyeNut, if you like the irons and hit them well, don't change.  I've been a big Mizuno homer for years and I kind of laugh as they bring out new irons, especially the blades, because I look at some of the "new" designs and they look so similar to the old ones!

[3iron]

Reinforcement is what I am/was looking for here and you guys have done a great job of reassuring me.  I had no idea if the technology had made much difference in irons as I too seem to see the same reinvention of change about every 3-4 years in the irons.  The long clubs seem to be different as they have really progressed through many changes, but that seems to be slowing.

I do hit the RAC's well and will stay with them.  The hard part will be trying to find a replacement later.

Thanks and best wishes to all.

[Lihu]

I agree with BuckeyeNut, if you like the irons and hit them well, don't change.  I've been a big Mizuno homer for years and I kind of laugh as they bring out new irons, especially the blades, because I look at some of the "new" designs and they look so similar to the old ones!

Except you can get the old ones used for 1/5th the price.

I compared my MP-52 which I bought really cheap to the MP-54 and they look almost the same . Even the salesman said there's virtually no difference. If you want the "shine of a new club" it's going to cost you $$$.

Now, if they made a new release of the MP-32, I might be tempted.

[3iron]

Well said Lihu.  I bought these iron, like new for $250.00, 8 years ago.  Was a good buy for me.