Do you double up on equipment?

[ClintonM3]

Sure, there are equipment that you need more than just one, like balls, tees, and maybe gloves. How many of you have piles of equipment? More than one driver, more than one set of irons, few pairs of shoes, multiple putters, etc? And why?

[Kellfire]

I'm going to buy another pair of shoes so that I have one pair for the dry and one for the wetter days.

[The Rambler]

i switch putters occasionally. i'm getting a scotty for xmas

[Shindig]

Sure, there are equipment that you need more than just one, like balls, tees, and maybe gloves. How many of you have piles of equipment? More than one driver, more than one set of irons, few pairs of shoes, multiple putters, etc? And why?

Mmm... not yet. Other than a 7-Iron, which I bought for $5 before buying a set of clubs, but it's not in my bag.

I have two "four irons" - a hybrid and the non-hybrid one that came in my set. But I hit the hybrid 10 yds or so past the traditional iron, so it's effectively a 3-iron as far as I'm concerned. Similar with my 3-hybrid. I plan to double up soon, since next clearance sale will net me a Cobra Driver and maybe another 5-Wood (since I don't carry mine currently, in part because it's on loan to a friend). I kind of have two putters, but one was my grandfather's from the 70s. It was my first putter, and I'm emotionally attached to it, but I don't use it anymore. I'll probably get a few more putters at the next clearance sale - maybe a mallet or two-baller if they have 'em, maybe a shorter putter. Gotta have some variety to see what I like.

[Everardo]

YES, at first it was just a 'home' set and a 'travel' set, then it turned into 5 sets of irons, 16 putters, numerous woods, hybrids and wedges, 4 pairs of shoes, etc. Well the list of putters is down to 5 now at least

[lewisgl]

I must be a club and golf gear junkie, have a full set of irons and some extras ones, have over a dozen new golf gloves. My biggest problem are wedges, have several of those because of trying different combinations. Also have about 4 or 5 putters. Have three pair of golf shoes, lots of tees, and a LOT of different golf balls.

[Ed_Vaderr]

Guilty as Charge !

I own 2 sets of Iron, 4 different drivers, 3 Putters and a bunch of different wedges.

Reason: Not so long ago I was in an ARMS RACE with my buddies, we all knew were addicted and all agrees that it was the equipments fault and never ourselves. The funniest thing is paying for a golf lessons is cheaper than a new driver, ohhh if I only knew then what I know now.

[DDBowdoin]

If I had the money I would definately keep a stock pile. A good friend of mine owns his own golf repair shop and he gets a number of clubs in that end up just sitting around the store that I am able to just take out and fool around with. I'd like to have a few drivers, each with some of their own custom specs. I've fooled around a lot with lofts and different shafts and have found that depending on the conditions each club can impact my round. We have played some real tight tracks and with that in mind I used his driver that was cut down to 43.5 inches so I had a lot more control and lost a little distance. Other than that putters would be nice to fool around with depending on what kind of greens your heading into.

[GoingfortheGreen]

I own two pairs of shoes (alternate them); I have three Scottys - the Newport 2 is my staple, but I end up going with the Red X at times when I start sucking (which is often) -I also have a Laguna ProPlat from ebay that is waiting for an extra $300 to send to Scotty's restoration shop; I have an extra cart bag; two drivers going to one (sold the r7 superquad); I have an extra 3/4 iron, as I replaced them with Hybrids; an extra Vokey 52 degree wedge; an extra 3-wood (can't use more than 14 clubs). I think that's it...

[Clubchucker]

I used to have 2 full sets of clubs, along with about 3-4 drivers and 3 or so putters. Last year I got together with a friend (husband of my wife's childhood friend) who lives out of town and we played golf; he was just getting back into it. Looked like he was playing with circa '70's knockoff sticks. I mean these were BAD. So, I "donated" my old irons and even a driver to him. I know, some guys wouldn't part with their old clubs for anything, but it's not like I'd ever use them again. And they were miles better than what he was using. They were my original King Cobra's, so they had to be 12+ years old. I think I also gave him a TM 540 driver, a cart bag that I'd had (he had the old 70's style leather bag). He was as happy as could be.

I still have multiples of some things; 3 pair of shoes, 3 or 4 putters (ain't parting with my putters), etc. What I really need is a bigger house so I can collect more!

[sandtrap]

Sure do, 5 sets of irons, 100 putters a dozen wedges 6 drivers. It's hard to pass a golf store and not stop by to see what you have to have.

I do however get to blame my two teenage sons for the excess and why we "need" it. besides trading your gear gets you squat.

I was in a golf galaxy last week and a guy had just traded in a like new scotty studio style and they gave him $84. I'm sorry but I'd much rather have it collect dust in my basement. Stumble upon a deal like the Scotty and you have to pick it up.

[LBlack14]

5 sets of irons, 3 complete and 2 to be built. Back up to 6 Drivers. Around 7 3 woods. 15-20 putters. 7 Hybrids. Many Wedges. Too many other miscellaneous clubs to list...

I'm a HO!!!

[TeeItHighLetItFly]

Two drivers. Bought the r7 460 earlier in August and after a few rounds and couple bucket of balls I wasn't really sold. Found a Titleist 907D1, for a great price, that I love that I have been using since. Therefore, I have two drivers in my bag. Haven't used Taylor Made in quite a while, normally just leave it in the car. I know I can't get my money back so I am just hanging on to it I guess.