How often is it worth upgrading clubs?

[Artimas]

I am a 24 hcp player, and have been for years. I just don't play enough to improve, and I'm "OK" with that. I still enjoy playing. Having said that, how often is it worth getting new clubs to take advantage of improvements in  technology? My clubs are about 9 years old. I realize my score won't change too much, but at my level I'll take whatever help I can get.

 

Thanks.

[freshmanUTA]

Usually 5-7 years for irons, but if it ain't broke....

[Artimas]

Thanks. Decided to keep what I have for now.

[Osnola]

I am same HCP as OP...Played same irons for 8 years.  About a year ago I Thought about getting a new set but guy at the range suggested I get the lie adjusted.  I started out with clubs 1.5"over standard length and a 2* upright.  I had them re-set and it did make a real difference for me.  Probably gonna look at another set of irons in next year or so, but still hitting the current Irons okay.

[pganapathy]

@Artimas, go to a good store and hit different clubs.  If you find a set offering huge improvement over your present set, then seriously consider it.  Accuracy and distance should improve assuming your old set is not fitted to you and you get a set fitted to your swing

[rehmwa]

Might also be cost effective to go and get re-fit on your current irons - loft and lie can be bent from the existing set.  Fitted to new shafts and fitted shaft lengths can also have impact.

Lots of players get lofts and lies re-bent annually.

Technology is half tech, half salesjob......but getting fitted is usually a benefit

 

Edit:  and then I go and read the last couple comments and see that advice is already given.