Identical second set or new clubs?

[TCBGolfer]

I have a vacation house where I spend a lot of time and play a lot of golf. The weather there allows me to play golf year round, which I cannot do at home in Chicago. Because of this, I have generally been leaving my clubs there. Recently I have begun playing more at home and decided to get a second set. 

So, my question is: should I get an identical second set in the name of consistency or should I get a different high end set to see which I like better. If I had two different sets I would decide on a "primary" after seeing which I liked best. Money is no option.

[boogielicious]

1 hour ago, TCBGolfer said:

I have a vacation house where I spend a lot of time and play a lot of golf. The weather there allows me to play golf year round, which I cannot do at home in Chicago. Because of this, I have generally been leaving my clubs there. Recently I have begun playing more at home and decided to get a second set. 

So, my question is: should I get an identical second set in the name of consistency or should I get a different high end set to see which I like better. If I had two different sets I would decide on a "primary" after seeing which I liked best. Money is no option.

I would if it was a pain to transport them back and forth. I have a practice set that I bring to my cottage when I know I'm not going to play anything more than a par three course. My practice set is my old AP2s, which are a bit less forgiving than my AP1.

[David in FL]

If the original set is old enough to qualify as "time to upgrade", I would do so.  If they're otherwise current, properly fit, and you're completely happy with them, I'd probably go with " if it ain't broke, don't fix it"...

[Golfingdad]

3 minutes ago, David in FL said:

If the original set is old enough to qualify as "time to upgrade", I would do so.  If they're otherwise current, properly fit, and you're completely happy with them, I'd probably go with " if it ain't broke, don't fix it"...

This is basically my thought as well.   My clubs are fine and I have no need to upgrade them, however, they are 5 years old and who knows how my swing has changed since.  If it were me, I'd get fitted for new clubs again and use the new ones as my "primary" and the old ones in the other location.

[David in FL]

6 minutes ago, Golfingdad said:

This is basically my thought as well.   My clubs are fine and I have no need to upgrade them, however, they are 5 years old and who knows how my swing has changed since.  If it were me, I'd get fitted for new clubs again and use the new ones as my "primary" and the old ones in the other location.

Although, I've gotta admit, I don't know if I could ever resist the temptation to try something "new and different" just because.  Can you imagine the discipline that would take?!  

[rehmwa]

"Money is no object"

I'd love to be able to write that....

If so, I'd get a totally professional new fitting and get the best fit for my abilities.  Have that at whichever location you play the most.  And then, if you really like those clubs, get another set for at home to match.

Your original set is just begging to also stay at the vacation home as a loaner to your visiting friends and family.

[WUTiger]

15 minutes ago, Golfingdad said:

If it were me, I'd get fitted for new clubs again and use the new ones as my "primary" and the old ones in the other location.

This would work. If you got a later model or related model of the clubs you use now, you probably wouldn't notice that much difference. You might want the putter and driver to be a pretty close match.

Golf will go smoother if  you don't have to lug clubs around with you during travel, especially during the winter. Do you fly to the other place or drive? If you fly, a $50 checked bag fee x 2 could add up to cost of a second bag of clubs rather quickly.