Stay with the clubs I've got or ??

[gregwilder]

Hi;

I'm looking for opinions on keeping the clubs I have or getting a new set.  I currently have Air Force driver, a Callaway 4 hybrid, Callaway Big Berthas (2004) 4,6,7,8,9 steel shafted irons and PW,GW,SW and LW. and putter.  I have golfed for about a year and am 60 years old.  Should I stick with what I have or get a set of graphite shafted clubs because they are supposedly better for older players?  

[MrGolfguy67]

Stick with what you've got

[Vinsk]

39 minutes ago, gregwilder said:

Hi;

I'm looking for opinions on keeping the clubs I have or getting a new set.  I currently have Air Force driver, a Callaway 4 hybrid, Callaway Big Berthas (2004) 4,6,7,8,9 steel shafted irons and PW,GW,SW and LW. and putter.  I have golfed for about a year and am 60 years old.  Should I stick with what I have or get a set of graphite shafted clubs because they are supposedly better for older players?  

Well it depends on why you're considering new ones. Do you find the steel shafts to cause discomfort on your strikes? Do you think you may gain some club head speed by going to graphite? If you know some of your current numbers (swing speed, ball speed, carry) then you could at least try a set of graphite clubs and see if they feel/produce better. If you can't test any or are reluctant then you could just order a 7i in graphite and whatever else you're thinking  of changing and see how you like it. Getting a new set of clubs is just a wonderful feeling. That's something to keep in mind too.😉 Cheers!

[MarvChamp]

13 hours ago, gregwilder said:

I have golfed for about a year and am 60 years old.  Should I stick with what I have or get a set of graphite shafted clubs because they are supposedly better for older players?  

I really don't think your age has much weight in your decision. Suggest you go swing your driver and a couple of irons using Trackman and then compare different clubs with graphite shafts. Weight, desired launch angles, feel , dispersion, all that with different flexes do matter. I'm 72 and have several physical issues. I like my graphite, regular with one soft step, recommended by my friend who works at a golf shop. Best, -Marv

[SPJr]

If your only reason for considering a switch is because they are "supposedly better for older players," I suggest you do a little more research. I suppose posting your question here is a good start.

Maybe you can demo some clubs somewhere or at least find options in graphite shafts on the cheap and try them out for a little while.

I tend to think that graphite vs. steel just over-complicates things. Maybe I'm just missing the point.

FWIW: I have graphite shafts in my irons & I'm under 30 years old. Not that I preferred graphite shafts, I just found a great deal on this set and ran with it. I had steel shafts before my current set. I don't remember noticing any severe or obvious differences when I made the switch.

Edited September 11, 2018 by SPJr

[DrvFrShow]

I know a guy who still plays with his 1989 Pings. 

Do you like how your clubs feel? 

But I'll say this. You've been golfing about a year. You're 60. Take some lessons, then get fit for clubs. Why do I say that? 

The club fitter will fit you for the way you are striking the ball now. If you take some lessons, the way you strike the ball will change. The angle of your swing will change. So I'd take the lessons, improve some, then get fit. Get a recommendation from the pro from whom you're taking lessons.

[dbuck]

11 hours ago, DrvFrShow said:

I know a guy who still plays with his 1989 Pings. 

Do you like how your clubs feel? 

But I'll say this. You've been golfing about a year. You're 60. Take some lessons, then get fit for clubs. Why do I say that? 

The club fitter will fit you for the way you are striking the ball now. If you take some lessons, the way you strike the ball will change. The angle of your swing will change. So I'd take the lessons, improve some, then get fit. Get a recommendation from the pro from whom you're taking lessons.

I agree with this. I am 60 and still use steel in my irons. There are other reasons to use graphite that have more bearing than age alone. If you have arthritis, or steel causes pain, graphite can be easier on the joints. More important, though, is to find a flex profile that fits your swing, after you take a couple lessons and it is more developed. This may or may not be a graphite shaft.

Edited September 13, 2018 by dbuck

[jimnm]

I agree with others. Schedules some lessons if you aren't taking them already. After you see some improvements, consider new clubs if your current clubs are not a good fit. When you do decide to get new clubs, definitely get fitted for them by a reputable fitter in your area. 

[easyjay39402]

On 9/11/2018 at 8:11 AM, MarvChamp said:

I really don't think your age has much weight in your decision. Suggest you go swing your driver and a couple of irons using Trackman and then compare different clubs with graphite shafts. Weight, desired launch angles, feel , dispersion, all that with different flexes do matter. I'm 72 and have several physical issues. I like my graphite, regular with one soft step, recommended by my friend who works at a golf shop. Best, -Marv

I agree. Unless you have arthritic hands, you should just work on the basics for a while with your current clubs. I’m 74 and still play steel shafts. I just like the feel. As for flex, that depends on your swing speed, not your age. I have a 74 year old friend who still needs stiff shafts. I got a fitting last month and still need regular flex shafts.

[gregwilder]

Thanks for the input guys.  I decided to stick with what I have and have them regripped.  My wife and I are also taking lessons.