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So, I’ve joined a club again and started playing regularly again after a gap of about 10 years.I’m thoroughly enjoying it!😀😀 Generally shooting between 85 and 90 but my short game needs lots of work. Hey new handicap is 17.4.The question I have though is about how much better if at all new clubs are.I have a ping G25 driver, Nicklaus claw 3 wood, Wilson 3 hybrid, mizuno flihi 4 and 5 hybrid and yonex fms irons. I’m hitting them all okay on my good shots.for me though it’s all about forgiveness, and extra 20 yards off the tee would be useful as well.so I guess my clubs are all around 8-10 years old. In terms of achieving a bit more distance off tee and more forgiveness with the others. Would more modern clubs make a sufficient difference to make it worthwhile?

I just can't decide. I've just got some brand new 755 irons off ebay and like them. My old irons Wilson di7 were more forgiving though and I've still got them, they will be on ebay soon I think. The 755's don't go as far and I sometimes feel a bit of a wuss playing a 9 even considering an 8 where I had a wedge before. I know that the 755's are softer lofted and built for control more than distance. BUT!! One problem with the Wilson - a massive gap 9 degrees between wedges. Which iron should I use? I used to play golf for 3 years about 15 years ago but only got to about 22 handicap. I played once or twice a year up until middle of last year then really got into it play 2 or 3 times a week now; sometimes only 9 holes, got to earn a living. Have started to have lessons now; had 2 so far and planning one a fortnight, possibly one a month for rest of this year. The pro is really good. We've done work on posture and ball position which he says has improved dramatically. I'm working now on tempo. I used to get into an address position that created tension in my body and then swing at lightning pace. I now have a good pre-shot routine, can get into an address position that is relaxed and make a much smoother swing. My bad shots now are usually when I snatch away from the ball, don't complete backswing, get even quicker and hit a complete duffer. Ahh. I've got down to 14 but have creeped back up to 15 now. My aspiration is by end of year to get to single figures. I get lots of chance to practise for 30 minutes most days. I drive past my club practise ground most lunchtimes. I know the 755's will suit me better eventually but I'm not sure I'm there yet. I also have a couple of Ben Ross Hybrids 16 and 20 degree which I don't use a the minute. What should I stick in the bag do you think?

Hi, I've been thinking of new irons. Having tried several the ones that feel best are Titleist AP2. I'm playing off 14, struggling at the moment though, don't you just hate it when your swing goes. I had a test the other day at American Golf and I need standard loft and lie, as I expected 5 ft 8 inch average kind of build I suppose. I swung the six iron at an average of 77mph over 4 swings, the pro said this was on the borderline between regular and stiff. I got the same swing speed with both but the stiff felt better and was more consistent flight (at least according to the launch monitor). 157 yard carry didn't change much either. I'm hoping my swing will get better, going to have a course of lessons through the summer. I'm thinking I should go stiff but don't want to make an expensive mistake. Regards Graham

out the sand to 6inch, miraculous, usual thought in bunker is will I get out never mind get close.

86, lots of duffers, this blumming game

Jack for me, like golf how it used to be.