tony@CIC Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 As background I took up golf when I retired 5 years ago. My wife bought me a set of ping g20s back then. I play about 15 times a month from April til October. Additionally I do regrip on a regular basis My wedges look a bit worn - but outside of technology changes do clubs really wear out? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You'll never wear those Pings out. Aside from wanted something new or something different, they'll live forever. Your wedges may be a softer steel, and will wear out eventually. If you change to a forged club eventually, they do wear out: Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You'll never wear those Pings out. Aside from wanted something new or something different, they'll live forever. Your wedges may be a softer steel, and will wear out eventually. If you change to a forged club eventually, they do wear out: IMG_8451.JPG Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy at least you're wearing it in the right spot Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Canoer Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Wow. Impressive wear pattern. Bet the ball has no spin at all. I use a groove tool occasionally to get the grooves back. May help here. Not sure if the USGA approves as you are modifying your club if not done correctly. Remember the Wilson Driver v. Driver show and the retired USGA judge Frank? He has a website that talks about regrooving. http://www.franklygolf.com/sharpeningyourgrooves.aspx Love your dedication to your existing club Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy WITB - Driver - TaylorMade M2 - Stiff flex / 12.5* 3 & 7 Wood - TaylorMade M2 6i -Gap - TaylorMade M4- Stiff flex Wedges - TaylorMade ATV 55* & 60* Putter - Odyssey 2 Ball Ball - Titleist Pro V1 Bushnell Tour V3 rangefinder Right Handed Neutral lie on all clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Not my club - just a pic I found for example. I would have updated long before they got that bad! A good groove tool does help - it's kept my 2009 vokey wedges alive so far! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 As background I took up golf when I retired 5 years ago. My wife bought me a set of ping g20s back then. I play about 15 times a month from April til October. Additionally I do regrip on a regular basis My wedges look a bit worn - but outside of technology changes do clubs really wear out? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I agree that you probably won't wear out those G20's. I have i20's and they still look great after years. My old Ping Eye 2 wedges from the 1990's are still decent, but I switched to the forged SCOR wedges a few years ago. More than likely you will want to change irons before they are worn out... it's a sickness. “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 More frequently than I need to or should. Sent from my VS986 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Well I recently upgraded my driver after four seasons and now I have a certain putter on my mind. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Nah, those Ping's will wear out. They changed steel around the i5 line and they don't wear like they used to. I change wedges at least every season, sometimes more. Drivers when the wind blows. Irons I've tried several to replace my gamers but haven't found any yet. Hybrids last the longest for me followed by fairways. Putters are like socks, rotate them daily In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I replace my clubs as often as my wife will let me :-) Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Some of mine get switched out when they displease me. I have discovered that simply mentioning the "penalty box" often is sufficient to get them back on track. Others have to learn the hard way... "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I replace my clubs as often as my wife will let me :-) hahaha... I've replaced my clubs as often as I have wives! Don't tell Martha! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonnie96 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very rarely.If it works than stick with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Irons are officially 21 years old.If they work than why change ? Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfergus7 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Great question been hitting mine 20 years now but have decided that this is the year to finally change them. Gonna probably get on a 5 year plan with irons from here going forward! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgolfer2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I replace my clubs far too often. I've only golfed for 5 years....and the list of clubs that I've gone through is far too lengthy. I've settled down a good bit in terms of constantly buying, but there are still times where something new and shiny catches my eye Bag: 4.5LS Driver: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60 Fairway: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70 Fairway: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72 Irons: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s Wedge: MG3 50 & 54 Wedge: Hi-Toe 60* Putter: Spider X Ball: TP5 PIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just curious why you've changed clubs so often? I've only been playing for six years (play about 20 times a month from April through October). This is the first year I'm upgrading - but only because I didn't know what I needed the first time). Just bought new Cleveland wedges as recommended by my instructor. Also upgraded my hybrids. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I started playing 18 years ago. I'm on my 3rd set of irons. Started with Calloway X-12's. Went to Mizuno MX-25's. Currently playing Mizuno MP-64's. Love them. I doubt there is a change any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgolfer2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just curious why you've changed clubs so often? I've only been playing for six years (play about 20 times a month from April through October). This is the first year I'm upgrading - but only because I didn't know what I needed the first time). Just bought new Cleveland wedges as recommended by my instructor. Also upgraded my hybrids. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy First set of irons I had were cheap and didn't fit me. Same with my driver and woods. Where I live, the options of getting a good fitting aren't great, so the option that I had was Dicks Sporting Goods. After awhile, I eventually got fit for irons and woods which helped drastically, but before that I went through a number of clubs. Some of it were clubs that didn't fit, so I would sell or trade them for something else. Now that I have a set of irons and woods that I like, I haven't gone through as many clubs. I also have a tendency to try and sell/trade clubs just to tinker with other options. I enjoy trying various clubs and options for fun, and if I can do it by trading or selling to buy, then I go ahead and try it just to see how it goes. Once I got into golf I wanted to learn not just about the game, but also equipment and terminology. I love learning about fitting, shafts and the specs of golf, which then drives the side of me that likes to tinker various equipment for fun. Bag: 4.5LS Driver: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60 Fairway: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70 Fairway: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72 Irons: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s Wedge: MG3 50 & 54 Wedge: Hi-Toe 60* Putter: Spider X Ball: TP5 PIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I've been playing about 20 years. I've had a total of 4 sets. There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 First set of irons I had were cheap and didn't fit me. Same with my driver and woods. Where I live, the options of getting a good fitting aren't great, so the option that I had was Dicks Sporting Goods. After awhile, I eventually got fit for irons and woods which helped drastically, but before that I went through a number of clubs. Some of it were clubs that didn't fit, so I would sell or trade them for something else. Now that I have a set of irons and woods that I like, I haven't gone through as many clubs. I also have a tendency to try and sell/trade clubs just to tinker with other options. I enjoy trying various clubs and options for fun, and if I can do it by trading or selling to buy, then I go ahead and try it just to see how it goes. Once I got into golf I wanted to learn not just about the game, but also equipment and terminology. I love learning about fitting, shafts and the specs of golf, which then drives the side of me that likes to tinker various equipment for fun. Now that makes sense. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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