cnosil Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, TylorJudd said: This upcoming season will be 20 years on a set of Cleveland TA7's...... IMO, great irons. I played the TA7 Tours for a long time and shouldn't have stopped using them. TylorJudd and cksurfdude 1 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, cnosil said: IMO, great irons. I played the TA7 Tours for a long time and shouldn't have stopped using them. There was a time in the early 2000's when Cleveland was making really good clubs. They also had some.toir presence back then too, Vijay Singh anybody?!?! cksurfdude 1 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, TylorJudd said: There was a time in the early 2000's when Cleveland was making really good clubs. They also had some.toir presence back then too, Vijay Singh anybody?!?! ... TA1 Form Forged MB's were amazing but ignored by some because they weren't a true forging. I also think the 588TT's should be in the Iron Hall Of Fame as they combined the very best attributes of a GI and a Players Iron into one head. cksurfdude, TylorJudd and cnosil 3 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 @chisag I completely agree about the TA1. Those were really special back then, they were just a lot more money at the time. At my local course, Cleveland is an extremely popular option in the pro shop as most of the golfers, well the population of Penticton in general, is over the age of 65. It seems like their Huntington Beach putter line is going to become quite prominent but doesn't compare to my Scotty that replaced it. I wouldn't say they put as much money into R&D as the big 4 as my new SM8 vokeys are not in the same league as the 588 RTX wedges they replaced. The same is for the launcher driver I broke in may, it just doesn't quite match up my Callaway driver. BUT, I have a Halo Hybrid Gen 1 and it is the most reliable club I've ever owned. I have a sweet spot for Cleveland bit it is hard to send them in the field. cksurfdude and chisag 2 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 23 minutes ago, TylorJudd said: @chisag I completely agree about the TA1. Those were really special back then, they were just a lot more money at the time. At my local course, Cleveland is an extremely popular option in the pro shop as most of the golfers, well the population of Penticton in general, is over the age of 65. It seems like their Huntington Beach putter line is going to become quite prominent but doesn't compare to my Scotty that replaced it. I wouldn't say they put as much money into R&D as the big 4 as my new SM8 vokeys are not in the same league as the 588 RTX wedges they replaced. The same is for the launcher driver I broke in may, it just doesn't quite match up my Callaway driver. BUT, I have a Halo Hybrid Gen 1 and it is the most reliable club I've ever owned. I have a sweet spot for Cleveland bit it is hard to send them in the field. ... I am always amazed at OEMs that replace a popular clubs. AP2/TS100 are the best example of not changing for the sake of change. Cleveland should never have replaced the TA7 or the 588 series, just improved them. They of course will always be credited with bringing out the first stock after market Fujikura shaft in the Launcher 400. The launcher fairway woods were used by so many before moving to odd shapes and graphics on the crown. Brought out the Hi-Bore when it wasn't ready and suffered from excessive spin. Just one miss step after another. cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, chisag said: ... I am always amazed at OEMs that replace a popular clubs. AP2/TS100 are the best example of not changing for the sake of change. Cleveland should never have replaced the TA7 or the 588 series, just improved them. They of course will always be credited with bringing out the first stock after market Fujikura shaft in the Launcher 400. The launcher fairway woods were used by so many before moving to odd shapes and graphics on the crown. Brought out the Hi-Bore when it wasn't ready and suffered from excessive spin. Just one miss step after another. Couldn't say it better myself. They are the perfect example to the other companies that those choices have terrible consequences for a serious amount of their future. You think about it, Cleveland almost needed 2 decades to right that ship. Callaway IMO skirted that edge a ways back when Taylor made first disrupted the industry. But they pulled it in, with the acquisition of Odyssey, then when they sold top flite and Ben Hogan, got a hold of OGIO and Travis Matthew. But TM, Titleist, Cobra, and Callaway have incredible marketing departments now. TM actually never had a bad one. cksurfdude and chisag 2 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert harris Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Replace my irons about every 2 to 3 years. I currently pay the pxg 0211 dual core irons. Thinking about switching to the Gen 5. Has anyone played the Gen 5s and what do they think cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I want new irons. I don't need new irons. I bought my MP 64's new when they came out. I still love them. I'm really looking hard at the Pro 223's. I know they won't fix anything.... I just want them...lol. cksurfdude and chisag 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 While I don't think the Sub70 are in real danger of being knocked out of the bag I am super excited to have a set of Ping i e1 irons again. They will certainly get a shot to go back in the bag even if I may even look at the i230. Just something about Ping irons that I love. I don't often replace my irons, but I can now fully admit I go through phases where I have a few sets that go in and out till I settle in on one. cksurfdude and TylorJudd 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFP Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I just replaced my 2010 Callaway Xforged this year with Apex 2019. I use iron covers on them and to be honest, the 2010s were in great shape. Other than the fact that these are a club stronger loft, I really do not see much performance difference. So no need to replace unless your grooves are shot (IMO) or if you have a change in swing speed. I change Wedges every couple years when I notice spin is decreasing on pitch shots around the green. Unless you are someone who needs the latest and greatest, I do not see a need unless some amazing technological improvement comes out. Same with Drivers - I switch every 5 generations of Taylormade drivers to take advantage of technology off the tee atho I see no virtually change from my M3 to the Sim2 so will probably stop there since I am 66. Swing speed is still around 100 and handicap still around 5 I got both the irons and driver as a retirement gift to myself silver & black and cksurfdude 2 Quote Driver , Taylormade Sim2 10.5, Hzrds black 6.0 3Wood, Taylormade R15, Hzrds blank 5.5 3Hybrid, Taylormade SLDR, Stock stiff shaft Irons, 4 - P Callaway Apex 19 stiff tour elevate Wedges, 48, 52, 59 Vokey SM 6 Ball, Prov1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 19 hours ago, TylorJudd said: @chisag I completely agree about the TA1. Those were really special back then, they were just a lot more money at the time. At my local course, Cleveland is an extremely popular option in the pro shop as most of the golfers, well the population of Penticton in general, is over the age of 65. It seems like their Huntington Beach putter line is going to become quite prominent but doesn't compare to my Scotty that replaced it. I wouldn't say they put as much money into R&D as the big 4 as my new SM8 vokeys are not in the same league as the 588 RTX wedges they replaced. The same is for the launcher driver I broke in may, it just doesn't quite match up my Callaway driver. BUT, I have a Halo Hybrid Gen 1 and it is the most reliable club I've ever owned. I have a sweet spot for Cleveland bit it is hard to send them in the field. I have a good friend who has Halo hybrids/irons and just loves them. Not a great player, mediocre with the driver, not great with his regular shorter irons in the set, but he really nails it when he hits these clubs. cksurfdude and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 0311 Gen 6 Hybrids 3-28 and 31 degrees. 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat MG4 56.12 with Fujikura Ventus TR Blue Flex: R LAB DF3 putter - 33 inches long, 71 degree lie angle, Accra shaft Bridgestone B X or Titleist Pro V-1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, JohnFP said: I just replaced my 2010 Callaway Xforged this year with Apex 2019. I use iron covers on them and to be honest, the 2010s were in great shape. Other than the fact that these are a club stronger loft, I really do not see much performance difference. So no need to replace unless your grooves are shot (IMO) or if you have a change in swing speed. I change Wedges every couple years when I notice spin is decreasing on pitch shots around the green. Unless you are someone who needs the latest and greatest, I do not see a need unless some amazing technological improvement comes out. Same with Drivers - I switch every 5 generations of Taylormade drivers to take advantage of technology off the tee atho I see no virtually change from my M3 to the Sim2 so will probably stop there since I am 66. Swing speed is still around 100 and handicap still around 5 I got both the irons and driver as a retirement gift to myself To me there are three reasons to possibly replace irons 1. Technological improvements. Not sure that is happening these days to any real extent. 2. Changes in my game. As I get older do I need a different shaft or should I be getting rid of clubs like last time I went to a five hybrid rather than a 5 iron. By contrast, if one gets better, maybe different clubs are appropriate. I went to a 9 degree driver last year instead of a 10.5 and am hitting the ball further (mostly as a result of more roll). 3. Grooves wearing out. It is my understanding that as grooves on irons get older, the ball does not spin as much and starts to fly less far. Item 2 is pretty personal and something that happens to each of us differently. A guy going from 30 to 35 probably does not have this issue. I am 67 but playing more golf than I ever have before (have more time to play since retiring) so I am seeing things both ways in this regard. It is the 3rd one that confuses me. I have read things that one should replace irons every 400 rounds or so because of issue 3, but seems like people here are playing clubs for many, many years without seeing degradation. Of course, being retired, I probably play more rounds in a year now than I did in a decade when working like a dog. Kenny B and cksurfdude 2 Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 0311 Gen 6 Hybrids 3-28 and 31 degrees. 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat MG4 56.12 with Fujikura Ventus TR Blue Flex: R LAB DF3 putter - 33 inches long, 71 degree lie angle, Accra shaft Bridgestone B X or Titleist Pro V-1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 21 hours ago, chisag said: ... I think we all know you only replace your irons when new irons are released. Sometimes before. cksurfdude, Kenny B and GolfSpy_APH 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikurJim Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I would have to agree that performance above all else determines the time for change. Just think how long it takes to get used to the set. I generally take about 500 range balls per club to know where my yardage range and trajectory will likely end up. No accounting for mid-hits!!! The best example I can give would be the set I bought in 2000. Titleist 990’s 2-P.W. These were incredible and custom for for length, loft, lie angle, shaft and grips. Worked marvelous for years. Then around 2011 I noticed a change in the wedges and short irons. A year later I couldn’t get the same trajectory with my 2iron. Time for a change, then it was on to my current set MP-64’s that I have gamed since 2013. So, in closing I would say if it ain’t broke…. cksurfdude and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote WIMyB Nike Vapor Fly driver Nike Covert Tour 3Wood Titleist 913 5Wood Titleist 915 7Wood Mizuno MP-64 4i-PW Mizuno T-4 50 and 54 Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged 58 Odyssey Stroke Labs Double Wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylorJudd Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, HAC said: To me there are three reasons to possibly replace irons 1. Technological improvements. Not sure that is happening these days to any real extent. 2. Changes in my game. As I get older do I need a different shaft or should I be getting rid of clubs like last time I went to a five hybrid rather than a 5 iron. By contrast, if one gets better, maybe different clubs are appropriate. I went to a 9 degree driver last year instead of a 10.5 and am hitting the ball further (mostly as a result of more roll). 3. Grooves wearing out. It is my understanding that as grooves on irons get older, the ball does not spin as much and starts to fly less far. Item 2 is pretty personal and something that happens to each of us differently. A guy going from 30 to 35 probably does not have this issue. I am 67 but playing more golf than I ever have before (have more time to play since retiring) so I am seeing things both ways in this regard. It is the 3rd one that confuses me. I have read things that one should replace irons every 400 rounds or so because of issue 3, but seems like people here are playing clubs for many, many years without seeing degradation. Of course, being retired, I probably play more rounds in a year now than I did in a decade when working like a dog. I believe your treatment of your irons has a role in longevity. 400 rounds would be a peak performance number also. That would also require us to have our swing in peak shape, and our grip, etc etc IMO. Good washing, clean your grooves before every shot, head overs on in bag while in use HAC and cksurfdude 2 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAC Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, TylorJudd said: I believe your treatment of your irons has a role in longevity. 400 rounds would be a peak performance number also. That would also require us to have our swing in peak shape, and our grip, etc etc IMO. Good washing, clean your grooves before every shot, head overs on in bag while in use I tend to get new grips once a year. Our club gives us wet towels on the cart so I generally clean my grooves between shots. Swing in peak shape????? What day of the week is it? cksurfdude 1 Quote Sim 2 Driver Fujikura Ventus Blue 6R shaft Sim 2 5 wood Fujikura Ventus Blue 5R shaft 0311 Gen 5 Seven Wood Project X Cypher 50 5.5 shaft. H818 Hybrid 25 degrees Tensei ck Series 60 HY regular flex shafts at C4 setting (flat for lefties) 0311 Gen 6 Hybrids 3-28 and 31 degrees. 718 AP1 irons 6-gap Tensei ck Series AMC IR regular flex bent two degrees flat SM 7 Wedge 58 degrees M grind with 8 bounce Steel shafts wedge flex bent 2 degrees flat Glide 3 52.12 with Alta CB Red Regular Flex shaft bent 2 degrees flat MG4 56.12 with Fujikura Ventus TR Blue Flex: R LAB DF3 putter - 33 inches long, 71 degree lie angle, Accra shaft Bridgestone B X or Titleist Pro V-1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolter1 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Gosh, since I normally play around 20-30 rounds per year, I have kept my irons for a number of years. Recently purchased my Ping G425's in 2021 but previously played the G20's (now my backup or travel set) which I had for a decade. Then again, I still have my Ping Eye 2's, which I will take down from the rafters on occasion and play a round or two with them. I also contribute my lack of distance more due to the fact that I originally started playing in my 30's and now am about to hit 70. GolfSpy_APH and cksurfdude 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 SFT 10.5 Fairway Woods: Ping SFT G425 3-5-7 Irons; Ping 425 4-LW Putter: Ping Sigma2 Anser Platinum Odyssey Tour#1 White Hot Ball: Titleist Tour Speed Bag: Titleist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyD Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 What is replacing irons? I mean, I've been playing mine since 1999. Maybe I want a new set that has a 45 degree PW, vs my 49 degree one, so I can say I can go on IG and say I hit it farther. cksurfdude, BIG STU, Kenny B and 1 other 4 Quote When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way. WITB Driver: Epic speed 9 degree Irons: 990's S300 Stiff shafts bought when I was in college. (Received a personal use discount, otherwise would've stuck with my Hogan Edge's) 3 Wood: Epic speed 15 degree or PT15 52/56/60 Z Spin wedges (heck of a deal $100 for all 3 at Dick's in 2013) Putter: OG Rossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxman130 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I play 150+ rounds per yr, plus I'm very active at the range. For players who practice frequently, the range is responsible for the majority of wear and tear on clubs. So it's not about how many rounds. I'm playing 2-yr old Bridgestone Tour B HF2 forged irons with with 4-yr old Cleveland RTX-4 54° and 60°. Both wedges have been re-sharpened with a handheld sharpening tool multiple times. And yeah, these tools really work to extend the life of a wedge. I haven't touched my irons - grooves still look great. Plenty of spin. 2 new Cleveland RTX Zipcore 54° and 60° wedges are in my basement ready for next year. Recently, I hit both old gamers and new at the range side-by-side. NEW wedges generate far more spin than SHARPENED wedges. New rips the paint off a ball and leaves white deposits in the grooves. But sharpened wedges are far better than dull wedges. USGA should allow hand sharpened wedges as they cannot exceed as "factory new" sharpness condition or performance. TylorJudd and cksurfdude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everardo Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 6:46 PM, HAC said: I read something that suggested it should be every 300 rounds because grooves get worn after that. I have never replaced irons that quickly. Of course, since I retired, I am now playing a lot more, but for me that would every four years ago or so. Thoughts? There are pros keeping irons for years and they seem to do just fine. BIG STU, cksurfdude and JeremyD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 The Iron Factory in Glendale AZ refinishes and regrooves irons. I have Ping I 500 and dont play enuf to wear them down for many years luv them. i dont even think about it. cksurfdude 1 Quote Drv: PXG 0211, Evnflo Riptide CB Senior, Callaway 454 TI (2004) 10 and an 11, regular flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr Tensei Blue CK 55 gram senior. TM Burner Superfast 3.0 M flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1 on Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC 3 18 degree, on Mamiya Recoil reg flex. 4 iron: forged Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree hollow body. 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil reg flex. Gap: 52/9 GFF Mizuno S5, Lob: 60/6 GFF Mizuno T7. Sand: Ancien Regime 56/12 Hogan Sure Out, Apex shaft. Heavy sole. Chipper: Ancien Regime Don Martin "Up n In" bronze or copper. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, 2 piece, multi material shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortise Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Here’s a question would you be better off to buy cheaper wedges, a.k.a. Costco Wilson, whatever and replace them every year then to buy a Wolke and replace it every three yearsSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude and TylorJudd 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 heres another lil tip. i broke a long handle brush by accident and discovered it now fits easily in my pocket so i can brush the face after every hit if needed w/o any fumbling looking or delay. 4 minutes ago, tortise said: Here’s a question would you be better off to buy cheaper wedges, a.k.a. Costco Wilson, whatever and replace them every year then to buy a Wolke and replace it every three years Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy buy mizuno GFF wedges and fall in love cksurfdude 1 Quote Drv: PXG 0211, Evnflo Riptide CB Senior, Callaway 454 TI (2004) 10 and an 11, regular flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr Tensei Blue CK 55 gram senior. TM Burner Superfast 3.0 M flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1 on Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC 3 18 degree, on Mamiya Recoil reg flex. 4 iron: forged Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree hollow body. 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil reg flex. Gap: 52/9 GFF Mizuno S5, Lob: 60/6 GFF Mizuno T7. Sand: Ancien Regime 56/12 Hogan Sure Out, Apex shaft. Heavy sole. Chipper: Ancien Regime Don Martin "Up n In" bronze or copper. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, 2 piece, multi material shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg Mrg Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I've tried to replace my mp52s for 2 years. Tried 8 different sets. Can't find anything better. Mine are beat but still work. #butter cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRoger Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Was up in Scottsdale AZ last week and they were holding the Champions Tour Q School at the TPC Champions course. Followed a few groups and it surprised me to see that two different players both had a set of Ping I15 irons in their bag, they must be over 12 years old. I also play with a guy who is a +1 handicap and he still uses the Ping Eye2 irons, just updates his wedges regularly. cksurfdude, tortise and Everardo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandyland Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, AzRoger said: I also play with a guy who is a +1 handicap and he still uses the Ping Eye2 irons, just updates his wedges regularly. Haha! I just re-gripped a set of Ping Eye 2 BeCus this week and am planning on using them this winter. So "technically" I am replacing my current irons but at no cost since we have had that set sitting in a closet for the last 30 years! cksurfdude and BIG STU 2 Quote STZ 230 9.5* PinHawk SLF 16* STZ 230 Hybrid 21.25* MALTBY TS1-IM 5-GW Equalizer II 54* Glide 4.0 (S) 58* L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Maxfli Tour X Official Review -- https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63068-testers-announced-maxfli-tour-x-golf-balls-with-max-align-technology/?do=findComment&comment=1021832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Luke Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I have been playing golf for almost 30 years but really only the last 15-20 have I gotten more serious about improving my game and playing competitely in tournaments, etc. I am currently on my 4th set of clubs so I'm keeping my main irons & woods about 8-10 years. I do however replace my wedges (3 of them) every 2-3 years as those wear out pretty fast. I usually play about 60 rounds per year and clean my clubs after every shot with a wet towel so I don't hit dirty clubs ever. Financially this has worked for me as I'll spend the proper money to get fitted with the right equipment and averaging it out over the years I still spend less per year than most golfers I know who buy a new club everytime they hit a bad shot! Hope this helps! cksurfdude 1 Quote PXG Gen1 Tour 0311 Irons 4-PW Ping G425 LST 9 Degree Driver Ping G410 LST 14.5 Degree 3 Wood Exotics EX9 18 Degree Hybrid Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedges - 52, 56, 60 Degrees Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Putter Titleist ProV1x Ball #14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortise Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 We have become so obsessed distance and with high launch low spin so in theory less spin equals more distance in ironSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrass Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I change irons about 5 to 7 years. Approximately 300 rounds of golf cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPS111 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I tend to change when I see a need to leverage club technology to stay as competitive as I need to be. That is more frequent with a driver for (3 yrs or so) than with irons (5-6 years or so) unless significant changes happen that would accelerate that. If I did like new computers or cell phones and went with changes as they happen I'd have new clubs every six months but does that mean I make a magic gain in performance or club longevity? Probably not. I hit cast irons and cast clubs wear exponentially slower than forged clubs. I check grooves a couple times a year but unless I hit something like a rock they don't change. Grooves flatten faster on forged clubs but the lofts and lies change through use as well. If you hit forged, check all your numbers across your clubs, not just wedges. Im due to look at irons. Current are 6 yrs old. Turning 70 is a different game than when I was 35. I want to look at thinner faces/foam filled and get some of that game back through technology cksurfdude and Albatrass 2 Quote GPS111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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