How many sets of clubs have you owned in your lifetime

[richk9holes]

9 minutes ago, KOG said:

Which were your favorites and stand outs

Oo that's a good add on for everyone to repost or edit/add

[richk9holes]

On 3/29/2023 at 10:58 AM, richk9holes said:

Not too many in 30+ years actually.

Spaulding executives for all my teen years.

Cleveland Ta3 I bought with $ from my first decent job in my 20s. I took a long break from golf with these gathering dust. About 5 years ago I regripped them and started using them again.

I picked up individual short irons from Ping G25 and Titleist T200 and made a couple mixed sets using the long irons from the Cleveland set during that time.

Finally I bought my current Apex '19 irons about 2 1/2 years ago.

Mine's a short list so I can rank easily.

1)Call Apex '19 6-AW 2)Ping G25 7-9i/Cleveland ta3 5-7i combo set I created 3)Titleist T200 8-9i/CG ta3 5-8i similar to #2 4) CG Ta3 form forged 3-9i (never used the 3 much) 5) Spaulding executives.

Sub70 699 6-PW on the way to try to crack the list at/near the top.

[chisag]

22 minutes ago, KOG said:

Which were your favorites and stand outs

 

... Tough question because some have emotional value and some were just the right iron at the right time. But these are some of my personal favorite/standouts.

Maxfli Revolution Black Dot ... Copper layer and classic design make these a HOF iron

Tommy Armour 845 ... Legendary irons when I was on staff with Tommy Armour

Golfsmith 600CB ... Best component CB iron head ever made

Tour Stage Z101 ... Quality of construction and feel are amazing

Nike Forged MB ... Imo the most classic MB ever made

Cobra SS Forged ... My first Cobra iron 

Cobra Amp Forged, Cobra Fly Z, Cobra Forged Tour  ... All 3 were identical construction but different aesthetics. I could play any of them today

Titleist 762B ... Started with a combo set of 690MB and liked the 762B's so much went full set

Taylor Made MC Forged ... These are the ones with the screw in the back and such a classic design still played on tour

Cobra MIM Tour ... Current irons and my favorite ever with a combination of everything I love in an iron. 

 

[KOG]

6 minutes ago, richk9holes said:

Oo that's a good add on for everyone to repost or edit/add

For me it was the Mixed Adams forged CB3 / Pro A12 set but My current Maltby Ke4 Max 4/ TS3 is getting up there.

Longest was the Rbladez Max. Japan market mostly. Half hollow irons half cavity backs. Very long and forgiving but when I hit it flush, it often went 15 yards further or "flyers" so consistency wasnt great. 

Beautiful rare clubs though for 2014

 

 

 

[Turdferg]

2 sets

[Turdferg]

Generic Titleist golf set from Boscovs 2007

Titleist D2 Driver

Titleist 915 3 and 5 wood

Taylor made m6 irons

Titleist vokey wedges 52,56,60

Taylormade spyder putter

 

Edited April 6, 2023 by Turdferg

[smjPenn91]

I’m sure I’m on the low end by far for someone in his early 50’s but I’ve only owned five sets of irons:

1) Kro Flite muscle back blades from the 1950’s that I learned with - for those who are unfamiliar imagine hitting a club where anything but a perfect center strike feels like you were swinging a rock on the end of a piece of rebar.

2) Spalding Elite Plus - 1979 - a nice thin bladed set that I got from my father

3) Tommy Armour 845s - my first purchase after graduating college and getting a job

4) Acer XDS pro series - I learned amateur clubmaking in the 90’s from a guy at my first job and built this set myself.  I played them for 20+ years and my lowest index of 2.8

5) Callaway Apex 21 - my current set which is more appropriate for my age and swing speed now.

My fairway woods and especially my driver have turned over much more frequently though.

[Paul Hedrick]

Four, I think.  However my current set of irons, Cleveland CBX Launcher, are the first ones I was fitted for.  I realized a good improvement when I started using them.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

Just 3 iron sets since coming back to golf in 1995.  A fitted set of Big Bertha knockoffs.  Then 20 years later Nike Vapor Fly cavity backs, after Nike quit.  Two years later, Ping I 500 irons.  Plowed thru lots of drivers.  Kept an Adams Idea 3 AOS hybrid Boxster "iron" for a long time.  Mizuno wedges, the blue  S-5, 52 x 09 blue forever.  Don Martin Up-n-In bronze? or copper? chipper for five years now.

[knotthead17]

6 drivers, 5 sets, 4 putters over 20 years. First was a gift set from my grandad when I was in high school. I can't remember a thing bout them other than the color of the bag, dark brown. Nothing fancy and rarely made it through 9 holes. Finally started getting into golf in 2008 with a burner driver, adams idea irons, cleveland wedges, and an odyssey putter. Took a few lessons and really started to get into it, but then quickly moved in 2010 and wouldn't touch a club for years outside of the occasional rental club at Chelsea Pier driving range. Moving back west and about to discover my new hobby (read obsession) I picked up a used R7 and pared it with a set of dimension z irons and a used Scotty Cameron. That R7 was and still is an amazing driver. I'd happily play one today. And for the putter? I didn't even know what a Scotty Cameron was but while I was looking for a cheap used putter at the PGA Superstore and found a putter I couldn't miss with. I ended up paying less than $150 for it and we had magical run together. As I started to progress quickly it didn't take me long to move into a set of 718 AP2's paired with my first Titleist driver and the same Scotty. Since then I've picked up the newer TSi 3 driver and woods, swapped out the AP2's for the shiny MP 20's and finally parted ways with the Scotty in favor of my current Evnroll ER2.

[TR1PTIK]

Certainly not as many sets as the OP, but I've had a few. Here's a look at the irons I've used and just assume that the rest of the bag changed around them because it pretty much did every time lol!

MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear

Titleist DTR

Titleist DCI 990

Titleist 670MB

Titleist 735CM

Nike Vapor Pro Combo

Bridgestone J40 CB

[GolfSpy_BEN]

I have chosen to focus on iron sets, as trying to recount all the wedges, fairways, hybrids, and drivers over the past 30 years is a daunting task.
 

Irons

Hand-me-down Wilson irons from the 1980’s 3-PW

Taylor Made Burner Supersteel 3-PW

Callaway X18 3-PW

Titleist AP2 4-PW

Ping G15 4-GW

Cobra RadSpeed 5-GW

Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro 5-GW

[jimandrew412]

Wow, that's quite a collection of iron sets! I can understand why your wife might say Stop when it comes to adding more to the mix. But it's impressive that you have such a variety of sets to choose from.

[Taytum86]

Great post! It's always wonderful to see people sharing their knowledge and insights with the community.
 Keep up the good work!

[jackwills412]

That's quite an impressive collection of iron sets! It's always fun to have a variety to choose from when it comes to golf clubs. It's interesting how our collections can grow over time, with each set holding its own unique Stand characteristics. Thanks for sharing your list, and it's amusing to hear about the "what about this and what about that" conversations with your wife. Happy golfing!

[Kenms3762]

I tend to keep my irons for a while. 30 yrs worth below. 

• Pinseekers (ping knockoffs)
• Titleist DCI Gold
• Titleist 690 MB
• Titleist 718 CB

I'm planning on getting fit this year. Not really sure what's out there but Titleist and Mizuno are on the list. 

 

[Girldad18]

First set - Cary Middlecoff blades with leather grips

Followed by:

Dan Sikes junior set

Walmart set - can’t remember type

Zevo custom fit irons

Ping i3 Blades

Cleveland Tour Action TA2?

Ping i200

[ctg44]

Only 4 sets:

1) In high school (but not for team play through 1996...just purely recreational) because both the clubs and me were terrible - Wilson Staff Blades with DG X stiff shafts

2) 1996 through 2020 - Yonex Super ADX Tour with Boron Graphite Tour X shafts...so buttery soft but also so very short...

3) 2020-2022: Cobra Forged Tec (2016), forest with C-Taper Lite 115 Stiff shafts and then with Project X LZ 6.0 shafts.

4) Got fitted last year...2022-present: Mizuno Pro 223 with Nippon 1150gh stiff shafts.

Kinda tempted by my son's new set of Apex TCBs he just picked up though...man do those feel good, and other than they were too short for me and the 130X Nippon Modus shafts were WAY too much for me, I really liked the feel of those heads!

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[Brooky03]

The first set I remember was a Walmart Acuity box set.  Then, a Ram set (again,Walmart box set).  My first real set was the Adams IdeaTech V4’s, used.  It was the first set I bought myself.  Then came some Mizuno JPX 825s gifted to me that I’m still playing now.

The first driver not from a set was a Callaway Diablo Octane.  Then, a Cleveland Custom XL, Taylormade SLDR, and now a Callaway Epic Max LS.

Wedges:  First stand-alone wedge was a Tom Watson 56*.  Then, I grabbed a Ping Tour Gorge 58*.  Now, I have a set (50, 54, 58) of Cleveland RTX-3s.

Putters:  First stand alone putter was a Taylormade White Smoke ln-12.  Then, an Odyssey O-Works 1WS.  And now a Taylormade Berwick.

[TechieUkc]

I have owned around five different sets of golf clubs throughout my lifetime. Starting with a beginner set, I gradually upgraded to mid-range clubs for better performance. I've explored various brands, including Ukc.com.np, to find clubs that suit my playing style. Currently, I am using a set from -- that provides the ideal balance of control, distance, and forgiveness. Each set has contributed to my development as a golfer, helping me refine my skills and find the right clubs for me.

Edited June 14, 2023 by TechieUkc

[Chitown44]

My sets :8 sets

Women's set of Kroydons 3,5,7,9,PW Driver ,3 wood

Northwestern Jim Turnesa 3-PW no name sand wedge from Kmart barrel, 1,3,5 Wood

Macgreger MT Tourney 3-pw, K-Mart SW, 1,3,4 wood

Wilson Dyna Flow Black dots blades 2-pw ,Sam Snead SW MT ,Tourney woods 1-3-4

Taylor Made Tour Preferred 1-SW ,1-3-5 woods

Taylor Made I-5's 1-SW, 1-3-5 Woods

Callaway X-18's 3-PW ,AW.60 degree SW

Bridgestone 3-PW Volkey 52,56,60

[Jack Z]

Just one.

Wilson 1200 Gear Effect

Hope to get my second set soon.

[richk9holes]

27 minutes ago, Jack Z said:

Just one.

Wilson 1200 Gear Effect

Hope to get my second set soon.

You brought out my curious side I had to Google machine your clubs. Some interesting tech in there for being decades old.

This commercial from the 80s was sooo time capsule perfect.

 

[solylena]

Throughout my life, I've owned maybe five different sets of golf clubs. I started with a novice set and worked my way up to mid-range clubs for improved results. I've looked through a number of websites, such as Ukc.com.np, to locate clubs that fit my playing style. I'm now utilizing a set from -- that ozempic canada offers the perfect amount of forgiveness, distance, and control. My ability level has increased with each set, and I've been able to identify the best clubs for my game.

[ctg44]

I am probably at the lower end of this group as far as iron sets:

- Old Wilson Staff Blades 2-SW (HS through college..1980s-1990s)
- Yonex Super ADX Tour straight off the Yonex Long Drive tour truck 3-LW (1996-2018)
- 2016 Cobra ForgedTec 4-PW
- Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW (06-2022 - 03-2024)
- 2020 TaylorMade P7MC - 4-9 with 48° MG4 as PW (03-2024 to present)
- Currently testing Toura CB 4-PW for MGS Forum Member Review (04-2024 to Present)

[jaskanski]

Let's have a count up:

Macgregor JNP

Ram FX Tour Grind

Ram FX2

Ping Eye 2

Taylormade Burner Tour

Cobra Norman Grind

Titleist 990

Titlieist 735 CM

Titileist 690 CB (2 sets)

Titleist 690 MB (3 sets)

Titliest 660

Mizuno MP 32

Mizuno MP 33

Titleist AP2 2008

Titleist AP2 710

Ping S56

Titleist 710 MB

Titleist AP2 716 (2 sets)

Taylormade Tour Preferred MC

Mizuno MP 69

Ping iBlade

Mizuno JPX 900 Tour

Mizuno MP 18 MMC

Mizuno JPX 919 Tour

...28 I think. I think there was mabe another set of Macgregors early on and possibly a set of Clevelands.

 

 

[OldGuyAce]

Ok, interesting question.  

Starter set of Wilson's 

Northwestern 360

Bob Toski symmetry

Callaway Big Bertha (year ?)

Callaway Big Bertha (year ?)

Callaway Big Bertha (year ?)

Callaway Razr

Callaway Apex CF 16

Callaway Apex DCB

Replace my irons about every 5-6 years. Started me thinking on how much I've spent on clubs since I started. Many, many single clubs. 

[MN Loon]

Wow!  A trip down memory lane.  Far more sets when listed than what I remembered.

Wilson Sam Snead Blue Ridge - first set 

Cougar set

Ping Eye 2 

Cleveland VAS 792 - Corey Pavin!

Cobra King II

Ping S59

Ping S56

McGregor V-Foil

Cobra UFI

Mizuno MX23

Mizuno JPX800

Wilson Di7

Wilson C11

Ping G25

Nike Sasquatch

Wilson D300 - w/Half & Half shafts

Cleveland Black

Titleist AP1

Ben Hogan Edge - 2018 model

Titleist D300

In reviewing this list you’ll see that I was trying to buy a lower score!  Working, raising kids and caring for a sick wife cut into my practice time.  I was sure, a lesson for some of you, that by buying a new set with the “latest technology” I could improve.  In the end, practice, practice, and more practice reduced my handicap.  
 

Good memories about the past.  I gave away most these sets to either my kids or work associates who couldn’t afford a decent set - decent used liberally with some of these sets.  I still see people from time to time at charity events using the set I gave them.

 

 

[Philpug]

Hmmm ... two used/hand me down sets ... Callaway Big Berthas and Ben Hogen Apex irons ... First in the mid 90's then the second in the early 2000's both with a mix of Ebay and gold store bargain bin woods/drivers. Now a set of Cobra LTDx Irons/woods and Aerojet driver.  Story HERE. 

Now if you want to talk skis, well over a couple hundred sets ... there are about 50 pairs of next years skis in our garage ... but in fairness thats our job. 

[Slammers480]

I miss some of these sets.

Cougar starter set

Sliver Scot 845s

Ping i3 blade

Ping i3+ blade S59 combo

Callaway X16 pro series 

Ping i3 blades (put them back in play probably my favorite set of irons)

Taylormade Rocket Bladez 

Cobra Forged Tec black (1st gen)

Ping i230s. (Current Set)

That's over a 35 year period and I didn't play much in my mid 20's due to slow play at my local golf courses.