[varrozans]

I've posted about this before - I haven't upgraded my driver despite knowing there are newer models out there that I would benefit from using. My mother uses a 30+ year old blade putter that she refuses to part with and my brother is very attached to his 1 iron. Do you have any clubs that you love even though there are newer options that may or may not work better for you?

[AngelinaLip]

Not anymore. I had an old ZG Mallet head Carbite putter that I used for years, but finally gave it up earlier this year.

[standaman]

I've posted about this before - I haven't upgraded my driver despite knowing there are newer models out there that I would benefit from using. My mother uses a 30+ year old blade putter that she refuses to part with and my brother is very attached to his 1 iron. Do you have any clubs that you love even though there are newer options that may or may not work better for you?

Assuming you can afford it, why would you not get a newer model driver that you know would benefit you? For years I played the original TM titanium driver because I could hit it straight and a long way, but mainly because I couldn't hit newer drivers any better. When I found a few, it went to the club retirement village barrel in the garage.

My Wife has been hanging on to a 15 to 18 year old driver. She took a lesson the other day from my Daughter's coach. He just looked at it, shook his head, and told her if she wants to improve to get a new driver.

Kevin

[varrozans]

Assuming you can afford it, why would you not get a newer model driver that you know would benefit you?

I can or someone in my family would buy me one if I asked. I don't like change.

[standaman]

I can or someone in my family would buy me one if I asked. I don't like change.

I'm not much for change myself. I wish the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts and the Beverly Hillbillies were still on, I refuse to take a picture or send a text with a telephone, and I think nudity is best left in the bed and bath rooms not network TV. I will change, however to lower my scores. I like shooting low scores. That tiny Mizuno you're playing could be costing you two or three strokes per round.

Kevin

[Styparty]

I'm not much for change myself. I wish the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts and the Beverly Hillbillies were still on, I refuse to take a picture or send a text with a telephone, and I think nudity is best left in the bed and bath rooms not network TV. I will change, however to lower my scores. I like shooting low scores. That tiny Mizuno you're playing could be costing you two or three strokes per round.

Kevin

The Beverly Hillbillies? Really?

[duawLauff]

My driver is four years old and has a big dent in the sole. I am thinking of getting a new one.

[standaman]

The Beverly Hillbillies? Really?

Why not? How about Gilligan's Island and The Andy Griffith Show (but not that horrible Mayberry RFD)?

[Nutpoode]

If your scores are not going south on you, and you still play decent golf from round to round, there is no need to change, or "up grade" as some OEMs might say.

I am a firm believer (all things being equal) that a golfer who is struggling might play better for a while with new equipment. Eventually however, their original swing problem will come back, and they are left scratching their head, because their new, improved, high dollar purchase is not the fix they were looking for.

I recently purchased a new set of irons this year. Not to score better. I just wanted a new set of irons. My older set was going on 6 years of service. I would have bought the same model as my old irons, but they had been discontinued, and no were longer available. My new irons are the improved models by about 4 new generations of clubs. Am I scoring 4 times better? No. I score the same with the newer clubs, and I have since left my old set in Texas to help with any traveling issues I might run into carrying clubs.

I can afford to play one of the more expensive drivers they say will give me more distance, and accuracy, but I prefer my $203.00 component driver that is going on it's 4th year of service. My distance, and accuracy is what it is, regardless of what ever brand driver I use. Quality is not an issue. It's holding up fine. Maybe, after 4 good years of service I might start looking to replace my driver over the winter months.

[Yinekol]

I am probably going to upgrade my irons soon.

[AngelinaLip]

I believe it is called "progress". Are you still driving an unairconditioned car? Do you have running water in your house? Do you carry a cell phone?

All of these required change and, arguably, they have been improvements in your life. The only thing constant in the world is change, you might as well embrace it. Bemoaning the "good old days" is a fruitless activity. Do yourself a favor and get a new modern driver. If I remember from your previous posts, you have always talked about your lack of distance....perhaps this is one answer?

[varrozans]

I really don't think you guys should be memorizing what I say from one post to another. That will only make your heads spin.

[Muhabsssa]

The oldest club in my bag will turn 3 on Christmas Day.

[VtLe67WR]

Change is not always a bad thing. Otherwise we'd all be riding horses instead of gas-guzzling SUV's

[Suvuseh]

When I got a new set of clubs this summer I finally gave up my cleveland quadpro 3 wood that I was in love with. It hurt to let it go because it was my money club but it was time for a new toy and I quickly upgraded the burner 3 wood to an r9 3 wood after I read the review on here. I have to say I'm more than happy with the r9 as it has given me an additional 20 yards off the tee over the burner, I think it has more to do with the shaft than the club but man its long.

[medifastwoman]

My favorite putter is an old Wilson that, judging from the unique look of the ferrule, was manufactured before plastics were properly invented. I have been looking for a replacement for over a year, and never leave a pro-shop or sporting-goods store without test-putting the latest putters. Problem is, I never buy a putter on the spot, even when I can't seem to miss with it. Instead, I return a week later, to test it again, and it never seems to work all that well the second time around!

[PlanTaleks]

I don't have any romance with my clubs. At times...I hate every one of them.

[standaman]

I don't have any romance with my clubs. At times...I hate every one of them.

I think 3 woods and 4 irons are the easiest to hate. I can hate my putter easily enough, too, but then it acts all warm and cuddly by knocking in a couple birdies and I just love it to death. But 3 woods and 4 irons? Bah.

Kevin

[varrozans]

I took my 4i out of my bag when I got a 4h, but put it back in a few months ago. I really love it now.

[cucceevevaind]

I really like my 5 wood, it never seems to let me down. That being said I would gladly change if I found another one that I could hit longer and work easier.
Just think Diane if you get a new driver now then you can hang on to it for the next 20 years.