Returning Golfer, gear or swing first??

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By MStuart-Brookes

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  1. MStuart-Brookes

    MStuart-Brookes

    Hi there, I am new member from Downunder in Sydney, really like the vibe on here and getting back into Golf aged 48. I have been a very keen avid golfer for 25 years and dropped it like a stone for the last 8 years, flamin kids and work, with only one game a year if lucky. Was off low single figures and really think I will be lucky to be high to mid 20's in handicap if I had one now, in progress. I have several questions and want opinions and advise and I suppose to hear about others experiences.

    I need new golf gear, I have 16 year old blades that feel brittle and are very unforgiving for my current game. Should I get it right now, getting like a game improvement, very forgiving set, and then when my game gets back in groove say 18 months to two years swap out to what suits my game? Should I persist and work with what I have and upgrade when my game improves to the level I want? I am a midweek golfer and have the chance for a one range visit per week, one 18 hole and sneaky nine hole comp every fortnight, which I have been doing now to clear the cobwebs out. Noting I am now middle aged and a lot rounder than I used to be and swing speeds have slowed down a lot form my youth. When serious about golf only really had one brand of gear, Titleist is in my opinion the most consistent across the board of all brands in terms of quality and performance and especially across iron sets, What clubs have you used to get your mojo back?? Thanks in advance, cheers,

  2. Allen L

    Allen L
    Clarington, OH

    I'm no ex-pert at anything. But I'd suggest that you might play a few rounds with what you have and then look for a Titeleist fitter, assuming there are fitters in Sydney. Over the past 16 years there have been a lot of improvements in clubs and balls. Make sure that you tell the fitter your golf history and what you are looking to do. In my experience with fitters, they have improved my game, not only that a fitting is fun.
  3. Bomber3

    Bomber3
    Lake St Louis, MO

    Military
    It's funny, I was just reading an article that you may want to read...I'll include a link to it.

    golf.com/.../

    The list of the article is that ill fitting/ill performing clubs set us up for failure. We end up altering our mechanics to fit the clubs, instead of getting the clubs fit to our swings.
    Like Allen has said, club technology has progressed an unbelievable amount tin the last 16 years. Your existing blades are probably not very forgiving and the shafts are probably fairly heavy also. Upgrading to a set of TS irons would certainly help you on your quest to get back to single digits. If you can find a Titleist fitter going through a fitting will get you into the correct iron model & shaft for your swing. Do you have Titleist Thursday events in the Sydney area? If you do, they are free and a great way to get fit for a new set of irons.
  4. David B

    David B
    Marshfield, MA

    I would go get fitted for a new set of clubs, you can’t really go wrong with any club Titleist makes. I had my eyes on the AP2’s since my return to the game last year and got them this year at a great price. Advancements in technology will help a lot, especially on mishits. Then as you progressively get better you’ll reap the rewards of some potential added distance and a tighter shot dispersion which will lead to lower scores.
  5. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Just my 2 cents ,but I would work on my swing and get it consistent. Then get fitted to your swing ,play good and have fun.
  6. Mike M

    Mike M
    Marblehead MA

    If you were playing blades for that long,everything else will be a walk in the park;you should be able to hit any iron you choose in time. Getting fit is really your best bet. If that's not an option, demo a few clubs that are out there before plunking down a lot of cash for clubs that might not be right for you in the long run.

    Good luck.
  7. Mark F

    Mark F

    One question I would have is what scores are you shooting for your mid week 18 and the sneaky 9. If the scores are close to a level that you like, I would suggest getting fit for the new clubs first. However, if your scores are not where you want them, I would suggest a couple of lessons to get the swing to a consistent level and then get fitted for the clubs you'd like. At the current cost of clubs, it would be sad to plunk a bunch of cash on a set only to find that they don't fit your swing and then have to plunk down another bundle when your swing changes. Fairways and greens to you in your search.

    Mark F
  8. Nick.

    Nick.
    PA

    New Titleist clubs helps motivation and commitment to improving too..

    Having said that, imo, you should play and the hit the range for a couple months and see where you are.. Your heart will tell you when its time for a Titleist fitting :)
  9. JMB

    JMB

    I think the technology has gotten so good where you could find a happy medium between the blades and the game improvement irons. philosophically I believe investing money in an area you want to spend your time is smart. So as others have alluded to, investing in new clubs will make you want to play more golf, which in turn should lead to better scores.
  10. Tosh.

    Tosh.
    Dundee,Scotland.

    I’m no expert but how consistent is your swing? Are the misses all the same? Ball flight to high/low?, I think if your were low single handicap it won’t take you that long to find your swing again and then definitely find a titleist fitting event it’s free and you get a proper fitting with no obligation to buy, I wouldn’t go for a fitting until I was sure my swing was consistent as you may get fitted for something totally wrong if you were to go while your having a wee good/bad spell.......you’ll obviously know when your swinging your clubs as best you can....good luck and find that low handicap again,Titleist can and will help ‍♂️
  11. Lance P

    Lance P
    Hillsborough, NC

    I think I would knock the rust off my swing (and body) before purchasing any new clubs. I would go with used-but-not-abused clubs before I plunk down any real money on a new set. But that's just me and I don't feel right telling someone else how to spend their money.
  12. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military
    Hello mate and welcome to Team Titleist. Got to visit Perth many years ago when I was in the U.S. Navy. The Australians treated us royally and I'll never forget it. We threw down a few Foster's with you guys (And girls too) and had a great time. I would suggest finding a golf professional and combine brushing up on your game and getting some updated equipment given that your clubs are 16 years old. Cheers and good luck.

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