I typically keep my clubs for a long time once they've passed the test of on-course play. Confidence in my clubs is enormously important to me. My driver and woods all have head covers from courses where my play with that particular club was excellent. As I reach for my Driver, Utility or 3-wood and pull the head cover, my memory goes back to the great shots I've made with that club. It's helped me envision great shots as I set up for the next.

Andy I started playing golf again just over 5 years ago, I had stopped for 17 years. I have gone through 7 drivers until I got a few months ago my Mizuno ST 230 Max, the head and shaft combination works amazing for me after a few tweaks with swing weight and hosel adjustments it’s long and straight and won’t be coming out of the bag for a long, long time! Irons I got fitted into Mizuno JPX 923 forged irons and again a few tweaks after a couple of months of use, swing weight’s and the shafts Spline Aligned, and again I can’t see them coming out of the bag for a long, long time.

This whole video describes me. I hate hearing it, but it's 100% the truth. It's one of your best videos every golfer must watch.....Enjoy your weekend sir!!!!

Absolutely agree with you. I've been playing golf for nearly 35 years now. I was taught this by my old golf pro. I've owned 3 sets of irons - Mizuno MP14, Mizuno MP33, and Now Mizuno JPX Forged Pro during all of my golfing life. In the next couple of years I will probably buy my last set of golf irons. Over the years I have removed my 1 & 2 irons and added a 5 Wood and a few Hybrids. Maybe 6 or so Drivers but only 2 different 3 woods - 3 putters Bullseye, Wilson 8808 and now a Odyssey White Hot pro. Thank god I never succumbed to madness of chasing a rainbow by spending my hard earned $$$'s in a vain attempt to buy my game instead of working on it to get better. As P.T. Barnum accurately said "There's a sucker born every minute", I for one am glad I can look in the mirror and know that quote does not apply to me.

Andy you are 100% correct! If you have the equipment that fits you then there is no reason to change anything but your swing. Great video.

I started golf last fall and I’ve been slowly replacing my dad’s old set from 1996. Once I finally replace the wood and grab a hybrid hopefully I’ll be set for years to come.

Andy unlike other tubers can be relied upon for his frankness and honesty. He's not an influencer promoting product. Keep them coming. All the best from across the pond Smash that like button 👇

I’ve been churning my bag for quite a while but have finally settled on a gamer set that I have confidence in. I might still tweak some grip sizes but other than that I’m pretty happy.

Great topic Andy and to answer your question I don’t run to a new club….well not all the time😁. At 53 I also am having to drill down on short game details. Great point about the irons and I’m enjoying playing with different swing range for different outcomes with the same irons. 🤘🏻🇦🇺

Enjoy your videos right from the early ones . Curious to know your your handicap from the early days going forward to today?

I kinda dig the wool lawn mowers!!

What happened to your LAB putter Andy?

Totally agree as just had my fitting and moving everything towards my specs. I will keep a few of my secondhand outliers though like my blades from the 70’s for occasional use just for fun.

Interesting information; thank you for sharing this with us.

Well done andy swing is looking good mate ...enjoy the game of golf ...im not a swapper now...ger fittred itll chamge your mind yiull find cluns that will work for you 👍 amd stick with them

Great video as usual Andy

Love the look of those PXG’s, Andy, could see me playing them…..oh, hang on……🤦🏻‍♂️😂

Hello Andy, you raise an excellent point. In my case, when things start to go wrong, I go back to the basics. What is it that I am doing wrong in my swing? The last thing to do is blame the golf club.

Good stuff. Can you also talk about how effective you are when you use a partial set!?

Very good Andy, I will get on to my club sponsor for a full fitting. Oh hang on a minute… PGX I’m available as a project if you want 😂

Good PXG advert Andy !!!

I started golf early 1987 initially with some odd second hand bits and pieces. Then over eighteen months or so built up a set of elite pro irons (they were the foremost golf of their time). I then got a second hand set of Ping eye 2 which I used till 2012 (my son still uses them), I got a new set of Ping S56 and still use them. Did try the Blueprint S which were very nice but didn’t couldn’t justify the expenditure to change. Instead have focused on woods and wedges which seem to have seen more technology changes.

This is a great video Andy. Seriously good advice. Getting fitted should be the first step, and then practice on the various parts of your game is the second step. Step 1 is the easy part, Step 2 is about becoming a better player.

Very sensible thoughts

For most amateurs investing in lessons & practice is the answer, occasionally the Pro will identify the clubs you are using are incorrect

This year was the first time I have had a full bag fitting with Club Champion, I have seen the benefits since. As you mention gapping is now a lot better which just gives me confidence. If you don't mind me asking Andy, what is your current HCP because you look to be hitting them really well and that short game looks sharp.

As always, it depends. If progress is quick , health conditions are changing or physical evolution ( both juniors and seniors) is relevant, punctual adjustments may be very helpfull.

This describes me perfectly. In 1997, I had three rounds shooting 80 (you know 287 shots worse then 79) I was so angry I purchased Brand new Top Flight Tour Irons and still have never broken 80. Then the wife and I had triplets. Can you guess what is still in my bag. Moral of the story if you want to play good golf (single digit handicap) and have any money to play the game don't have triplets. Unless you win the lottery (several times).

Thought exactly that this week with my driver . . . . went to my range where i buy all of my kit with the firm intention of getting a ‘mini’ - trackman doesn’t lie, my present club was better than the alternatives so i did not buy. Get fitted, test out the clubs and go to people you trust - great v-log and advice Andy!

Trying to buy a game never works with clubs all it does is line the pockets of the shops. I’ve been fitted for my putter best thing I’ve ever done. Irons and woods will be fitted in a few years time once these have gone past there best. Great video keep up the work.

I switch clubs a lot. I’m in my second full season with the pxg 0311p and have been loving it. Won’t lie the 0317t you play I always wanted to get fit for lol and

No I have the same set for the past 8 years and am only looking to upgrade to the Mizuno 245 as possible my last set for many years...Thanks...

I'm currently taking game seriously this year and using yard sale clubs I've had in basement for 2 decades. Need to get a few lessons in and fix up the swing, but then feel I need new clubs. Was reading drivers typically last 6-8 yrs based on tech advancements, irons 10 years, and wedges 2-3 yrs. Other than that, don't think I'll fall victim to the rat race of min/maxing and changing my mind every time. Just hope when I get those new clubs, I'm in love or fall in love with them quickly.

With all the magical wedges coming out, I still use my $50.00 (new) set of Adams Tom Watson wedges, a 50,55,60. They still work perfectly. I think they must be at least 20 years old or more. Have no idea what the bounce or the grind is on them.

You hit the nail on the head! I do it way to offend, I have Ping clubs that I switch out for another set , then those for another set. Man you were talking straight to me. You make total sense, it’s the Indian not the arrows. Thanks for the words of wisdom. This Indian is going to stick with one set of arrows from now on.

Going into season 3 with my PXG irons. Need to do a bit more work at the bottom of the bag to get gapping right but totally agree that in today's market, it' usually the Indian and not the arrow if there's a problem in your game. Thanks for the reminder!

I am not a big club swapper. The biggest reason is expense. I did replace my 6-year old driver earlier this year though. My most reason golf purchase was lessons with a PGA professional.

I’ve changed my clubs every year for last few years but now I’m finally finding consistency so I think I’ll stop changing for a while - re gapping each set takes time so agree once you’re hitting known distances & ball flights it’s much easier to deliver a consistent score 👍 but I do like shiny new clubs 😇😊😂

I’m so guilty of changing clubs. And I just got rid of my Stealth 2 Plus driver. I got fitted to a Callaway driver but have not committed to buy one. I’ll be sticking to hitting my fitted 5 wood. The biggest mistake I made of which you point out is not to get to rid of the clubs but get a lesson or practice. So now I have no driver😂! Thanks for posting another great video, and you say you’re an average golfer! I don’t think so! I think you are a great golfer. 👍🏽🏌️

Not many get the opportunity to try a multitude of clubs routinely. So well done you for sticking rather than twisting!!

Andy, I am guilty of switching wedges when things go bad. I switch out putters but usually just for fun if trying out different models and brands.

I don't change clubs when things "go wrong." I am going to buy new clubs because it's been over 5 years and I'm older. I just ordered a Cleveland Zip Core XL 7 iron with appropriate shaft to test. If I like the 7 iron, I'll order 6, 8,9, and PW. This year I bought two ZIP Core Wedges, 52 & 56 and love them. Especially in our cool wet weather of the Pacific NW. Next will be driver, 5 wood (I have a 4) and test hybrids. I had to order the Cleveland iron because no shop in my area carries them. They all carry Srixon but only carry the Cleveland wedges.

Being from the suburbs of the United States, it always amazes me that you are golfing right next to goats on the fringe! I agree that I am sometime guilty of doing this with my fairway woods. Will try to take your advice to heart and keep my current fairways in the bag for the entire rest of the season.

My two playing partners are VERY accomplished players, BUT they both purchased T100’s recently and their games have gone south quickly. They have played with them long enough to see negative results, but they will not exercise a much needed change. The irons just are to difficult for their game. Hard to figure?

In any sport the industry will try to sell you new equipment every year. A good set of clubs can last for years. However, there is always the motivation to get new clubs in order to improve the game. But under normal terms it will not get better. 😊😊😊

I’m trying to find a set that I get on with. Happy with my black ops driver though

Yes, I'm an advocate to your message. Putters are the easiest club to use, or at least get used to.

Could not agree woth you more! So many of my friends swap clubs only to fimd its a swing fix they need. 👍

I am also guilty. I use two new sets of irons: the PXG 0311P Gen 6 and the new P790s. I love them both, but I should stick with one and send the other to the vacation home.

I’m so glad I watched this before buying new clubs

I would swap clubs every time something goes wrong, but I just don’t want to spend the money. I guess that’s a good thing though.

Sometimes if I am struggling with my game I will go back to my old set for a couple of weeks. I do not know why but when I change back I play better.

I used to buy and swap clubs so frequently my friends called me a club whore. For the last 15 years I've stopped looking to improve my game by chasing the latest clubs and have only changed irons once and I've never played better. The only club that I still rotate somewhat regularly is the driver.

Hands up, it's a fair cop. I admit to being a quick change merchant. Not with my irons, but with the top end... you know, the expensive bats! Frankly, I'm looking to get shut of my driver (I don't love it anymore) my strong 3W (sparingly used) and either 5W or hybrid as they both go the same distance! Have reverted to an old Titleist driver & a Wilson 1 iron at present and am reasonably content... though I am thinking of a utility iron... And so it goes on. I fear there is no real cure prior to penury.

What happened to the lab putter Andy ?

Yes!

Is that you looking very relaxed watching Matt Fitzpatrick putting on the 6 th green at the Scottish Open???

Oh no! I just ordered new clubs last week!? You tell me this now!? Just kidding of course. Great video and good advice

That is a good common sense video Andy, totally agree after spending too much ££££££

I've a terrible habit if changing clubs as I get used to my current clubs, start playing well It's like I'm lulled into a false sense of security and think I needed better clubs.

I'm guilty of changing my clubs too often, especially when not playing well. But as everyone knows...it's not my fault. It's the clubs fault. 👍

Totally agree with everything you have said here Andy. The only change I have had is the shafts made shorter as std were to long. I know exactly what distance every club in my bag will give me and tweaked my driver to work for me. Haven't changed clubs or brand have worked with what's in my bag and dropped 4 shots to a respectable 13 h/c

lol…I swap clubs even when things go well…always thinking I can be better with new clubs…

I wish I had the money to even consider swapping clubs! Well, maybe I do but prefer to spend it elsewhere!

Yeah.... 8 months WOW so long! What about 8 years?

8 months 😂

Nope same clubs in the bag for about 7 months

Keep the clubs and buy lessons. 👍

As a golf retailer: what a rubbish video! As a golf enthusiast, you’re absolutely spot on. Whenever people come and compare a new driver to their current one, the current driver is usually more consistent. The only time that’s not the case is when the fitting is incorrect.

If I were to change clubs everytime something goes wrong I would have a million clubs. I prefer to spend money on lessons

My clubs have, on average been in my back for over 8 years. So I should be semi-pro by now...😉😂 (BTW... I'm not...😳🫣)

I change way too often. I buy multiple sets of used irons each year. I’ve had my current set for about a month now. Maybe they will make the rest of the season! ⛳️🏌🏽‍♂️