Buying a new golf club set is a massive investment for any player, no matter their age or experience level on the golf course.
The decision to replace your tried and tested tools is a serious one that shouldn’t be taken lightly, no matter how strongly-minded you are that it’s time for the clubs you have to find a new home or hit the back of the cupboard where they can live as your spare set.
While some players head online, or to their local golf shop, and buy new golf clubs on a whim, others toil over the thought for weeks or months, before finally taking the plunge to add something new to their golf bag or swap it out entirely.
But whatever category you fall into, there are a select few questions you can ask yourself to aid you in your decision-making. With this in mind, here are just a few of those questions you can answer before looking into new golf package sets.
Things to consider before buying the best golf club set to meet your needs
Are you replacing all the clubs to mask a very specific problem?
Beyond spotting a shiny new set of clubs that takes your eye, players can also choose to replace their current set because of consistent problems that keep showing up in their game.
Slices, hooks, low-flyers or simply misaligned shots all play a part in golfers assuming there’s something wrong with their clubs, if they’ve eliminated the possibility that their swing is the problem. This is especially noticeable in golf drivers and fairway woods but is just as annoying when it occurs with golf irons.
But while many experienced players ignore the fact they may have fallen into bad habits, it’s well worth examining their swing in detail before throwing a chunk of money at a new golf club set, if they want to save a few pennies.
More often than not, and whether they realise it or not, most players have unwittingly altered their swing through repetition, to produce undesirable results. Luckily, this is usually nothing to worry about, and can be solved with a couple of hours spent in the company of the local pro.
Having said that, it is entirely possible that the clubs in question are damaged beyond repair, with minor faults creating disastrous results. Speaking of which…
Are your current clubs older than average, or do you just want to try something new?
On average, golfers tend to swap out their clubs for a new set between four and six years of play. However, some players can stick with their existing set for up to a decade if they continue to serve their game well.
If your clubs are approaching this age range, and you’ve begun to notice issues in your game that are seriously impacting your scores, it could be worth making the switch to a new golf club set sooner rather than later.
When age is involved, you may also be able to feel a difference in your clubs, with strikes causing an unpleasant shuddering sensation. This is a sign there’s something serious going on “under the hood” and is a good indicator of when it’s time to invest in something new.
But if your clubs are younger than those listed above and there are no clear-cut issues, it could be the case that you’re the type of player who doesn’t mind trying something new if the option is on the table. And there’s nothing wrong with that!
As every professional handyman should invest in new tools every few years, so should you if you want to see the best results for your game, even if they’re still doing a decent job on the tee, fairway and green. Especially if the cost isn’t a bother for you.
But what about when the cost is one of your first thoughts?...
Is cost the deciding factor?
Golf is an expensive game and not every player can afford to go out and invest in the latest release from Titleist, Ping or TaylorMade whenever they fancy.
That’s why many golfers stick with their trusty clubs for years, even if they’ve started to decline in quality.
If you’re looking to save cash when buying golf club package sets, upgrading them as regularly as you upgrade your smartphone isn’t the smartest option. But there’s no question that, when it comes to the level of your play, your clubs should be replaced as soon as possible if your scores have started to suffer.
If this is true for you, there are some great deals to be had on new golf club sets at Clarkes Golf, so you could grab yourself the brand new package set you need without spending too much. Be sure to keep an eye on the Clarkes Golf website for the best deals.
Explore new golf club package sets and individual clubs at Clarkes Golf
If you’re ready to make the leap to a new golf club set, or you’d like to build your own from the highest-quality individual clubs, Clarkes Golf is here to help.
We’re home to golf gear and golf clubs from all the major brands, so you can choose a set of golf clubs, or build a set from scratch, that suits you down to the ground. We also have a selection of junior golf clubs, to help the young players in your life get started on their golfing journey.
Take a look at our package golf sets here, or reach out to a Clarkes representative if you need a helping hand.